AIDC

This is the place to be to learn about AIDC! Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technology helps end-user customers increase efficiency, reduce data entry errors, keep track of inventory and better manage their assets. This section of blogs focuses on helping you provide affordable (and profitable) AIDC solutions to your customers.

3 Benefits of eCitation Solutions for Law Enforcement: Print Tickets, Deliver Efficiency

by Katharine Peery June 2, 2011 AIDC
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The Huntsville Times recently ran an article on how the Huntsville, AL Police department plans on using upwards of $862,000 in federal grant money on new equipment, technology, and training.  In conjunction with the Madison County Sheriffs and District Attorney’s office (with whom they will split a small percentage), the money will bring much needed [...]

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Motorola MC17: Can the Cradle be Used for Communication?

by ScanSource Technical Services May 29, 2011 AIDC
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Although the manual seems to indicate that the cradle can be used for communication as well as charging, as of 4-09 we have confirmed with Motorola that this is an error in the documentation. The only way to communicate to the MC17if via the DIRECT Developer’s Cable (SYM-2510137401R) coupled with a standard USB (type A) [...]

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Motorola’s Healthcare Industry Presentation and Cinco de Mayo Floor Day

by Jimmi Leigh Griffin May 23, 2011 AIDC
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Motorola’s Cinco de Mayo floor day was a full and exciting event filled with healthcare training, prizes, lots of wonderful food, a healthcare demo lab, ice cream truck, and so much more! Come watch all the fun! If your RSS reader or email program does not show the video, watch it on youtube here: Motorola’s [...]

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SS Technical Article: Scanning Barcodes on LCD Screens

by ScanSource Technical Services May 12, 2011 AIDC
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One of the big questions today in scanners is can it scan a barcode on an LCD screen. The answer is some can but most cannot. First, let’s list the scanners that cannot scan a LCD screen. They are: Laser, Omni directional, and some area imagers. Lasers cannot and will never be able to scan [...]

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Senior Care Facility Improves Senior Care with Socket Mobile’s 650 Handheld Computer

by Beth Dameron May 12, 2011 AIDC

Now here’s an odd headline: “Good Samaritan (Senior Care Facilities) Improved Senior Care with Socket Mobile’s (“SoMo”) 650 Handheld Computer“. Having had a father in a nursing home facility for several years, I don’t think the SoMo would have crossed my mind when thinking about things that would improve my dad’s care. But think about [...]

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Honeywell Dolphin 99EX Mobile Computer Product Spotlight

by The Source May 4, 2011 AIDC
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Honeywell Product Development Team Member Mika Majapuro outlines the six key elements of the new 99EX that address T & L and Healthcare pain points. Join Mika for this brief overview and learn how the 99EX can PUT RED TO WORK FOR YOU!

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Intermec CK61: Connecting and Configuring a Scanner

by ScanSource Technical Services March 29, 2011 AIDC
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If the attached scanner is a 1551E or 1553E the terminal will try to configure the scanner. The first step is the terminal will attempt to make a baud rate match followed by Data Bits, Stop Bits, and Parity. If the attached scanner did not respond, the software will try several other settings each with [...]

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Infographic: QR Code Statistics from Mashable

by Aaron Moller March 24, 2011 AIDC

I have written about QR codes here before, and I just wanted to pass along a cool infographic I found (via Mashable) with some interesting stats on QR codes. All of the codes on the graphic can be scanned with a smartphone for more information as well.

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Dirty or damaged barcodes? The Honeywell Voyager 1200g can help!

by Sara Schultz March 21, 2011 AIDC

We have all experienced the frustration of waiting in a check-out line while the cashier tries repeatedly to scan a poor quality or damaged barcode. Finally the barcode is read … or manually typed into the system … and the line moves forward. There are 2 major business problems created by poor quality or damaged [...]

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The Datamax-O’Neil E-Class Mark III desktop printer gives the value your customers demand

by Cate Tyson March 10, 2011 AIDC

Who doesn’t look for value when shopping? We all seek value – and our customers aren’t any different. They demand value from us and the products they purchase. So, Datamax-O’Neil designed the E-Class Mark III desktop printer to operate with low-cost consumables, reduce label waste, and minimize power consumption. Your customer will see a return [...]

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