Device Transfers Barcodes from Mobile Phones to Scanners.

February 5, 2008 - Offered as keychain device, Bluetooth-enabled MoBeam(TM) let users receive offers on their phone via SMS, WAP, or email and transfer them to barcode scanning device. LED light source originates long-and-short sequencing of standard barcode, which standard laser scanner interprets as reflection of printed barcode. Solution links mobile consumers with retailers of choice, creating revenue opportunities without requiring any infrastructure change.

Ecrio(TM) Launches MoBeam(TM) Bluetooth-Enabled Barcode Solution

ALM DESERT, Calif. and CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 28 -- At the DEMO 08 conference today, Ecrio unveiled a Bluetooth-enabled version of its MoBeam(TM) digital barcode solution. The enhancement lets users receive offers on their phone via SMS, WAP, or email, and redeem them via a small light emitting diode (LED) on the MoBeam device. In addition, retailers can install simple Bluetooth 'transponders' in their retail outlets to transfer offers directly to the MoBeam device.