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Dynamsoft Barcode Reader v7.4 brings a few new APIs and parameter configurations, such as DotCode barcode recognition, vector PDF decoding, video frame filtering and so on. Let’s take a glimpse at some of the new features in advance. Highlights Add relative ROI (Region of Interest) detection. Assume the barcode is...

With so many 1D and 2D barcode types, how do you choose the right one? In this article, we give you a comprehensive guide to 1D and 2D barcodes, covering 18 major barcodes types. Collectively, they cover the bulk of application needs. For 1D barcodes, they include: UPC-A UPC-E EAN...

Previously we talked about two important fundamental technologies, Scan and Barcode. In this blog post we will briefly go over another mature technology that can be utilized to greatly enrich an EHR application and how do users benefit from these technologies through various scenarios. Download your eBook The Power of...

In retail, crumpled QR codes are common on plastic packaging or cylinder containers, for example. Wrinkled codes are also common with paper receipts or tickets. Deskewing a crumpled QR code can sometimes diminish the quality of the image, which in turn reduces the barcode recognition accuracy. But, Dynamsoft Barcode Reader...

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader v7.3 introduces some new barcode processing features and it now also provides a capability to use OCR technology to process the human readable text that accompanies a linear barcode image. Accompanying text enables users to compare the result from barcode decoding to the OCR result. Features OCR...

If you’ve ever managed barcode technology, you’re familiar that sometimes a physical barcode can be incomplete. For example, sometimes a corner of one might be missing due to poor printing or damage. For QR Codes and Data Matrix codes, this can cause the finder patterns to be obscured.  The morphology...

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK for JavaScript supports real-time localization and decoding of various barcode types. The library is capable of scanning barcodes from static images as well as directly from live video streams. It also supports reading multiple barcodes at once. The latest version introduced a frame filtering feature so...

Based out of Peachtree Corners, GA, Brightree is an industry-leading cloud-based healthcare IT company. Brightree provides solutions and services for thousands of organizations in home medical equipment and pharmacy, orthotic and prosthetic, home infusion, and rehabilitation home care. Brightree enables post-acute care organizations to improve their business performance, streamline processes,...

Founded in 2001, tesa scribos® is a full subsidiary of tesa SE within the Beiersdorf group. tesa scribos® helps brands connect their products with the digital world by creating unique markings and digital tools. tesa scribos® developed a security solution called tesa ValiGate®. The app allows end-consumers to verify the...

New Added automatic blurry frame filtering for the video frame decoding, reducing incorrect barcode recognition. Added three arguments for the CICM_GENERAL of ColourConversionModes to set the weights for the color conversion, providing more flexibility to deal with various kinds of backgrounds by using different weights of three colors: red, green...

NEW Added the capability to enable/disable the torch/flashlight of a mobile device (when available, only Chrome on Android). Added APIs for finer video control. These APIs are getAllCameras, getCurrentCamera, setCurrentCamera, getResolution, setResolution. IMPROVED Updated algorithm to 7.0. Updated default runtimeSettings for BarcodeScanner. Improved 1D barcode decoding accuracy by comparing results...

TicketSwap is a consumer-to-consumer platform designed to provide a safe, convenient, and fair place to buy and sell e-tickets for concerts, festivals, sports events, theatres, etc. TicketSwap has been active for over five years with an ever-evolving platform. To process all the tickets uploaded by sellers and prevent tickets from...

Notarius provides solutions to create legally reliable electronic documents using eSignature and trusted digital identities. They also provide simple ways to validate the document’s reliability, both electronic or printed. Notarius’ application works by accepting a scanned PDF with a barcode (PDFs are converted to high-resolution images), or an image of...

Improving accuracy and decoding rate remains a top priority for developers working with barcode reading SDKs. While configuration tweaks and improvements in the algorithm can result in drastic improvements, end users can also play a significant role by improving the image resolution at the time the image is taken, ensuring...

