1. NEW FEATURES FOR ALL READERS IN THIS RELEASE

• None

2. NEW FEATURES FOR SPECIFIC READERS IN THIS RELEASE

• CR900FD: None
• CR1000: None
• CR1400: None
• CR2300: None
• CR2600: None
• CR3600: None
• CR4400: None
• CR44x5: None
• CR6000: None
• CR8000: None

3. ENHANCEMENTS/IMPROVEMENTS/FIXES

Firmware Version 1306

• Fixed issue with duplicated AIM identifier
• Reverted decoder back to CD 16.1.35

Firmware Version 1304

• Improved cell phone mode
• Corrected issue with wireless products sending incorrect Shift-JIS characters (CR2300, CR2600, CR3600)

Firmware Version 1278

• Added latest decoder 0394 (CD 17.1.12)
• Improved low contrast 1D decoding
• Simplified cell phone mode
• Fixed USB HID POS protocol issue

Firmware Version 1276

• Added support for CR4400 Readers
• Fixed an issue where readers connected via Bluetooth in Keyboard mode would insert extra characters into data when reading barcodes over 30 characters (CR2300, CR2600, CR3600)

Firmware Version 1262

• Added latest decoder 0394 (CD16.1.35)
• Various improvement for 1D symbologies and QR Code
• Decode 3-bar Pharmacode
• Allowed no checksum for Code 11
• Added min length checking for IATA 2 of 5
• Do Simple Age Verification when $G(2B4)=9$ and no DL license in the unit
• Updated AGC functionality
• Fixed an issue where the reader did not apply character delays to CodeXML Keystrokes
• Removed reference to the Bluetooth address in the Reader Info menu on units running secure firmware (CR3600 only)

Firmware Version 1220

• CortexDecoder updated to CD 16.1.4
• Added decoding of light on dark Grid Matrix and mirror Grid Matrix
• Added decoding of mirror GoCode
• Fixed issue outputting format control code for Australia Post
• Allowed Code 11 checksum to be configurable for 1-digit or 2-digit checksum
• Fixed DL Parsing to output the full Canadian postal code
• Enhanced DPM algorithms to allow more than 1 DPM barcode to be decoded in the same image
• Improved Laser DPM algorithm for Data Matrix and Grid Matrix
• Improved decoding of poorly printed PDF417
• Fixed an issue where USB enumeration was requesting the wrong power value
• Improved motion detection
• Fixed an issue where reader.processCommand("C","(suffix or suffix)) in JavaScript required a reboot
• Fixed an issue where the first image was always dark when using AGC bypass
• Added a new cellphone-only mode with no illumination
• Added support for CDC mode
• Added handling for multi-byte prefix/suffix values
• Added enhanced handling of Chinese font (CR2300, CR2600, CR3600 only)
• Added support to the reader to be discoverable in SPP Bluetooth mode (CR2300, CR2600, CR3600 only)
• Added visual feedback to indicate encrypted BT connection (CR2300, CR2600, CR3600 only)
• Removed the ability to turn on glare reduction for CR6000
• Auto delete the license to upgrade firmware after upgrade has completed (Secure firmware only)

Firmware Version 1174

• Fixed an issue in the German Windows Language file introduced in firmware 1166

Firmware Version 1172

• Improved trigger debounce algorithm for handled readers

Firmware Version 1170

• CortexDecoder updated to CD 15.2.1
• Improved decoding of high density Data Matrix on curved surface
• Improved multi-code decoding in one image and ensured no duplicate decodes
• Improved decoding of low contrast 1D barcodes
• Added 1D barcode security levels 11 and 12
• Internal changes to improve manufacturability

Firmware Version 1166

• More comprehensive lock function for increased security
• CortexDecoder updated to CD 15.1.22
• Improved reading of low resolution and damaged barcodes
• Added military CAC ID parsing to DL parser
• Improved decoding of non-high density Data Matrix and DPM with border damage
• DL parser now outputs "00000000" for missing expiration dates in Age Verification
• Improved Illinois, Ohio, and out-of-spec DL parsing
• JSON output no longer contains header/subFile fields to avoid non-printable characters
• Improved DPM AGC and reduced decode time for dot peen algorithms
• Added option to output Royal Mail check character
• Appended error correction codewords to Australia Post output by default
• Fixed an issue with reader.onDecodeAttempt preventing further reads
• Fixed internal reporting issues in iOS communications
• Fixed duplicate block time issue for CR8x readers
• Fixed reboot issue with invalid license files
• Fixed performance issues with German-Win keyboard map
• Fixed CR3600 real time clock accuracy
• Removed ID verification demo program from CR3600
• Fixed CR3600 on-screen data-editing feature

