| Windows Mobile phones scan barcodes |
Aug. 11, 2008
 Opticon Mobility Solutions has announced two new Windows Mobile-based phones that include integrated 1D/2D barcode scanners. The H16 and H19 are compatible with the AT&T cellular network, offering 400MHz processors, miniSD expansion, quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity, WiFi, and Bluetooth, according to the company.
(Click here for a larger view of Opticon's H19 and keyboard-equipped H16)
Opticon's H16 and H19 are apparently designed for users who mostly want a phone, but would like to do a little discreet barcode scanning on the side. Though "ruggedized," they resemble ordinary mobile phones, yet both include barcode scanners that are said to be compatible with both 1D and 2D symbologies. Their 650nm laser-diode scanners are rated as being capable of 100 scans per second, with a depth of field from approximately two inches to 26 inches, depending on required resolution.
Both the H16 and H19 use a Samsung S3C2440A CPU, and both include 64MB of RAM. The H16, however, includes 128MB of RAM, whereas the H19 ups this to 512MB. Both devices also offer miniSD slots for storage expansion, 2.5mm jacks for headsets, and mini-USB ports.
 
Opticon's H16 (left) and H19 (right)
As the above photo shows, the two phones have different form factors. The H16 (left), which runs Windows Mobile 5.0, has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a 2.5-inch touchscreen display. The H19 (right) has a 2.8-inch touchscreen display and a standard numeric keypad.
Regarding wireless capabilities, both devices include quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz) GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity. The H16 was recently certified by AT&T for use with its network, and the H19 soon will be, the company claims. Both devices also offer WiFi and Bluetooth. Unique to the H19, however, is its GPS receiver, employing the well-known SIRF starIII chipset.
Features and specifications listed by Opticom for the H16 include:- Processor -- Samsung S3C2440A clocked at 400MHz
- Memory -- 64MB of RAM and 128MB of flash
- Display -- 2.5-inch touchscreen display
- Keys -- slide-out 41-key QWERTY keyboard, five-way directional keys, hot keys, two scanning button
- Barcode scanner -- laser-diode scanner compatible with 1D and 2D symbologies
- Wireless:
- WAN -- Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz) GSM/GRPS/EDGE
- WLAN --802.11b/g
- PAN -- Bluetooth 2.0
- Other I/O:
- 2.5mm headset jack
- Mini-USB device port
- Expansion -- MiniSD slot
- Battery type/life:
1440 mAh lithium-ion battery pack
- Talk time -- 4 hours
- Standby time -- 150 hours
- Charging time -- 4 hours
- Dimensions -- 5 x 2.4 x 1.1 inches
- Weight -- 6.3 ounces
Features and specifications listed by Opticom for the H19 include:- Processor -- Samsung S3C2440A clocked at 400MHz
- Memory -- 64MB of RAM and 512MB of flash
- Display -- 2.8-inch touchscreen display
- Keys -- 18-key numeric keyboard, five-way directional keys, hot keys, two scanning buttons
- Barcode scanner -- laser-diode scanner compatible with 1D and 2D symbologies
- Wireless:
- WAN -- Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz) GSM/GRPS/EDGE
- WLAN --802.11b/g
- PAN -- Bluetooth 2.0
- GPS
- Other I/O:
- 2.5mm headset jack
- Mini-USB device port
- Expansion -- MiniSD slot
- Battery type/life:
1440 mAh lithium-ion battery pack, plus optional 2900 mAh extended battery
- Operating time -- 4 hours
- Talk time -- "4 to 8 hours depending on usage and configuration"
- Charging time -- 4 hours
- Dimensions -- 5.5 x 2.5 x 1 inches
- Weight -- 8.8 ounces
Pricing was not cited, but the H16 and H19 will go on sale in September, according to the company.
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