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2022

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Accomplishments and Milestones

2021

  • Built ReactNative Plug for SDK
  • Built Nice2Cu App
  • Updated CaptureSDK to support S550 and D600

2020

  • Introduced Contactless Membership Card Reader/Writer - S550
  • Launched DuraSled for XCover Pro
  • Introduced Medical Grade Bluetooth Barcode Scanners, D745 & D755
  • S550 Received Apple and Google Wallet Compatibility Certification
  • Launched DuraSled for iPhone SE 2020

2019

New Products

  • Socket Mobile S760 – DotCode and age verification scanner
  • Socket Mobile D800 Series Barcode Scanners – a durable and attachable barcode scanner
  • Socket Mobile DuraCase Vehicle Charging Dock
  • Socket Mobile D2012
  • uraCase for iPhone XR, X/Xs, Xs Max, 6, 7, 8 and 6, 7, 8 Plus
  • Socket Mobile SocketScan S550 Token Exchange – a contactless reader
  • Socket Mobile DuraScan D790 – DPM code reader

2018

New Products

  • Socket Mobile SocketScan S840
  • Socket Mobile passport readers - D760 and S860
  • Socket Mobile SocketScan Series - S700, S730, S740 barcode scanners
  • Socket Mobile DuraScan D740 2D barcode scanner
  • Socket Mobile Introduces CaptureSDK

2017

  • Socket Mobile's 25th Anniversary

New Products

  • Socket Mobile DuraCase expansion - Samsung J3 and J5
  • Socket Mobile DuraScan D600 Contactless Reader/Writer

2016

  • Socket Mobile on Nasdaq

New Products

  • Socket Mobile DuraCase™ for 800 Series Barcode Scanners
  • Socket Mobile DuraScan™ D700 1D 1D Bluetooth Barcode Scanner
  • Socket Mobile DuraScan™ D730 1D Laser Bluetooth Barcode Scanner
  • Socket Mobile DuraScan™ D750 1D/2D Imager Bluetooth Barcode Scanner

2015

New Products

  • Refresh of Series 8 to 800 Series.
  • Socket Mobile Charging Mount

2014

New Products

  • Socket Mobile Charging (QX) Stand for series 7 Q and X CHS Bluetooth scanners
  • Socket Mobile Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 8Qi attachable barcode scanner 
  • Socket Mobile Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7Qi 1D/2D barcode scanner
  • All products built of antimicrobial materials

2013

New Products

  • Socket Mobile Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 8Ci attachable barcode scanner
  • Socket Mobile Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner Series 7 - Spring Color Collection
  • Socket Mobile Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7Mi, 7Pi Apple certified laser barcode scanners

2012

New Products

  • SoMo 655 Handheld Computer
  • Socket Mobile Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7Ci (Apple Certified)
  • U.S. Patent for Cordless Scanner and Stylus
  • SocketPad for iOS available on Apple App Store
  • Released SoMo 655 SDK
  • Launched new Socket Mobile Developer Program
  • Added Android support to CRS Series 9

2011

  • 1st App on Apple App Store Made with SocketScan 10 SDK Available
  • Opened Asia Pacific service center in Australia
  • Shipped 50,000th SoMo handheld computer
  • Socket Mobile debuts its 1st app on Apple App Store: ScannerSettings
  • Developed Wi-Fi Persistence Mode for SoMo 650
  • Added support to SocketScan 10 software for iOS, Android OS

New Products:

  • Socket Mobile Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7C
  • Socket Mobile Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7Xi (1st Apple Certified product)
  • SocketScan 10 SDK with support for iOS, Android OS, BlackBerry OS, Windows

2010

  • Added Android support to SocketScan 10 software
  • Opened European service center in Germany
  • Launched SocketScan 10 Developers Compensation Program
  • Selected by Panasonic as a Healthcare Hardware Partner
  • Launched SoMo 650 in Japan with a Japanese language version

New Products:

  • Socket Mobile Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7E v3
  • Socket Mobile Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7M2
  • Socket Mobile Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7X and 7XRx
  • DuraCase
  • Go Wi-Fi! P322 SDIO 802.11a/b/g card
  • U.S. Patent for Functionality and Policies Based on Wireless Device Dynamic Associations

