I could very well be imagining things but before the update that gave us the "more info" button I thought there was an option to do a web or google search when a barcode wasn't found. If this isn't wishful thinking can this option be restored or created? Thanks in advance.
Julian On 5/6/12, Nancy M <[email protected]> wrote: > Interesting point, Eric, and one that I had not considered (probably > because it can't happen in the Digit-Eyes design) > > the reason is that we turn it the light on when scanning (only if > necessary) and back off as soon as scanning terminates. > > If you've scanned a recordable label, it is your option when to start > recording (you tap a button to start). > > So we can guarantee that it is not on in when you are recording. > > If we added an on and off switch for the light, that would, indeed, be an > issue. > > But it is not really one right now. > > Thanks for noting this! > > > > On Sunday, May 6, 2012 3:15:54 PM UTC-5, Eric Caron wrote: >> >> Hi Nancy and others, >> >> One thing I noticed about the Torch is that in some apps such as >> Recognizer the torch coming on and off can happen during recording. I >> read >> some posts here about listers frustrated that the app would interrupt >> recording. >> >> Perhaps it would be better to have a button that is pressed that lets you >> know if the torch is on. Or, just the new setting that allows you to do >> it >> manually could also indicate the torch status. this way everyone wins. >> You can see the torch status, you can turn it off and on, and it is not >> interrupting your recordings. >> >> Once I realized Digit-Eyes was using the torch automatically I was not >> that concerned. If I wanted the torch to come on I would just cover the >> camera for a moment. For me that would turn on the Torch automatically. >> It stayed on if the light conditions required it. >> >> It is great to see such a solid app get even better. >> Eric Caron >> >> >> On May 6, 2012, at 2:52 PM, Nancy M wrote: >> >> Good idea! We are working on our next release where one of the features >> is enhanced audio and haptic feedback and I'll pass that request on to the >> >> folks who are doing the design and implementation. >> >> On Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:03:56 PM UTC-5, Rick Alfaro wrote: >>> >>> I think one thing that would be helpful is to be notified by the app if >>> the flash has been turned on or off, even if it is automatic. >>> >>> >>> Rick >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On >>> Behalf Of *Scott Howell >>> *Sent:* Sunday, May 06, 2012 5:40 AM >>> *To:* [email protected] >>> *Subject:* Re: Digit-Eyes update in the App Store >>> >>> >>> Hi Nancy, >>> >>> >>> I'm not sure how interesting this is to the list; however, I wil post >>> this much for the record. I just launched Digit-Eyes in a totally dark >>> room >>> and the flash did activate. I did not realize this would occur. I suspect >>> >>> the situation I was dealing with may have just been at the level in which >>> >>> the flash is not activated. So, I will try a few tests to see at what >>> level >>> of lighting does the flash activate. >>> >>> There may even be an instance where I created a shadow, so I'm not sure. >>> I will say again that Digit-Eyes is performing very nicely indeed. I'm >>> sure >>> the improved camera of the 4 and 4S as well as having the flash does >>> help. >>> >>> >>> On May 5, 2012, at 9:07 PM, Nancy M wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi Scott, that is an interesting point. >>> >>> We have some automatic detection logic where the software determines when >>> >>> it thinks there is a problem and turns the flash on (provided, of course, >>> >>> that it is on a device with a flash), but we don't give an option for the >>> >>> user of the software to make that determination and to override the logic >>> >>> in the program. >>> >>> I guess this brings up a couple of issues: >>> a) have you had scans fail for insufficient light on a device where >>> there is a flash? >>> b) can you tell us a bit more about the experience and how the software >>> could have handled it better? >>> >>> I'm not positive this is a topic of interest to everyone on the board; if >>> >>> you think it is not, I'm the person reading support this weekend, so you >>> can send commentary to [email protected] or me personally (nmiracle >>> at the same address) >>> >>> I'd love to hear more about this! >>> >>> >>> >>> On Saturday, May 5, 2012 3:21:29 PM UTC-5, Scott Howell wrote: >>> >>> I have to say that I am very impressed with DigitEyes now. I just >>> installed the update and I certainly was one who had issues with some of >>> the earlier versions. I can now with confidence recommend this app. In >>> fact >>> I find it nearly as fast as Red Laser and the information returned is >>> great. THe only thing I would add is the ability to toggle the flash >>> which >>> does help when lighting conditions are not optimal. >>> >>> On May 5, 2012, at 3:23 PM, VaShaun Jones wrote: >>> >>> > I know I'm even ordering the washable labels to label my clothes and I >>> even created my own QR codes from qrstuff.com and it worked beautifully. >>> > On May 5, 2012, at 12:44 PM, Eric Caron <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > >>> >> Hi listers, >>> >> >>> >> I'm a recent new user of Digit-Eyes. I noticed last night >>> that there was a update in the app Store. I tried it out this morning >>> and >>> was very pleased with the results. I can now leave the app and return to >>> >>> it as often as needed and each time the scan button is working correctly >>> and ready to go. In the earlier release I had to often quit the app in >>> the >>> App Switcher to get the scan button to work again. >>> >> This app is rapidly becoming one of my most used appps. I'm >>> very impressed with the quick response to technical and individual needs. >>> >>> >> >>> >> This is the app that among other things lets you scan bar codes to >>> hear what a product is, and also print your own labels to mark items with >>> >>> recorded or text information. >>> >> >>> >> I noticed there is a new podcast about Digit-Eyes at Applevis.com. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> I would recommend updating this App. >>> >> >>> >> eRic Caron >>> >> >>> >> -- >>> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>> Google Group. >>> >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>> >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> >> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> > >>> > -- >>> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>> Google Group. >>> > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>> > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> > For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>> Google Group. >>> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >>> Google Group. >>> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >> Google Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. 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