Traditional barcodes are also known as one dimensional barcodes. There are several varieties, - including UPC and EAN in common use. Most look similar to this:
+Traditional barcodes, such as those printed on product packaging, are also known as one + dimensional barcodes. There are several types commonly used, including UPC and EAN. Most look + similar to this:
These 1D barcodes contain a unique code which typically describes a product, like a CD or a book. You can look this code up on the internet to find prices, reviews, and more.
If you scan a book, you can also search the contents of the book for a word or phrase, and find all the pages where it appears:
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Barcode Scanner also understands how to read two dimensional barcodes called QR Codes. For - example, the QR Code below contains a hyperlink to the ZXing Project home page:
+Barcode Scanner also understands how to read two dimensional barcodes, called QR + Codes. For example, the QR Code below contains a hyperlink to the ZXing Project home page:
You can also represent contact information in a QR Code, and put it on a business card or web site. When you scan it, the results screen provides a choice of actions:
diff --git a/android/assets/html/index.html b/android/assets/html/index.html index bab02817a..e00afd7e0 100644 --- a/android/assets/html/index.html +++ b/android/assets/html/index.html @@ -3,17 +3,17 @@Barcode Scanner lets you use your Android camera phone to read barcodes, then look up - product information such as prices and reviews.
+Barcode Scanner uses the camera on your phone to read barcodes and look up product + information such as prices and reviews.
It can also read 2D barcodes called QR Codes, which can contain links to web sites, contact - info like phone number and email, and more. Click below to learn more.
+It also reads 2D barcodes, called QR Codes, which can contain links to + web sites, contact information such as phone numbers and email addresses, map locations and more.
Scanning a barcode is fast and easy. Barcode Scanner continuously scans the viewfinder - rectangle, so there's no need to press the shutter button. Just move the phone until the barcode - is completely inside:
+Barcode Scanner continuously scans a square region shown on your screen — just line up the + phone so the barcode is completely inside the viewfinder rectangle:
If you're having trouble, make sure to hold the phone steady. If the camera is unable to focus, - try moving further back from the barcode.
-When a barcode is found, the phone will beep and take you to the results screen, which describes - what you found, and offers a choice of actions. Learn more:
+When a barcode is read, a beep sound will play and you'll see the results of the scan, a + description of what the barcode contains, and options to take action on the contents.
+If you're having trouble scanning, make sure to hold the phone steady. If the camera is unable to + focus, try moving the phone further or closer from the barcode.
\ No newline at end of file diff --git a/android/assets/html/sharing.html b/android/assets/html/sharing.html index 57940c346..81bc11243 100644 --- a/android/assets/html/sharing.html +++ b/android/assets/html/sharing.html @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ -In addition to scanning 2D barcodes, Barcode Scanner can also generate a QR Code and display it on your screen. Then you can show it to a friend, and let them scan the barcode with their phone:
diff --git a/android/assets/html/whatsnew.html b/android/assets/html/whatsnew.html index 55ff8fe70..95539479a 100644 --- a/android/assets/html/whatsnew.html +++ b/android/assets/html/whatsnew.html @@ -1,20 +1,20 @@ -New in version 2.4, you can share information with your friends using barcodes:
There are lots of other improvements too:
+Other improvements include: