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Cyclops 1.0 – Free Barcode Scanner For iPhone 3Gs
Category: iPhone Features & Apps
Deep Prose Software has announced Cyclops 1.0 for free iPhone 3Gs. Cyclops is a free barcode scanner that uses the built-in camera of the iPhone 3Gs to scan barcodes on items. Item information is retrieved from Amazon and presented with a convenient link to the product page. Simply click the scan button, take a picture of the barcode, and Cyclops does the rest, scanning, searching and presenting the item details right away, including new and used prices.
How it works: once the picture is taken, Cyclops analyzes the image in real-time on the iPhone contract. When the barcode is read, an online search retrieves information such as title, image, publisher, studio, tracks, dewey decimal number, prices, and more from Amazon US, UK, FR, DE, CA or JP. Both UPC and EAN barcodes are supported.
Scanning history is stored for quick reference and items can be easily reordered and removed. If an internet connection is not available when scanning, the online search can be done later on when the network is accessible.
About Deep Prose Software
Founded in 2003, Deep Prose Software is a Cocoa, WebObjects and iPhone application development company specializing in innovative software solutions.
SOURCE: Deep Prose Software
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I think Apple are a bit late with this gadget, the HTC Google phone has had this since it’s release!
This sounds really good but the iPhone doesnt have a very good camera (lets be honest) and I think the bar codes may get mixed up slightly due to the lack of a good camera
Useful, but you might look a bit odd using it in the supermarket
Yeah, especially as iPhones are for men…and supermarkets are for… lol
This could prove to be very handy for the blind/visually impaired.
There used to be a system many many years ago, but it was easier to ask what something was!