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Scan-IT to Office , TEC-IT's popular product suite for simple and fast mobile data acquisition, has been extended by a new tool, the Smart Database Connector. This extension  stores remotely collected data in real time in databases , it's the ideal solution for building a  24/7 data collection system   which operates completely unattended. Smart Database Connector Data is captured as usual with the Scan-IT to Office App on your smartphone or tablet. The Smart Database Connector stores the collected data in any SQL database accessible via ODBC (e.g. Microsoft ™  Access ™ , SQL Server, SQL Express, Oracle ™ , etc.). This tool is installed on Microsoft ™  Windows desktop computers or servers and runs as system service in the background. Just Try It Out! Scan-IT to Office App The mobile app is available for  Android  and  iOS  in the respective stores. For volume licensing requirements, TEC-IT offers a special  bulk version ...

Scan-IT to Office is a cloud-based data collection solution for Android and iOS.  This service enables everyone to capture data at the touch of a button - the solution connects the user’s smartphone directly with documents or spreadsheets. A mobile app forwards captured data immediately via smart cloud services into the desired destinations. This works anytime and anywhere, regardless of the device's location – if required across different offices, facilities or even countries. " Our main design goals were simplicity and reliability: data acquisition should be as easy as taking a picture with a smartphone. I am convinced our developers achieved these goals by creating a solution that combines state-of-the-art app design with globally available cloud services " - points out TEC-IT's CEO Guenter Kriegl. Due to the ease of use, the app is often utilized for stocktaking, inventory management and general track and trace tasks. Users especially appreciate the foll...

TWedge Redefines Flexibility  +TEC-IT   proudly introduces the smart data collection software   TWedge Version 3 . RELEASED as of May 22, 2014!! TWedge is more than just a keyboard wedge - this software tool makes automated data acquisition with serial ports (RS232, RS485 and virtual COM ports), Bluetooth ® , TCP, UDP and USB HID devices extremely easy. The collected data can be stored directly in files or databases, forwarded to target applications via keystroke simulation (keyboard wedge), entered into spreadsheets like Microsoft Excel, sent to web-services, and so on. It is even possible to use TWedge as protocol converter and convert data between interfaces (e.g., COM to TCP). All aspects of the data acquisition logic can be configured with the integrated scripting capabilities. The new version was rewritten from scratch and offers unmatched possibilities, advantages and capabilities. To put it simply: With TWedge V3, data acquisition has become "Nifty as Ne...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Press Release TEC-IT Datenverarbeitung GmbH ( www.tec-it.com ) released the new version of its data acquisition software for mobile devices . The new release of TWedgeCE simplifies mobile data acquisition significantly. This software wedge provides application-independent data collection and data logging features for mobile devices. Once installed and configured, TWedgeCE captures data from arbitrary devices like bar code scanners, readers, RF-ID transponders and ID tags, electronic meters and sensors, balances, scales, weights, gauges and many more. TWedgeCE forwards the captured device data automatically to target applications by simulating keystrokes . This mobile software wedge extends standard applications like Office Mobile, browser based front-ends and any other system with flexible and affordable data acquisition functionality. There is no need to modify the target applications. Guenter Kriegl, the CEO of TEC-IT, emphasizes the strengths of TWedgeCE: „The new release ...

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 .

TEC-IT released the new version of TWedgeCE - a software wedge for mobile devices . What is TWedgeCE? TWedgeCE captures data from external devices and translates them into virtual keystrokes. It acts as middleware between arbitrary data acquisition devices (like scales, gauges, barcode scanners, RFID controllers, etc.) and software applications like Pocket Excel or Mobile Internet Explorer. TWedgeCE operates in the background of the mobile device and can be configured easily via simple configuration files. Highlights: Version 2.0 is able to work with devices via the following interfaces: Serial / RS232 Bluetooth (native Bluetooth, no virtual COM ports required!) TCP/IP (client mode) TCP(IP (server mode) UDP (client mode) TWedgeCE is able to check device connectivity (I-Am-Alive), it recovers lost connections automatically (this is especially of interest for WLAN or Bluetooth connections) and finally introduces an anti-jitter feature. Availability: The mobile software wedge is available...

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

TEC-IT's data acquisition software TWedge allows an easy implementation of RFID controller protocols. TWedge can be adjusted to communicate with RFID controllers in a bi-directional way. Reading and processing tag identifiers is as easy as reading/writing tag data! The following TWedge script can be used to read RFID Tag IDs from EMS Datalogic RFID Controllers (utilizing the ABx Fast Protocol). The following script performs the following functions: 1) Query the RFID controller by pressing the hotkey 2) When data is received test it for a valid response 3) Display data in MessageBox Try it yourself - Download the software wedge for free ! Keep in mind: V2.3 or higher is required! Global Helper Functions HEX Conversion function encodeHex(input) { hexOutput = ""; for (i=0; i hexOutput = hexOutput + ' ' + Dec2Hex(input.charCodeAt(i)); } return hexOutput; } function encodeDec(input) { decOutput = ""; for (i=0; i decO...

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 .

The Requirement: Recently a customer of TEC-IT reported some troubles when using the software wedge TWedge on a tablet PC (running XP-based Windows Embedded) in combination with Citrix XenApp v11.0.0.x. The customer was looking for a solution to connect a Bluetooth barcode scanner (from Intermec) with a legacy database application. Scanned data should be transferred to an input field followed by a TAB key. The database application in question is hosted by an ASP and provided to the tablet PC via XenApp from Citrix. The Problem: The initial problem was that the scanned barcode data was not reliable transferred to the database application - scanned data was not transferred completely. The Solution: The clipboard-functionality of TWedge solved the problem. Instead of simulating single keystrokes based on the scanned data the barcode value is copied into the clipboard and then pasted to the Citrix client. Thereafter a TAB key is simulated. One very important point in this approach is to u...

The Problem: Maybe you are familiar with this scenario: You are connecting a barcode scanner, an electronic scale or an RFID reader to your computer. When capturing data it turns out that the device is sending identical values multiple times . This happens if the user scans a barcode repeatedly, a scale sends the weight of the item periodically or if a RFID reader reports the value of a RFID tag at regular intervals. The Solution: TWedge provides a very flexible and elegant solution to this problem. The software wedge can be customized to suppress multiple, identical values easily: Just save the last data value received from the device and compare it with the current one. Forward the device data to target application only if these values are not identical. Here is the script: The Software Wedge Script: OnStart() is the perfect place to initialize the last received data value ( sLastData ) with a null value. OnStart is executed when device communication is initialized (e.g. the seria...

This hotfix solves a problem when saving the settings of the software wedge into a TWI file. The format of the TWI files was changed. This ensures that the settings can be saved even if special characters (like STX, ETX, EOT, DC1, DC2, ...) are part of the script. TWI files from previous version can be loaded without problems! Download the hotfix here: Software Wedge for Windows

The software wedge TWedge is able to save data from serial or TCP based devices (e.g. barcode scanners, gauges, scales, controllers) directly into any database (ODBC) or file. When operating TWedge as a system service data acquisition can be automated completely and performed in the background without any user interaction. Starting TWedge as service is done with the help of a Microsoft tool named srvany.exe (part of the Windows Resource Toolkit ). Check out more details here: how to install the Software Wedge TWedge as Windows Service ? The primer explains the required Registry settings in detail.