Any way to use BlueTooth Flic barcode scanner in Rev?

[RGould8 at aol.com]

I'm open to the suggestion of going USB instead of BlueTooth, and picking a 
barcode scanner that types into an input field like a keyboard.   

Can anyone tell me of any favorites?   In particular, any that could be 
wireless, collect a bunch of data, and then plug into the computer to download the 
data into a Revolution text field?



In a message dated 1/10/07 11:37:18 AM, stephenREVOLUTION at barncard.com 
writes:


> There are a lot of bar code scanners out there. Most will work
> substituting for a keyboard and with any software.
> 
> USB seems to be the lingua franca these days, in which case it should
> just plug in to a USB port and will simply type a number into 'the
> selection' in a field after scanning. This will work with any app
> that allows input into fields.
> 
> some wands can 'remember' and timestamp many scans and could be
> docked periodically for data download.
> 
> serial port for interface might be found in older models. Rev can do
> this, either through a real port on a PC or a virtual port with a
> Keyspan USB-serial dongle.
> 
> If the device is bundled with inventory software, beware of
> proprietary connections and platform incompatibilities.
> 
> bluetooth might work if the drivers patch into the keyboard input,
> the computer in use has bluetooth, and all the compatibility issues
> are met. Wouldn't it be a lot easier to use a wire?  You won't need
> anything else if you get a USB-as-keyboard unit.
> 
> so choose wisely and talk to tech support before you buy.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> >http://www.flicscanner.com/
> >
> >
> >I'd love to use this device with a Rev app I'm making if at all possible.   
> I
> >have no idea how to interface with BlueTooth technology, however.
> 
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