Method and system for distinguishing barcode scanner data entry from other forms of data entry

摘要

Entry data from a data source is obtained, buffered, and analyzed using the one or more barcode scanner data entry differentiation criteria. Based, at least in part, on the analysis of the entry data using the one or more barcode scanner data entry differentiation criteria, a determination is made as to whether the data source is a barcode scanner or a non-barcode scanner data source. If a determination is made that the data source is probably a barcode scanner, then the entry data is categorized as barcode data and processed accordingly.