How do I get access to UK retail barcodes? I would like to build an application for scanning my shopping at home. [more inside]
posted by yoHighness on Jun 28, 2009 - 4 answers

I need an inventory management system to keep track of computer hardware and its users. [more inside]
posted by the matching mole on May 7, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm looking to buy a reliable, high-quality but relatively inexpensive Bluetooth barcode scanner to scan ISBN labels. I've had bad experience with the Barracoda pen scanner in the past (the lithium battery dies and cannot be replaced) and the Microvision Flic Scanner (the click is too noisy!), and I'm looking for real-world reports on different manufacturers and types (ie Class 1 laser vs. Class 2). Thanks in advance!
posted by anelsewhere on Feb 11, 2009 - 2 answers

Is there a free library that will decode/read a barcode from an image? [more inside]
posted by Maia on Dec 3, 2008 - 5 answers

Anyone know where one could find a free-to-use font for POSTNET barcodes and the new Intelligent Mail Barcodes? I can do my own encoding, but my supervisor wants the fonts installed for Microsoft Word. Any help is much appricated. :)
posted by TrueVox on Jan 23, 2008 - 0 answers

I'm working a project where I need to be able to physically inventory computer equipment. We have 4 Palm/Symbol barcode scanners, I'd like to be able to scan a barcode and produce a csv file. Everything that I find on google I need to pay for and configure extensively. I have neither approval to purchase anything, or time to figure out a program. Does anyone have any suggestions?
posted by TuxHeDoh on Nov 7, 2007 - 9 answers

Help me solve the mystery of an obscure 2D barcode, indexing historically valuable documents from the Vietnam war! [more inside]
posted by garfy3 on Sep 22, 2007 - 29 answers

Looking for a barcode scanner (>$100; usb, wireless or firewire) to import books into delicious library on mac 10.3.9. Must be plug and play (no cuecat).
posted by jchinique on Jun 14, 2007 - 16 answers

Is there a fast, simple way to create and register a real UPC barcode for a retail product? Seems like all I can find is desktop software for sale or sites that don't seem too official or just don't work. Maybe I'm ignorant and there's something about the process that is more complicated than it seems like it ought to be?
posted by coudal on May 11, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm looking for a script or application that I can run on a website that will scan an image for text (OCR) or bar codes. Know of any? Should be open source, freeware, or shareware.
posted by paulrockNJ on Dec 8, 2006 - 2 answers

I am curious about the legality and feasability of starting a website/database where people just put in the barcode numbers of coupons to share them. [more inside]
posted by GregX3 on Sep 1, 2006 - 14 answers

Some time ago I saw a program for the Mac that you could scan barcodes of various things and it would maintain your collection of them. I can't seem to find my bookmark for that and my googling is failing me. I would actually like to know if there was a windows version of it out yet, or a similar product for windows. [more inside]
posted by JonnyRotten on Aug 20, 2006 - 10 answers

Wine Databases (with barcode support): Does anyone have any experience cataloguing their wine cellar? I have a friend (I wish it were me) with a rather expansive collection of wine and a barcode reader, yet the database that accompanied the reader is quite sparse. Can anyone suggest an alternate, more robust database with barcodes, or another solution out of personal experience? Google returns a mutlitude of dodgy-looking sites making dubious claims. Thanks!
posted by loquax on Jan 19, 2005 - 11 answers

From time to time I will see a vehicle with a Barcode sticker on the rear driver side window. I live in SC and have seen them in FL/GA as well. These cars do not seem to be rental cars. What is this Barcode sticker used for?
posted by chiababe on Oct 12, 2004 - 7 answers

Production folks: How small can a barcode be and still scan?
posted by dame on Oct 11, 2004 - 10 answers

Anyone out there have recommendations for book cataloging software? I'm looking for something heavy-duty. Barcode capabilities are nice, but since a good chunk of my collection dates from the 19th c., they're not necessary. The ability to export to a webpage would be a plus. I've been googling around for a bit, but would like some firsthand testimonials.
posted by thomas j wise on May 10, 2004 - 9 answers