Barcode Scanner Implementation on Java

How to implement bar code scanner in Java?

You can use this open source library.
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How to Integrate Barcode Scanner into Java Inventory Management Program

It should work as if there is another keyboard attached that enters the numbers of the barcode. You just have to assure that the right input field of your program is selected.

You might want to take a look at the Programming Guide of the scanner on the Zebex Z-3110 Website.

How-to interface a barcode scanner with a Web Application?

Like Alex K. says, most scanners act like keyboards. So handling the input shouldn't be difficult.

I have seen this type of system implemented with an ActiveX control (Ewwww), but I'm assuming you would want this app to be cross-browser.

Java in the browser is as good as dead now, so an applet would most likely be out of the question.

If the scanner sends a key first you could easily bind an event listener using JavaScript to wait for that key and then take the input.

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