So, if you have followed any of my previous blogs, you will see I have written about how some of my recent medical issues relate to using bar codes. Medical errors are widely acknowledged as a major threat to patient safety. Having been privy to the interworkings of how my local hospital kept track of patient meds, tests …
During my time as an industrial computer salesman, I have learned that there are still a good amount of customers with a pressing need for ISA slots. At the end of the day, it isn’t always feasible to re-design software and find replacement I/O cards that adhere to the newer standards such as PCIe. Time …
What’s the deal with all of the QR codes showing up everywhere? QR code is a 2D barcode symbology. Unlike linear barcodes, 2D barcodes encode data in both the X and Y planes. This allows for hundreds, or even thousands of characters of data to be stored inexpensively in an easy-to-produce symbol. As you can see …
How does 50% off sound? How about more for less? Well then, what could be better than free? This week we are introducing the free L-Tron online barcode generator. Yes, I did say free. It will create images or links to images for popular linear and 2D barcode symbologies. It even supports QR code, which is …
OK, I will start off with an overused, but appropriate, cliché: Those who fail to plan should plan to fail. There are variations of this phrase just as there are variations of plans. So, what is a “proper plan” when it comes to a data collection system? Before we get into this, let’s take a …
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Chances are that if you’re reading this blog post, you probably already know that inventory management is the balancing of stocked raw materials or parts with the need to minimize costs involved in holding stock against the demand to deliver an order to customer. If you are looking for answers as to how to better manage …
Whether you are in the market for OR a current owner of a mobile/handheld computer, you may interested in exploring some of the types of accessories available to make your life easier. Did you know that a handheld computer battery is easily rechargeable, even when you are on the road? Did you know that you can …
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It can be so frustrating when you are in the middle of an important project and your handheld computer battery dies. Below, I have jotted down some tips that I have found useful for extending the life of my rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries. These batteries are often used in both handheld computers and scanners, among other devices. Lithium Battery Storage: Lithium Ion battery packs …
You have done a bunch of homework, and you realize that you really, really, really need an efficient method of getting data into your information systems. The important questions of how, what, why, where, and when have been answered. The preliminary design and plan have been proposed. It is finally time for a data collection …
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The default configuration of a 4810 Barcode Scanner has it connect to your computer using USB COM port emulation. If you have already followed these troubleshooting steps but you still cannot get data into your application, you can use other applications to test the connection further. Download QuickView from the L-Tron web site and install …
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