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Scanbuy Barcode Coverage & Comments: The Heat Is On

Author: Peggy Anne Salz

My recent observation that 2D barcodes and other technologies – such as mobile visual search and image recognition – will top the list in 2009, is further supported by news from Scanbuy that its ScanLife 2D app will be pre-loaded in camera phones from LG Electronics (after striking a similar deal with Samsung in the Fall).

scanbuyezcode Scanbuy Barcode Coverage & Comments: The Heat Is OnBehind the scenes, sparks continue to fly, prompted by the MSG exclusive interview with Jonathan Bulkeley, Scanbuy CEO. His only formal response to a recent and controversial CTIA white paper — work-in-progress that outlines the ecosystem and infrastructure needed to make 2D barcodes a viable business–counts 8 11  in-depth comments from industry insiders and executives. It will take a few design tweaks before comments feature on the MSG home page, but the debate is too good to miss. Check out the discussion here and the post that started it all here. BTW: I’m collecting questions for my upcoming podcast with Jonathan, so feel free to submit your topics in a comment or send them to me directly – peggy@msearchgroove.com .

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January 26, 2009

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6 Responses to “Scanbuy Barcode Coverage & Comments: The Heat Is On”

  1. Roger Manning Says:
    March 22nd, 2009 at 2:10 am

    Dear Peggy,

    Are you going to ask Jonathan Bulkeley (Scanbuy CEO) about the USPTO re-confirming Neomedia’s 048 patent?

    This is likely to have a significant impact upon Scanbuy’s and others pathway forward.

    Roger Manning

  2. Peggy Anne Salz Says:
    March 24th, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    Sure thing Roger – just got back from NYC and Jonathan is at the top of my list. Taking this offline and asking my PA to reach out.

  3. Roger Manning Says:
    April 1st, 2009 at 6:06 am

    Hello Peggy…any luck with Jonathan?

    My guess is that he’ll be in ‘no comment’ mode…until Scanbuy find out if they face any trouble.

    Roger Manning

  4. Peggy Anne Salz Says:
    April 6th, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    Hi Roger, Podcast is tomorrow – posting next week latest. Hope you’ll check back.
    Peggy

  5. Roger Manning Says:
    April 22nd, 2009 at 12:45 am

    I’ve checked back Peggy, and can’t find the Podcast.

    If it’s been posted, where will I find it?

    Roger Manning

  6. Peggy Anne Salz Says:
    April 23rd, 2009 at 12:44 pm

    Hi Roger, It will be up on Friday to get maximum visibility for Friday and the weekend.

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