Barcode Scanner+, from Sean Owen of ZXingTeam, uses the camera on your device to read barcodes of all kinds.After scanning barcodes you find on products, for example, you candiscover prices and reviews for it. Or, when scanning newertwo-dimensional barcodes, like QR Codes, you can access contactinformation, bookmarks, web site links and more inside.
Barcode Scanner+ is an enhanced version of the popular, freeBarcode Scanner application, which is a product of the ZXingopen-source barcode scanning library from Google. Barcode Scanner+is based on the same code, and has been developed by one of the twoprimary authors of the original Barcode Scanner, Sean Owen.
As of 2015, 100% of revenue (after Google Play fees) goes tobenefit an environmental cause like the World Wildlife Fund or theRainforest Alliance. $10,120 has been donated from January 2015 toDec 2016.
Barcode Scanner+ includes all of Barcode Scanner's functionality,and is intended as a drop-in replacement for Barcode Scanner. Itadds several enhancements:
Better barcode scanning
- New image processing algorithm for detection of 1D barcodeformats, including UPC and EAN product codes
- Uses both cores of dual-core processors
- Optionally, scan for Aztec and PDF417 barcodes (note: PDF417support is 'alpha' quality)
- Rewritten to take advantage of Java 6, Android 2.2+ APIs, andlatest Android SDK features
Refined user interface
- Now scan in tall "portrait" orientation, in addition to"landscape" orientation
- More intuitive pattern-based scanning guide
- Streamlined and improved user interface elements
- Android 4 and tablet device support
- Expanded Help screens
New features
- Decode a barcode from an image file
- Option to scan light-on-dark barcodes
- Activate device's LED light to scan in low light
- Basic support for scanning NFC tags
- Amazon product information
Also available in "simple" version, without functionality thatrequires special permission. See "Barcode Scanner+ Simple".
Purchasing this application also supports development of the ZXingopen-source barcode scanning library.
Barcode Scanner+ does not collect, store or transmit informationabout its users, nor usage of the application. The applicationaccesses personal information such as contacts and bookmarks onlyin order to implement application functionality, such as sharingcontacts and bookmarks by QR Codes on screen.
(aka Barcode Scanner Plus)