Barcodes with iOS

SummaryBarcodes with iOS is the first and only book that comprehensively addresses barcode technology for the iOS developer. It offers an introduction to commonly used formats, such as ISBN and UPC codes, and provides real-world examples that teach you how to integrate code scanning and generation into your apps. This book consolidates information about applicable Apple frameworks in one place so you can quickly add native barcode support to your existing enterprise apps or start building new apps that help bring together the physical and digital worlds.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyBarcodes are a universal way to track and share information, appearing on everything from cereal boxes to shop windows. Starting with iOS 7, Apple has added native features for building apps that scan, display, and print barcodes, eliminating the need for third-party libraries.About the BookBarcodes with iOS teaches you how to effectively use barcodes in your iOS apps. You'll master Apple's new barcode frameworks while you explore real-world examples that integrate code scanning and generation and metadata retrieval into your apps. Along the way, you'll pick up numerous best practices for bringing together the physical and digital worlds.This book is written for readers with a working knowledge of Objective-C and iOS app development.What's InsideLearn about all barcode formats supported by iOSNative barcode scanning with AV FoundationUsing Core Image and BarCodeKit to produce a wide range of barcodesPrinting to sheets and labels with AirPrintRetrieving metadata for products with NSURLSession and NSURLProtocolHarnessing context information from Core Location and iBeaconsAbout the AuthorOliver Drobnik is an independent consultant specializing in custom iOS and Mac development.Table of ContentsBarcodes, iOS, and you 1Media capture with AV Foundation 18Scanning barcodes 48Passbook, Apple's digital wallet 70Generating barcodes 97Getting metadata for barcodes 133Putting barcodes in context 172AppendicesHistory of the UPC 205GTIN prefix ranges 212GS1-128 application identifiers 217