Converting Webcam into a Barcode scanner.

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1. Harry
   

   It is generally not possible converting the webcams or infact making them read the barcodes as they are not made for this purpose. Besides, the barcode scanner is small and free software that allows reading barcode label from images. But somehow there have been certain measures taken so as to make sure that the webcam could perform as a barcode reader. For example using a device called CueCat , which is an old barcode scanner gadget that was distributed freely to magazine subscribers a few years back. Unfortunately, the productions of such items have been stopped by the companies, as a result of people complaining about violation of their privacy. At the same time, buying a standard barcode scanner like the ones seen at your local supermarket is quite expensive and not easily within the reach of a local buyer. The best solution which has so far been provided to this problem is by a website called Barcopedia. As the name implies, it certainly has to do something with reading the barcodes. What actually happens is this website connects to your webcam and if you point it at a barcode, it will scan it in real time and give you the full details for the item.

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