Abstract: A device having a data capture arrangement to capture data included in a data identifier, the data identifier being separate from the device and a processor to receive the data and perform an operation, the processor using at least a portion of the data to perform the operation. A method for capturing data from a data identifier and performing an operation, the operation using at least a portion of the captured data.

Abstract: Describe is a computing device comprising an imaging arrangement, a processor and an output arrangement. The imaging arrangement obtains an image. The processor processes the image to determine a corresponding status of the image as a function of at least one predetermined decodability parameter. The output arrangement displays the image and a feedback signal of the corresponding status.

Abstract: A system is provided for selecting a particular barcode on an item that includes multiple barcodes. The system (1) acquires, via a barcode imager, an image of the item within the field of view of the barcode imager, (2) analyzes the acquired image to determine a set of potential barcode fields, (3) determines, using a predetermined criterion (e.g., distance from center of imaged area, type of bar code, etc.), a candidate barcode field from among the set of potential barcode fields, (4) displays a modified image derived from the acquired image, wherein the candidate barcode field is identified within the modified image, and (5) allows the user to initiate a decode session when the candidate barcode field includes the desired barcode.

Abstract: Described is a system and method for dynamically persisting data and settings to a network location. The system may include a network device which receives wireless communications from a mobile unit. The wireless communications may include user information for the mobile unit to be stored. The system may also include a network storage device which receives and stores the user information. The network storage device makes the user information available for retrieval by the user.

Abstract: Described is a method and system for controlling usage of software on a computing device. An authorization key is generated as a function of a device string and a software string. The device string is a unique string stored in the device. The software string is a unique string stored in a software authorized for use on the device. The authorization key is encrypted using a private key and stored in the device. Upon a request to use software on the device, the authorization key is decrypted using a public key corresponding to the private key. A test key is generated as a function of the device string and a request software string. The request software string is a unique string stored in the software for which use has been requested. The authorization key is compared to the test key. When the test key matches the authorization key, usage of the software for which use has been requested on the device is permitted.