Portable barcode
data collection scenario at present:
Barcode data very often
needs to be collected on the “go”,
with on-line connectivity and graphical interface.
This mobile data collection is achieved normally
through Win CE terminals such as Unitech PA
series with costing of about USD 8001000.
On the other end are Unitech devices for USD
200-300 such as PT630 and HT580, which work
in the batch mode, have no graphical displays
and with limited database capabilities. While
these are excellent ways to collect data,
there is also a large market for devices,
which require a much lower cost and functionality
of Win CE devices
Enter low cost
mobile phones
Everybody has mobile
phones and at a minimum, they can SMS data
in addition to supporting voice. They can
also store data in memory where up to 1GB
is possible. They start at USD 150 for basic
models, which have blue tooth capability,
can support java programming and GPRS. At
USD 250 mobiles also support Wifi.
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DataBarcode Reader with Blue-Tooth
Can common mobile
phones be combined with Unitech barcode readers
in a cost effective manner to create a portable
data terminal with on-line connectivity and
graphical capability?
Yes!
if low-cost mobiles are married to HT 580
Blue-tooth barcode readers
such as HT 580 are available for less than
USD200. They can send & receive data to
normal mobiles using blue-tooth. The data
can be stored inside the mobile or further
transmitted using SMS, WiFi or GPRS (Email
or online web verification). The data can
also be easily processed in the mobile phone
as they are fully programmable using java
tools
Advantages of
the system
Most users are familiar
with mobiles and there is an easily available
network for data transmission. The Auto ID
industry can make use of the R&D from
mobile technology providers for portable data
collection Tools can be made available for
the mobile such that user needs minimum work
for setting up the system using Unitech products
Barcode Data Collection Using Mobile Phones
Barcode Reader with Blue-Tooth
