How to create barcode scanner (Android)?

Question

Can someone tell me if creating barcode scanner app (for Android) is difficult? Is OpenCV library good start? Where can I find algorithm which clearly explains how to read barco

Answer 1

You can use the existing Zebra Crossing barcode scanner for Android, available at: http://code.google.com/p/zxing/. Typically the idea is that you would invoke it via intents, like in the example here: http://code.google.com/p/zxing/wiki/ScanningViaIntent.