Data Capture Lexicon

Attachable: Scanning module that attaches to the back of a mobile device.

Barcode Scanner: A handheld or stationary device designed to scan, read, and interpret data stored within barcode symbols.

Companion: Singular handheld hardware scanning devices used as a companion to a host tablet, smartphone, or PC.

Contactless: Sits on any surface for easy and accessible scanning/reading.

Data Reader: Generic term used to describe both barcode scanners and NFC readers/writers.

Dedicated: The reader is dedicated to a certain type of scanning/reading technology (for example: NFC reading ONLY, 1D barcode reading ONLY)

Healthcare: Reader is manufactured with medical-grade plastic to withstand repeated sanitizing and other harsh chemicals.

NFC Reader/Writer: Reader that uses Near Field Communication technology, which enables communication between two devices when they are in close proximity.

Sled: A case for your existing mobile device with built-in scanning technology.

BYOD: “Bring Your Own Device”. Accessories that attach to a user's personal mobile device to help facilitate barcode scanning.

Hands-Free: Reader can be set to read barcodes without being manually triggered.

Single-Handed: The phone and reader are enclosed as an all-in-one solution.

Stationary: Reader sits on a fixed stand or surface and is not used for mobile purposes.

Two-Handed: The reader is held in one hand and the phone/tablet in the other.

Wearable: The reader is enclosed in a wearable accessory.

Asset Tracking: The process of tracking and managing physical assets, such as equipment, vehicles, or inventory.

Digital IDs: Digital versions of common identification cards, including driver's licenses and passports. Usually stored on one's mobile device within a mobile wallet application.

Event Management: The management/tracking of guests/attendees at a social event (concerts, seminars, corporate events).

Inventory Management: The process of tracking and managing inventory levels.

Logistics: Management of the transportation and distribution of goods.

Loyalty: Used to describe programs that reward customers who repeatedly interact with a brand or retailer.

Mobile Driver's License (MDL): A digital form of one's driver's license that is stored on one's mobile phone or device.

POS (Point of Sale) System: A system used to process transactions at a retail location.

Supply Chain Management: The process of managing the flow of goods and services from the manufacturer to the consumer.

Warehouse Management: The process of managing inventory and operations within a warehouse.

API (Application Programming Interface): A set of protocols and tools used to build software applications.

Authentication: The process of verifying the identity of a user or device.

Barcode: A machine-readable code that contains information about a product, such as the manufacturer, product type, and price.

CaptureSDK: Socket Mobile's specific set of app development tools that enable applications to efficiently capture data in the physical world and utilize it in-app to maximize efficiency and productivity.

Contactless payment: A payment method that uses NFC technology to enable customers to pay for goods and services without physically swiping a credit card.

Data Capture: Process of capturing information in the physical world and converting it into usable data for an application.

Data Matrix: A two-dimensional barcode that can encode large amounts of data in a small space.

Ergonomic: Used to describe data readers that are designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment.

Mobile App: A software application designed to run on a mobile device.

Mobile Payment: A payment method that enables customers to pay for goods and services using a smartphone or other mobile device.

QR Code: A two-dimensional barcode that can be read by a smartphone or other mobile device.

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification): A technology that uses radio waves to identify and track objects.

SDK (Software Development Kit): A set of tools for developers to use in producing applications using a particular framework or platform.

Security: The measures taken to protect data and devices from unauthorized access or use.

Smart Card: A plastic card with an embedded microchip that can store and process data.