Bar Code scanners function as alternative PC keyboards, allowing users a much faster and more accurate means of data input. 

Barcode Symbologies have similarities to text fonts or languages.  There are 30+ unique barcode symbologies currently in use throughout the world (see Wikipedia list).  Each one is unique in terms of what information it may convey.  Some support only numeric data, others alphanumeric.  Some may contain only a certain quantity of characters, others might be free-form. 

	1-D bar codes	('stripe' bar codes) are more common and can be read with lower cost hardware.
	2-D symbologies	('speckle' bar codes) are growing in popularity due to abilities to contain larger amounts of free-form information, sometimes in data redundant patterns, making them scannable even when damaged.  2-D symbologies required 'image' scanners, which are essentially macro-lens black & white cameras.

Scanner Configuration is the process of defining which symbologies will be ignored, and which decoded.  It also can include settings for user feedback (beep, vibration), lighting, and most commonly whether characters such as <TAB> or <Enter> will be added to the decoded barcode content.

Smart-Scan™ is a software enhancement applied to Code Corp scanner hardware.  It allows the scanner to operate in multiple data output modes - somewhat analogous to PC keyboard modes of <CapsLock>, <NumLock>, <Alt>, and <Ctrl>.  Any of these modes can be set as the default power-up mode, and users can switch between these operation modes via a simple bar code scan, or from button presses on the LCD display model.

Key Advantages of IDI's Smart-Scan™ technology include:

1)	Industry's Lowest cost 2-D scanners with UID Validation (on Code Corp Models) - Available in corded, Battery-Batch cordless, and Bluetooth wireless scanner models. - Model with LCD display available for result gathering & analysis WITHOUT PC connection.
2)	Smart-Scan technology works with scanner hardware from Code Corp, Brady, Tyco, Opticon, and even the DPM scanner models from Microscan(Siemens).
3)	Industry's Most Flexible UID Validation capability - Allows scanning of UID, P/N, AND 1-D bar codes WITHOUT switching in/out of UID Validation mode - Customer can choose between UID Validation with Raw data output, Concatenated UII output, or Parsed UID output
4)	Industry's Best Visual Display of UID data on LCD Scanner Models -  Show even the "unprintable" ASCII characters within UID barcodes - Display Prompt indicates UID, UII, or Parsed output mode settings
5)	Industry's Most Flexible UID Parsing capability - Smart-ScanTM offers users the ability to output up to 16 different formatted UID parameters, in whatever formatted order combination  desired.  ·         Format charcters  n = <Enter>, t = <Tab> ·         UID Data:  R = Raw UID, U = Formatted UII ·         UID Data Segment Values, Prefixes, and Positions within the UID string. ·         UID Formatting Parameters:  Construct Type, Format Code, IAC - Four preset options are selectable within the LCD Display GUI, but other options can be created via simple barcode strings.     Example:            ss2={M:"5",P:"UnVtPtSnRn"};
6)	Industry's most thorough UID Syntax Error Reports - Outputs multiple errors - not just 1st found - Provides suggestions for error resolution EXAMPLE: **UID Error** Illegal slash / character found in data elements. Not valid with use of Text Element Identifier prefix styles. **UID Error** Illegal Length of TEI data element (other than vendor code). Should be 15 characters maximum. ISOPrefix=[)>▲     ISOSuffix=▲ ♦    Format=12    Construct=2 CAG =1RWL9 PNO =1234567890123/4 SEQ =1234567890123456 Raw UID = [)>▲12↔CAG 1RWL9↔PNO 1234567890123/4↔SEQ 1234567890123456▲♦
7)	Long Standard warranty:  (Click on logo for Service Datasheet) - CR1200 (3-Yrs), CR2/2500, CR3/3500(2-Yrs)-   Extended Warranty contracts available with optional 1 & 2 year extensions.
8)	Incredibly wide field of view    (Click images to download printable test sheet) - read 7.5mil (5mil with CR1210) data matrix codes AND 6+ inch long linear barcodes (CodeCorp hardware only).
9)	Can double as image camera to capture signatures, vendor nameplate info, any 'close-up' information.  Files are grey-scale JPG format, only KBs in size, and don't suffer from the same difficulties associated with flash cameras.  With Smart-Foto, users can scan barcode or OCR data from a nameplate, then take a photo of the nameplate whose filename will be the previous scan record, making photo archiving incredibly easy.
10)	Can lock out features such as scanner keys, camera functionality, and make changes unavailable to users.
11)	Field upgradable - single file download utility can be used to update Smart-Scan™ applications, upgrade firmware
12)	Smart-Scan™ enabled scanners allow customers to add their own Javascript applications and OCR text templates.

