[comp.sys.ibm.pc] LIGHT PENS AND BAR CODE READERS

ajbqc@cunyvm.bitnet.UUCP (01/28/87)

I need a BAR CODE READER AND LIGHT PEN built into one if such an item exists.

madd@bucsb.bu.edu.UUCP (02/05/87)

In article <257AJBQC@CUNYVM> AJBQC@CUNYVM.BITNET writes:
>I need a BAR CODE READER AND LIGHT PEN built into one if such an item exists.

I can absolutely, positively confirm that they exist, are mass produced,
and have driver programs and interface cards for PC's.  One local company
uses them for their inventory.  While I cannot tell you who makes them,
I suggest just looking up light pen manufacturers and calling them.  I
think this is how the company I know of found them.  Also, try looking
through Byte magazine.  I think they had an advertisement last month
that had to do with light pens/bar code readers.

Jim Frost
madd@bucsf.bu.edu
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