Looking for the best barcode reader SDK for your application, but aren’t sure how to evaluate the different options, and what considerations you should be making? You’ve come to the right place. There are more than a dozen commercial-grade barcode reader SDKs on the market and it can be time-consuming and...

Hangzhou Qing Song Huan Pin Technology Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as QSHP) is a science and technology company specializing in R&D, investment, construction, and operation of urban environmental protection and intelligent waste sorting system. The company provides products such as smart garbage bag dispensers, credit redeem machines, recycle collection...

Barcode technology has been around for decades and shows no signs of slowing as retailers continue to find new retail solutions to use barcodes. While reliable and robust, there are still many challenges to overcome, especially in retail environments. Unsuccessful barcode scans from damaged codes, or simply missing a barcode...

Developer Tip: Improve Barcode Recognition Speed Location The location of the barcode involves where it is physically located on a page, box or other items. It’s important to consider user scenarios because location identification can increase recognition speed. Also, you want to consider the location to ensure its placement isn’t...

Developer Tip: Improve Barcode Recognition Rates Resolution The quality of the barcode image produced by your chosen barcode generator matters. Generally, a barcode reader processes the counting of pixels in an area to determine the width and location of a particular bar in a barcode symbol. So, a lack of...

The use of barcode technology has proven itself for decades and continues to see adoption growth. It’s proven beneficial for: Conducting and managing data entry Asset, inventory, and information tracking Improving operational efficiency Reducing human and data errors More and more applications and systems managers seek to use barcodes. However,...

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK is better than ever with the official release of JavaScript Edition v6.4.1. Dynamsoft Barcode Reader JavaScript Edition enables fast and reliable cross-platform, cross-browser barcode scanning in the web applications on desktops, tablets, or mobile devices. Highlights: Fast loading and initialization along with the support of Web Worker to...

We are pleased to announce that version 4.1 is now available! Highlights of the new version: NEW [Windows Edition] Added support for PHP. Added new APIs DecodeStream, DecodeStreamRect, DecodeBase64String and DecodeBase64StringRect for C, C++ dll. [Windows Edition] Added new APIs DecodeStream, DecodeStreamRect, DecodeBase64String and DecodeBase64StringRect for ActiveX/COM, .Net dll. IMPROVED...

We are pleased to announce that version 4.0 Linux Pre-alpha edition is now available! It is confirmed to be working on Ubuntu14.04. Highlights of the new version: One edition available: Linux Pre-alpha Edition: provides C and C++ APIs Supported barcode types in this edition: 1D barcodes: Code39   Code93   Code128   Codabar   ITF  ...

We are pleased to announce that version 4.0 is now available! Highlights of the new version: NEW Added support for reading PDF417 and DataMatrix. [Windows Edition] Added reading barcode from all types of PDF file. [Windows Edition] A user-friendly demo guide program – “Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK” - is now...

Whether you are working with an inventory system, a medication administration system, or another system that uses barcodes, chances are you may on occasion encounter unreadable barcodes. Software developers certainly have levels of control over the accuracy of barcode recognition in an application. But, for end users of a barcode...

An inventory system is a process for managing, accounting for, and locating objects or materials. Such systems are widely used in all types of industries. Items that can be tracked can include many types of goods, such as food, equipment, beverages, medicine and much more. Sometimes, the accounting of items...

We are pleased to announce that version 2.1 is now available! Highlights of the new version: Loading image format of GIF is supported. Improved CODE128 decoding. Improved recognition of CODE39, CODE93, etc. Improved the ASP.NET sample’s user interface. For more details, please refer to the Release Notes of 2.1. Try...

Dynamsoft’s Barcode SDK Helps Avision Create Cost-Effective 1D / 2D Barcode Software to Bundle with 55 New Scanner Products Avision has adopted Dynamsoft’s barcode reader software development kit (SDK) to create new barcode scanning and reading software for many of the company’s document scanners sold throughout North America and other...