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Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK Enterprise grade barcode scanning for mobile phones and tablets Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for Web Barcode Scanning using a web browser with no native application Server/OEM Solutions Our core barcode decoding library for servers, OEM and other embedded platforms. Cognex Handheld/Mobile Terminal SDK iOS and Android application development for our rugged, high-performance devices. Cognex Barcode Readers Industrial, image-based barcode readers for manufacturing and logistic applications

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Cognex Keyboard Add barcode scanning to mobile apps with our virtual keyboard for iOS and Android.

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Platforms The Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK is available for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, and more. Frameworks Support for many popular cross-platform environments like React, Flutter, Xamarin, and Cordova Symbologies Our SDK reads over 30 different 1D, 2D, Stacked, and postal barcode types. Parsers Work with industry standard data formats for driver's licenses, medical data, shipping info, and more.
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White Paper Read our white paper on 5 important topics to consider when choosing a barcode scanning library for your application. End-User License Agreement Our standard license agreement for all our SDK products. Contact Sales Need more information on our mobile products? Send your inquiries to our knowledgeable sales staff.

Tools

Free Online Barcode Generator Create 1D, 2D, Stacked and Postal barcodes for free with this simple to use online generator. Free Online Barcode Scanner Upload any barcode image for fast, accurate barcode decoding.
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Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK The cmbSDK for iOS, Android, and many cross-platform frameworks. Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for Web The cmbWEB for web development (mobile and desktop browsers, progressive web apps) Server/OEM Solutions Our core barcode decoding library for servers, desktops, embedded systems, drones, and more (Windows, Linux, MacOS) Legacy Manatee Works SDK Manate Works Barcode Scanner SDK for legacy licensees.

Documentation

Knowledge base Comprehensive documentation and examples for our products for different operating systems, cross-platforms tools, and environments. Frequently Asked Questions Answers to the most frequently asked questions for the entire Cognex Mobile Barcodes product line. cmbWEB API Reference Full API documentation for the Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for Web product. cmbSDK API Reference for Android Full API documentation for the Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for the Android mobile operating system. cmbSDK API Reference for iOS Full API documentation for the Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for the iOS mobile operating system.

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Help Tickets Have technical questions? Our online support team is here to help with all your integration questions. MFi Product Plan Request Add your MX Mobile Terminal application to the Cognex MFi product plan (only necessary for MX1000, MX1100, and MX1502 enabled apps).
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Cognex Mobile Barcode Scanner SDK
Supported Platforms

iOS

The Cognex Mobile Barcode Scanner SDK supports Apple's mobile operating system, iOS, utilized by devices such as iPhones, iPads, and the iPod Touch. It is one of the world's most popular and widely used platforms. First released in 2007, it is home to one of the world's most popular digital distribution tools, the App Store.
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iOS Swift

The Cognex Mobile Barcode Scanner SDK supports Swift, a robust programming language created specifically for iOS. This powerful programming suite was designed for rapid and simple application development for most Apple platforms. Swift is open source, frequently updated, and built upon decades of knowledge.
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Android

Android is the most popular operating system for mobile devices with over 80% of the market share for smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Developed by Google, Android is based on the popular Linux operating system, is open-source, and is designed specifically for touchscreen devices and supported by the Cognex Mobile Barcode Scanner SDK.
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Web Assembly

The Cognex Mobile Barcode SDK for Web(cmbWeb) enables barcode scanning for websites and web applications without the need for a native application. The SDK leverages the multimedia features of HTML5 and the power of Web Assembly technology to turn virtually any device with a camera and a web browser into a barcode scanner. Integration is fast and easy requiring just a few lines of JavaScript. The SDK for Web scans all the same barcode symbologies with the same reliability and accuracy as our native SDKs, but without the need to write an application for each operating system.
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Windows

Indisputably the most popular desktop operating system for home and business, Windows operating systems represent 90% of the personal computer market and 30% of all servers. With its graphical user interface, multi-tasking, and broad application support Microsoft’s flagship operating system is available for personal computers, tablets, servers, and embedded devices.
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Linux

Linux is a family of open-source operating systems, originally developed for personal computers but now available on more platforms than any other operating system. Linux can be found on mobile phones (Android), servers, embedded systems, and even supercomputers.
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Mac OS X

Mac OS X is Apple’s operating system for Macintosh desktop and laptop computers. OS X is the second most widely used desktop operating system after Windows. OS X is a UNIX based operating system and is now only available for 64-bit systems
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