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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 SDK
Supported Symbologies

Aztec Code

Scanning is natively supported of all Aztec Codes compliant with the ISO/IEC 24778 standard.
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Codabar

Scan all Codabar barcodes compliant with the ANSI/AIM BC3-1995 USS and BS EN 798 standards.
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Code 11

Scan Code 11 (formerly known as USD-8) barcodes with lightning speed.
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Code 25

Scan all Code 25 barcodes, including IATA 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF-14 and SCC-14.
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Code 39

Scan all Code 39 Standard, Code 39 Extended, Code 32 and PZN barcodes, including Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN), with pinpoint precision.
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Code 93

Scanning is supported for all Standard and Extended Code 93 barcodes, compliant with the ANSI/AIM BC5-1995 USS and ITS 93i standards.
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Code 128

Scan with fluidity, Code 128 barcodes, including Code-128 A, Code-128 B, Code-128 C, EAN-14, GS1-128, SSCC-18 and UCC/EAN 128.
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Data Matrix

Affordably scan all Data Matrix and GS1 Data Matrix barcodes compliant with the ISO/IEC 16022 and ANSI/AIM BC11 ISS standard, as well as the GS1 General Specifications.
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DotCode

Accurate scanning of all DotCode barcodes compliant with the AIM specification AIMD013 Rev. 3.00.
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EAN

Self-checkout with confidence, scanning all EAN barcodes including EAN-8, EAN-13, ISBN, ISMN, ISSN and JAN.
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GS1 DataBar

Expertly scan all Truncated, Limited, Expanded, Expanded Stacked, Omnidirectional, Stacked and Stacked Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar barcodes.
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MaxiCode

Unravel Structured Carrier Messages (SCM) with MaxiCode scanning, standardized according to ISO/IEC 16023.
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MSI Plessey

Scanning of all MSI Plessey (also known as MSI and MSI Modified Plessey) barcodes is natively supported.
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PDF417

Superior scanning performance of all Standard and Compact/Truncated PDF417 codes compliant with the ISO/IEC 15438 standard.
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Postal Code

A postal code is a grouping of numbers and/or letters featured in a postal address to sort mail according to its destination. Also known as a postcode, post code, Eircode, PIN code, or ZIP code, a postal code can sometimes include spaces or punctuation as well. Postal code symbology is the conversion of these letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation into a barcode format using binary coding.
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Telepen

Telepen was designed in 1972 in the UK to express all 128 ASCII characters without using shift characters for code switching, and using only two different widths for bars and spaces. Unlike most linear barcodes, Telepen operates on a stream of bits. Telepen does not define independent encodings for each character.
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QR Code

Market with confidence, scanning all QR Codes including Micro QR Codes and GS1 QR Codes compliant with the ISO/IEC 18004:2006, ITS - QR Code, AIM ISS - QR Code standards and the GS1 General Specifications.
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UPC

Let your users shop safely, scanning all UPC barcodes including UPC-A, UPC-E (both UPC-E0 & UPC-E1) and UPC add-on.
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