Version Differences for Mac OS X
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(→Bluetooth HID)
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| USB-VCP is a less common method for using a cabled barcode scanner with an Apple Macintosh Computer. USB-VCP stands for Universal Serial Bus Virtual Communications Port. To do something useful with a barcode scanner presenting itself as a serial port, you must have something listening to the serial port. USB-VCP has one very large advantage over USB-HID, with USB-VCP you have two way communication. This gives you the ability to control the barcode scanner without physically interacting with it. Software intended to be implemented in a manner that leaves the barcode scanner unattended usually places value two way communication. | USB-VCP is a less common method for using a cabled barcode scanner with an Apple Macintosh Computer. USB-VCP stands for Universal Serial Bus Virtual Communications Port. To do something useful with a barcode scanner presenting itself as a serial port, you must have something listening to the serial port. USB-VCP has one very large advantage over USB-HID, with USB-VCP you have two way communication. This gives you the ability to control the barcode scanner without physically interacting with it. Software intended to be implemented in a manner that leaves the barcode scanner unattended usually places value two way communication. | ||
| + | ===OPN Mac Demo=== | ||
| + | Similar to the PC companion application this version is for the Macintosh OS X platform. [http://ftp.opticonusa.com/Downloads/OPN200x%20Macintosh%20Companion%20Application%20EGFS039x.zip download] | ||
| ===OpticonRL for Mac=== | ===OpticonRL for Mac=== | ||
| Opticon provides a free utility called OpticonRL, OpticonRL is an application that converts barcode data coming over a serial port into key presses. In effect, the barcode data is wedged into whatever application is at the forefront and has text focus, as if it were typed. | Opticon provides a free utility called OpticonRL, OpticonRL is an application that converts barcode data coming over a serial port into key presses. In effect, the barcode data is wedged into whatever application is at the forefront and has text focus, as if it were typed. | ||
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| #Now place your cursor in a text field and scan a barcode. I scanned my business card. <BR>[[Image:OpticonRL Mac Output.png|500px]]| | #Now place your cursor in a text field and scan a barcode. I scanned my business card. <BR>[[Image:OpticonRL Mac Output.png|500px]]| | ||
| #If you have any further questions or concerns contact Opticon Technical support using the link on the left. | #If you have any further questions or concerns contact Opticon Technical support using the link on the left. | ||
| ==Bluetooth VCP== | ==Bluetooth VCP== | ||
| Bluetooth VCP functions in a very similar way to USB-VCP, the major exception being that bluetooth pairing must be accomplished. | Bluetooth VCP functions in a very similar way to USB-VCP, the major exception being that bluetooth pairing must be accomplished. | ||