Track materials, tools, equipment and inspections on site with the phones and tablets your crews already carry. barKoder reads worn QR codes, Code 128 labels and engraved Data Matrix tags, and scans on the device, going online only for the license check.
Construction teams label materials, tools and equipment so they can see what arrived, where it is and when it was last checked. barKoder adds the scanning step to your own site or field-service app, on the devices crews already have in hand.
Read how Innovation Software gave field engineers reliable scanning without dedicated scanner hardware.
Each use case maps to a barKoder feature you can enable in your own app.
Scan every label on a delivery from one camera view instead of aiming at each one. Batch MultiScan reads codes of different types and sizes in one pass, whether they're lined up or scattered.
Batch MultiScan →Metal tools and equipment often carry Data Matrix codes engraved by Direct Part Marking. DPM mode is built for these marks: low contrast, dots instead of lines, and reflective, curved or abraded surfaces.
DPM Barcode Scanner SDK →MatrixSight reads QR and Data Matrix codes with missing finder, timing or alignment patterns. Segment Decoding reads crumpled, wrinkled and deformed 1D barcodes, including labels on rounded or curved surfaces.
MatrixSight →Scan the tag on each piece of equipment to open its inspection record and confirm the required checks are done. Continuous scanning keeps the camera open while an inspector moves from tag to tag.
Continuous scanning →Engineers at domestic and commercial properties capture serial numbers and smoke detector QR codes (make, model, expiry date) for warranty and certification work.
Innovation Software story →Workers scan a personal badge to clock in and out of a job site. Run it in a native app, or in a web app with the Web SDK on any device with a browser that supports WebAssembly.
Web Barcode Scanner SDK →The most common symbologies on construction materials, tools and equipment. barKoder reads all of them.
| Symbology | Typical use on site |
|---|---|
| Code 39 | Alphanumeric asset and inventory tags |
| Code 128 | Labels on building materials, equipment inventories and component deliveries |
| QR Code | Equipment status, material inventories, project information and product details |
| Data Matrix | Compact tags on materials and equipment, and DPM marks engraved on metal |
| PDF417 | Asset tracking and inventory labels that hold a lot of data |
Add the same scanning engine to native Android and iOS apps, browser-based apps and every major cross-platform framework.
Direct SDKs for mobile, browser, desktop and server environments.
Official integrations for teams building one application across platforms.
Verified credentials
Certified information security management built around internationally recognized controls.
Official Solution Provider supporting standards-based barcode and data-capture workflows.
Solution Provider listing covering barcode, mobile application and 2D barcode capabilities.
Discover the barKoder Web SDK listing and connect through Microsoft Marketplace.
Registered Independent Software Vendor in Zebra's PartnerConnect ecosystem.
Install the free barKoder demo app, or open the web demo, and scan your own barcodes before you integrate the SDK.
iPhone and iPad
Scan with your camera, or point it at the QR code to open the App Store.
Android phones and tablets
Scan with your camera, or point it at the QR code to open Google Play.
Any modern browser
Runs the Web SDK in your browser, on desktop or mobile, with nothing to install.
Test with known samples. Print or display the testing sheet and scan each 1D and 2D barcode with the demo app. The data sheet summarizes the SDK for your team.
Yes. barKoder turns Android and iOS smartphones and tablets into barcode scanners inside your app, so you don't need dedicated scanner hardware on site. The SDK needs Android 8.0 or iOS 15 or newer, and a camera of at least HD resolution; 8 MP with autofocus is recommended.
Yes. The SDK connects only to check the license key, at least once every 30 days. All decoding runs locally on the device. Your app decides when to sync the scanned data.
Common choices are Code 39 and Code 128 labels, QR codes, which can hold more information, and compact Data Matrix codes, which can also be engraved directly on metal. barKoder reads all of them, so you can mix tag types across your tools and equipment.
Yes. DPM mode reads Data Matrix codes engraved by Direct Part Marking, MatrixSight® reads QR and Data Matrix codes with damaged patterns, and Segment Decoding® reads crumpled or curved 1D barcodes. Results depend on the damage, light and camera, so test with your own tags.
Yes. Batch MultiScan decodes multiple barcodes of different types and sizes from a single camera view, which suits shipping labels and inventory counts.
No. Scanning runs inside your app, and decoded barcode content is not sent to barKoder because you used the SDK. barKoder doesn't collect or store personal information from scanned barcodes. See the Privacy Policy.
Test barKoder on your own materials, tools and tags with a free 30-day trial for 25 devices, or talk to an SDK expert about your field app.
