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Built-in Bar Code Reader

Category: Phones
Responses: 2 (2 in support, 0 neutral, 0 in opposition)
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For those of us using calling cards a lot, it would be very handy to be able to scan the card and the just type the number we want to dial, instead of the current cumbersome process. (I am calling overseas frequently and have to type in up to 35 digits to reach the other party.)

Limbak, Jan 19 2004

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I already though of that, and have an article on this site regarding the concept

classicsat, Jan 21 2004

Thanks classicsat for pointing that out. Indeed you did, and my apologies for missing it. Great idea! I went back and voted for it.

Limbak, Jan 21 2004

Google on cuecat for existing device.

sevans, Oct 06 2004