I finally finished the prototype for the HomeControl barcode scanner project. I added a local database (SQLExpress) to store all the products we use or have scanned in the past. I found that some of the UPC data from Amazon and UPCdatabase was inaccurate and I needed to override the descriptions, pricing, and images if they were wrong. This ended up being a good enhancement because now I can override the descriptions and create my own images.
The UPC lookup is as follows Look in my local SQLExpress database Try Amazon if it cant be found locally and add image, ASIN, and price info Try UPCDatabase if it cant be found at Amazon Popup an option to add to UPCDatabase if it still cant be found. (UPCDatabase will accept name and description information if the UPC does not exist in their database)
The UPC lookup is as follows
I added the option to increment or decrement the quantity at the time of the barcode scan.
Added a shopping list form.
Created a mobile shopping list for use with a Blackberry (i tried to create an MDS app but it was taking too long, next version maybe)
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