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HOW: import Scanned data from an ID into text boxes on separate view IOS (BLINKID)

I am developing an app for a project that takes data from a scanned USDL (Using BlinkID) and inputs data such as: First Name, Last Name, Middle Name, DOB, Sex, and address into seperate text boxes on a separate view controller. Then when hitting "OK" takes them to another view controller with other options that I will be creating.

I am stuck though. I can't seem to transfer the data from scanned USDL into text boxes on a separate View Controller. I am able to import the data into Xcode when scanned, but I want to be able to switch views automatically after scan and have the app auto fill the textboxes labeled: FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, ADDRESS, DOB, SEX, etc.

Solution

  • Try the following steps:

    • Start with BlinkID-sample app from Github.
    • Create a new view controller (let's call it USDLResultController) where you want the results to be presented. Add text boxes to that view controller and implement the whole UI
    • Add a public property to USDLResultController (in the header file) as follows: @property (nonatomic, strong) PPUsdlRecognizerResult *usdlRecognizerResult;
    • In the view controller which calls the scanning, in the callback where you receive the scanning result (typically it's scanningViewController:didOutputResults:), check if you received an USDL recognizer result
    • If you received it, instantiate USDLResultController (either from storyboard, either in code), and set the usdlRecognizerResult to the result you received
    • In viewWillAppear (or some other similar method) of the USDLResultController populate the text boxes with values from usdlRecognizerResult property.

    If you still need help after this, please send a link to the project where you're implementing this so we can take a look.

    Disclaimer: I'm working for the BlinkID team.