About Mobile Parcel

Mobile Parcel 3.0

Overview

Zebra Mobile Parcel provides and easy and accurate way to capture parcel dimensions on-demand using an integrated time-of-flight sensor. This document is intended for application designers and developers who utilize the Application Programming Interface (API) to develop mobile parcel dimensioning applications for commercial use on compatible Zebra devices. The information in this guide is specifically focused on API usage.

Mobile Parcel Demo Video

Requirements

  • Supported Devices: TC501 or TC701
  • Supported Platform: Android 15
  • The Dimensioning Framework, pre-installed on supported Zebra mobile computers. For updates, visit the Zebra Support Portal.

New in Mobile Parcel 3.0

Refer to previous Mobile Parcel versions for other device support.

  • Added support for cuboidal and non-cuboidal parcels in the 10 to 120 cm size range.
  • Added support for TC501 and TC701 products with VGA iToF camera.
  • Added pallet dimension capability in beta mode using two-shot capture. The Mobile Dimensioning Client Application must be configured to enable this beta mode.
  • High-resolution VGA iToF camera provides better range and performance.

Known Issues

  • Dimensioning cannot be performed consistently when the battery remains below 15%.
  • Dimensioning a tall parcel (greater than 60 cm) on a table counter can be ergonomically challenging.
  • In cluttered environments, at least 20 cm clearance around the parcel is required for accurate measurement.
  • Android split screen is not supported with the dimensioning solution.
  • The camera may fail if accessed within 60 seconds of device bootup.

Version History

New in Mobile Parcel 2.2

  • Introduced an “accept” button to the “NoDim” result screen, replacing the previous method of using the back arrow to accept results. This ensures consistency with the typical dimension confirmation and facilitates sending results back to the app.
  • Introduced the “OptimizeForSpeed” configuration option, which disables certain protections designed to reject lower confidence results, allowing for faster processing with a potential reduction in accuracy.
  • Implemented a feature for storing dimension results, enabling logging and providing a user interface for viewing or exporting the data set based on DIMENSION_ID.
  • API Updates:
    • Deprecated intents: The “com.zebra.parceldimensioning” intents are now deprecated and replaced by “com.zebra.dimensioning” intents.
    • Updated parameters: In the Get Dimension API, PARCEL_ID has been deprecated and replaced with OBJECT_ID.
    • Modified error conditions: In the Enable Dimension response, several RESULT_CODE error conditions are moved from “FAILED” to “ERROR.”
    • Added response keys: The keys LEGAL_FOR_TRADE and DIMENSION_ID are now included in the Get Dimension response.
  • Resolved Issues:
    • PARCEL_ID is no longer missing from the GET_DIMENSION response.
    • Images are no longer incorrectly rotated when returned by Dimensioning.
    • The “About” screen no longer incorrectly displays “null” versions.
    • Dimensioning accuracy for cylindrical and other targets has been improved.
    • Fixed an issue where dimensioning failed under certain floor conditions.
    • The blue segmentation mask will now only appear when the target parcel is fully visible within the field of view (FOV).
  • Known Issues:
    • Android split screen is not supported with the dimensioning solution.
    • The camera might fail if accessed within 60 seconds of device bootup.
    • Downgrading to Mobile Parcel 1.2 (or earlier) is not permitted on devices running Android 13 or 14.

New in Mobile Parcel 2.0

  • The CALLBACK_RESPONSE key is now optional for DISABLE_DIMENSION.
  • Two new keys, OBJECT_TYPE and MESSAGE, are added to the GET_DIMENSION response.
  • Added support for volumetric weight in the demo application.

New in Mobile Parcel 1.4

  • Added support for Android 14; see Zebra Support Portal for the supported devices list.
  • Token API Disabled By Default: While the API interface was originally secured with an API token, this method is no longer included as a standard feature due to its added complexity. Developers who still need to use the API token can contact Zebra Technical Support.

New in Mobile Parcel 1.3

New in Mobile Parcel 1.2

  • Added Support for TC73 and TC78 mobile computers.

New in Mobile Parcel 1.1

  • Initial Release of Certified Mobile Parcel Dimensioning.

See Also