Understanding functions

Understand the functions and limitations of barcode and OCR scanning to better define a customised traceability project and even assess its feasibility.

Here are some ideas for customised modules and functions, explanations of techniques for your mobile or fixed applications for barcode scanning or typographic or handwritten character recognition (OCR) in web or native mode!

Our long-term credo: assemble programme modules to create effective and innovative data management and acquisition software at a lower cost.

Since 2012, we have been creating customised mobile business traceability applications by ‘assembling’ functions in order to reduce development time and customer involvement. Since 2024, we have been extending this expertise to unique applications for all hardware!

A doubly economical participative model:

The software stacks and functions developed are costly to maintain, so our low-cost model is inspired by the SAAS model from the web world to mobile, with the following main features:

pooling functions in applications for mobile devices or all systems,
modules and functions are accessible to our customers through a system of options and subscriptions for a defined period per terminal or per user,
depending on the requested changes, a contribution to the development of this function is requested on quotation. The price of this change is well below the price of a custom development of a similar complete application with these features.
Application upgrades will sometimes be offered and will enhance the shared functions.
Access to your database data will be securely routed through an API server.
The number of terminals and users can therefore be flexibly adjusted.
We transfer the cost of a new application from investment to operation.
We enable existing hardware to be reused for software operation.
The only ‘investment’ line will remain for the terminals or printers that we also offer for sale.

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Mobile applications linked to databases and a simple spreadsheet-based customer interface

As an essential complement to specific software for portable and desktop ‘handheld’ computers, for companies that want to save their data directly to a database, we create a secure interface called a ‘database connection API’. As a further complement to our in-house data management system, since 2021 we have been offering a standard no-code interface for managing data in spreadsheet format.

Full-stack!

And for those who want web pages to display results to their customers, we create custom web pages. This brings us up to a level known in the trade as “full-stack”: integration of the mobile with the server.

Secure software made in France

All our software is designed and created in France, by French people, using the latest technologies, and we control 100% of the product code. Our licenses and development contributions are our only sources of revenue, and no data is shared with or exploited by third parties.

Types of mobile or fixed input devices, kiosks, interactive devices for your applications

One of the added values we bring to your traceability project: a single application for your entire fleet, from the possible reuse of your current computers, smartphones and tablets to the choice of a new rugged terminal tailored to your specific business needs.

How to install our native applications ?

We can provide you with your own generic or specific, professional information-gathering mobile application for Android: here’s how to install them all.

Your barcode or OCR traceability application in 10 points

Do you want to submit a customised data collection application for tracking (barcodes, GPS positions, photos, signatures, characters, handwriting, RFID, etc.) or management, and want it to be appreciated and used, your databases to be correctly completed and filled with the right data, and ultimately for it to be profitable?

List of qualified brands of terminals with imagers for our native barcode reading applications

If you’d like to get your handsets back for use with apps like ours, before you buy your own handsets for our apps (we can supply you with them too), take a look at this list!

How can we make economical use of the means of capturing data for `hands-free` ?

Using our software capabilities to replace certain hardware functions, and given their compatibility with older versions of Android, Apple iOS, and Windows (including the IoT version), let’s dig into your stockpile of old or unused hardware to build a cost-effective and functional data capture solution!

Easy OCR identification with the camera and AI

Don’t waste any more time or make any more mistakes entering information from a ticket, a number plate, an order or delivery note (even if it’s handwritten), an ID card or badges: use OCR on your Android smartphone: AI makes reading even easier!

Add production and WMS to your commercial management system

Traceability with production management, stock management with sales management?

Looking for stock management (stock management software or WMS) in addition to sales management is the main need expressed; but in fact it’s the result of purchasing and sales management. The choice is difficult, as the vocabulary used is so specialized and nuanced, like the difference between manufacturing management and production management…and what’s more, if we add the desire to reduce errors by automating through the use of barcodes!

Data architectures for computers and mobile printing, interconnections

Let us design your native traceability application with “Edge” distribution of computing power

With explanations of the different ways in which smartphones and Android mobile computers can be connected to data bases and printers on the move, design your barcode, Rfid traceability application project!

Sale of barcode printers compatible with our software

we sell these label printers to print from a cell phone: our mobile software works with these printers.

Our barcode label printers for sale

With our customized mobile applications, we can deliver printing solutions that include :

Our three types of apps for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux: advantages and differences

We develop mobile applications for all mobile and non-mobile operating systems (“OS”), increase your environmental impact:

Android: for many brands, off-the-shelf or terminals with integrated imager or laser, ruggedized, in Web under Chrome, or PWA or native mode,
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how to read a barcode without a scanner with our Android pro software?

we develop our own camera scan drivers for Android: you’ll always get the best performance from your smartphone!

Since Oct 2022, we’ve been developing and constantly improving our own driver to read barcodes faster than ever before using the Android camera.

Enhanced barcode reading via augmented reality with fast continuous capture

Increasing operator performance and customer satisfaction, reducing disability through augmented reality (AR) and continuous camera scanning in our applications!

(“AR” or “RA” = Augmented Reality)

Android geolocation function: outdoor and indoor possibilities

We explain the different methods available for locating packages, parcels, vehicles, stock items and employees, both indoors and outdoors, and what services can be expected from such systems, which we can code into customized barcode field data collection applications. This gives our customers a competitive edge and enables them to offer other services to their customers.

