rawat107 / barcode_scanner

I've built a versatile barcode scanner using OpenCV, imutils, videostream, and pyzbar libraries. The scanner supports both image-based and real-time video-based QR code scanning, delivering instant results. Decoded information is logged into a CSV file for easy access and organization. Check the README for technical details and usage instructions.

Barcode Scanner

This Python script utilizes OpenCV, imutils, videostream, and pyzbar libraries to create a versatile barcode scanner capable of real-time decoding of various barcode types, with a focus on QR codes. The decoded information is logged into a CSV file for easy tracking and analysis.

Usage

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Install required libraries:

pip install opencv-python imutils pyzbar

Running the Script

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-barcode-scanner-repo.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd your-barcode-scanner-repo

3. Run the script:

   python barcode_scanner.py

   Optional argument for specifying the output CSV file:

   python barcode_scanner.py --output your_output_file.csv

4. Terminate the script by pressing 'q'.

Script Details

• The script starts a video stream, capturing frames and resizing them for processing.

• Barcodes are detected and decoded using the pyzbar library.

• Detected barcodes are drawn on the frame with bounding boxes, and information is displayed.

• The script logs the decoded barcode information along with timestamps into a CSV file.

• Press 'q' to quit the script.

Author

Vaibhav Rawat

Note: This project was inspired and developed based on knowledge gained from PyImageSearch.