[Thali-talk] QR codes

[Michael Rogers]

On 06/04/15 17:13, Nathan of Guardian wrote:
> I just modified the code to use the front-facing camera, to experiment
> with double-instance scanning possibility. Sadly, it was a big failure.
> First, auto/macro-focus capability is essential for easy scanning, and
> front facing cameras generally don't support that (for now). Second, the
> ability to see a preview of the camera while you are scanning is
> essential to proper aim. Just holding the two devices opposite ends up
> from each-other wasn't sufficient for achieving a quick double scan.
> 
> In the end, it worked, but I think using the back camera and quickly
> holding each phone over the other makes a great deal more sense!

Cool, that's good to know.

> @Michael - we were just about to embark on integrated QR code display
> and scanning capabilities into ChatSecure, so I am likely to utilize
> this code. I'll make sure to attribute Briar and your sample project
> when we do. Thanks!

You're welcome, glad to know it will get used! I've added an Apache 2
license to the repo.

I wonder whether we should wrap this up as a component of some kind so
we can share improvements between Briar and ChatSecure. I don't want to
split Briar into multiple APKs, but maybe a library project?

Cheers,
Michael

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