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Scanning Methods

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Cameras

By default, the smartphone app uses the device’s rear camera to scan barcodes.

It’s also possible to use the front camera by changing the scanning mode when the scanning window is opened.

Built-in scanners

On Android devices, built-in scanners for devices from Zebra, Honeywell, and Sonim are likely to be supported.

To change the scanning method, on the smartphone app, swipe left and then select Scanning Methods. On the new page, choose the relevant option, and if applicable, enter the required values.

Broadcast Intents

Devices that also use broadcast intents may be supported.

Swipe left and then select Scanning Methods.

After that, choose Built-in Scanner > Broadcast Intents.

Under Intent Actions, enter the applicable action that matches your device’s configuration. For example:

com.symbol.datawedge.api.RESULT_ACTION
com.zebra.datawedge.api.RESULT_ACTION
com.symbol.datawedge.data
com.honeywell.decode.intent.action
com.honeywell.barcode.READ
com.sonim.barcode_read

Zebra (DataWedge)

DataWedge lets you configure this action in the profile. So go into the Zebra DataWedge app > your profile > Intent Output and set, for example:

Intent Action: com.myapp.SCAN

Zebra DataWedge (and some other scanners) let you specify:

  • The intent action string
  • The intent category (optional)
  • The extras that carry the scanned data

That means you can name it anything, like:

  • "com.myapp.SCAN"
  • "com.example.intent.SCAN"
  • "SCAN_ACTION"
  • "foo.bar.ACTION_RECEIVE_SCAN"
Honeywell (DataCollection Intent API)

You can configure this via Honeywell’s ScanWedge or Settings > Scanning > Send via Intent.

RFID Reads

You can receive RFID tag reads via broadcast intents — just like barcode scans — but only if the device (e.g, a Zebra RFID reader) is configured to send them this way.

An example way to set it up:

  • Open DataWedge
  • Create/Edit profile
  • Enable RFID plugin
  • Set Intent Output
    • Intent Action: e.g., com.myapp.RFID
    • Intent Delivery: Broadcast

How to scan

Simply tap the Scan Barcode button for the app to know where to send the scanned data. Follow further prompts if shown.

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