NEWARK, CA — (Marketwire) — 10/08/12 — Socket Mobile, Inc. (OTCQX: SCKT), an innovative provider of mobile productivity solutions, has released Android support for its hands-free barcode scanner for warehousing and logistics. The update makes it possible for manufacturers, logistics providers, and package carriers to track assets and inventory in real time using the latest Android smartphones and tablets.
The CRS 9P is a wearable barcode scanner that enables comfortable, hands-free data collection in high-velocity supply chain applications. Socket Mobile has updated both the SocketScan 10 keyboard wedge software and (SDK) to include Android support for the CRS 9P.
“With manufacturers like Casio, Fujitsu and Panasonic offering rugged Android tablets, Socket Mobile has received numerous customer requests for Android support for our Cordless Ring Scanner,” said Tim Miller, Chief Operating Officer of Socket Mobile. “Socket Mobile is committed to meeting customer needs in the constantly changing mobile device landscape. Besides adding Android compatibility, we are also evaluating market demand for support for the Apple iPad and other iOS devices.”
In addition to Android, the CRS 9P is compatible with BlackBerry, Windows Embedded Handheld (Windows Mobile) and Windows for desktop, notebook and tablet PCs.
The CRS 9P is available from Socket Mobile-s and will be available from distribution partners in November. Customers can download SocketScan 10 software from Google Play or Amazon. Developers with a subscription to the can get the SDK from the .
With 20 years of experience in the Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) market, Socket makes mobile computing and productivity work. The company offers a family of handheld computers and an extensive portfolio of AIDC peripherals specifically designed to increase productivity and drive operational efficiencies in healthcare, hospitality and other business mobility deployments. The company also offers OEM solutions for the mobile device market. Socket is headquartered in Newark, Calif. and can be reached at +1-510-933-3000 or . Follow Socket Mobile on Facebook and Twitter and subscribe to , the company-s official blog.
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