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Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK v5.1 Now Provides Developers Standalone JavaScript APIs

VANCOUVER – May 22, 2017 – Dynamsoft has updated its Barcode Reader software development kit (SDK) with standalone JavaScript programming interfaces (API) to give developers greater flexibility and speed to develop comprehensive barcode decoding web applications. The new SDK is version 5.1

Previously, the SDK’s barcode JavaScript APIs acted as an add-on to the company’s Web document scanning SDK, Dynamic Web TWAIN. The redesign now provides the APIs as a separate module, thus allowing more flexible usage. Also, the company has now embedded a new common Dynamsoft service that enables better communication and co-usage of Dynamsoft's Web-based document capture SDKs. With the new version, users can more easily implement barcode reading in JavaScript from webcams, from scanned documents, or from image files.

The new version builds upon updates provided earlier this year. In March, a new deblur algorithm for 1D barcodes was added. It is particularly useful for scanning linear barcodes from out-of-focus, blurred images. Another March update allows developers to specify the capture device, which can include a scanner, camera or fax machine used to scan barcode images. When set, the SDK can then apply an appropriate image processing technique specific to the images captured from that device. And, a multi-thread capability for 1D barcode reading and decoding was implemented to improve barcode decoding performance.

“We’ve essentially retooled our Barcode Reader SDK, so the use of APIs is more convenient for developers,” said Amy Gu, Vice President at Dynamsoft.“ And, regarding the new core communication design structure our customers requested from us, it enables greater installation flexibilities and freedom from extra work.”

Supported 1D barcodes, or linear barcodes, include Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E. Supported 2D barcodes include QR code, Datamatrix, and PDF417.

Pricing and Availability

Dynamsoft's Barcode Reader 5.1 SDK is provided with rich code samples. It is backed by technical support channels that include an online knowledge base, email, chat, phone and more. It will be available for purchase and download from the Dynamsoft website starting May 25, 2017. 

About Dynamsoft Corp.

Dynamsoft Corp. provides enterprise-class TWAIN™ software development kits (SDK), a Barcode Reader SDK, and a Camera SDK to help developers meet document imaging requirements for developing web or desktop document management applications. The company also provides enterprise-grade version control software to help developers manage developer teams and projects. The imaging SDKs help today’s businesses seeking to migrate from wasteful paper-based workflows to efficient electronic document and records management. Dynamsoft is an associate member of the TWAIN Working Group that develops TWAIN standards. Thousands of customers use Dynamsoft's solutions. Customers include 3M®; Apple®; EMC®; FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.; Fujitsu®; GE®; H&R Block®; HP®; IBM®, Intel®; Infosys®; Lockheed Martin®; Olympus®; Philips®; PricewaterhouseCoopers®; Samsung®; Siemens®; Symantec®; Unisys®; Verizon®; and more.  The company was founded in 2003. More information is available athttp://www.dynamsoft.com.

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