It has been revealed that the Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) has been handed an award in patient safety for its innovative electronic barcode scanner which is able to identify patients and request tests to be carried out. The handheld system, which utilises the Positive Patient Identification (PPID) and the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) technologies, has […]
With many different types of barcode label now available it’s easy to become slightly confused regarding how important they are in certain environments. Take the factory floor for example, in years gone by a complicated system of number of tracking would have to be implemented to keep track of the movement of stock – thanks […]
Until recently, Apple iPhone users had more reason to shout about their gadget than those using a device utilising the Android platform. This was because leading online retailer Amazon had reserved their highly acclaimed Flow barcode scanning application for the iOS only. It has now been revealed that Android operating system users can now get […]
Honeywell has just released a new device which encases an iPod Touch and makes it a barcode scanning device. The new Honeywell Captuvo SL22 encapsulates the iPod Touch and uses their Adapted Imaging technology so that it can read barcodes and also the magnetic strips on bank cards. The device is aimed at the retail […]
Conwy County Council and Llandudno Town Council have launched a new incentive in Llandudno to boost tourism. Working together the companies have fitted barcode labels on plaques and signs around the town which can be read by a tourist’s smartphone. The project is a way for the councils to promote the history of the town […]
Using mobile phones to pay for bus and train tickets countrywide has got one step closer after plans were drawn up by ministers last week. Transport operators have been called to a transport summit this month to discuss the ‘smart ticketing’ initiative which will revolutionise how people pay for the way they travel. The new […]
We’ve known for a long time that barcodes can be used to great effect by parcel and packaging companies to aid delivery. In many cases when a barcode is attached to a mail item the item rarely gets lost and can be ‘checked-in’ and ‘checked-out’ of a mailing centre quickly and easily, aiding parcel tracking […]
Stores across the UK have now adopted barcodes as the way they identify stock and update inventory status at a point of sale. Without barcodes every item would have to be individually priced and detailed stock takes would have to be completed regularly. Occasionally items don’t come with barcodes as standard or shops want to […]
