Socket Mobile, Inc. SCKT

Company Overview

Socket Mobile, Inc. is a U.S.-based technology company that develops and markets data capture and delivery solutions primarily for mobile applications used in retail, commercial services, healthcare, hospitality, and field mobility environments. The company operates within the enterprise mobility and automatic identification and data capture industries, with a focus on cordless barcode scanning, near-field communication (NFC) readers, and related mobile productivity hardware. Its products are designed to integrate with smartphones, tablets, laptops, and point-of-sale systems using Bluetooth and companion software tools.

The company’s primary revenue drivers are hardware sales of handheld barcode scanners and mobile data collection devices sold through application partners, resellers, and distributors. Socket Mobile has positioned itself around application-certified peripherals that support Apple iOS, Android, Windows, and other operating systems, enabling software developers to deploy integrated mobile workflows. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company initially focused on mobile connectivity products before transitioning toward cordless data capture solutions as mobile commerce and tablet-based point-of-sale adoption expanded.