Multiple Barcode Scanners Simultaneously?

[i234i]

Hi there,
I wondered if anyone here may be of help to me as i'm struggling to find a solution.

I'm looking for a scanner or a company which has some sort of API that can work with all models of scanners and work via my website or a solution to the below.

I need to be able to have multiple scanners connect to a central database and scan via ethernet or internet connection simultaneously and return an action back to the scanner (IE. Accepted or Denied etc) - Each barcode can only be scanned once no matter how many scanners connected at this time.

I'm having trouble finding the right solution or the best/easiest way to do this so that it can be setup with my website. I need it to be able to let my clients run it from there end via there internet connection.
- Bonus would be to have the system work with as many scanners and models as possible that can be programmed.

- I'm un-sure which scanners would be ideal for my solution and be able to be programmed and used via Ethernet without each scanner being direcly connected to a computer.

If someone here is able to look at a solution i would be very greatful and also if anyone is interested in working on the project to get it running i would be very greatful and can look at paying to get setup correctly!

Anymore questions you need to know please just ask!

Appreciated,
Mark

 

[Atomic Shrimp]

I googled some phrases from the OP and found identical posts on multiple forums - some of them on forums where the theme didn't seem all that relevant to this kind of question.

i234i - If you're a real human being and this is an earnest question, I sincerely apologise for mistaking you for a spambot and reporting this thread.

 

[i234i]

Hi there,

Yep - I am human and very confused on how to program the scanners or if it is possible!

I was pointed to ask here & CodeGuru - Sorry for the multiple!

 

[Atomic Shrimp]

It's no problem, and I apologise for the honest mistake.

Could you clarify a couple of points...

Are you talking about handheld scanning terminals, or 'dumb' scanning devices attached to a desktop or laptop PC which does the 'smart' bit?

In what sort of locations do you expect to use these scanners? In offices where there is an available WiFi connection? Or will they have to connect to the internet completely independently? (i.e. on a customer's doorstep, or at an unmanned monitoring station, on a boat in the middle of the Atlantic, etc)

What do you want the system to do when it cannot connect to the mothership to validate the barcode? (i.e. if there just isn't any available network connection)

Who is issuing the scannable barcode labels? Are they serial numbers or licensing codes that you're generating and sending out? In what context do you expect that the possibilty of scanning the same barcode twice might actually arise?

 

[hannajack11]

Hi there,

Yep - I am human and very confused on how to program the scanners or if it is possible!

I was pointed to ask here & CodeGuru - Sorry for the multiple!

i tried to google it and got this info.. i hope it will be helpful to you!!

A small handheld scanning device used for digitizing images. While images from a handheld scanner are considered low quality, today's technology enables full color 24 bit scanning. Depending on the scanner device type and manufacturer, handheld scanners can also define, translate, and hear printed text, and can also store and beam text to computers and other devices.

is it you want to know?!!