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+TEC-IT  published the new release of Rapid Inventory, the smart and efficient Android app for inventory control and stocktaking . It's Smooth  Rapid Inventory was optimized for fast, smooth and simple operation on smart phones and tablets. Item lists are build and managed in no time at all. SKU or item bar codes can be scanned with the built in camera or with external Bluetooth bar code scanners. Especially the integrated Bluetooth scanner support makes this app the ideal solution for business and industrial application areas. Items may be labelled with any number of custom tags. This new feature allows users to organize and group items into categories while still maintaining a single item database. Items can be imported from or exported to external databases. Google Drive online spreadsheets, CSV (Microsoft Excel) and XML files are supported. Using an external Bluetooth Barcode-Scanner with Rapid Inventory Release Highlights Labels Tag items with an arbitr...

Wireless Barcode-Scanner TEC-IT is proud to publish a new Android app named Wireless Barcode Scanner . It is used as simple and cost-saving alternative to handheld Bluetooth barcode scanners . Scanned bar-codes are sent via Bluetooth to the connected PC Wireless Barcode Scanner scans bar-codes with the built-in camera and transmits the data immediately via Bluetooth™ to your PC or Mac. Linear and 2-D codes are supported. Additional software is not required. The scanned bar codes are available immediately via a virtual serial port (COM or RS232 port) on your computer using standard tools. Features Wireless Barcode Scanner is extremely easy to setup and use . Just pair your computer with your Android and scan bar-codes remotely. That's it. The app detects and decodes common linear and 2D bar-codes fast and reliable . Wireless Barcode Scanner is able to scan bar-codes in single-shot or batch mode . In single-shot mode barcodes are scanned one by one, in batch...

Dealing with a Microvision ROV barcode scanner can be quite tricky. Of course, the device is scanning bar-codes immediately. But the data is sent in a special format and requires a confirmation by the receiver. That's the reason for this blog entry. By default the ROV scanner (in our case a MS2200-BT) buffers all scanned bar codes internally. The receiver (e.g. your PC or smartphone) is required to confirm each received bar code to delete it from the ROV's memory. If such a confirmation is missing the ROV scanner sends the same bar code over and over. The ROV scanner appends a 4 digit serialization number to each scanned bar-code. This serialization number is sent (along with the barcode data) to the receiver. The receiving device is required to acknowledge the bar-code by sending back the serialization number along with an appended ACK character (hex 06) to the ROV scanner. Now let's demonstrate how to configure TEC-IT's software wedge TWedge to work with a Mi...

New Version! As of today the new version of GetBlue , an Android app for automated data aquisition , is available. GetBlue collects device data in the background and forwards captured data to adjustable destinations. The following devices and interfaces are supported in V2.8: Bluetooth SPP (server and client mode), TCP/IP sockets (server and client mode), HTTP , 3rd party camera scanners like the app Barcode Scanner from ZXing Captured device data can be displayed, saved, uploaded or forwarded to adjustable target devices or target applications (PCs with Microsoft Windows, MAC computers, Google Docs spreadsheets, other Bluetooth devices, web applications, ...), files on the SD card, or injected into 3rd party applications (software wedge mode). Highlights of the new Version: Bluetooth server support Previous GetBlue versions worked exclusively in Bluetooth client mode. Client mode is required to connect to other Bluetooth servers like a Bluetooth barcode scanner. The n...

BluePiano Bluetooth Input Method for Android The input method BluePiano extends Android with Bluetooth data acquisition . This new input method provides a Bluetooth-enabled soft-keyboard . This soft-keyboard captures Bluetooth data and forwards the received data to input fields of arbitrary apps. The data appears as entered by the user (watch the video on YouTube). BluePiano is typically used for barcode scanning with external Bluetooth barcode-scanners or for generic data acquisition tasks (e.g. to capture raw external GPS or medical device data). English, German, French, Russian and Swedish keyboard layouts are available. BluePiano is easy to use and provides you with connectivity feedback in the notification bar. For backup purposes BluePiano is also able to scan barcodes using camera barcode scanners (using the built-in or an external camera scanner app). BluePiano works with all Bluetooth SPP devices (Bluetooth devices supporting the Serial Port Profile, RFCOMM)....

