IDAutomation.com has released a new version of their ActiveX controls to address a possible vulnerability caused by the use of insecure libraries inherit to ActiveX technologies. Under very specific conditions, the vulnerability could allow a DOS attack to take place on the effected system. The latest release of all the ActiveX products implement secure libraries which eliminate the possibility of such attacks.

This update includes both versions of the Barcode ActiveX Control products:

• IDAutomation Linear Barcode ActiveX Control (IDA31)
• IDAutomation Linear + 2D Barcode ActiveX Control (IDA39)

This vulnerability also applies to the Windows DLLs and ActiveX Controls included in the PDF417 and DataMatrix Font and Encoder packages.

• IDAutomation PDF417 Font and Encoder Advantage Package (IDA24)
• IDAutomation Data Matrix Font and Encoder Advantage Package (IDA30)

If the product was purchased and you would like to obtain the update, please refer to the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription Renewal section of this newsletter.

We have just added a couple of the scanners from Opticon to our inventory:

Opticon's compact OPL7836 USB Laser Scanner offers economical performance and sturdiness in light industrial, retail, health management and office environments. With it's new state-of-the-art circuitry, the 100 scan/second laser scanner delivers exceptional scanning performance along with outstanding ergonomics and productivity enhancing features, perfect for Point of Sale cash stands and storeroom environments where quick aims and fast scans are needed to increase productivity.

The new CR2 is Opticon's 2007 replacement for the popular LG2. The CR2 is multifaceted enough for the most demanding warehouse and production applications, yet stylish, effective and economical enough for POS applications. Small and light weight enough to be used in parcel tracking, the CR2 features a 1300 milliamp Lithium-Ion battery and 8 MB of non-volatile memory, outperforming all other similar devices on the market. CR2 auto-discriminates between all major 2-D and linear barcode types. Both Bluetooth and hardwired versions available of the CR2.

The new CR3 1.3 Mega Pixel CMOS Barcode Imager with Bluetooth by Opticon is a revolutionary imager that uses advanced Bluetooth wireless and advanced CMOS barcode technology combined in an innovative package. The imager can be configured to retain data in non-volatile memory or transfer in real time, while giving reliable data transfer at extremely low power consumption at ranges up to 300 feet.

The Opticon OPR 3001 Rugged Industrial Laser Scanner features a rubberized pistol-grip, trigger-guard and is sealed to IP54 standards for operation in harsh, unclean conditions including extreme temperatures and humidity. The 100 scan per second handheld barcode scanner weighs just 7.4 ounces, and withstands drops of up to 6.5 feet onto concrete. Designed for aggressive reading of poorly printed and damaged barcodes, the OPR 3001 is well suited for commercial retail environments, warehouses and back-office retail applications including shipping and receiving. This scanner reads all linear barcodes, plus PDF417 and micro-PDF417 barcodes.

View our scanner index for other models to fit your needs:

IDAutomation's Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription allows you to receive the latest version of the product, unlimited phone support, priority Help Desk support during work hours and additional help desk support on evenings, weekends and holidays.

If the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription has not been purchased or is expired, it may be activated from the appropriate link:

• IDAutomation Linear Barcode ActiveX Control (IDA31)
  http://store.idautomation.com/Barcode_ActiveX_sub.asp
• IDAutomation Linear + 2D Barcode ActiveX Control (IDA39)
  http://store.idautomation.com/2d_activeX_sub.asp
• IDAutomation PDF417 Font and Encoder Advantage Package (IDA24)
  http://store.idautomation.com/pdf417_font_encoder_sub.asp
• IDAutomation Data Matrix Font and Encoder Advantage Package (IDA30)
  http://store.idautomation.com/datamatrix_font_encoder_sub.asp
• Links for all products

If the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription has been purchased:

If the purchase was made before December 2005 through RegNow/Digital River, please contact us with your order ID number and we will send you the updated download link.

If you have an active support agreement through our store, you will need to go back to our store online and go to “my account”: http://store.idautomation.com/login-st-order.asp. To login, you will need to enter your user name (your email address) and the password created at the time of order. When you log in, you should see your order and in the upper right hand corner, you will see a "My Downloads” icon link. This will be the location to download the update.

For customers who do not purchase the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription, support is limited to our online knowledge base and the product support site. Product updates are only provided to customers with an active Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription.

• New Product: Microsoft Reporting Services Barcode Custom Report Item
• Product Update: .NET Barcode Forms Control
• Product Update: Native Barcode Generator for Microsoft Access

Best Regards,

IDAutomation.com, Inc.
550 North Reo Street, Suite 230
Tampa, FL 33609
http://www.idautomation.com/

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