privateqrscanner/USE_CASES.md

Clean Scanner Use Cases

1. Everyday Personal Use

• [Done] Scan restaurant menus, product QR labels, and website links quickly.
• [Done] Copy/share scanned values to chat apps or notes.
• [Done] Open links directly with local risk warning support.

2. Event & Ticketing

• [Done] Scan tickets at venues and quickly validate repeated entries.
• [Done] Use batch mode to process multiple attendees without leaving the camera.
• [Done] Share batch captures to organizers for quick reconciliation.

3. Inventory & Operations

• [Done] Scan product barcodes in stock rooms.
• [Done] Use batch mode for continuous scanning of many items.
• [Done] Export and share history (TXT/CSV/JSON) for downstream reporting.

4. Field Work & Service Teams

• [Done] Scan device labels/serials on-site.
• [Done] Save local history for audit trails when enabled.
• [Done] Share captured codes with support teams in real time.

5. Office & Admin Workflows

• [Done] Scan contact QR/vCard and add to contacts.
• [Done] Scan Wi-Fi setup QR and jump to Wi-Fi settings.
• [Done] Scan calendar/event data and create calendar entries.

6. Communication Shortcuts

• [Done] Scan phone/SMS/email QR data.
• [Done] One-tap actions: call, send SMS, send email.
• [Done] Reduce manual entry errors for phone numbers and addresses.

7. Security-Conscious Browsing

• [Done] Scan URL QR codes and get local warning prompts for suspicious patterns.
• [Done] Decide whether to open risky links with explicit confirmation.
• [Done] Keep scanning offline-first without backend calls.

8. Offline / Low-Connectivity Scenarios

• [Done] Use the scanner with no internet dependency for core scanning.
• [Done] Keep data local-first and share outputs when connectivity returns.
• [Done] Useful for travel, warehouses, and remote job sites.

9. Accessibility & Speed

• [Done] Launch directly into camera for 0-click scan flow.
• [Done] Pinch-to-zoom for small or distant QR/barcodes.
• [Done] Friendly scanner guide with immediate feedback on successful scans.

10. Team Handover & Data Transfer

• Export scan history in multiple formats:
  • [Done] TXT for human-readable logs
  • [Done] CSV for spreadsheets/BI tools
  • [Done] JSON for system integrations
• [Done] Share exports to teammates via native Android share sheet.