Socket Mobile, Inc. • 26th September 2024

Cutting-Edge Salon Inventory Management

From shampoo and hair spray to nail polishes and lotions, salons rely on maintaining optimal inventory levels to operate smoothly and meet dye-namic client expectations. However, supply company field sales reps often face challenges when tracking and managing inventory data across multiple locations, making it difficult to keep stock levels accurate and up to date. These challenges highlight the need for reliable inventory management through more efficient data capture solutions.For applicat...

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 3rd April 2024

5 Reasons Your App Users Need a Camera-Based Data Reader as a Backup

In the dynamic world of mobile applications, app providers constantly seek ways to enhance user experience and ensure reliability. Consistent, functional data capture is essential for keeping business operations running—from retail and logistics to healthcare and event management. Regardless of industry, user satisfaction can make or break the app's success.Providing a seamless data capture experience for mobile app users requires a keen eye for reliability and adaptability. While hardware b...

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 26th January 2024

Step Up Your Scanning Game: The New Era of Camera Barcode Scanning for iOS and Android

Today, we introduce the official release of Socket Mobile's game-changer in data capture. Our latest advancement in camera-based barcode scanning, SocketCam C860 (AU, EMEA, UK), will take mobile barcode scanning to new levels in speed and performance. Are you ready to step up your game and enter this new era of iOS and Android-based barcode scanning? Keep reading.

The SocketCam family has been at the forefront of turning your mobile device into a powerful barcode scanner. When we released the S

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 26th January 2024

Upgrading Modern Manufacturing with Industrial Data Capture Solutions

Reliable, accurate data capture has never been more critical for manufacturing. From managing complex supply chains to ensuring the seamless production and flow of goods, manufacturers face an array of challenges that demand innovative scanning solutions.

Manufacturing is an ever-evolving field where the efficiency of data collection and real-time monitoring is crucial. Here are some of the most significant data capture challenges that today's manufacturers face:
• Data Accessibility: Maintaini

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 26th January 2024

Streamlining the Airline Industry with Camera Barcode Scanning

In the dynamic world of aviation, where efficiency and customer satisfaction reign supreme, innovation is essential. Airlines require comprehensive solutions to share real-time data with customers and employees, from customer check-in to complicated tarmac processes. One technological advancement that has enormous potential in the airline industry is mobile camera barcode scanning, such as Socket Mobile's SocketCam (AU, EMEA, UK) technology.

How you can optimize customer-facing and behind-the-s

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 26th January 2024

Equipping Food & Beverage Manufacturers with Resilient Data Capture Solutions

Implementing reliable data capture tools is an evolving task for the food & beverage handling industry, as it's faced with unique challenges that require industrial, modern solutions. From warehouses to large factories to farms and beyond, the food processing sector often demonstrates extremely strict, fast-paced, and demanding work environments. Companies involved in producing, storing, and distributing food products must rely on resilient data management systems to keep pace with these rigorou

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 24th October 2023

XtremeScan: Powering Up iPhones for Industrial 2D Barcode Scanning

Socket Mobile is excited to introduce two robust additions to our XtremeScan line, designed to enable the capabilities of the latest iPhones and 2D barcode scanning in the most challenging work conditions. The new XtremeScan XS940 (AU, EMEA, UK) and XtremeScan Grip XG940 (AU, EMEA, UK) combine the latest innovative technologies into reliable, durable data capture solutions for industrial industries.

The power of the XtremeScan product family lies in its combination of the iPhone's user-friendli

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 11th September 2023

Reinventing Baggage Handling Data Collection

Airport baggage handling is an intricate and vital part of travel logistics. Between managing the behind-the-scenes complexity of luggage systems and striving to create a flawless customer experience, the industry has never been more demanding.

