| Lines of different widths and sizes representing
data that, when read, will determine what the scanned object is. Bar codes are
often used to help organize and be able to index information or prices
about an object. Another example of how barcodes are used is
barcodes used by the US postal service that helps speed the
delivery of mail. Below is an example of what a barcode for an
address may look like.
Barcode readers and
scanners
A barcode reader or scanner also known as a
point
of sale (POS) scanner are hardware devices capable of reading a
barcode and printing out the details of the product and/or logging
that product into a database so a company can easily keep track of
its inventory
Barcode Printers
A hardware device capable of printing out adhesive
barcodes that can be attached to a product. This helps identify
the product and/or a company keep track of its inventory.
Barcode companies
Barcodes Inc: http://www.barcodesinc.com/
Barcodes Inc. is a company dedicated to barcodes and has a wide
variety of barcode products such as barcode readers, barcode
printers, labels, and much more.
Barcodes Inc also has an online generator that
enables you to create your own barcodes over the Internet and a
free downloadable barcode font that can be found at: http://www.barcodesinc.com/generator/
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Also see: Matrix
code, RFID,
Semacode, UPC
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