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    ShotCode is a circular barcode created by High Energy Magic of Cambridge University. It uses a dartboard-like circle, with a bullseye in the centre and...
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    A QR code (quick-response code) is a type of two-dimensional matrix barcode, invented in 1994, by Japanese company Denso Wave for labelling automobile...
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    Barcode (redirect from Bar code)
    the patent is not exercised. MaxiCode example. This encodes the string "Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia" ShotCode sample detail of Twibright Optar scan...
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    Code 39 (also known as Alpha39, Code 3 of 9, Code 3/9, Type 39, USS Code 39, or USD-3) is a variable length, discrete barcode symbology defined in ISO/IEC...
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    Code 128 is a high-density linear barcode symbology defined in ISO/IEC 15417:2007. It is used for alphanumeric or numeric-only barcodes. It can encode...
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    from the light source as the tip crosses each bar and space in the printed code. The photodiode generates a waveform that is used to measure the widths of...
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    barcode and is derived from the longer International Article Number (EAN-13) code. It was introduced for use on small packages where an EAN-13 barcode would...
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    The Aztec Code is a matrix code invented by Andrew Longacre, Jr. and Robert Hussey in 1995. The code was published by AIM, Inc. in 1997. Although the Aztec...
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    Data Matrix (redirect from Datamatrix code)
    A Data Matrix is a two-dimensional code consisting of black and white "cells" or dots arranged in either a square or rectangular pattern, also known as...
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  • Thumbnail for Universal Product Code
    The Universal Product Code (UPC or UPC code) is a barcode symbology that is used worldwide for tracking trade items in stores. The chosen symbology has...
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    Aztec Code or QR code, but uses dots arranged in a hexagonal grid instead of square grid. MaxiCode has been standardised under ISO/IEC 16023. A MaxiCode symbol...
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  • Codabar (redirect from Ames Code)
    Bowes Corp. It and its variants are also known as Codeabar, Ames Code, NW-7, Monarch, Code 2 of 7, Rationalized Codabar, ANSI/AIM BC3-1995 or USD-4. Although...
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    JAB Code (Just Another Barcode) is a colour 2D matrix symbology made of colour squares arranged in either square or rectangle grids. It was developed by...
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    Han Xin code (汉信码 in Chinese, Chinese-sensible code) is two-dimensional (2D) matrix barcode symbology invented in 2007 by Chinese company The Article...
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    promoted by Digital Convergence. The CueCat was named CUE for the unique bar code which the device scanned and CAT as a wordplay on "Keystroke Automation Technology"...
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    Computer printer Label printer Magazine, Smithsonian. "The History of the Bar Code". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-21. Media related to Barcode printer...
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    code is assigned by the manufacturer. The product code immediately follows manufacturer code. The total length of manufacturer code plus product code...
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  • necessary to give the postal code field an odd number of printed bars. The remaining 25 bars represent the actual destination postal code. To eliminate any possibility...
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  • Patch Code is a barcode developed by Kodak for use in automated scanning. A Patch Code consists of two wide bars (0.2 inches (5.1 mm) ± 0.01 inches (0...
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  • Thumbnail for Two-out-of-five code
    A two-out-of-five code is a constant-weight code that provides exactly ten possible combinations of two bits, and is thus used for representing the decimal...
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  • Thumbnail for Code 11
    Code 11 is a barcode symbology developed by Intermec in 1977, and it is used primarily in telecommunications. The symbol can encode any length string consisting...
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  • Thumbnail for Code 93
    Code 93 is a barcode symbology designed in 1982 by Intermec to provide a higher density and data security enhancement to Code 39. It is an alphanumeric...
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    stands for Portable Data File. The "417" signifies that each pattern in the code consists of 4 bars and spaces in a pattern that is 17 units (modules) long...
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  • Pharmacode, also known as Pharmaceutical Binary Code, is a barcode standard, used in the pharmaceutical industry as a packing control system. It is designed...
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  • Plessey Code is a 1D linear barcode symbology based on pulse-width modulation, developed in 1971 by The Plessey Company plc, a British-based company. It...
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  • Thumbnail for DotCode
    DotCode is two-dimensional (2D) matrix barcode invented in 2008 by Hand Held Products company to replace outdated Code 128. At this time, it is issued...
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    Interleaved 2 of 5 (redirect from Code 25)
    two-out-of-five code with consecutive values of 1, 2, 4, 7, and 0, where the code 0 has a value of 11. This is similar to the POSTNET bar code. Before the...
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  • Thumbnail for High Capacity Color Barcode
    instead of the square pixels conventionally associated with 2D barcodes or QR codes. Data density is increased by using a palette of 4 or 8 colors for the triangles...
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  • POSTNET (category ZIP code)
    United States Postal Service to assist in directing mail. The ZIP Code or ZIP+4 code is encoded in half- and full-height bars. Most often, the delivery...
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  • Thumbnail for GS1 DataBar Coupon
    The GS1 Databar Coupon code has been in use in retail industry since the mid-1980s. At first, it was a UPC with system ID 5. Since UPCs cannot hold more...
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