FREMONT,
Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Socket
Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and
delivery solutions designed to enhance workplace productivity, is
excited to announce it is now possible to upgrade from its free
SocketCam C820 to the SocketCam C860 , an enhanced camera-based
barcode scanner for iOS.
The C860 is the newest version of the SocketCam product family
that turns any mobile device into a robust scanning solution
capable of reading damaged and other difficult-to-read barcodes in
all conditions. SocketCam C820, released last year by Socket
Mobile, offers excellent scanning capabilities in good conditions
and is free to use. It's an excellent choice for budget-conscious
users with basic scanning requirements in normal conditions. Today,
Socket Mobile is introducing a more advanced, subscription-based
version designed to serve users with more demanding scanning
requirements.
SocketCam C860's best-in-class technology leads the industry for
software decoding, bringing a competitive edge against even the
best commercial scanners on the market. A key strength of the C860
is its ability to swiftly and accurately read damaged barcodes.
This, combined with its speed and proficiency in capturing barcodes
even in poor lighting conditions, sets the C860 apart from others
in the industry. The result is enhanced productivity and
efficiency, as users can now easily manage more complex daily
scanning requirements.
"We are thrilled to help our customers continue their data
capture journey, providing an upgrade to our more robust software
scanner if and when they need. The introduction of SocketCam C860
for iOS is also a transformative shift in our business model," said
Dave Holmes, Chief Business Officer
at Socket Mobile. "We're proud to offer this innovative technology
with zero licensing fees for app providers. We believe the C820 can
satisfy about 70% of end user's needs. The C860 allows us to
support an additional 20% who have more demanding requirements,
scanning in challenging conditions, or regularly need to scan
poorly printed or damaged barcodes. We are now able to service
those requirements. We expect that the 10% of customers currently
using dedicated hardware scanners will continue to fulfill their
needs with our existing hardware portfolio.
"To simplify and streamline switching from camera-based to
hardware scanning, we've built SocketCam into our CaptureSDK. App
providers only have to manage and maintain a single, free SDK
integration in their app. This one-time integration ensures all
work seamlessly, from free scanning to enhanced software scanning
to dedicated hardware scanners. End users can easily move from a
free camera scanner to an enhanced version and then to dedicated
hardware scanners as their needs change, making their data capture
journey smooth and effortless. Moreover, by implementing a monthly
subscription fee for end-users, we can diversify our revenue
streams, transitioning from a hardware-based revenue model to one
that includes recurring subscription revenue. This strategic move
allows us to continue to provide top-tier technology at an
affordable cost and paves the way for sustained growth and
stability for Socket Mobile. We believe this winning approach
underscores our commitment to driving value for our customers and
shareholders alike."
The advanced SocketCam C860 is available to end-users for a
monthly subscription fee of just $5.99. Once upgraded, all CaptureSDK-enabled apps
on the device will enjoy the benefits of the C860. This is a
different business approach to other companies that offer more
costly application-based licensing versus the device-based license
of the C860.
The challenge for application developers is to service a wide
range of customers with various data capture requirements, from the
price-sensitive to the performance-sensitive, and even multiple
data types. CaptureSDK with SocketCam seamlessly enables consistent
data capture performance across these diverse requirements. C820
and C860 bring the data capture benefits of CaptureSDK to all end
users instead of only those who purchase a physical scanner.
Integrating CaptureSDK is entirely free for app developers,
simplifying their journey by providing a one-stop solution to all
Socket products (hardware and software) via a single, easily
maintainable integration.
To take advantage of its capabilities, iOS app providers must
ensure that their applications use the latest version of CaptureSDK
with SocketCam enabled. From there, the flexibility extends to the
app's end users as they now have the power to leverage the C820 for
free or easily switch to the C860 if they choose. Only those
requiring advanced capabilities need to upgrade from the free C820
to the enhanced C860, leaving the decision solely in the end users'
hands, keeping Socket Mobile's technology accessible to all. Get
started with C820 or upgrade to C860 today !
Media Contact: David
Holmes, David.holmes@socketmobile.com
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