SocketScan™ 10 Software Development Kit

The SocketScan 10 Software Development Kit (SDK) enables developers to create custom mobile applications with support for two types of barcode scanners:

  • Socket Bluetooth® Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) Series 7 - Handheld bluetooth barcode scanners provide commercial-grade rapid and robust barcode scanning
  • Socket Bluetooth® Cordless Ring Scanner (CRS) Series 9 - Wearable barcode scanner that enables comfortable, hands-free data collection in high-velocity supply chain applications
  • SoftScan™ powered by RedLaser - SoftScan™ enables barcode scanning with tablets’ and smartphones’ built-in cameras



New SDK RedLaser Feature

Operating System

SDK Support for CHS

SDK Support for CRS

SDK Support for RedLaser

Apple iOS


Compatible only with
CHS 7Ci, 7Di, 7DiRx, 7Xi, 7XiRx

Google Android

RIM BlackBerry

Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP

Windows Embedded Handheld
(Windows Mobile 6)

Support for additional platforms is planned for future releases.

SocketScan 10 SDK includes:

  • Header files, LIB files, sample source files, SocketScan 10 runtime binaries, registration information and samples
  • SocketScan 10 keyboard wedge software for Android, BlackBerry, Windows
  • Documentation, including instructions on how to use the registration web service

The following SDK related offerings are available only from SocketStore:

Product/Service

What’s Included

Socket Mobile Developer Program
Subscription Required (1 Year)


SKU# SW1250-1463

Software Development Kit:
  • Access for 1 year to download SocketScan 10 SDK and any updates to the SDK, which you will be notified of
  • You'll also receive exclusive hardware and support discounts, priority for betas, and other benefits. Download Developer Program Information Packet for details.
SDK support and CHS 7Ci bundle

SKU# SW1251-1464 (Optional)

  • 10 hours of developer support
  • CHS 7Ci Apple certified 1D barcode scanner (SKU# CX2870-1409)
  • CHS charging cradle
  • Lanyard with pull reel belt clip
SDK support and CHS 7XiRx bundle


SKU# SW1252-1460 (Optional)

  • 10 hours of developer support
  • CHS 7XiRx Apple certified 2D & 1D barcode scanner – antimicrobial, extra durable (SKU# CX2866-1338)
  • CHS charging cradle
  • Lanyard with pull reel belt clip





















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