News
Free 1D and 2D Barcode Programming Tool
The Imaging Source presents IC Barcode, the camera-based software SDK for 1D and 2D barcode recognition:
- Free barcode tool included with The Imaging Source cameras
- Reads varying 1D and 2D barcodes in any direction
- Data recognition with all relevant information (barcode type, data string, location, check digit, etc.)
- High-speed barcode recognition
IC Barcode is a highly accurate and powerful developer library, which recognizes 1D and 2D barcodes from single and live images. With only small changes in code, this SDK can integrate barcode recognition functionality into new or existing applications.
In a fraction of a second, the barcode recognition algorithm can search and analyze images with even multiple barcodes in any position and in any orientation. Comprehensive information for all detected barcodes (e.g. barcode type, data string, check digit etc.) is delivered with close to 100% reliability. IC Barcode is compatible with all cameras manufactured by The Imaging Source.
The following formats are supported by IC Barcode.
- 1D barcodes:
- EAN8
- EAN13
- CODE39
- CODE93
- CODE128
- UPC_A
- APC_E
- INTERLEAVED_2_OF_5
- 2D barcodes:
- AZTEC
- DATA_MATRIX
- QR CODE
- MAXICODE
- PDF417
About The Imaging Source
The Imaging Source is a multinational enterprise with branches in the US, Taiwan and Germany. Established in 1990, The Imaging Source is one of the leading manufacturers of imaging products for scientific, industrial and medical applications. The industrial cameras, converters and frame grabbers manufactured by The Imaging Source are highly robust and are designed to run maintenance free for years in many applications: machine vision, AOI (automated optical inspection), visual inspection, factory automation, quality control, medical, life science, and microscopy, and amateur astronomy.
The Imaging Source LLC
Since 1998, The Imaging Source has been the trusted partner for global OEMs, delivering industrial-grade cameras from proof of concept to MVP. Engineered in Germany, manufactured in both Germany and Taipei, and proudly represented in the Americas from our headquarters
Discover how The Imaging Source LLC can support your automation journey with their complete range of solutions and expertise.
Visit Company WebsiteThe Imaging Source USB 3.0 Industrial and Single-board Cameras
The Imaging Source has just announced the introduction of a newly developed series of industrial and single-board cameras.
42 Megapixel USB 3.0 Industrial Camera
The Imaging Source has just announced the introduction of a newly developed 42 megapixel industrial camera.
Customized Cameras & Software Services
Profit from 25 years of experience in machine vision hardware and imaging software development: The Imaging Source offers customized cameras