Bluetooth SPP Data Acquisition GetBlue is an Android App which captures data from a data-source ( Bluetooth SPP, TCP and Camera Scanners ) and forwards the collected data to an adjustable data-sink (TCP, HTTP, File, Display, Online Spreadheets provided by Google Docs, GetBlue virtual keyboard). Data collection is done completely in the background. Bluetooth SPP Connection Problems Recently some users reported problems when using Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Profile) devices with GetBlue: A Bluetooth SPP device can be paired without problems but GetBlue is unable to connect to it. A Possible Solution In order to avoid the connection problems please do the following in EXACTLY the given order : a) Disable all GetBlue functions: Set datasink to "None", do NOT use keyboard output and deactivate the GetBlue keyboard in Android settings (required only if previously enabled). b) Reboot the phone c) Enable Bluetooth d) Pair the Bluetooth device with your handset (Android set...

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TEC-IT released a short video on YouTube which demonstrates the use of the Bluetooth Reader GetBlue. You will learn how to configure GetBlue in order to be used as Bluetooth software wedge. The Bluetooth barcode scanner must be paired with your Android handset, then it is adjusted as input device for GetBlue. As data-sink (the target application for the scanned data) the GetBlue Keyboard is selected. Using this configuration  it is possible to inject captured barcode scanner data as virtual user input into each application. See for yourself: GetBlue acts as "middleware" between hardware and apps. Thus, each (legacy) Bluetooth bar code scanner supporting the serial port profile can be used. The video quality is satisfying - but far away from perfect. We will produce a HD video with sound in the near future. In the meantime we are awaiting your video comments! Many thanks! Video: How to use Bluetooth Barcode Scanners with Android

In the past few months TEC-IT developed an  Android App for data acquisition with Bluetooth and TCP . The good feedback of the Android community motivated us to further enhance this app. The result: an universal data acquisition app including keyboard wedge functionality. The app is named GetBlue . The final version is available as slightly restricted freeware as well as commercial application. Here are the highlights: Android Keyboard Wedge / Virtual Keyboard : Captured device data can be entered into any application. Supported Input Devices :  Bluetooth SPP/RFCOMM, TCP (e.g. RFID controllers), HTTP applications and camera scanners apps like the ZXing Barcode Scanner. Supported Data-Sinks : Bluetooth SPP/RFCOMM, plain TCP, HTPP via Get and Post, Google Docs Spreadsheets, File. Data Acquisition Proxy  / Data Switchboard: Acquired data can be forwarded to any supported data-sink. Universal Data Acquisition App Use GetBlue like an universal data switchboa...

TEC-IT ( http://www.tec-it.com ) published version 0.7 of the Android data acquisition app GetBlue ! GetBlue captures device data and saves this data directly to a local file, to a Google Spreadsheet  or forwards it to adjustable HTTP/TCP data logging servers. Bi-directional communication is supported, server responses as well as manually entered data can be sent to the connected device. Currently the following devices are supported: Any Bluetooth device supporting the Serial Port Profile (SPP, RFCOMM), Any TCP/IP device (IP-Address/Port combination),  And new in this version : any installed camera barcode scanner (e.g. the ZXing camera barcode scanner , cyrket market  information )  Currently GetBlue is available as freeware - the manual data acquisition functions are available unlimited. Automated data acquisition functionality (like uploading captured data to a TCP data logger) are slightly restricted. All data collection parameters are adjustabl...

As from today an service update of our Mobile Data Acquisition Software (Mobile Software Wedge) TWedge V2.1.0 is available for download. New in TWedgeCE V2.1.0 Hot key support TWedgeCE now supports hot keys. Automatic screen orientation Depending on the screen orientation (portrait or landscape) TWedgeCE will automatically switch to the correct dialog layout. Download TWedgeCE V2.1.0 Update Juniper Systems adds TWedgeCE to its reference list of wedge software.

UPDATE:  Bluetooth/TCP Reader GetBlue for  Android™  TEC-IT ( https://www.tec-it.com ) published version 0.5 of GetBlue ! GetBlue is a smart application which  communicates with Bluetooth and TCP/IP devices . The new version supports bi-directional device communication.  In addition to its simple TELNET like functionality, GetBlue captures serial Bluetooth ( SPP/RFCOMM )  or TCP  data , displays it in a log window and forwards the collected data to an arbitrary server application. Data forwarding works even in the background or when changing screen orientation. Manually entered user data or server responses are sent then back to the device.  All important communication parameters are adjustable: GetBlue can easily be configured to capture Bluetooth barcode data and forward it to a web-application via HTTP GET requests HTTP Post requests Plain TCP sockets  In addition it can be adjusted whether server responses should be sent back ...

