Symbol Resources 讯宝资源: 2007

Sunday, March 25, 2007

eVC porting to VS2005

由於微軟已經不再出新版的eVC，並將VC++ for Device的開發功能
整併到VS2005當中，在底下的連結中，有整理了一些eVC移植到VS2005
要注意以及疑難排除的事項，貼過來供參考
http://www.cnblogs.com/mengshu-lbq/archive/2007/03/15/675882.html

Thursday, March 22, 2007

RFID Solutions for your Symbol MC70

If you are looking for a RFID solution and are searching for the mobile devices and its accompanying accessories, look no further. Recently, I had the opportunity to work with the 1059 HF Multi-ISO RFID Reader from Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd. The 1059 HF Multi-ISO RFID Reader is a plug-in for the Symbol MC70 and it draws its power from the MC70, and hence it does not require any external sources of power. It provides the ability to read and write to a wide variety of transponders at 13.56 MHz including ISO 15693, ICODE (I & II) and the complete Mifare family of ISO14443 (A&B).

Using the 1059 HF Multi-ISO RFID Reader, you can retain the barcode scanning capabilities of the MC70 and at the same time equip your MC70 with RFID capabilities.

GPS Module for your Symbol MC70

Another really cool device I tried recently is the 1058-GPS from Technology Solutions (UK) Ltd. This is another plug-in for the MC70 and it draws the power from the MC70 directly. Accessing it programmatically is a no-brainer - simply listen to COM1 and interpret the NMEA data sentences that it spew out. For industries that need to track the whereabouts of their staff and delivery vehicles, this is a perfect accessory for your MC70, which has GPRS and Wi-Fi capabilities, allowing you to transmit the geographical locations back to the server real time using wireless connections (GPRS or wireless hotspots).

I have an actual sample on how to perform real-time tracking using GPS and Pocket PCs at: http://www.devx.com/wireless/Article/32938/1763.

Download articles on Windows Mobile 5.0 and RFID from CoDe Magazine!

In the Sep/Oct 2006 and Nov/Dec 2006 issues of CoDe Magazine, I have the following articles:

Thanks to the generosity of Code Magazine, they have kindly made the PDF copies of the article/magazine available for download. You can simply click on the above links to download the articles.If you like CoDe magazine, be sure to check the following link for a great discount offer for subscribers! https://www.code-magazine.com/subscribe/vip ($10 discount plus you get a CD with the past 5 years of CoDe on it).

Windows Mobile Device Center (a.k.a. ActiveSync)

If you are a Pocket PC (Windows Mobile) user and have been syncing it with your Windows XP computer, you will be in for a surprise when you move to Windows Vista. In Windows Vista, ActiveSync is no longer supported. In place of ActiveSync is Windows Mobile Device Center, which enables you to set up new partnerships, synchronize content and manage music, pictures and video with any Windows Mobile 2003 or Windows Mobile 5.0 powered device. The Windows Mobile Device Center Beta is only supported on Windows Vista RC1 or later.

QRCode scanning using MC70

Do you know that QRCode is very popular in Japan for encoding information? QRCode (Quick Response Code) is a type of 2D barcoding technique that encodes more information than what is traditionally possible with linear barcodes. And best of all, the MC70 can scan 2D barcodes such as the QRCode!

Looking for a barcode scanner? Get the LS2208

If you are looking for a barcode scanner for your use with your applications, look no further. The Symbol LS2208 is a laser barcode scanner that scans with surprisingly high accuracy.Most of the time, you would want to use a barcode scanner as a quick alternative to keyboard input, and hence you need to configure the barcode scanner to act like a keyboard, passing in the scanned data into your computer just like a keyboard.If you have just purchased a Symbol LS2208, simply print out the following barcode and scan it using the LS2208. Once the barcode is scanned, you can now use the LS2208 to scan barcodes directly into your application. For more configuration options, download the LS2208 manual, which can be found here.