To build on Mark's recommendations, you might try altering Google's open
source checkout software <https://code.google.com/p/open-source-self-check/> to
do on-the-fly inventory via a smartphone. The software can interface with
most mobile browsers, but it may need some responsive design html updates.
Riley, you have some coding experience, right? Let me know if you need any
help.

Good luck,
Craig Boman


On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 12:50 PM, Mark Pernotto <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> I was thinking about this in Craig's line of thought as well - would it be
> plausible to just use your phone, a little code and develop your own
> scanning software?  I can't speak much on Android development, but there
> are established libraries in iOS7 you could program/plugin/develop to read
> barcodes.
>
> I realize this might be out of scope of your immediate need - but you know,
> if you wanted a challenge....
>
> .m
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 5:38 AM, craig boman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Hey Riley,
> >
> > We have metroset voyagers too. They are great, but have you tried
> extending
> > the functionality of the voyager (or any scanner)? If you haven't, try
> > connecting a USB barcode scanner to an android phone, via a USB OTG
> adapter
> > cable.
> > <
> >
> http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1/179-6049859-1069161?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=usb%20otg&sprefix=usb+ot%2Caps&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Ausb%20otg
> > >
> > This opens up a world of possibilities (scanning barcodes directly into a
> > Google spreadsheet, or an ILS API, etc).
> >
> > Good luck,
> > Craig Boman
> >
> > Applications Support Specialist
> > University of Dayton Libraries
> > 937-229-3674
> > [log in to unmask]
> >
> >
> > On Jun 30, 2014 9:24 PM, "Riley Childs" <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
> >
> > > I am trying to find a barcode scanner that i can do inventory with, I
> was
> > > looking at the KDC20, but it is a tad out of my price range, what
> barcode
> > > scanner do you like? I have a Metroset Voyager (Honeywell branded)
> that i
> > > like, but am trying to see what others have and get some better
> > suggestions.
> > >
> > > Riley Childs
> > > Student
> > > Asst. Head of IT Services
> > > Charlotte United Christian Academy
> > > (704) 497-2086
> > > RileyChilds.net
> > > Sent from my Windows Phone, please excuse mistakes
> > >
> >
>