All barcode scanners alike share the common purpose of reading barcodes & interpreting them into human-readable text. But not all scanners are created equal. Early barcodes were only linear (1D). As the technology has advanced, 2D barcodes have grown in popularity and require a different scanning method – creating the great divide between 1D (linear) …
Google has been known to hide some Easter eggs in their applications and websites from time to time (like their Google Images Atari Breakout). But they’re not alone – programmers and web developers love to hide special features in their code. The same holds true for video game developers. I recently decided to blow the …
The terms “Mobile Point of Sale” and “Mobile Commerce” have quickly established themselves in the world of retail. While some notable businesses have already implemented mPOS in their stores (like the Seattle Seahawks’ Pro Shop), there may still be some convincing to do to get other retailers on board. Well, let’s tackle that giant head-on. …
The Top 10 Reasons to Add Mobile Point of Sale to Your Storefront Read More »
Traffic-related incidents have been the leading cause of law enforcement line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) for many years. Though many measures have been put in place to mitigate this dramatic threat to officers’ life and safety, could more be done to promote scene safety while performing traffic stops?
The idea that technology can revolutionize the way law enforcement manages data, resources, and enforce the law has fascinated us for many years – as such, many have speculated what that future will look like for law enforcement. Many are familiar with the film RoboCop, along with some of its more-quotable lines. In one scene, …
Attending conferences like LEIM (Law Enforcement Information Management) and ESLETS (Empire State Law Enforcement Traffic Safety) each year we, at L-Tron Corporation, get the opportunity to speak with the Law Enforcement community and listen to feedback and concerns. While some like to get on the topic of near-future Law Enforcement technology (as do we), others stop …
It’s very easy to go online or out to the store to look at and purchase a standard PC. Although these PCs will provide you with a myriad of software and application options, there are specific applications that they won’t be able to address. For that reason, I have included 10 important aspects to consider …
Recently I was introduced to a pretty interesting (and new) application for hardware that L-Tron offers. But first, I must give you a primer on one aspect of the tattoo community. As with many aspects, there are traditionalists and modernists; those who maintain the old methods and techniques of a given craft and those who …
Thermal Printers for Tattoos – A New Approach to Tattoo Stencils Read More »
When faced with a technology sourcing issue, some prefer to take the path of least resistance when finding a solution. From a procurement perspective, a readily available, all-in-one retail system can be preferable at times. It cuts down on the legwork required to source material and it makes the entire process easier. Keep in mind, …
4 Reasons Why Selecting a Customized Industrial PC Optimizes Your Business Read More »
Having just recently graduated from college (Go Tigers!), it’s a bit of a weird feeling for me not heading back to class this fall. But that doesn’t mean school isn’t on my mind – I’m just seeing school from a different perspective. Now, stepping into the data collection/automation industry, I see plenty of opportunities on …