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Manufacturing Data Readers & Barcode Scanners

Quick and reliable data capture systems are pivotal in streamlining manufacturing production lines and supply chains. Accuracy is the backbone of modern manufacturing, facilitating real-time decision-making, enhancing inventory control, and ensuring seamless operations from assembly to delivery. However, manufacturing environments are often harsh, fast-paced, and unpredictable— requiring durable industrial data capture solutions that perform under rigorous conditions.Socket Mobile's barcode scan...
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Data Readers for Food & Beverage Industry

Industrial food handling processes are highly demanding, and the food & beverage manufacturing industry requires dependable, accurate data management tools that adapt to unpredictable environments. Safety and precision are critical for data capture in food production. Tracking ingredients, managing inventory, and maintaining compliance with health & safety standards are vital for success. The food processing sector faces unique challenges, necessitating data capture solutions that are not only c...
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Digital ID Data Capture for Security/Access

Security and access control for businesses is vital for protecting the safety of employees and merchandise. Buildings and businesses, from commercial to government, are switching to digital IDs to streamline and improve security and manage access control. Using digital IDs eliminates the need for physical driver's licenses, passports, ID cards, citizenship cards, and birth certificates for identity verification. Scanning a digital ID on one's mobile device quickly and reliably verifies critical
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Digital ID Data Capture for Banking

Convenient and Secure Banking made Possible by Digital ID

The rapid acceleration and acceptance of Digital IDs is transforming how the banking industry does business. Instead of requiring a physical form of ID, an electronic version of the ID (such as a driver's license or passport) is accepted through the ID holder's mobile device. Presented digitally, the user only needs to transmit the information necessary to confirm their identity. In banking, the ID is accurately and securely verified and
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Digital ID Data Capture for Airport Security

With airports already testing digital ID acceptance at security checkpoints, it's clear that passengers around the world are ready to step into the future of mobile credentials. Digital IDs are growing in popularity among consumers, and we believe airport security checkpoints will be the first to see a surge in mobile credentials from frequent flyers. There is an increasing need for government applications to build capabilities for digital ID integration and for airports to be equipped with the
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Digital ID Data Capture for Age Verification

One of the most common uses for identification (ID) cards is age verification. Whether a consumer is looking to buy age-restricted goods or gain access to an age-restricted establishment, one is expected to present some form of physical ID.

Now, however, digital IDs are being adopted in many jurisdictions around the globe, and users are taking advantage of their convenience. Consequently, there is a growing need for secure applications to store them. With the rise of digital ID use and applicat
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Data Capture Solutions for Small Biz POS

To succeed at business, you need a POS system that is cost-effective, efficient, and easy to use. To keep your workplace productive, giving your customers a positive customer experience, your POS system must manage a number of daily business operations including: inventory, employee activities, customer relationships, and online sales and integrations.

Socket Mobile provides quick and reliable data capture solutions that work alongside your POS system to empower your staff throughout daily oper
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Data Capture for Loyalty Programs

Loyal customers are the building blocks of your business. Your reward programs are a significant part of what keeps them walking back through the door. It's essential that your loyalty systems are reliable and up-to-date, ensuring your customers receive their earned rewards.

In-store data capture solutions actively track your customer's purchase activity and behavior. Socket Mobile's barcode scanners and NFC readers help streamline your business's data capture process with every purchase, recog

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SocketCam Camera-Based Barcode Scanners

When it comes to choosing a camera-based scanning solution, we understand that every user has different needs to be considered. Some may require a more basic, budget-friendly option, and others may feel they need more power and versatility in order to optimize their workflow. We currently offer our SocketCam camera-based scanning solution in both a free version (C820) and an enhanced, paid version (C860). Below you can compare the variety of benefits that each has to offer, as well as the symbol
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Why Integrate SocketCam Into Your App

SocketCam scanners are built into Socket Mobile’s CaptureSDK. Integrating CaptureSDK into your app gives your customers all the benefits of Socket Mobile barcode scanning performance without having to purchase additional hardware or requiring you to invest in costly app updates when they need to expand their data capture capabilities Not confident that SocketCam scanners are for you? Take a look at these additional benefits...

Integrate Once, Address all your Customers Data Capture Needs As the
Socket Mobile, Inc. •

SocketCam Camera-Based Barcode Scanners

When it comes to choosing a camera-based scanning solution, we understand that every user has different needs to be considered. Some may require a more basic, budget-friendly option, and others may feel they need more power and versatility in order to optimize their workflow. We currently offer our SocketCam camera-based scanning solution in both a free version (C820) and an enhanced, paid version (C860). Below you can compare the variety of benefits that each has to offer, as well as the symbol
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Basic (HID) Mode vs. App Mode Scanning

When setting up a Bluetooth barcode scanner, it is necessary to choose the mode in which you want data to be read and received. Basic (HID) Mode and App Mode are two prominent ways of setting up a scanner and deciding which one is best for your business is crucial for strategic data collection. Use our comparison guide below to analyze the pros and cons of each and ultimately decide which mode will benefit you throughout your data capture journey.
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Data Capture Lexicon

At Socket Mobile, we employ specific keywords in our product descriptions that are helpful to be familiar with as you interact with our website. You'll find language used to describe different types of readers, methods of handling them in a work environment, and other common data capture terms. We hope this information assists you along your data capture journey and helps you find the ideal solution for your needs.






Attachable: Scanning module that attaches to the back of a mobile device
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Compare All Data Reader Families

The DuraSled product family combines the DuraScan data reader with an even more rugged case that houses the scanner and the user's iPhone, iPod, or selected Samsung phone, turning it into a one-handed solution. The DuraSled integrates the phone and the scanner so both devices can be charged from a single cable or charging port. The rugged case protects phones from drop damage and provides a robust, versatile charging solution suitable for all workplace environments. Simply insert the phone into
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CaptureSDK Developer Portal iOS, Android

Socket Mobile's CaptureSDK has been integrated with thousands of applications worldwide and provides quick, reliable, and consistent data capture performance. CaptureSDK enables applications to efficiently capture data in the physical world and utilize it in-app to maximize the efficiency of the application and increase the overall productivity of the end-users. Integration can be completed in less than a day and, for some, in under 30 minutes! And, if you run into issues, our world-class suppor