Firmware Version 1096

• CortexDecoder updated to CD 15.1.5
• Improved decoding for high density QR/DM, 144x144 DM, and PDF417
• Improved JSON output compliance
• Added BC412 reverse decode and inkjet DPM option
• Improved DL Dot Peen mode and GoCode
• Added IBM BC412 decoding and support for extended rectangular Data Matrix
• Improved long 1D barcode decoding and quiet zone handling for DM
• Fixed Aztec crash and Code49 issues
• Fixed suppress response output and multi-byte prefix/suffix limits
• Made cabled readers ignore Quick Connect barcodes
• Improved JavaScript initialization and fixed reader.onStandby method
• Disabled decoding while paging the reader
• Added multi-byte barcode encoding support for UTF-8 (Windows only)

Firmware Version 1026

• CortexDecoder updated to CD14.2.0
• Added support for Code 49 symbology
• Improved pattern motion detection and DPM reader motion detection
• Removed license requirement for JavaScript use
• Added license requirement for DL/ID Formatting (license 5014)
• Standardized Keyboard Map file names and added UK English and Spanish maps
• Added CDC VCOM support for Linux
• Fixed duplicate data issue in CR4405 iOS app

Firmware Version 0956

• CortexDecoder updated to CD14.1.2
• Added support for GoCode 1 and 2 (license needed)
• Improved DPM algorithms for larger 2D codes
• Added Security Level option for 1D barcodes (register 13)
• Added Enhance Contrast preprocessing (register 256)

Firmware Version 0888

• Added support for the CR8013
• Added USB keyboard inter digit delay for characters and scan codes
• Reduced power consumption for cabled readers between power-on and first use

Firmware Version 0858

• CortexDecoder updated to CD13.2.32
• Initial support for JSON and PS parsing
• Added host-wakeup to Bluetooth support
• Added low battery error indication for CR44x5

Firmware Version 0786

• Added support for CR3600 and CR3600 DPM
• CortexDecoder updated to CD13.2.17

Firmware Version 0728

• Added support for CR44X5
• Added DPM algorithm for dot peen and laser marks

Firmware Version 0674

• Added support for IATA 2 of 5, NEC 2 of 5, postal UPU ID-tags, and MaxiCode
• Improved decoding in bright sunlight and improved glare reduction

Firmware Version 0642

• Added Bluetooth keyboard communication mode for CR2600

Firmware Version 0630

• End users can now create custom keyboard mapping files
• Bluetooth keyboard mode supported on Apple, Android, and Windows 7/8

Firmware Version 0456

• CortexDecoder version 12.3.0 made default for CR900FD, CR1000, CR1400, CR2600, and CR8000

Firmware Version 0378

• Initial release for CR2600

4. CHANGES TO DEFAULT SETTINGS

Firmware 1306

• None

Firmware 1220

• CR4405 only: Default sleep mode set to disable

Firmware 1170 & 1166

• Reverted changes to duplicate block time made in firmware 1096

Firmware 1096

• All Readers: Default set to "not store" data if not connected
• CR6000 Only: Default minimum decode timeout changed from 5 ms to 360 ms

Firmware 1026

• Keyboard Map is set to Custom (Register 0x02D)
• File system considered full at 90% (Register 0x02D1)
• Code 49 is disabled by default (Register 0x02A3)
• CR4405 Only: Sled wakes every 15 minutes to check battery status

Firmware 0674

• Enabled low contrast 1D by default (Register 0x0256)
• Enabled normal and inverse Data Matrix by default (Register 0x0019)
• Disabled NEC 2 of 5 by default (Register 0x000A)

Firmware 0456

• Disabled Telepen, Matrix 2 of 5, Straight 2 of 5, and MSI Plessey by default
• Enabled Rectangular DataMatrix by default (Register 0x0016)

5. OUTSTANDING ISSUES

Critical

• CR44X5: Barcodes exceeding 770 characters will be truncated

Non-Critical

• Performance degradation when cell phone enhancement (0x0231) is enabled, especially with small codes
• CR1000/1400: Default motion detection behavior fails if custom.settings.default.txt is loaded
• Data corruption risk on CR1000_01 when reading barcodes >50 characters with certain laptop docks
• Sluggishness and reboots possible after extended continuous motion detection
• CortexTools™ fails to upload PGM files from CR2300/CR2600 in Bluetooth mode

6. CONFIGURATION CODES

• New Configuration Codes: None
• Modified Configuration Codes: None