The Softek Barcode Reader Toolkit for Windows is an SDK can extract barcode information from images. The API's available in the toolkit include .net, java, com, ocx ,PDF-417, Net and windows dll. The standard version includes support for both 1 and 2-D barcodes and special features include the ability to split documents by barcode position.

The Softek Barcode Reader Toolkit for Windows is used to scan documents containing printed barcodes. The application calls a function in the toolkit to extract the barcode value for an image and then uses this value as a key for a database table. The Softek Barcode Reader Toolkit for Windows can also be used in applications that need to detect barcodes in images from cameras.

Key Features

Ø             Detection of both 1-D and 2-D barcode types.

Ø             API's for .net, com, ocx, java and windows dll.

Ø             Sample projects for all major development environments.

Ø             Sample barcode images.

Ø             Support for multi-threaded applications.

Ø             Image filters to enhance barcode detection.

Ø             Ability to split documents according to barcode position.

Ø             Support for PDF documents via the PDF Extension to the toolkit.

Compatibility

Ø             1-D barcode types: Codabar, Code 25, Code39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN 8, EAN 13, Patch, UPCA, UPC E and GS1 Databar

Ø             2-D barcode types: PDF-417, micro-PDF-417 and DataMatrix (ECC-2000)

Ø             Image formats: TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, BITMAP and DIB( PDF available through the PDF Extension)

Ø             OS Versions: Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows

Ø             Server 2008, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7

Ø             Full support for x86 and x64 systems.

Ø             Compatible with: All versions of Visual Studio and Net framework.