Barcode types code#

Next up we will go deeper into the different types of 1D barcodes, what information they hold, and where they are used. Using Mobile WMSВ Tasklet Factory always recommends imager barcode scanners for 1D and 2D scanning over the laser scanner for only 1D scanning. This is due to the large amount of data the codes can contain, as well as many of the scanners currently manufactured are able to scan 2D.

2D is not yet widely used in retail, as 2D scanning is not yet available for output boxes, but the 2D barcode is predicted a bright future. 2D barcodes can only be read with an Imager barcode scanner. They are used, among other things, for labeling medical products, downloading apps, sharing information to consumers by placing the codes on advertisements on the bus or on standers in the city, and so on. 2D barcodes always have the same size and are typically easier to scan at long distances. The 2D barcodeВ can contain up to 100 times as much information as the 1D barcode as well as more complex information such as links and pictures. As the social security number tells a personвЂ™s birthday, the barcode gives information about the origin of the product in the form of a numerical code. The barcode can therefore be seen as the personal identification number of the goods.

Barcode types code#

Reading and decoding is done using a scanner like a laser beam, that reflects the code of the reading head in the scanner, which interprets the information stored in the lines. A 1D barcode is a visual representation of information that can be read and decoded mechanically. In addition, it is also often used in the warehouse industry for marking locations and bins. The 1D barcodeВ is the most used and is especially used in retail stores for product labeling. The difference between 1D and 2D barcodes is determined by the layout and amount of data that can be stored in each, but both can be used effectively in several automatic identification programs. There are two general classes of barcodes: one-dimensional (1D or linear) and two-dimensional (2D).