GetBlue
is a versatile Android application for bi-directional
data acquisition.
GetBlue collects data from Bluetooth
SPP, TCP/IP, HTTP and camera scanners
automatically in the background. The
captured data is forwarded to adjustable
target devices, files, online spreadsheets
or even injected into 3rd party
applications. Bi-directional device
communication is supported, manual
communication functions for reading and
writing data are available as well.
The data acquisition app GetBlue can be
operated like a cross-switch: it captures
data from an adjustable data source and
forwards it to any supported target. The
following devices and protocols are
currently available:
Bluetooth SPP and Bluetooth
RFCOMM
All serial Bluetooth devices
supporting the Serial Port Profile
(like SPP or RFCOMM barcode scanners)
can be used. GetBlue supports
Bluetooth client and Bluetooth server
mode, thus device as well as PC
connections are possible.
TCP/IP
Any device providing a raw TCP/IP
socket.
HTTP
HTTP GET and HTTP POST requests with
adjustable parameters.
Camera scanners
GetBlue offers an internal barcode
scanner. External scanner apps can be
used if required.
Manual data input
Device commands can be entered
manually.
Captured data can be forwarded
via Bluetooth, TCP/IP and HTTP to
any target device. In addition the
collected data can be
displayed (HEX or ASCII)
stored locally in a file
(including time-stamps)
uploaded to a Google Docs
Spreadsheet
or injected into arbitrary
apps on the smartphone via
the GetBlue soft-keyboard (keyboard
wedge operation).
BluePiano extends arbitrary Android apps
with automated and universal data
collection capabilities.
BluePiano works as a so-called keyboard
wedge: such a keyboard wedge
captures device data and forwards this
data by simulating user-input to target
apps. Captured device data appears as
entered by the user in the input field of
the target application - without manual
typing:
Accelerated, automated data
acquisition (e.g. when scanning
bar-codes with an external Bluetooth
scanner).
Compatible with all serial
Bluetooth devices (Bluetooth SPP -
serial port profile respective
RFCOMM).
Captured data is injected into
input-fields of arbitrary target apps.
Transparent data collection via simulated
user-input.
Additional key on the soft-keyboard
for recovering lost Bluetooth
connections.
Simulation rules for target
application specific cursor control.
Keyboard languages (English, German,
French, Russian and Swedish) are
selected automatically according to
the system language.
BluePiano is very user-friendly: After
downloading and installing BluePiano a
setup assistant supports the configuration
of the keyboard wedge. The soft-keyboard
notifies users in case of lost Bluetooth
connections using the notification bar or
via a meaningful symbol on the additional
Bluetooth key. Recovering lost connections
is possible with a single tap (e.g.
Bluetooth scanner out of range). The
integrated camera scanner is useful for
backup purposes.
With this Android soft-keyboard it is
possible to scan and enter barcodes
with arbitrary apps. A special key on
this keyboard invokes the built-in (or an
external) camera barcode scanner. The
scanned bar-codes are automatically
entered into the current text field of
the target app, the bar-code data appears
as entered manually. Modifications of the
target app are not required for this
purpose!
The app Barcode-Scanner Keyboard
provides an alternative input method for
Android devices. If required, the camera
scanner is invoked with a single tap.
Manual input is - of course - still
supported.
Once installed and enabled the input
method is available for all apps on
your handset or tablet. To ensure
universal usability, the Barcode-Scanner
Keyboard can be configured to use control
keys for simulating cursor movements
per target application. The keyboard can
be used with conventional apps, with
browsers and with remote desktop
applications (RDP).
English, German, French, Swedish and
Russian keyboard layouts are available;
the keyboard layout is adjusted according
to the system language of your Android.
It's a real time-saver: The app
provides convenient barcode-scanning
capabilities, typing efforts are reduced,
app-switching or copy/paste operations are
eliminated completely and multiple
bar-codes are scanned easily with the
provided batch-scanning mode.
Rapid Inventory simplifies stocktaking and
inventory management tasks with your
Android device!
Create, manage and control your item
stock lists, scroll of articles, part
lists, equipment serial numbers, physical
or fixed assets, CD and DVD collections,
etc. The built-in barcode scanner and the
integrated support for industry-grade
Bluetooth scanners allow you to manage
item data in no time at all.
Rapid Inventory was optimized for fast
and smooth operation on smart phones and
tablets; particular emphasis was placed on
simple and intuitive operation. The
integrated data exchange functions allow
you to import existing stock lists or to
use the collected data for further
processing. Data import and data export
can be performed using CSV files, XML
files or by the means of Google Docs
(Google online spreadsheets).
Feature Overview:
Simple and fast design
The user interface was designed for
simple and fast operation. A complete
inventory is created in just a few
minutes from scratch.
Quick stock quantity update
Increment or decrement stock
quantities by just one click.
Searchable item list
The item list can be displayed by ID
or by description. Items are searched
automatically for a complete or
partial match whenever the user enters
text or scans a barcode.
Data import and data export
Data import and data export from/to
CSV files (e.g. created with Microsoft
Excel), XML files and Google Drive
spreadsheets is supported.
Built-in camera barcode
scanner
The built-in camera barcode scanner
(by ZXing) reliably decodes most
linear and 2D codes.
Bluetooth barcode scanner
support
Barcodes can be scanned with the
integrated camera scanner or with
industry-grade external Bluetooth
barcode scanners (Bluetooth SPP
required) . External scanners are
recommended for a better scanning
experience and improved efficiency.
Optimized for smart phones
and tablets
On tablets the app displays the
relevant data (item list view and item
detail view) on a single screen. On
smart phones these views are
separated.