2009

  • Launched Socket Third-Party Accessories Recommendation (STAR) Program
  • Sold Serial I/O business unit to Quatech
  • Launched first antimicrobial products for healthcare

New Products:

  • Go Wi-Fi P320 SDIO 802.11a/b/g WLAN card
  • Socket Mobile Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7EL
  • Socket Mobile Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7E2
  • SoMo 650Rx
  • Socket Mobile Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner 7NRx, 7XRx
  • CF Scan Card 5E2
  • CF Scan Card 5XRx
  • SD Scan Card 3E2
  • SoMo 650 BackPack broadband ExpressCard adapter
  • USB Ethernet Gigabit Adapter

2008

  • SoMo 650 awarded Portable Computing Magazine Product of the Year
  • U.S. Patent for Cordless Hand Scanner with Improved User Feedback
  • U.S. Patent for Portable/Wearable Electronic Device

New Products

  • SoMo 650Rx - Antimicrobial
  • Industrial Headset & Microphone
  • Enhanced Wi-Fi Companion
  • USB-to-Serial Adapter
  • 802.11a/b/g WLAN products for OEM

2007

  • Socket Communications operate under the new name Socket Mobile, Inc.
  • U.S. Patent for External Enclosure Portion of a Removable Expansion
  • U.S. Patent for Ring-like Wearable Electronic Device

New Product

  • SoMo® 650 handheld device

2006

  • Wi-Fi Alliance Brand Awards - 2006 WIFFIES
  • U.S. Patent for Cordless Hand Scanner

New Products

  • Cordless Ring Scanner
  • Go Wi-Fi P500 Card

2005

  • Increased developer support through Strategic Vertical Integrator Program

New Products

  • USB Bluetooth Adapter
  • OrganizeIT barcoding software suite
  • SDIO v.92 56K modem
  • Wi-Fi® Companion Software

2004

  • First profitable year on $26.1 million in revenue
  • Increased developer support through Strategic Vertical Integrator Program
  • Member of Wi-Fi Alliance

New Products

  • Battery-powered Bluetooth modem
  • Bluetooth bar code scanner
  • RFID software developers kit
  • New Bluetooth software for Windows XP notebooks and tablets
  • Mobile Power Pack
  • New Security Software for Pocket PC WLAN connectivity
  • New Bluetooth GPS receiver

2003

  • Introduced SDIO wireless plug-in cards: Bluetooth and Wireless LAN
  • Expanded bar code scanning product line with 2D imager and SDIO plug-in scanner
  • Reported positve cash flow from operations and third consecutive quarter of record revenue in the third quarter

2002

  • Launched "Empowering Mobility Partner Program"
  • U.S. Patent awarded for removable memory in a removable I/O device
  • Introduced first stand alone Bluetooth product: GPS receiver

2001

  • User friendly corporate identity and look
  • CF Bluetooth plug-in card and software shipping
  • Expansion of Socket Mobile Product Line: Bluetooth Connection Kit, Modem Card, Ethernet 10/100, Digital Phone Connection for Palm
  • Member of Bluetooth Special Interest group (SIG)

2000

  • Shipped the first Bluetooth CompactFlash card
  • Member of Working Group to define the SD I/O standard
  • Acquired 3rd Rail Engineering, engineering services and product design company

1999

  • Developed patent-pending technology for combining I/O and removable memory on a single card

1998

  • Shipped first CompactFlash I/O Cards Scanning

1997

  • Co-invented the CompactFlash I/O standard

1996

  • Expanded PC serial card family of products: ruggedized serial and dual serial cards
  • Commenced work on plug-in connection products for first Windows CE handheld computers

1995

  • Became a public company

1994

  • Shipped first dual-mode PC Card wireless email receiver

1993

  • Established worldwide distribution network
  • Introduced low-power serial PC card designed for mobile devices

1992

  • Socket Mobile founded
  • Delivered the world’s first PCMCIA network card