From manual tracking challenges to data standardization, the modern airport faces constant challenges that require cutting-edge digital solutions. Socket Mobile's XtremeScan line of industrial barcode scanners turned these challenges i

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 4th August 2023

Event Tech: Boosting Efficiency with QR/NFC

In the ever-evolving event management landscape, organizations and app providers continuously seek ways to implement digital solutions that elevate attendee experiences while streamlining back-end operations. QR codes and contactless NFC technology have quickly become a standard in this digital revolution, playing a crucial role in everything from registration and access control to payment processing and data tracking.

To address these needs, Socket Mobile has developed a range of products that

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 2nd August 2023

Leveraging QR Codes: Stock Camera or SocketCam?

Packing in considerably more data than traditional one-dimensional barcodes, the two-dimensional “QR code” has a use for everything from inventory and delivery tracking to ticket authentication and even payment systems. Explore the basics of scanning QR codes with stock camera apps, the possible issues you may run into when using these apps for data capture, and Socket Mobile’s software-based solutions to overcome these issues.

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 2nd August 2023

The Future of Digital ID Infrastructure in Everyday Life

In 2005, the REAL ID act introduced the requirement for travelers on domestic flights to have identification conforming to a new set of standards. It requires a machine-readable copy of the holder's personally identifiable information making it possible to scan and quickly verify its validity. Enforcement of those standards begins in May 2023 and once REAL ID becomes standard practice at airports and federal facilities, demand will begin to spread to other areas rapidly.

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 2nd August 2023

Digital ID - Making Waves Across the Globe

Digital IDs are on the fast track to becoming commonplace, actively being tested and implemented around the world. Explore how countries are launching pilot trials and addressing the many questions and concerns that have risen from the introduction and adoption of digital IDs.

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 2nd August 2023

Curating Elevated Event Experiences with QR Codes & NFC Technology

Events are the perfect playground for QR codes and contactless technology as they provide enhanced experiences for attendees while also improving and streamlining processes behind the scenes. Explore the benefits of QR & NFC technologies and how they can be implemented throughout events to create a next-level experience for attendees.

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 2nd August 2023

Unleashing the Potential of Digital Solutions in Event Management

Explore how digital data capture technology is reshaping the event management landscape. Learn about Socket Mobile's innovative solutions, including QR/NFC technology, that streamline event processes, elevate the guest experience, and provide a competitive edge in the industry.

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 2nd August 2023

Convenience of "Tap-and-Go" NFC Mobile Payments

Every day, consumers are increasingly choosing NFC tap-and-go payments using their smart watches and phones instead of reaching for cards in their wallets. Mobile payments are fast, convenient, and, best of all, contactless. By enabling tap-and-go payments, NFC technology allows contactless communication between mobile devices such as phones, smartwatches, and tablets through data-sharing.

Here's what you should know about the NFC technology behind contactless payments and why users would choos

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 2nd August 2023

GS1 Migrates to 2D Barcodes. Are You Ready?

GS1 Standards are the most used system of barcodes throughout the world. The organization is well known for its standardization of the 1D barcode, which is used by almost all industries to identify products and streamline daily operations. Now, GS1 is shifting its standards from 1D barcodes to 2D barcodes. It's important to know why this change is being made and how it will impact your business.

1D (one-dimensional or linear) barcodes are the black and white striped pattern we are used to seein

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 2nd August 2023

Revolutionizing Access Control with Digital ID

Digital IDs are quickly gaining popularity around the world and offer a solution for a more secure and convenient way to manage access control. By implementing digital ID solutions for access control, businesses and organizations can enhance security, reduce costs, and streamline access control processes.

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 2nd August 2023

Transforming Delivery Jobs: The Power of Camera-Based Barcode Scanning

The emergence of camera-based barcode scanning technology is paving the way for a significant transformation in the delivery industry's employment models. The technology is revolutionizing the way delivery companies operate, enabling more flexible employment models and improving overall efficiency.

Socket Mobile, Inc. • 14th September 2022

Accelerate Audits and Inspections with SocketCam

SocketCam's camera-based data capture optimizes and accelerates inspections and auditing processes across a range of commercial environments. Whether for safety, security, access control, compliance, or service usage monitoring, SocketCam provides a quick and efficient data capture solution.