By Manoj Jasra
Expert Author
Article Date: 2008-05-14
Android Scan was developed by Jeffrey Sharkey and is one of the 50 winners of Google's Android Developer Challenge. It is also is one of the coolest and most useful mobile applications I have ever seen. Read the description below and watch the video to get a better understanding of Android Scan.
Scan is an Android application that finds pricing and metadata for anything with a barcode. Here are some key features that make Scan stand out:
Automatic barcode recognition using onboard phone camera using ZXing * Shows CD, DVD, or book cover along with detailed reviews from Amazon.com
Searches over a dozen stores, both online and brick+mortar o Highlights brick+mortar stores that are nearby, with option to call the store or get directions o Links to online storefronts to buy online from the phone
Tracklisting for CDs, along with option to play sample tracks right on phone
For books, searches local libraries to see if they have a copy
Comments About the Author:
Manoj Jasra is a well respected search marketing veteran having been in the industry since 2002. Manoj currently serves as a Sr. Analyst on the web solutions team at Shaw Communications Inc. Manoj's role primarily consists of providing SEO/PPC and Web Analytics strategies in addition to business insight on Shaw's web properties. Previously, Manoj held the role of Director of Technology at Enquiro Search Solutions where he oversaw Enquiro's product development for search marketing solutions and acted as the lead on both SEO Training and Enquiro's Web Analytics approach.
Check out Manoj's well read blog, Web Analytics World, which focuses on his insight in Search Marketing, Mobile, Technology and of course, Web Analytics. You can contact Manoj at manoj.jasra@gmail.com
