Abstract: Systems and methods for generating unique identifiers for devices are disclosed. In some implementations, a set of characteristics of a device is received. The set of characteristics identifies an operating system (OS) and a manufacturer of the device. Whether the set of characteristics also includes a first identifier of the device is determined. The first identifier uniquely identifies the device among devices of a same OS and a same manufacturer as the device. Upon determining the set of characteristics includes the first identifier, a unique ID for the device is generated based on the OS of the device, the manufacturer of the device, and the first identifier. Upon determining the set of characteristics lacks the first identifier, a second identifier associated with the device is received. The unique ID is generated based on the OS of the device, the manufacturer of the device, and the second identifier.

Abstract: A system for inventory scanning includes scanning devices for scanning information representing inventory items to produce input data for uploading to an inventory management system over a radio-access network, such as a Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) wireless network. A scanner adapter, such as a web service adapter, is coupled to the inventory management system for transferring the input data from the scanning devices to the inventory management system. The adapter also receives control information from the inventory management system for delivery to the scanning devices. The control information is transferred to the scanning devices to manage inventory operations performed by the scanning devices, for example, operations that may be performed by and/or data that may be accessed by an identified individual user.