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title: Introduction - Dynamsoft Batch Barcode Scanner
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description: The introduction of Dynamsoft Batch Barcode Scanner
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# Dynamsoft Batch Barcode Scanner – Introduction
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Dynamsoft Batch Barcode Scanner captures and decodes large groups of barcodes from live video, delivering a read‑rate close to 100 %.
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<div align="center">
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<img src="assets/abstract.png" width="70%">
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<p>Batch Barcode Scanner delivers a 100% read‑rate</p>
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With Batch Barcode Scanner, you get:
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1. **Guaranteed coverage** – Achieve a 100 % read rate, even with numerous barcodes.
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2. **Live feedback** – Monitor in real time which barcodes have been read and which remain on a constantly expanding panoramic image.
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3. **Panoramic recovery** – Recover missed codes by reviewing the marked barcodes on the consolidated panoramic image.
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## 1. Key Features
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Batch Barcode Scanner reaches its high accuracy by combining the following capabilities:
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### 1.1. Panoramic Technologies
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These technologies combine results from multiple frames to handle wide or multi‑plane scenes and plays a critical role in achieving a 100 % read rate.
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- Panorama: Stitches the barcodes detected from all captured video frames into a single panoramic image.
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- Overlap: Integrates the scan results from the latest frame into the panoramic image.
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<img src="assets/panorama-and-overlap.png" width="100%">
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<p>Panoramic stitching and result overlapping</p>
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### 1.2. Camera‑assisted Enhancement
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The camera does more than capture images, it also supplies extra sensor data that guides the panoramic algorithm and sharpens overall accuracy.
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- **AR Technology**: Enhances object tracking across large areas and sparsely distributed barcodes.
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- **Camera Enhancer**: Provides advanced camera controls for reliable recognition of very small, densely packed codes.
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### 1.3. Auto-Stop & Layout Analysis
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The scanner accepts flexible auto‑stop conditions, scanning ends automatically once any of them are met.
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Layout Analysis is one of the conditions. It examines the spatial arrangement of barcodes to confirm when the task is complete and further boosts recognition accuracy.
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<img src="assets/layout-example.png" width="80%">
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<p>Layout analysis examples</p>
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### 1.4. Result-based Features
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The scan results also play a big role in the scanning process. The results are:
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- **Previewable**: View the real‑time panoramic image with decoded barcodes highlighted.
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- **Customizable**: Decide what to scan and define when scanning should stop.
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- **Editable**: Correct values, remove non‑target codes, or add new images for further recognition.
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- **Reusable**: Save results as historical data for future reference.
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<div align="center">
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<img src="assets/result-manual-input.png" width="60%">
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<p>Get 100 % read rate by previewing & editing</p>
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## 2. Typical Use Cases
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### 2.1. Densely Placed Batch Barcodes
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Inventory checks in manufacturing, retail, and healthcare often involve hundreds of tightly packed labels.
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<img src="assets/batch-scan-typical.png" width="50%">
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Challenges
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1. Item‑by‑item scanning is slow.
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2. A single wide‑area scan may still overlook some codes.
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3. Scenes often exceed a single camera frame.
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4. Operators need confirmation that every barcode is correctly positioned.
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Solution
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1. Decodes many barcodes simultaneously.
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2. Supports two modes for wide-area processing:
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1. First-pass: Continuously combines and updates results as new frames arrive.
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2. Sectional: Move closer and scan area by area; all views merge into one final panorama.
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### 2.2. Scan Different Planes
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Sometimes, items are arranged so that their barcodes sit on different planes.
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<img src="assets/scenario-different-planes.png" width="50%">
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<p>Barcodes on different planes</p>
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Challenges
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1. A camera cannot focus on multiple planes simultaneously.
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2. Plane‑by‑plane scanning makes the results harder to classify.
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3. Determining when to stop scanning one plane and start another can be tricky.
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Solution
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1. Scan each plane individually, either in a single sweep or section by section.
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2. Results from every plane are automatically merged into a single panoramic image for easy review and classification.
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### 2.3. Large-scale Item Inventory Check
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<img src="assets/plane-projection.png" width="50%">
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<p>Large-scale Item Inventory Check</p>
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Challenges
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1. Barcodes become too small to decode when the entire scene is captured at once.
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2. Duplicate barcodes in the same area can lead to inaccurate or misleading quantity counts.
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Solution:
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1. Move closer and scan barcodes in smaller segments; the scanner returns a complete set of results when finished.
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2. Plane‑projection information records the exact position of each barcode, eliminating duplication issues.
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## 3. System Requirements
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- Supported Device:
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- iPhone: iPhone 11 or newer
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- iPad: iPad Pro 3rd generation or newer
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- Supported OS: iOS 15.0 or later
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## 4. Try Our Demo
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Request a demo via [request demo form](https://www.dynamsoft.com/use-cases/batch-barcode-scanning/#request-demo-form).

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