Barcode reader

i am developping a project for university; it is a stock storing and managing application. the problem is that the instructor needs to use a barcode scanner to read a product's price and description. this part i dont know how to write its code in VB. so please I need some help with that, how can i write a code that can read from a barcode scanner the price and the description of an item, knowing that the reverse action should be done too, i mean the price and description should be entered accordingly to the item initially. thank you for your help ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows? (depending on the nature? of the deliverables): a)? For web sites or? other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software? installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform windows 98-Me-Xp