Smart-Scan™ is an ID Integration implementation of a core technology from Code Corp, Inc.  Smart-Scan™ extends the functionality of common bar code scanners to devices capable of complex 'IF-THEN-ELSE' and 'DATABASE-LOOKUP' functionality.  IDI's growing family of Smart-ScanTM applications include the following:  

Smart-UID   Smart-Config   Smart-Lookup   Smart-Web   Smart-Foto    Smart-OCR

Smart-UID :		ID Integration provides the most full-featured, flexible, cost-effective UID scanners available in today's global marketplace.
- UID Validation:		Transmits only valid UID barcode strings to the PC.  Eliminates data entry errors due to scanning of invalid UID barcodes.
- UID Error Reporting:		Identifies multiple UID syntax errors, not just the first found, and provides extended reporting to suggest corrections.
- UII Output Format:		Also provides UII data string output for direct input into WAWF or other database forms - avoiding the need to deal with the 'non-printable' ASCII characters within the raw UID barcode string.
- Scan both UID & P/N barcodes without mode switching:		Since P/N barcodes are NOT UID data, most commercial UID scanners will not transmit P/N or 1-D barcode data without switching in/out of their 'UII Mode'.  Our Smart-Scan™ technology eliminates any possible operator confusion by transmitting all desired scan data - differentiating UID, P/N, and/or 1-D data through beep/vibration sequences.
- UID Character Substitution:		Eliminates the complexity of handling 'non-printable' ASCII characters within the raw barcode data, using a simple notepad text file for user-defined character substitution.
- UID Parsing:		Transmits all or only a single data element from a scanned UID barcode. Allows for the auto population of multiple fields within existing software forms. It can also be used to return only the S/N component of a UID barcode - useful when original vendor S/N is used within the UID construction.
Smart-Config :		Eliminates the need for IT support when scanner setup configuration is lost.  Simply repower the scanner to return to the original customer configuration.  Includes ability to auto-boot to any Smart-Scan™ application.
Smart-Lookup :		Scan existing barcodes  (UID, P/N, fault codes, etc.) and output cross-referenced data (NSN, Nomenclature, P/N, S/N, etc.) without changes to existing PC software!   This Smart-Scan™ functionality can support any software which does not support a UID data field, or where a simple text lookup table can automate repetitive human data entry.
Smart-Web :		Web-based software applications can immediately benefit from the ability of the scanner to add a URL address to a scanned data item.  Our current demo module works with any web browser to provide immediate public database feedback from any of the following diverse scanned data types:
- Tracking Numbers:		FedEx and UPS
- DOD Items:		Cage Code, Part Numbers, National Stock Numbers (formatted with or without hyphens)
- Mac Address:		Networked Device Mac Address Lookup
Smart-Foto :		ALL 2-D bar code scanners are grey-scale, macro-lens cameras.  Image upload capabilities can be disable for high-security concerns.  But otherwise, this core capability can be utilized to further document a process step, approval signature, etc.   The advantages over common digital cameras include smaller file size, non-flash illumination, and controlled file naming conventions.   JPG image format is standard but with user control over compression.
Smart-OCR :		A bar code scanner that can also read text?  OCR text fonts are required, but we now offer the ability to scan CAGE and NSN text values.  Want to scan other types of text?  We can provide you with a custom application, or the documentation to do this yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions -

*** Under Development ****

UID Barcode Validation, Error Reporting, and Parsing Mode

Smart-UID provides a data filter that evaluates all data matrix bar codes as being UID-compliant or simply generic data matrix symbols.  It passes only valid UID data, protecting your computer software from reading, storing, or interpreting erroneous UID data structures.  Smart-UID is the current default, 'out-of-the-box' operation mode for Smart-Scan enabled hardware.  An alternate means of starting this operation mode is to scan the barcode shown at the upper LH corner of this page.

Within Smart-UID, there are 5 different 'modes' of operation.  The default is UID Validation ON with raw WYSIWYS output ("What you see is what you scanned"). Although ALL UID bar codes are data matrix symbologies, the reverse is not true.  In fact, most data matrix codes currently in use are NOT UID bar codes.   So how do you tell the difference?  A Smart-Scan enabled scanner will evaluate all data matrix bar code symbologies and pass only those that conform to the required data structure for UIDs.  Four modes of UID Validation are available to the user, any one of which can be made the power-up default operation mode.

