Hi,

This is a really useful application. The ability to scan anything and 
lookup for reviews, buy etc., is a great idea. Good luck on your submission.

Jeffrey Sharkey wrote:
> Hey there, just wanted to share the Android application I just
> finished developing for the Challenge.
>
> http://www.jsharkey.org/blog/2008/04/14/android-scan/
>
> Scan is an Android application that finds pricing and metadata for
> anything with a barcode. Check out the 3-minute video showing it in
> action with real barcodes:
>
> http://scan.jsharkey.org/
>
> Here are some key features that make Scan stand out:
>
>     * Automatic barcode recognition using onboard phone camera using
> ZXing
>     * Shows CD, DVD, or book cover along with detailed reviews from
> Amazon.com
>     * Searches over a dozen stores, both online and brick+mortar
>     * Tracklisting for CDs, along with option to play sample tracks
> right on phone
>     * For books, searches local libraries to see if they have a copy
>
> I had a blast writing it, and I'm pumped about getting some actual
> hardware.  :)
> >
>   


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Thanks.

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