TEC-IT joined the Android™ Community! TEC-IT ( http://www.tec-it.com ) published  GetBlue  - its first free App for Android smartphones ! GetBlue is a smart application which communicates with Bluetooth and TCP/IP devices . The user is able to connect to arbitrary Bluetooth devices supporting the Serial Port Profile (SPP), receive and display device data immediately and finally to send manually entered data or control commands to the device. In addition to Bluetooth SPP GetBlue supports connectivity via TCP sockets. We encourage you to give it a try! GetBlue is completely free and is intended as debugging/testing tool for Android users. When browsing the Android Market with your handset just search for the term  GetBlue ! The screen-shot shows barcode data scanned with a Bluetooth barcode scanner paired with a Google G1. GetBlue is available for Android 1.5, 1.6, 2.0 or higher. It was tested with Google G1 and Motorola Milestone/Motorola Droid. For more informati...

TEC-IT announces the availability of the first product videos for the data acquisition software TWedge . What is TWedge? TWedge extends arbitrary databases and applications with flexible real-time data collection. Modifications of the target systems are not required! Use this software wedge with RS232, serial, Bluetooth, USB and TCP/IP interfaces. Captured data is forwarded immediately to databases, applications and ERP systems like SAP R/3. Choose between direct ODBC database access, file access or keystroke simulation (keyboard wedge). In the first video the usage of the software wedge TWedge is explained. The second video shows how to use the scripting features of TWedge. The scripting features enable you to modify the device data, to communicate with devices in a bi-directional way, to configure hot-key and timer-based functions and to perform basic user-interactions. More information about TEC-IT products you will find on our youtube channel TECITSoftware .

The service release V2.4 of TWedge ( software wedge , keyboard wedge , Bluetooth wedge , TCP wedge ) is now available for download. In version 2.4 an issue with failed TCP/IP and Bluetooth connections was fixed. Check it out! Download Software Wedge .

We are announcing the new version of the data acquisition software / software wedge TWedge. TWedge is smart middleware which connects to arbitrary devices via RS232 (COM port), Bluetooth (native!) and TCP/IP. The received data is either simulated as keystrokes , stored in a file or saved directly into an ODBC database . Improvements 0-byte awareness Previous versions clipped received or transmitted data after an 0x00 in the data stream. HEX data display Incoming data can be displayed as HEX string for better debugging Silent mode Device data display can now be turned off Release Candidate Download Download data acquisition software TWedge (MSI setup file for Windows).  Technorati Tags: Database Wedge , software wedge , keyboard wedge , daq , aidc , barcode wedge , BlueTooth Wedge , Data Collection Software , Data Capture Software , TWedge , TEC-IT

Want to capture data from Bluetooth devices? Then consider the software wegde TWedge . The latest version of TWedge supports direct Bluetooth connections - without virtual COM ports! Just select the Bluetooth device of interest in the Interface dialog or enter the Bluetooth address directly (see screenshot). The software wedge TWedge connects to the device automatically and captures all data reliable. What is the great advantage of direct Bluetooth support? The answer is easy - interrupted Bluetooth connections (e.g. because your bar code scanner is out of range) will be reconnected automatically. Check out the new version TWedge V2.2: Download the Bluetooth Software Wedge .

As of today TEC-IT released a new version of the data acquisition software TWedge. TWedge is a smart data collection tool which is in use as barcode wedge, software wedge, keyboard wedge, serial wedge, scale wedge, etc. Just choose the name you prefer :-). V2.1 introduces: User Input Functionality: The new function 'InputBox' allows a user to enter data in real-time (validation is optional). Clipboard Access Functions: The clipboard functions "CopyToClipboard" and "GetFromClipboard" were introduced. These functions are useful for larger amounts of data, where a simulation of keystrokes is not feasible or too slow. Multiple Control Strings: Now it is possible to send a combination of key constants and modifier keys using the '+' character' (e.g.: "{CTRL+f}" or "{CTRL+SHIFT+h}"). Multiple modifier keys can be now processed through multiple control string. Improved User Interface (GUI): Toolbar and application icons were re...