This article provides information about using Zebra DataWedge on Elo Android devices.
Following the one-year anniversary of Elo joining Zebra Technologies, we are excited to announce that Zebra DataWedge has been extended to Elo's latest Android platform. This integration allows organizations to leverage their existing DataWedge workflows across both Zebra mobile computers and Elo fixed touchscreen devices seamlessly.
🔍 What is Zebra DataWedge?
Zebra DataWedge is an enterprise utility that allows any application on an Android device to receive data from barcode scanners (and other data capture hardware) without writing custom scanning code. It acts as a bridge, translating scanned hardware data into keystrokes (keyboard wedge) or Android Intents.
📱 Supported Elo Android Devices
DataWedge support is currently available on the following commercial-grade Elo Android platforms:
| Device Model | Target Environments | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Elo I-Series 5 | Point-of-Sale (POS), self-service kiosks, digital signage, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial applications. | Commercial-grade touchscreen computers designed for interactive environments. |
| Elo Pay 15" | Attended and self-service transaction environments, POS, and secure ticketing. | Integrated Android payment platform combining a touchscreen with built-in contactless payment capabilities. |
💡 Key Features & Business Benefits
- Zero Coding Required: Easily integrate barcode scanning capabilities into your existing Android apps without writing custom SDK integrations.
- Consistent Workflows: Maintain identical scanning configurations and data-handling behavior across your handheld Zebra mobile computers and fixed Elo terminals.
- Flexible Data Delivery: Supports outputting data directly via virtual keyboard emulation (Keyboard Wedge) or via advanced broadcast Android Intents.
- Profile-Based Configuration: Deploy specific scanner behavior settings (e.g., prefix/suffix modifications, symbology filters) automatically using DataWedge profiles.
- Reduced Dev Costs: Accelerate deployment timelines and cut maintenance costs by standardizing on a single, unified enterprise utility.
🚀 How to Get Started
- Navigate to your EloView management portal.
- Locate your target I-Series 5 or Elo Pay 15" devices.
- Apply the latest available system software update.
- Once updated, the DataWedge system application will be available on the device.
- Launch the DataWedge application on the device to set up your profiles, or push configurations remotely via your preferred MDM/EloView.
For more technical specifications and deployment guides, please visit www.EloTouch.com/Android.
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