Hi, once digit eyes finds the bar code, is there to be a beep or something
to indicate the code has been found. I am having problems getting any
results with Digit eyes but I do know with p ractice I will get it.
However, it is discouraging right now. Any help would be greatly
appreciated.
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From: "Eileen Misrahi" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 11:31 AM
Subject: Finding Barcodes with Digit-Eyes
Hello Folks,
I decided to see if there was some consistency on where the barcodes are
located on cans, boxes, etc. For the most part, the seam overlapped to the
left, the barcode was to the left of the seam about 1/2 " from the bottom
of
the can or in the middle of the can. This is the same if the label on a
can
overlaps to the right where you can feel the edge of the label on the
right
side. Once in a while, I found the barcode in the middle of the can when
the
overlapping portion of the label was pointed to the left. This was on hot
cocoa. With boxes, I looked for the top (to open the box) where the flap
would be to get a directional sense. On the bottom of the package, it
would
be either on the left or right edge. However, I know in previous training
for myself, the barcodes could be found on one of the sides of the box. I
have more success when I move the phone slowly and wait for a click. As
Nancy said, the camera needs to focus, so I give a couple of seconds in
one
location before moving the phone. I usually wait for a click before
moving.
Remember, you need to move the phone in a vertical direction and not
horizontally. Also, I use my right thumb or index finger on the right
upper
corner of the phone to help line up the camera to make sure it is getting
the area I think the barcode is in. My case for my phone has a nice
rectangular opening to assist with lining it up with the item I am trying
to
scan. I am getting better with scanning regular objects, but like
everything
else, there will be a learning curve with it. I do advise to print out a
practice sheet to master one's style in capturing the barcode. With items
that have a label on two opposite sides, the smaller label is usually
where
one can find the barcode. If you are making audible labels, what I do is
estimate where the middle of the label is, place the phone just below the
upper edge, and then lift very slowly. I always use the right upper right
corner and line it up using my fingers with the label. Again, I usually do
not move the phone until I hear a click. This technique has help me master
capturing the label with the barcode. I would only purchase Avery labels
listed on the website, as I had problems getting Digit-Eyes to work with
Staple labels. These are just my observations and I hope it helps others
in
using this wonderful app.
Eileen
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