Softek Barcode Reader Toolkit SDK for the iPhone is a software component that will allow you to add barcode reader functionality to iPhone applications. Softek Barcode Reader Toolkit SDK for the iPhone reads all barcodes commonly found on packaging, GS1 Databar Barcodes, DataMatrix barcodes and linear barcodes such as Code 25, 39 and 128. All Softek Barcode Reader Toolkit SDK for the iPhone licenses include 12 months support and upgrade cover.
Updates in V7.3.1f
Only recommended for use with the iPhone 3GS/4 running iOS 4.
Apple's iTunes store is no longer accepting applications that use the UIGetScreenImage function. This function was used in the sample application distributed with the Softek Barcode Reader Toolkit for the iPhone and any applications developed using this technique will no longer be accepted on the iTunes store. Apple recommends using the AVCaptureSession class to access frames from the video camera and Softek has developed a new project (available from the downloads page) that uses this technique. Since the AVCaptureSession class is only available in iOS 4, any developers wishing to use the barcode toolkit and publish their applications through the iTunes store must target iOS 4 and cannot support iOS 3.
In summary:
Any application that use the Bardecode class containing the UIGetScreenImage function will not be accepted by iTunes.
Applications using the new Bardecode class will only work on iOS 4.
About Softek Software
Softek Software was established in 1998 to provide programming services in the field of image processing. In 2001 the company was involved in a project to process timesheets stamped with barcodes. No software in the market place provided the simple, cost effective solution we required, so Softek developed its own barcode reading toolkit. The first commercial version of the toolkit was released later that year. Softek own all rights to the source code and are wholly responsible for the development of the product.
Updates in V7.3.1f
Only recommended for use with the iPhone 3GS/4 running iOS 4.
Apple's iTunes store is no longer accepting applications that use the UIGetScreenImage function. This function was used in the sample application distributed with the Softek Barcode Reader Toolkit for the iPhone and any applications developed using this technique will no longer be accepted on the iTunes store. Apple recommends using the AVCaptureSession class to access frames from the video camera and Softek has developed a new project (available from the downloads page) that uses this technique. Since the AVCaptureSession class is only available in iOS 4, any developers wishing to use the barcode toolkit and publish their applications through the iTunes store must target iOS 4 and cannot support iOS 3.
In summary:
Any application that use the Bardecode class containing the UIGetScreenImage function will not be accepted by iTunes.
Applications using the new Bardecode class will only work on iOS 4.
About Softek Software
Softek Software was established in 1998 to provide programming services in the field of image processing. In 2001 the company was involved in a project to process timesheets stamped with barcodes. No software in the market place provided the simple, cost effective solution we required, so Softek developed its own barcode reading toolkit. The first commercial version of the toolkit was released later that year. Softek own all rights to the source code and are wholly responsible for the development of the product.
