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Iqbal Syahrul Siddiq
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How to make QR Scanner using Laravel & Javascript

A QR Scanner is a device or software that can read and decode QR codes. QR codes are two-dimensional barcodes that can store a variety of information, such as text, URLs, contact information, and more.

QR code scanners can be used to scan QR codes in a variety of ways. For example, they can be used to:

  • Open a website in a web browser
  • Add a contact to a phone book
  • Pay for goods or services
  • Access loyalty programs
  • Log in to websites or applications
  • Share files

QR code scanners are available in a variety of forms, including:

  • Mobile phone apps
  • Point-of-sale (POS) devices
  • Wearable devices
  • Industrial scanners

QR code scanners are a convenient and efficient way to access information and perform tasks. They are becoming increasingly popular as QR codes become more widely used.

Here are some of the benefits of using a QR code scanner:

  • Convenient: QR code scanners can be used to scan QR codes quickly and easily.
  • Efficient: QR code scanners can save time and effort by eliminating the need to manually enter information.
  • Secure: QR codes can be encrypted to protect the information they contain.
  • Flexible: QR codes can be used to store a variety of information, making them versatile and adaptable.

If you are looking for a convenient and efficient way to access information and perform tasks, a QR code scanner is a good option to consider.

In this tutorial i will show you how to make QR Scanner web based using Laravel & Javascript, it's easy and simple. We will using Javascript code from JSQRScanner Github (https://github.com/jbialobr/JsQRScanner), and combine with Laravel.

  • Install new laravel project (in this tutorial we will using Laravel version 8)
composer create-project laravel/laravel:^8.0 example-app
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  • Open resources/views/welcome.blade.php, and modify code like bellow
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="{{ str_replace('_', '-', app()->getLocale()) }}">
    <head>
        <meta charset="utf-8">
        <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
        <title>Laravel QR Scan Using Webcam</title>
        <!-- Fonts -->
        <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Nunito:wght@400;600;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
        <!-- This script loads your compiled module.   -->
        <script type="text/javascript" src="{{ url('JS_Plugin/docs/jsPretty/jsqrscanner.nocache.js') }}"></script>

        <!-- Styles -->
        <style>
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        </style>

        <style>
            body {
                font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
            }
        </style>
    </head>
    <script> 
    if (location.protocol != 'https:') { 
      document.getElementById('secure-connection-message').style='display: block';
      }
      </script>  
    <body class="antialiased">
        <div class="relative flex items-top justify-center min-h-screen bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-900 sm:items-center py-4 sm:pt-0">
            <div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto sm:px-6 lg:px-8">
                <div class="flex justify-center pt-8 sm:justify-start sm:pt-0">
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                <div class="mt-8 bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 overflow-hidden shadow sm:rounded-lg">
                    <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2">
                        <div id="scanner" class="p-6 border-t border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 md:border-t-0 md:border-l">

                        </div>
                        <div class="p-6 border-t border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 md:border-t-0 md:border-l">
                            <div class="flex items-center">
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                                <div class="ml-4 text-lg leading-7 font-semibold"><a href="" class="underline text-gray-900 dark:text-white">Laravel QR Scanner Using Webcam</a></div>
                            </div>

                            <div class="ml-12">
                                <div class="mt-2 text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 text-sm">
                                    A QR code scanner is a device or software that can read and decode QR codes. QR codes are two-dimensional barcodes that can store a variety of information, such as text, URLs, contact information, and more.
                                </div>
                            </div>
                            <div class="ml-12">
                                <textarea id="scannedTextMemo" cols="50" class="mt-2 form-control" rows="2" readonly></textarea>
                            </div>
                            <div class="ml-12">
                                <textarea id="scannedTextMemoHist" class="mt-2 form-control" value="" cols="50" rows="10" readonly></textarea>
                            </div>
                        </div>
                    </div>
                </div>

                <div class="flex justify-center mt-4 sm:items-center sm:justify-between">
                    <div class="ml-4 text-center text-sm text-gray-500 sm:text-right sm:ml-0">
                        Laravel v{{ Illuminate\Foundation\Application::VERSION }} (PHP v{{ PHP_VERSION }})
                    </div>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>

<script type="text/javascript">
    function onQRCodeScanned(scannedText)
    {
        var scannedTextMemo = document.getElementById("scannedTextMemo");
        if(scannedTextMemo)
        {
            scannedTextMemo.value = scannedText;
        }
        var scannedTextMemoHist = document.getElementById("scannedTextMemoHist");
        if(scannedTextMemoHist)
        {
            scannedTextMemoHist.value = scannedTextMemoHist.value + '\n' + scannedText;
        }
    }

    function provideVideo()
    {
        var n = navigator;

        if (n.mediaDevices && n.mediaDevices.getUserMedia)
        {
          return n.mediaDevices.getUserMedia({
            video: {
              facingMode: "environment"
            },
            audio: false
          });
        } 

        return Promise.reject('Your browser does not support getUserMedia');
    }

    function provideVideoQQ()
    {
        return navigator.mediaDevices.enumerateDevices()
        .then(function(devices) {
            var exCameras = [];
            devices.forEach(function(device) {
            if (device.kind === 'videoinput') {
              exCameras.push(device.deviceId)
            }
         });

            return Promise.resolve(exCameras);
        }).then(function(ids){
            if(ids.length === 0)
            {
              return Promise.reject('Could not find a webcam');
            }

            return navigator.mediaDevices.getUserMedia({
                video: {
                  'optional': [{
                    'sourceId': ids.length === 1 ? ids[0] : ids[1]//this way QQ browser opens the rear camera
                    }]
                }
            });        
        });                
    }

    //this function will be called when JsQRScanner is ready to use
    function JsQRScannerReady()
    {
        //create a new scanner passing to it a callback function that will be invoked when
        //the scanner succesfully scan a QR code
        var jbScanner = new JsQRScanner(onQRCodeScanned);
        //var jbScanner = new JsQRScanner(onQRCodeScanned, provideVideo);
        //reduce the size of analyzed image to increase performance on mobile devices
        jbScanner.setSnapImageMaxSize(300);
        var scannerParentElement = document.getElementById("scanner");
        if(scannerParentElement)
        {
            //append the jbScanner to an existing DOM element
            jbScanner.appendTo(scannerParentElement);
        }        
    }
  </script>   
    </body>
</html>

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