Barcodes Barcodes Aztec Code is a 2 dimensional matrix style bar code symbology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aztec Code"
A barcode (also bar code) is a machine-readable representation of information in a visual format on a surface. Originally barcodes stored data in the widths and spacings of printed parallel lines, but today they also come in patterns of dots, concentric circles, and hidden in images. Barcodes can be read by optical scanners called barcode readers or scanned from an image by special software. Barcodes are widely used to implement Auto ID Data Capture (AIDC) systems that improve the speed and accuracy of computer data entry. ...more on Wikipedia about "Barcode"
A very high-density barcode symbology, Code 128 is used extensively world wide in shipping and packaging industries. UCC/EAN-128 is one of its variants. It is used for alphanumeric or numeric-only barcodes. It can encode all 128 characters of ASCII and is also capable of encoding two numbers into one character width, called double density. This feature is evidence of it being designed to reduce the amount of space the bar code occupies, to address the ever-increasing needs of item catalogs. Each printed character can have one of three different meanings, depending on which of three different character sets are employed. Code 128 is the major component of the labeling standard for UCC/EAN-128, used as product identification for container and pallet levels of retail markets. ...more on Wikipedia about "Code 128"
Code 39 is a barcode symbology developed by Intermec in 1969. It is widely used in numerous industries, including libraries and pharmaceuticals. Code 39 is a discrete symbology (meaning the bar or bars encoding one character are contained in a space of specified width) with two different bar widths, a start sequence on its left end and an identical stop sequence on its right end, often represented in fonts as an asterisk (*). Each character is separated from the next by a thin light bar. ...more on Wikipedia about "Code 39"
Code 93 is a barcode symbology designed to provide a higher density and data security enhancement to Code 39. It is an alphanumeric, variable length symbology. Code 93 is used primarily by Canadian postal office to encode supplementary delivery information. Every symbol includes two check characters. ...more on Wikipedia about "Code 93"
CPC Binary Barcode is Canada Post's proprietary symbology used in its automated mail sortation operations. This barcode is used on regular-size pieces of mail, especially mail sent using Canada Post's Lettermail service. This barcode is printed on the lower-right-hand corner of each faced envelope, using a unique ultraviolet-fluorescent ink. ...more on Wikipedia about "CPC Binary Barcode"
Datamatrix (or Data Matrix) is a two-dimensional matrix barcode consisting of black and white square modules arranged in either a square or rectangular pattern. The information to be encoded can be text or raw data. Usual data size is from a few bytes up to 2 kilobytes. The length of the encoded data depends on the symbol dimension is used. Error correction codes are added to increase symbol strength: even if they are partially damaged, they can still be read. A Datamatrix symbol can store upto 2,335 alphanumeric characters. ...more on Wikipedia about "Datamatrix"
(European Article Number) EAN-13 is used world-wide for marking retail goods. The symbol encodes 13 characters: ...more on Wikipedia about "European Article Number"
EAN International-Uniform Code Council (EAN-UCC) was the international organization of product barcodes which are printed on the great majority of products available in stores worldwide. ...more on Wikipedia about "European Article Numbering-Uniform Code Council"
The Global EAN Party Information Register (GEPIR) is a distributed database that contains basic information on over 1,000,000 companies in over 100 countries. ...more on Wikipedia about "Global EAN Party Information Register"
GS1 is a global organization dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains globally and across multiple sectors. The GS1 System of standards is the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world. ...more on Wikipedia about "GS1"
GS1 US is the GS1 Member Organization in the United States of America. Note: GS1 US was formerly the Uniform Code Council, Inc. ...more on Wikipedia about "GS1 US"
Interleaved 2 of 5 is a continuous two-width barcode symbology encoding digits. It is used on cartons of products, while the products inside are labeled with UPC or EAN. ...more on Wikipedia about "Interleaved 2 of 5"
MaxiCode is a two-dimensional machine-readable code, similar to a barcode, but using dots displayed on a hexagonal grid instead of bars. It was created by UPS (the United Parcel Service, a USA package delivery company) for use in the tracking and sorting of packages. ...more on Wikipedia about "MaxiCode" This text is made on http://www.shortopedia.com
Optical RFID is a subcategory of RFID that is based on optical readers. Applications for optical RFID tags may be found in future supply chain scenarios. The main advantage in comparison to traditional RFID tags is their low prize and the usually employed offline preaggregation of data to the class level. ...more on Wikipedia about "Optical RFID"
PDF417 ** is a 2-dimensional barcode (also known as matrix code) used in a variety of applications, including Transport, Identification cards, and Inventory management. It is best suited for cases where information needs to move with an item or document. PDF stands for Portable Data File. The PDF417 format was developed by Symbol Technologies, and has spawned an Open Source decoder project ** together with an Open Source encoder ** . ...more on Wikipedia about "PDF417"
The Plessey Company plc was a British-based international electronics, defence and telecommunications company. ...more on Wikipedia about "Plessey"
PostBar, also known as CPC 4-State, is the black-ink barcode system used by Canada Post in its automated mail sortation and delivery operations. This particular bar code system is used on "flats" (which are larger-than-letter-size pieces of mail, such as magazines) and parcels. ...more on Wikipedia about "PostBar"
POSTNET is a barcode symbology that is used by the United States Postal Service to assist in directing mail. The ZIP Code or ZIP+4 code is encoded in this unique symbology that encodes data in half- and full-height bars. Most often, the delivery point is added, usually being the last two digits of the address or PO box number. ...more on Wikipedia about "POSTNET"
A QR Code is a matrix code (or two-dimensional bar code) created by Japanese corporation Denso-Wave in 1994. The "QR" is derived from "Quick Response", as the creator intended the code to allow its contents to be decoded at high speed. QR Codes are most common in Japan, and are currently the most popular type of two dimensional code in Japan. ...more on Wikipedia about "QR Code"
Semacode is a trade name for machine-readable two-dimensional black and white symbols that act as " barcode URLs." It is primarily aimed at being used with cellular phones with cameras to quickly obtain a Web site address. The Semacode specification is open, and based on the ISO/IEC 16022 Datamatrix standard. ...more on Wikipedia about "Semacode"
UCC/EAN-128 is the GS1 implementation of the Code 128 barcode specification. ...more on Wikipedia about "UCC/EAN-128"
UPC or (Universal Product Code) is one of a wide variety of bar code languages called symbologies. The UPC was the original barcode widely used in the United States and Canada for items in stores. The first item to be placed under a UPC scanner in a retail store was a 10-pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit chewing gum at a Marsh supermarket in Troy, Ohio, on June 26, 1974. ...more on Wikipedia about "Universal Product Code"
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