Method and apparatus for generating multi-symbology visual data capture feedback

A method of generating visual data capture feedback at a data capture device includes rendering first and second applications on respective portions of a display of the data capture device. Each of the first and second applications are configured to process data decoded from captured indicia. A memory of the capture device stores configuration data including a first symbology indicator corresponding to a data symbology handled by the first application, and a second symbology indicator corresponding to a data symbology handled by the second application. Responsive to capturing an indicium, the method includes selecting a target application from the first and second applications for processing data decoded from the captured indicium in accordance with one of the first and second data symbology, based on the configuration data; and rendering a visual feedback element on the display within a target portion of the display corresponding to the selected target application.