Streamline Your Lab: Advanced Batch Scanning for Vial Inventory Tracking

Feb 28, 2023
 Healthcare

Working in a lab requires precision and efficiency. Keeping track of vial inventories is crucial yet time-consuming. Forget manual scanning and say hello to automated batch scanning with Dynamsoft Barcode Reader.

Tube and Rack Scanners with Batch Scanning

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Batch scanning is particularly useful when scanning vials on a tray, as you can scan the entire tray at once, rather than scanning each vial one by one. This can help you keep track of your inventory more effectively and reduce the risk of errors.

Improve your lab’s productivity with Dynamsoft’s batch scanning. Instead of scanning individual vials, scan an entire tray at once.

Scan Over 50 DataMatrix Codes Simultaneously

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The number of vials on a tray can vary depending on the size and type of tray being used. For example, a common size for a standard laboratory test tube rack is 10cm x 10cm and can hold up to 50 test tubes. Dynamsoft Barcode Reader provides the ability to scan a batch of 50 vials simultaneously, making it a highly efficient solution for inventory management in laboratories or medical facilities. The advanced algorithms and image processing capabilities of Dynamsoft Barcode Reader ensure that all barcodes are accurately detected, even in challenging lighting conditions or when the vials are oriented in different directions. Also, it takes into account the distortion that occurs at the far edges of the field of view.

Managing Batches Over a Hundred Vials?

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When dealing with batches of more than 50 or even over a hundred vials, it can be challenging or unfeasible to detect all barcodes in a single scan. Dynamsoft Panorama is designed to address this challenge by stitching the barcode results from a video stream into a panoramic view.

How does Dynamsoft Panorama Work?

This powerful feature allows you to capture a continuous video stream of the entire tray of vials and then use Dynamsoft Barcode Reader for barcode reading. The barcode results from each video frame are then stitched together into a panoramic view, which provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the entire batch of vials. By combining the power of Dynamsoft Barcode Reader with Dynamsoft Panorama, you can efficiently manage large volumes of vials with accuracy and speed.

Advantages of Panoramic Scan

There are advantages of using a batch scanning system like Dynamsoft Barcode Reader for vial and ampoule counting, which can include:

  • Increased Accuracy: Batch scanning reduces the likelihood of human error, which can occur in manual inventory management. A system like Dynamsoft Barcode Reader will be able to identify every vial with a barcode in a given batch, reducing the risk of missed or double-counted items.
  • Enhanced Efficiency: By scanning multiple vials simultaneously, the process of tracking inventory becomes much faster compared to scanning each vial individually.
  • Improved Audit and Control: Using a batch scanning system can improve the audit process by creating a reliable, digital trail of inventory. If an issue arises, you can refer to the data collected by the system.
  • Labor Cost Savings: With an automated system, the hours previously spent on manual inventory counting can be reallocated to other crucial tasks. This can lead to labor cost savings.
  • Scalability: As your laboratory grows and the volume of vials to manage increases, an automated system will be able to keep up with the demand, while a manual system may become overwhelmed.

How Dynamsoft Helped Create a Custom Batch Barcode Reader for Scanning 96 Barcodes on 12x8 Trays

A leading medical school sought a barcode scanning solution capable of scanning barcodes on 12x8 trays (96 barcodes). They aimed to develop a .NET application to upload tray images, detect and read barcodes, and identify the barcode’s position, value, and status—found or missing barcodes—with overlays. The extracted information would then be exported to an Excel file for further processing.

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader efficiently scanned barcodes on 12x8 trays, offering accurate detection and batch processing. Not only did it seamlessly integrate, but it also provided comprehensive features for barcode analysis required for data export. The solution visually represented barcode statuses by using green and red circles for found and missing barcodes, respectively, and indicating their positions and orientations. This enhanced the medical school’s operations and improved data accuracy, ultimately benefiting research and patient care.

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader: Versatile and Customizable

Whether you are building a web application, a mobile app, or a desktop application, Dynamsoft Barcode Reader can help you add barcode batch scanning capabilities quickly and easily. It can be easily integrated into various programming languages.

In addition, Dynamsoft Barcode Reader is highly customizable, allowing you to adjust settings such as barcode type and expected barcode count to meet your specific needs.

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader also supports a wide range of barcode types, including 1D and 2D barcodes, as well as QR codes and PDF417 codes.

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This article is Part 2 in a 4-Part Series.