ISBN Barcode Reader & Book Lookup in Android

HSTC905
ISBN BARCODE READER & BOOK LOOKUP IN ANDROID
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Benefits
Company provides users with an on-the-go experience of fetching real-time information about book reviews
Users able to make informed decisions on purchases based on latest information and peer reviews
BOTTOM LINE
Company provides relevant information and great shopping experience to users with minimal hindrances of a small form-factor device
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Contd.
Challenge
Can a mobile app provide real-time access to information on books while the user is inside store?
What is the easiest way to access latest reader reviews, price and other relevant information with minimal keyboard input?
Situation
A mobile startup in Silicon Valley with focus on retail consumer services
Company wants to specialize on book retail as a starting point
Harbinger Solution
An Android app that uses camera to scan ISBN barcode from the back of a book
Displays summary information about the scanned book by calling isbndb.com Web Service
Application provides access to more specific information such as reviews, images, price and other details from the web
Technologies & Tools
Android 1.6 SDK
Camera API
Barcode Formats: EAN13, EAN8, Code128, Code39, QACode, UPC
Permissions: Camera, Vibrate, Flashlight, Internet
Web Service using REST protocol
Parsing of XML response using SAX parser
UI: Custom View, Scroll View, Gesture Detector
Benefits
Company provides users with an on-the-go experience of fetching real-time information about book reviews
Users able to make informed decisions on purchases based on latest information and peer reviews
BOTTOM LINE
Company provides relevant information and great shopping experience to users with minimal hindrances of a small form-factor device
HSTC905

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ISBN Barcode Reader & Book Lookup in Android

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