Smart-UID Validation Modes
Raw UID Output
ss2={M:"1",P:"Rn"};	UID Validation with Raw Data output - Passes only valid UID bar code data Bar codes with errors are indicated with 4 beeps but no data pass to PC.
ss2={M:"3",P:"Rn"};	UID Validation with Raw Data output & Error Reporting - Same as Mode (1), but passes detailed error report to PC when invalid UID bar codes are scanned.
Concatenated UII Output
ss2={M:"2",P:"Un"};	UID Validation with Raw Data output & Error Reporting - Same as Mode (2), but passes detailed error report to PC when invalid UID bar codes are scanned.
ss2={M:"4",P:"Un"};	UID Validation with UII Concatenated output - Passes concatenated UII data from valid UID bar codes Bar codes with errors are indicated with 4 beeps but no data pass to PC.
Parsed UID Output
ss2={M:"5",P:"UnVtPtSnRn"};	UID Validation with Parsed UID Output - Passes any combination and formatted sort order of 16 parameters           Default is:  UII<Enter>Vendor ID Code<Tab>Vendor P/N Value<Tab>Vendor UID Sequence Value<Enter>Raw UID Sting<Enter> Bar codes with errors are indicated with 4 beeps but no data pass to PC.

Smart-Scan™ scanners generally auto boot to the Raw UID Validation mode, so you can simply put your cursor in the LH box and begin scanning both UID and ISO-15434 P/N barcodes to obtain the concatenated versions on separate lines.   If a barcode is incorrectly constructed, the scanner will beep 4 times and no data will be passed to the PC.  If you wish to identify what might be wrong with the barcode's data, switch to one of the 2 Error Reporting modes, place your cursor in the RH text box, and scan the same barcode.  The output will attempt to identify all errors found (not just the 1st), and provide suggestions for how to resolve the data problem.

Put cursor here when in Validated Raw UID, UII, or Parsed UID  output mode	Put cursor here when using Validation with Error Reporting

Parse UID Barcode into its data segments, reorder, and populate data fields in legacy software

This mode parses the UID barcode into separate fields.  Place cursor in the top and/or left cell before the UID scan.  The UID will be parsed and its data segments used to fill the following reorder fields.  This routine can be easily rewritten for a single data segment, or a different sort order

P/N	Cage	S/N

Full UID Report to Excel

Put the scanner in this UID application mode (uii4.js), and the output from a UID scan will populate several columns of data within an Excel report. 

UII	Construct	Prefix1	EID	Prefix2	OPN	Prefix3	SN	Raw UID

Database Cross Referenced Output

Smart-Lookup is a functional module within the ID Integration Smart-Scan™ Application Suite.  It is simply another operational usage mode that allows users to scan a barcode and output not just the barcode’s value, but any cross-referenced information from a simple text database file stored within the scanner’s large memory. 

A common "excuse" given for slow implementation of UID usage within the DOD is the lack of logistics or maintenance software which supports UID. Smart-Lookup can be used to automate data entry into older software applications by cross-referencing a UID scan to related information such as Part Number, Description, NSN, etc.  Smart-Lookup is a “technology bridge”, providing users with the ability to achieve immediate ROI (Return-On-Investment) through bar code technology even when using older PC software applications which don't have UID or UII data fields.

Example #1: Scan a UID or P/N barcode and perform a database lookup for related information

Begin by scanning the Smart-Lookup application bar code in the upper LH corner of this page. Then place your cursor in the first field of the table below. Then scan either the P/N or UID barcode from the image below.

Simulated Data Input Form for Software Application which doesn't support UID/UII fields

 

Select Task Performed    Removal Transfer Repair Install	Maintenance Record Log	Date:
Part/Assembly Description
National Stock Number
Contract Number
Manufacture Part Number
Manufacturer Serial Number
Manufacture CAGE Code

Name:
Email:
Date of birth:

Smart-Lookup isn't only for UID usage. It supports any locally stored database, currently consisting to up to 6 columns. Column 1 contains the values which are to be compared to the scanned bar code values. A non-UID example is shown in the next example where an engine diagnostic tool outputs a series of 2-character fault codes. Rather than manually typing the description of each code into a maintenance tracking database, Smart-Lookup is used to output the fault code, then "Tab" to the next field to output the description of this fault code, followed by an "enter" suffix which moves the cursor to the next line.  To use this demo, scan the following configuration code which will define the local database and scanner output sequence.

