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Question 1

Can smart device barcode scanners read damaged or worn barcodes?

Accepted Answer

Advanced barcode scanners can read damaged and worn barcodes, assuming enough label information is visible and decipherable by their decoding algorithms. The minimum amount of information required depends on the sensor’s capabilities, software sophistication, and environmental conditions.

Scandit’s barcode scanning software employs advanced computer vision techniques and other methods to scan barcodes in all types of conditions. This includes damaged or worn barcodes and small or unusual barcodes.

Question 2

What types of barcodes can be scanned using Scandit’s software?

Accepted Answer

Scandit’s solution can scan all major barcode types used worldwide, including 1D symbologies, 2D symbologies, and composite codes. You can read the full list on our barcode symbologies page.

Question 3

How does Scandit's barcode scanning technology handle low-light conditions?

Accepted Answer

Scandit’s barcode scanning technology is designed and tested for extreme low-light conditions. Using advanced decoding algorithms, Scandit software can take low-light captures and extract symbology data with enough precision to achieve successful results in various environments.

Question 4

Are there any specific system requirements for using Scandit’s barcode scanning software?

Accepted Answer

Scandit software is compatible with more than 20,000 types of smart devices, including older or lower-end devices that don’t come with an autofocus feature. It’s also available on all common development frameworks and operating systems.

For detailed specifications, read our system requirements.

Question 5

How secure is the data captured by Scandit’s barcode scanning solutions?

Accepted Answer

Scandit’s solutions are designed with security in mind. All barcode capture and image processing is performed on the scanning device to ensure high availability and confidentiality. Any data shared with Scandit is encrypted both during transit and at rest.

Additionally, Scandit is ISO 27001:2022 Certified and has a dedicated information security team and executive-level oversight committee.

Question 6

Can Scandit’s software be integrated with existing inventory management systems?

Accepted Answer

Yes, one key benefit of Scandit’s solution is that it supports high-performance and accurate barcode scanning for inventory management. For high-volume operations, Scandit offers MatrixScan Find, which scans multiple barcodes simultaneously, guided by an AR overlay, and MatrixScan Count, a pre-built scan and count solution for counting inventory and receiving multiple items at once.

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