Interfaces between your IT system and traceability data entry terminals?

Strategies for upgrading information systems through the integration of mobile or fixed applications:

Do you have a production management information system (ERP / PGI), or a logistics management system (WMS), and would you like to make intelligent mobile barcode / Rfid entries of your incoming orders, shipments and outgoing stock, traceability and quickly see the result in this management information system? Exchanging scanned data with your ERP/PGI ?

Search for and supply custom Rfid tags

We search for the right tag for your application, RFID badges with your logo or a double-sided advertising message: entry badges, recyclable production tracking (OF), for metal supports, cables, hoses, clothing, PPE, etc..

NFC function in your traceability or management applications

The aim of this function used in our parcel drop application is to offer you a way of quickly identifying a person or employee with a chip or NFC tag, for your management or traceability with your smartphone or rugged terminal already in your possession.

Traceability information: Laws, regulations, techniques

French laws on products in general and traceability:

The manufacturer or service provider is bound by the following obligations:

Designing a product in compliance with the safety standards that may legitimately be expected (Art. 1604 of the French Civil Code, Art. 1386-4 of the French Civil Code, Art. L 221.1 of the French Consumer Code)
Information due to the purchaser concerning recommendations, instructions for use and warnings against the dangers of the product

Accessory to the obligation to deliver under article 1604 of the French Civil Code.
Resulting from Art. L 111-1 of the French Consumer Code, for sales to consumers.
Resulting from Art. L. 221-1-2. of the Consumer Code below

Article L221-1-2 of the French Consumer Code: Obligation to follow up.

(inserted by Ordonnance nº 2004-670 du 9 juillet 2004 art. 5 I Journal Officiel du 10 juillet 2004) I. - The person responsible for placing the product on the market shall provide the consumer with useful information enabling him to assess the risks inherent in a product during its normal or reasonably foreseeable period of use and to guard against them, when these risks are not immediately perceptible to the consumer without adequate warning.

Measurement functions: extreme temperatures via IoT from a cell phone

on smartphone for predictive maintenance, cold chain monitoring.

Remote measurement of extreme temperatures on smartphone: example of a function provided in our traceability applications, to record temperature and the number of fires carried out, for example to plan preventive maintenance and monitor compliance with warranty conditions: electronic hardware and software on smartphone. Sensor coverage: Europe.

Tracking and tracing goods helps build trust

how does Productivix meet your customers’ need for confidence?

Every product destined for sale starts with raw materials, passes through a series of processes and a supply chain before reaching the end consumer. and a supply chain before reaching the end consumer. The end customer may not know the origin or content of the merchandise. Yet today’s customer is very interested.

Rfid UHF tests on RFD 8500, PPE and laundry mobile monitoring

The aim of this page is to show you what can be done with Rfid on Uhf Rfid readers, such as tracking PPE or washing, dry-cleaning, etc..

OFFLINE 1st mode for our mobile applications: network savings

also known as “partially disconnected” mode, “offline first”, offline work.

Do your mobile employees find it difficult to work and scan offline, with connections breaking down or slowing down data entry? Do they lose data when their connection is interrupted?

The winning steps in our remote development and integration method, terms

Remote development of mobile solutions throughout Europe.

To give you a better understanding of our advantages and of the mobile application project you’re planning with us, we’re going to describe here why remote development is just as good as on-site development, and the meaning of the terms used in our business. This comes into play when the application development is entrusted to us.

Mobile printing of Dolibarr variable images on labels

Print labels on ZPL printers

Ideal for starting a barcode identification or inventory tracking project !

The problem solved by this application is to print barcode labels with different images of each articles produced on Zebra, Bixolon, from an ERP, here Dolibarr. It runs on Windows PC and Android.

Advantages of mobile computers with integrated scanner

Tests on terminals with integrated laser compared with consumer smartphones

At a time of democratized Internet purchasing and the race for the “cheapest”, it’s important to educate our customers and warn them of the hidden differences between professional terminals and off-the-shelf or “consumer” smartphones, both in terms of barcode reading and the rugged nature of the devices.

How profitable is an Rfid or mobile barcode application?

Investment scares those who hold the purse strings of their business, especially in barcode or RFID, because “it worked well before”. But what if the investment isn’t made?

Barcode reading principles

How is barcode-read data integrated into your system? Advantages: the barcode replaces keyboard input, and is quicker and more error-free. Different types of barcode.

Migrer un parc WindowsCE vers Android en sécurité ?

Cost-effective, gradual migration strategies

Since the beginning of 2018, Microsoft has announced the end of its operating systems for Windows CE / Embedded / mobile terminals. There is no longer any future for this system, which has been largely supplanted by Android since 2018 for most manufacturers.

Scanning app for herds passing through pens

Industrial and livestock applications

From burst reading of a herd above the horns to single-beast or part reading: a customized solution for low-frequency, hands-free Rfid reading will be found with our solution

PPE verification and wash count using Rfid chips

In fact, some RFID chips can store data, so it’s very useful to use this function: it avoids the need to develop, pay for networks and store information in a database: the data is actually in the PPE chip!

Data entry, mobile printing, stock management on hosted ERP DOLIBARR

We create off-line mobile barcode or Rfid scanning applications for Dolibarr, either for you or as part of a shared application, in conjunction with Dolibarr’s existing APIs (interfaces), so that your investment is protected over the long term against version upgrades.