Example #2: Engine Error Code & Fault Description

Fault Code	Fault Description

  

Automate Web Browser Searches with Complex Prefix URL strings top

Smart-Web is intended to demonstrate a web search capability rather than being an actual daily use application. Still, many find this tool useful for some daily tasks.

The public internet has numerous portals for retrieving information related to a particular piece of information. Smart-Web allows a user to scan any one of the following barcode values (in any supported symbology), and output that scanned value with a complex search URL as a prefix. Simply place the cursor in a web browser's URL search field and scan one of these items. If the scanner is also configured with an "Enter" key as a suffix, the search will occur automatically.

Bar Code Type		Full Scanner Output using the data samples shown below
FedEx Tracking Number		http://www.fedex.com/Tracking?tracknumbers=39827516310000049859670463312017
UPS Tracking Number		http://www.ups.com/WebTracking/processInputRequest?tracknum=1Z19Y76W0242363365
DOD Cage Code		http://www.bpn.gov/bincs/choose.asp?cage=77272
DOD Part Number		http://www.webflis.dlis.dla.mil/WEBFLIS/pub/pub_search.aspx?Par=True&part=414VS806-6
DOD National Stock Number		http://www.dlis.dla.mil/webflis/pub/pub_search.aspx?niin=1680011237643
Networked Device Mac Address		http://www.coffer.com/mac_find/?string=

Smart-Web performs an analysis of each scanned barcode to determine character types, length, and key character positions.  From this analysis, the program determines which search URL is most appropriate for the scanned item.   This URL search string is "pre-pended" to the scanned bar code data and output at your cursor's current position.  Return the cursor to the URL search field, and repeat with any of your own bar codes, or print out the following image for demonstration purposes.

Sample Bar Codes for use with Smart-Web: 
Won't scan from monitor.  Print page and then scan the Smart-Web bar code in the upper LH corner of this page.  Then place cursor in your browser's URL address field, and scan one of the following linear bar codes (or use your own).

 

 

NOTE: High Security Applications which DO NOT allow photo capture and image uploading can be supported with new "DOD-Secure" firmware.

Photo Capture Capability  

ALL 2-D bar code scanners, regardless of manufacturer, are grey-scale, macro-lens cameras - good for close-up images only (see photo at right to see how focus degrades for longer distances).  Although this fact may alarm some security-minded users, it is a fact.  Cameras are required to decode 2-D bar code symbologies. 

Fortunately, IDI does offer special hardware versions of Smart-Scan CR2500 and CR3500 models that we call "DOD-Secure".  These models provide all Smart-Scan functionality EXCEPT the ability to capture, store, and/or transfer these images.   One inherent implication of ordering "DOD-Secure" hardware is that users can NOT upgrade scanner firmware.  Refer to the Ordering tab on this website for more information.

The vast majority of users will benefit from the ability to utilize the barcode scanner's ability to capture up-close detail.  Users can capture images of vendor nameplates, delivery signatures, component damage, etc.  Compared with standard digital cameras, Smart-Foto offers the following advantages:

 

1)	Scanner's built-in macro-lens capability provides much sharper detail at close range than typical digital cameras.
2)	Grey-scale image file size is substantially smaller than full color digital camera images (KB compared to MB).
3)	Scanner aspect ratio can be predefined to minimize need for post capture cropping or resizing.
4)	Scanner provides its own red LED illumination for dark spaces without typical glare from digital camera flash lighting.
5)	Smart-Foto allows for auto image file naming, using the previous barcode scan, OCR scan, or manual entry value as the saved image filename.

Smart-Foto is currently limited to the multi-button CR3500 scanner model.  Uploading the images to a PC can be done in different ways, but generally will require that additional software utilities and/or drivers be installed on the PC.  Contact IDI for details, or check the Tech-Tips section of this website for upcoming details.

OCR Text Scanning  (see video)  NOT currently supported in Microscan or legacy Siemens hardware.

