Using Barcode ID for Event Management [closed]

Question

I have a barcode scanner and laptop (ofcourse :)), I'm looking for simple event management app that can process the input from the barcode scanner and keep attendance record for our frequent private meetings.

I wonder if there's an open source software available that'd allow me to manage events using code 128 barcode id cards?

Many thanks for your help.

Answer 1

DIY. Seriously, this would be a perfect project to do. If you're inclined that way!

If you have a barcode scanner that follows some standards in interfacing (serial etc.) and protocol then PHP will be able to read the data. After that it's plain sailing!

EDIT: Seems like amazon sells barcode readers that act like keyboards. This makes interfacing the least of your problems!

Answer 2

Choose a scanner that acts as a keyboard and automatically translates the code 128 to a series of numbers followed by a "return". That way you could use any ol' spreadsheet, website or even Notepad to keep track of your meetings.

Look at Drupal and the many plug-ins that are available there. There are complete conference kits that you should be able to use. I think going for that kind of monster solution will just complicate matters - the relative simple task involved taken in to account...