hi all , I have to attached bar code reader hardware with one of my ERP software. and we are developing this software in PHP language , so kindly let me know how can we integrate our bar code reader hardware with PHP. problem is PHP is not showing the compatibility with such hardware , kindly let me know the solution . Naveen gupta
What sort of interface is your bar code reader using? Serial, parallel, USB, etc? Oh heck -- what is the make and model of your bar code reader?
hi Spencer , Thanks for your promt replies , kindly find the bar code reader hardware . Symbol LS4008I (USB Interface) PSC QuickScan (USB Interface) please , let me know naveen
Read the Symbol Native Application Programming Interface (SNAPI) Programming Guide. Read the PSC Quickscan 6000/6000 Plus Handheld Laser Scanner Programming Guide.
Is it one of those readers that connects between your machine and the keyboard? When you "read" something, it inputs the text? Like if you're typing? I had a similar situation and what I did, is have an onLoad on the <body> and focus() to an input, and when the input has X characters, the form is submitted. Not much interaction directly between PHP and the hardware, but it worked