Like Smart-Foto, Smart-OCR isn't an actual Smart-Scan application in the same sense as Smart-UID or Smart-Web. It's simply a feature that can be toggled on & off while in any other Smart-Scan operation mode to enable one to read printed text in addition to reading bar codes.  There are very few scanners on the market that can actually decode scanned text.  Admittedly, the basic requirement for the use of OCR text fonts limits the value of this technology.  Still, for new applications that might be able to be printed with OCR fonts, this technology might be extremely useful.

Users should be aware of at least a couple disadvantage of OCR reading:

1)	OCR decoding is NOT as reliable as bar code decoding.  Yet it still offers an advantage over manual data entry, both in speed and accuracy.
2)	Enabling the scanner to read OCR text may result in some performance degradation when scanning other bar codes.  For this reason, OCR is toggled "OFF" by default.

The IDI Smart-Scan Suite offers built in OCR scan capability for the following text quantities, yet other custom text formats can be programmed - again via a simple Notepad text editor file.

Code Corp OCR support:		ISBN book code, Passport, and Currency Price Fields
IDI Smart-Scan OCR Support:		CAGE Code	1RWL9
OCR 'ON'	OCR 'OFF'
		NSN	1615-01-113-0227

Custom Prefix, Suffix, and Find/Replace Definitions

Smart-Scan™ provides the scanner industry with the most flexible means of defining prefix, suffix, and even custom Find/Replace string operations. The vast majority of scanner products provide only 3 options for prefix and suffix:  <None>, <Enter>, or <Tab>.  And one needs to browse through thick user manuals to find the configuration barcodes to scan in order to implement these changes.  Then, if a user scans the "Return to Factory Defaults" code, these prefix and suffix settings are lost.

So why would you want to define a prefix or suffix value? The simplest, and most common examples are the <Tab> and <Enter> keys on your keyboard. If you manually fill in data within a computer screen form, you typically end each step with one of these key presses. By adding these keys to a scanner's configuration, you eliminate the need to manually finish each data entry step with a manual keyboard press.   But what if you want to <Tab><Tab> between each scan, or maybe <Tab><Enter> ?   Most barcode scanners don't provide easy solutions for such simple needs.

Smart-Scan™ defines prefix, suffix, and find/replace strings via a single standard JSON variable definition - see below.  You can put any text combination within the quotes for the prefix variable (P:), suffix variable (S:), and find/replace pairs (R:[f:,r:]).   Use of suffix is probably more common than prefix, so there might be nothing within the quotes of one or more of these 3 variables.  You can use either double or single quotes.

Basic Structure:    ss1={P:"",S:"",R:[{f:"",r:""}]};

The following is the default out-of-the-box configuration of Smart-Scan -- an {Enter} key suffix.

Default Smart-Scan Settings:    ss1={P:"",S:'\x01X\x1ean//n\x04',R:[{f:"",r:""}]};

For keyboard control characters such as Enter and Tab, it is currently necessary to follow the above syntax. An Enter suffix is defined by the "/n" segment of the above example. A Tab suffix would be defined by using "/t". This next example shows how easy it is to create a suffix definition for both Tab and Enter (using /t/n).

Structure for <Tab><Enter> Suffix:    ss1={P:"",S:'\x01X\x1ean//t/n\x04',R:[{f:"",r:""}]};

The ability to perform a search for a specific character within a sting, and then replace that character with something else is generally functionality requiring a PC, or Mobile Windows terminal.   Such devices are several times more expensive than a barcode scanner, and in the case of Mobile Windows devices, generally less secure.   With Smart-Scan, such generic functionality can be enabled, changed, or disabled with a single scan of a barcode.  Consider the following example where the unprintable ASCII control codes found in every UID barcode are converted (AFTER validation) to printable character substitutes (   ~ , !    ).

Structure for Find/Replace:    ss1={P:"",S:"",R:[{f:'\x1e',r:"~"},{f:'\x1d',r:","},{f:'\x04',r:"!"}];

So how does one submit this variable command to a scanner?  Just create a bar code with the "ss1" variable string you've defined.  You can use any symbology currently supported by the scanner's configuration.  Just recognize that many bar code symbologies don't support letters.  For space efficiency, we generally use data matrix symbologies to carry these configuration variables.  But, to help differentiate these types of configuration barcodes from others, we generally use a rectangular format.

Don't have bar code design software? Our recommendation would be Bartender from Seagull Scientific (visit the IDI Web storefront ). But there are numerous free bar code generation utilities available on the internet. With time, IDI may include one of those utilities on this site.  For now, users can scan from the following quick list of Suffix configuration options.

