How does a barcode work? A barcode essentially is a way to encod e information in a visual pattern that a machine can read. The combination of black and white bars (elements) represents different text characters which follows a set algorithm for that barcode type. If you change the sequence of elements you get different […]
Different types of barcode scanners are available for all kinds of applications. In small, convenience stores, you’ll typically find a basic wand scanner. The simplest ones look like electronic pens or giant, oversized razors. They shine red LED light onto the black and white barcode pattern and then read the pattern of reflected light with […]
It would be no good having barcodes if we didn’t have the technology to read them. Barcode scanners have to be able to read the black-and-white zebra lines on products extremely quickly and feed that information to a computer or checkout terminal, which can identify them immediately using a product database. Here’s how they do […]
Currently, the four different types of bar code readers available are the pen type readers (bar code wands), laser bar code scanners, CCD (Charge Couple Devices) barcode readers and camera based barcode readers. Each of these types use a slightly different Technology for reading and decoding a bar code. Pen Type Readers or Bar […]
Costs for handheld barcode scanners vary as widely as the functionality and capabilities they offer. Generally, image-capture scanners are more expensive than laser scanners, with omni-directional scanners costing more than straight-line laser scanners. This corresponds to scanning capabilities, asomni-directional scanners and image-capture scanners capable of decoding both 1D and 2D barcodes, whereas straight-line laser scanners […]
Now that you have an idea of your application’s requirements, you can begin to narrow down the handheld scanner models that meet your specifications. There are several primary features and characteristics that can help you determine the best handheld scanner for your needs. Corded vs. Cordless Scanners – If your application requires outdoor, on-floor, or cross-facility […]
Barcode scanners are commonly categorized by scanning capabilities, such as laser barcode scanners and imagers, but you may also find barcode scanners grouped according to class, such as POS (point-of-sale), industrial, and other types, or by function, such as handheld, wireless, and portable. Here are a few common terms used to define and categories barcode […]
There are several considerations that help identify the best handheld barcode scanner for your application: Will your handheld barcode scanners be used indoors or out? Some barcode scanners work just as well in natural sunlight and dim lighting conditions as they do in ideal lighting. If your application requires outdoor scanning or scanning in dim lighting […]
Handheld barcode scanners have a variety of use cases. In fact, these devices are used in practically every industry, but for applications ranging from point-of-sale scanning to standard asset management in office environments and to monitor equipment maintenance and repair programs in industrial settings. The following industries commonly rely on handheld scanners for asset management, […]
QR codes, like barcodes, are becoming more ubiquitous thanks to their convenience and how much data they can compress in such a small space. However, they are not exactly the most secure, not even the most accurate, method of identification. That was part of the point that security expert Przemek Jaroszewski made in his Defcon […]
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