Burro webcam barcode reader by Philippe Gensane

Burro webcam barcode reader: adds a webcam based barcode reader to firefox browser. Called either by the toolbar button, the shortcut or the context menu. Uses zbar-processor.js developped by Manuel Aristarán (see comments).

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CREDITS :
zbar-processor.js from Manuel Aristarán .

USAGE :
You can open (or give the focus back to) the barcode popup either by :

the 'barcode button' in the toolbar
the contextual menu 'Webcam barcode reader'
a shorcut (see bellow)

The buttons (both give the focus back to the calling tab):

Success: after succesfull barcode reading, you can send the result directly to IMPUT or TEXTAREA that has the focus in the calling tab.
Cancel: reset the reading text zone

SHORCUT:

Default: Alt+Shift+B
Linux : Ctrl+Shift+B

OPTIONS Page:
From the options page of the extension you specify:

Anti repeat delay (s) : Delay between two readings of the same barcode.
Popup Width (pixels) : Width of the popup window in pixel units.
Popup Height (pixels) : Height of the popup window in pixel units.

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