UID Content = [Vendor Cage Code] + [Original P/N] + [Unique Sequence #]

Smart-Scan™ provides the most flexible means of defining custom UID parsing options within the scanner industry. By now, this site should have helped you understand that most bar code scanners offer absolutely no intelligent support for UID barcodes.  And of the very few other scanner options for UID parsing, none provide any flexibility in formatting. So, if you are interested in the 1,2,or 3 data segment values within a UID bar code, you need to create expensive middleware to convert from their scanner output to your software's final formatting needs.

Help is here!  The items shown below define the different possible pieces of information that a Smart-Scan enabled scanner can generate. Note also that the list includes simple formatting character options for <Tab> and <Enter>. What this gives customers is a simple means of constructing their own custom parsed UID output. Now customers can interface to older software that has fields for Cage Code, Part Number, and Serial Number even if they don't support a field for UID or UII.

Parameters for UID Parsing
U	=	UII formatted data
R	=	Raw UID bar code data
C	=	UID Construct Type  (0,1,2)
F	=	Data Format Code (05, 06, 12, DD)
I	=	IAC Value (D, UN, LD, ....)
V	=	Vendor ID Code Value
v	=	Vendor ID Code Prefix
P	=	Part Number Value
p	=	Part Number Prefix
S	=	Sequence Number Value
s	=	Sequence Number Prefix
0	=	1st Data Segment, Prefix + Value
1	=	2nd Data Segment, Prefix + Value
2	=	3rd Data Segment, Prefix + Value
n	=	<Enter> key
t	=	<Tab> key

Smart-Scan™ defines custom parsed UID strings via a single standard JSON variable definition - see below.  You can put any combination of characters, from the parameter list, within the quotes for the parsing variable (P:).  The mode variable (M:) must be "5" to indicate that UID scans will be parsed.   See the Demo Tab for Smart-UID for other mode options.

Example:    ss2={M:"5",P:"UnVtPtSnRn"};

The string above will result in a 3 line scanner output such as this:

D1RWL9SMART-SCAN123
1RWL9 SMART-SCAN 123
[)>▲12↔MFR 1RWL9↔PNO SMART-SCAN↔SEQ 123▲♦

So how does one submit this variable command to a scanner?  Just create a bar code with the "ss2" variable string you've defined.  You can use any symbology currently supported by the scanner's configuration.  Just recognize that many bar code symbologies don't support letters.  For space efficiency, we generally use data matrix symbologies to carry these configuration variables.  But, to help differentiate these types of configuration barcodes from others, we generally use a rectangular format.

Don't have bar code design software? Our recommendation would be Bartender from Seagull Scientific (visit the IDI Web storefront ). But there are numerous free bar code generation utilities available on the internet. With time, IDI may include one of those utilities on this site.  For now, users can scan from the following quick list of Suffix configuration options.

Smart Lookup Database File Structure

Smart-Lookup provides users with a PC-free ability to automate database cross-referenced output.  Fortunately, the application is fairly generic and can be applied to nearly any ASCII database file.  Smart-Lookup actually allows up to 3 unique database files to be loaded and referenced.  The current size limitations are 6 columns (fields) of data per file.  And data row (record) limits are defined by the available scanner memory.  IDI has not yet reached this limit, but has successfully downloaded and use a database file with 6 columns, and 20,000 rows of data.  The scanner output performance was nearly instantaneous after the scan.

Because these scanners are programmed with JavaScript, there are no special MS programming "frameworks" or other complex "compilation" routines needed.  You only need a simple text file editor like MS Notepad.   There are some advantages to formatting database information within spreadsheets like Excel (download JSON formatter), but this isn't actually required.  Below is a sample structure for such a database.   The only thing that would change from one database file to the next would be the values within the double quotes.  Column 0 data (c0:) represents the expected scanned data from which the cross-reference will be performed.

