Scanner for Book ISBN / UPC codes

[windyweather]

I'm looking for an app to build a book database.

Goodreads seems to work, but won't scan UPC codes to find books and I'd rather not share my entire library with the cloud. The scanner shows a bright red line across the picture and does scan the ISBN codes.

I've tried MyBookDroid and Book Catalogue [Evan Leyborn] and both appear to use the Google built in scanner, which shows as a windows with Google and a circle with flashing dots. This scanner does not work. Is there some setting that needs to be changed to make the built in scanner to work?

Thanks,
ww

 

[DonB]

I would say this would serve more purpose to you in the application section, let me know and I will move it there. I believe you will get more response from that section, cheers

 

[windyweather]

Sure, Don. Please move the thread. Whatever you think is best.

BTW, I'm working with BookCatalog developer who is looking at the problem.

Thanks,
ww

 

[windyweather]

The answer is to install a bar scanner app, like pic2shop or zxing and then choose that app as the scanner in BookCatalog. Works great.