Re: Info regarding integrating a barcode reader with PostgreSQL

Most barcode readers act as a 'keyboard wedge' - basically, the input from
the scanner is just alpha numeric data (depending on which barcode you
choose), and your computer is under the impression it was manually keyed
in. Unless you are storing data in your reader for later retrieval, using a
barcode scanner should be very easy ton integrate into your workflow.  I
developed an asset management system for physical video tape media a while
back, we used symbol scanners.  The scanners were plugged into WinNT client
boxes - I don't think we even needed to install a driver.

Good Luck

-r

At 02:05 PM 7/9/01 -0400, Sullivan,Deric [CMC] wrote:

>Hi,
>
>         I'm looking for details on how to integrate a barcode reader (e.g.
>one from Symbol) with a PostgreSQL database.  Currently I use PostgreSQL
>7.1.2 as the backend and psql, pgaccess, pgAdmin v7.1.0 (on Windows),
>phpPgAdmin as the frontend(s).  The backend, a couple of the frontends, and
>the PHP enabled web server run on a Linux workstation.  I'm new to the
>details of barcode readers so I'm also looking for hints on how to get a
>barcode reader hardware working on a Linux system.  Any help would be
>appreciated.
>
>
>Thanks,
>Deric Sullivan
>Deric.Sullivan@ec.gc.ca
>
>
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