Sample Database File Format

xdat = [ {c0:"D1RWL9IDI-0",c1:"C1R0",c2:"C2R0",c3:"C3R0",c4:"C4R0",c5:"C5R0"}, {c0:"D1RWL9IDI-1",c1:"C1R1",c2:"C2R1",c3:"C3R1",c4:"C4R1",c5:"C5R1"}, {c0:"D1RWL9IDI-2",c1:"C1R2",c2:"C2R2",c3:"C3R2",c4:"C4R2",c5:"C5R2"}, {c0:"D1RWL9IDI-3",c1:"C1R3",c2:"C2R3",c3:"C3R3",c4:"C4R3",c5:"C5R3"}, {c0:"D1RWL9IDI-4",c1:"C1R4",c2:"C2R4",c3:"C3R4",c4:"C4R4",c5:"C5R4"}, {c0:"D1RWL9IDI-5",c1:"C1R5",c2:"C2R5",c3:"C3R5",c4:"C4R5",c5:"C5R5"}, {c0:"D1RWL9IDI-6",c1:"C1R6",c2:"C2R6",c3:"C3R6",c4:"C4R6",c5:"C5R6"}, {c0:"D1RWL9IDI-7",c1:"C1R7",c2:"C2R7",c3:"C3R7",c4:"C4R7",c5:"C5R7"}, {c0:"D1RWL9IDI-8",c1:"C1R8",c2:"C2R8",c3:"C3R8",c4:"C4R8",c5:"C5R8"}, {c0:"D1RWL9IDI-9",c1:"C1R9",c2:"C2R9",c3:"C3R9",c4:"C4R9",c5:"C5R9"} ];

Smart-Lookup defines custom output strings via a single standard JSON variable definition - see below.  The database filename is defined by variable (A:).  The output format is defined by variable (P:) and can be any combination of the column numbers 0-5, t (for <Tab>), and n (for <Enter>).

Example:   ss3={A:"xdat1.js",P:"0t1t2t3t4t5n"};

The string above will result in the following output for a scan of a UID barcode with UII value shown:

D1RWL9IDI-7 C1R7 C2R7 C3R7 C4R7 C5R7

So how does one submit this variable command to a scanner?  Just create a bar code with the "ss3" variable string you've defined.  You can use any symbology currently supported by the scanner's configuration.  Just recognize that many bar code symbologies don't support letters.  For space efficiency, we generally use data matrix symbologies to carry these configuration variables.  But, to help differentiate these types of configuration barcodes from others, we generally use a rectangular format.

Don't have bar code design software? Our recommendation would be Bartender from Seagull Scientific (visit the IDI Web storefront ). But there are numerous free bar code generation utilities available on the internet. With time, IDI may include one of those utilities on this site. 

Smart-Scan Documents:

	Code Corp			Microscan / (formerly Siemens)
Model	CR1200/CR1210	CR2 / CR2500	CR3 / CR3500	MobileHawk	HE40T	HE45T
Image
Spec Sheet
Quick-Start
User Manual

Smart-Scan Videos:

CR1200 DPM (Direct Part Marks)	CR1200 Round Hose with Ink Silk-Screen	CR1200 OCR font text

Current Smart-Scan™ Version Release

Scanner Model	Current Smart-Scan Version	Upgrade Filename
Code Corp CR1200 / CR1210	2.2.2	SWSCIDI-S1_v2-2-2.zip
Code Corp CR3 / CR3500	2.5.20	SWSCIDI-S3_v2-5-20.zip
Siemens/Microscan HE45T	2.5.20	SWSCIDI-S4_v2-5-20.zip

Smart-Scan™ has no usage requirement for PC drivers or configuration software.  Most users will simply remove the scanner from the box, plug it into their computer USB port, and begin scanning information into any PC software field where they could type with a keyboard.  However, IT support staff might desire the following utilities for scanner upgrades.   Do you need to upgrade?  Perhaps not.  But Smart-Scan does continue to develop new functionality to further expand the capabilities of these scanners.  To the left are the current Smart-Scan releases for the listed models.

So what version do you currently have? Place your cursor in Notepad, Word, or some other location to receive scanner output. Then scan this barcode to see your currently installed version. If you wish to upgrade, email ID Integration to request a file download.

File Download Utility

The most common desire is the ability to update a scanner's firmware. With Smart-Scan now a reality, updates to the Smart-Scan suite are also highly desirable as new functionality is developed.   The task of sending any files to a scanner can be done with a single file download utility from CodeCorp.  There is no Windows installation routine for this file.  Just download and run the utility from wherever you choose. 
Prior to opening the utility, scan the following barcode to place the scanner in the administrative "USB Download" mode.  Thereafter open the utility and step through the 4 windows (click to view) to select the file or files to download to the scanner.  When complete, simply reboot the scanner by cycling power on the scanner - i.e. remove/install the CR1200 cable, or remove/install the CR2500 or CR3500 battery.