When we launched the first realtime barcode scanner for the iPhone a few weeks ago, it only worked on UPC codes (no books or European codes) and had trouble with curved barcodes.

We’re excited to announce that with our latest update, RedLaser 2.2, realtime mode now supports EAN (books / European codes) AND solves the problems with curved barcodes!  We’ve also made improvements to the UI based on feedback from all of our users.

Developers, get going! The SDK has been updated with the latest recognition code, and it no longer requires an internet connection to work since scanning happens completely on the phone.

Here is a full list of all the new features/improvements:

1. Realtime scanning for EAN and curved codes (Photo scan mode is now gone because it’s not needed).
2. Increased speed and less memory usage.
3. Emailing occurs within the app – no need to exit.
4. Email contains an attachment with a list of barcodes for import into other software.
5. “Clear” button to quickly start a new list.
6. Setting to turn off autosearch to allow quick scanning of several products to email or search later.
7. Manual entry support for 6-8 digit UPCs and 8 digit EANs. These are the only UPC/EAN codes we can’t scan currently. They’re rare, but now you can at least enter them manually if needed.

We’ve submitted 2.2 to Apple for approval, and it will be available on the App Store soon. If you’re an app reviewer and would like to try it before it goes live, contact us at info@occipital.com.

Here are some examples of codes that now work great with RedLaser 2.2 realtime scanning:

Book (EAN) with 3G	Curved UPC with 3GS
Book (EAN) with 3G	Unfortunately we can't scan humans ..... yet*

*Andrew Hyde’s attempt to scan Jeremy Tanner.