Overview
The Zebra Showcase App is designed for any user to easily learn and experience key features and capabilities of Zebra Mobility DNA, a set of tools and features for enhancing productivity, performance and security of Zebra Android devices. The initial Beta release of the Showcase App includes 16 Data Capture demos ranging from simple/multi-barcode scanning to OCR and image capture. All demos are tutorial-based, offering users an easy way to immediately learn and explore the diverse features with minimal effort. The Showcase App is built on Zebra's Enterprise Browser that enables quick and easy updates of the app and demos.
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Requirements
The Showcase App beta release applies to the following Zebra Android™ platforms (see the respective device product page in Zebra support portal for LifeGuard updates):
- Android 11 with LifeGuard Update 11-35-05.00-RG-U00 or later on SD660-platform devices, such as TC52, TC57, TC72, and TC77.
- Android 11 with LifeGuard Update 11-21-27.00-RG-U00-STD-ATH-04 or later on SD6490-platform devices, such as TC53, TC58, TC73, and TC78.
For more information on the devices supported on each platform, see Zebra Platform Devices.
Installation
The app launcher for Showcase App (Beta) is pre-installed on all supported Zebra Android devices. It can be updated to the final released version towards the end of 2023.
To install the Showcase App:
- Connect the device to the internet (required for the first time download).
- From the home screen, tap on the Zebra Showcase icon.
- Tap Download.
- In the EULA screen, tap Agree.
- The Showcase App is downloaded and installed. A tutorial is displayed providing an overview how to use the app. Follow the tutorial or tap Close
- The Showcase App home screen is displayed.
Notes:
- A predefined DataWedge profile named "Zebra Showcase" is dedicated for use with Zebra Showcase App.
- After the download, all demos can be experienced offline without an internet connection.
User Guide
Showcase App is tutorial-based. After launching the app for the first time, the user is presented with a tutorial on how to use the app. Subsequent attempts to launch the app displays the app home screen, which displays Favorites followed by the demo categories and the quantity of demos within each category.
Tap on the options menu at the top left:
The menu from the home screen provides access to:
- Home - navigates to the home screen.
- Help - displays the tutorial on how to use the app.
- Send Feedback - opens a form to submit feedback on the app or requests for additional demos.
- Scan An Invite - for future use; currently disabled and not functional
- Notification Settings - enables/disables notification settings for new releases of demos or demo updates, and controls decode feedback notifications (audio, LED, haptic).
- About - displays app version information.
Demo
Each demo includes the following options from the top menu:
- View info - Provides information about the demo and feature, including devices requirements, benefits and related settings.
- Demo Tutorial - Provides a walk-through on how to use the demo.
- Settings - Provides setting options that can be configured for the demo.
Options menu from a demo
Favorites
Add a demo to Favorites for quick access. In the View info screen of the demo, tap on the star at the top right. This fills the star with yellow color and adds the demo to Favorites.
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| Add demo to Favorites | Demo displayed in Favorites |
Available Demos
A multitude of data capture demos are available. This section lists all the demos currently available.
For the demos that require scanning, a printable demo sample is available to scan barcodes in place of live samples. Simply complete the request form and the sample is immediately available for download.
Scanning
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Any Barcode | Capture 1D and 2D barcodes |
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Picklist Mode | Selective barcode capture |
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UDI Barcodes | Capture and parse healthcare barcodes |
MultiBarcode
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Variable or Fixed Quantity | Capture up to 100 barcodes in a single trigger press |
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Auto Group ID | Identify and capture a group of common barcodes, such as multiple serial numbers |
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Specific Barcodes | Capture specific barcodes from a group of barcodes |
OCR
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Picklist + OCR | Point and capture barcode or text |
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Free-Form OCR | Extract printed text from labels, documents and more |
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TIN OCR Wedge | Capture Tire Identification Numbers molded into tire sidewalls |
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License Plate OCR Wedge | Capture US and EU vehicle license plates |
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VIN OCR Wedge | Capture Vehicle Identification Numbers from paper and windshields |
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ID OCR Wedge | Capture driver’s licenses and identification cards |
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OCR-B Travel Documents | Scan travel documents such as passports and visas |
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Meter Reading OCR Wedge | Automatically read analog, digital and dial meters |
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Container ID OCR Wedge | Capture ID numbers from shipping containers |
Image
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Free-Form Image Capture | Image/barcode(s) capture via integrated imager or camera |
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Document Capture | Easily capture cropped images of documents |