Google provided the barcode-recognition line-interpolation software as open
source for Android developers to build on. That explains why I have about 4
barcode-scanning apps on the G1.

Note that most common cellphone camera's haven't advanced enough to get
reliable resolution for barcodes, in particular the up-close macro-like
distances you would use a scanner at.  My old nokia, despite the 3 MP
camera, couldn't get focus up close.

In a year or two that should be different for the currently available
models.

--Joe

On Fri, May 8, 2009 at 10:39 AM, Matt Amory <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I'm interested in some advice on building an app to pickup barcode data
> through a cell phone camera and return OPAC/Library Thing/WorldCat etc.
> results to a mobile interface.
> I know that Android has a UPC barcode reader linked to a shopping app, and
> I'm wondering if this can be used or repurposed, or if there's a better
> place to begin.
>
> Thanks!
>