An Android application that scans the ISBN bar code from the back of a book and gets reviews, ratings and information in real time through a web service.

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13. ISBN BARCODE READER & BOOK LOOKUP IN ANDROID Website Visits Benefits Company provides users with an on-the-go experience of fetching real-time information about book reviews Users able to make informed decisions on purchases based on latest information and peer reviews BOTTOM LINE Company provides relevant information and great shopping experience to users with minimal hindrances of a small form-factor device www.harbinger-systems.com HSTC905

14. ISBN BARCODE READER & BOOK LOOKUP IN ANDROID Contd. Challenge Can a mobile app provide real-time access to information on books while the user is inside store? What is the easiest way to access latest reader reviews, price and other relevant information with minimal keyboard input? Situation A mobile startup in Silicon Valley with focus on retail consumer services Company wants to specialize on book retail as a starting point Harbinger Solution An Android app that uses camera to scan ISBN barcode from the back of a book Displays summary information about the scanned book by calling isbndb.com Web Service Application provides access to more specific information such as reviews, images, price and other details from the web Technologies & Tools Android 1.6 SDK Camera API Barcode Formats: EAN13, EAN8, Code128, Code39, QACode, UPC Permissions: Camera, Vibrate, Flashlight, Internet Web Service using REST protocol Parsing of XML response using SAX parser UI: Custom View, Scroll View, Gesture Detector Benefits Company provides users with an on-the-go experience of fetching real-time information about book reviews Users able to make informed decisions on purchases based on latest information and peer reviews BOTTOM LINE Company provides relevant information and great shopping experience to users with minimal hindrances of a small form-factor device www.harbinger-systems.com HSTC905