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Bar Code Scanner
Bar Code Scanner
Bar Code Scanners - Know the Features
Barcode Scanners are hand-held or stationary devices used for capturing information from barcodes. A Barcode Scanner consists of a Code Reader and a decoder. These devices are connected to a computer through compatible ports
The earliest, most basic and cheapest barcode scanners consisted of a fixed light and a single photosensor. Modern barcode scanners have polygonal mirrors and use laser scanning technology. Laser Barcode printers have the advantage of reading barcodes from any angle.
Barcode scanners are available in different varieties like hand-held, hands-free, wearable, rugged, scan engines, laser and digital. Pen-wand scanners are the simplest and most portable type of such devices. They have to be kept in direct contact with the barcode and held at a precise angle to interpret the barcodes. Modern day digital cameras have enough resolution to capture both 1D and 2D barcodes.
Barcode scanners can be distinguished as follows:
LED scanner: Also referred to as CCD scanners, even though the CCD is in fact the photo imaging sensor, not the light source.
Laser Scanner: More expensive than LED scanners but are generally capable of longer maximum scanning distances.
Imager scanner: These scanners take an image of the linear barcode, generally more rugged as they have no moving parts.
2D Imaging scanner: These scanners take a 2D image of the barcode as in a camera and can be used to scan 2D barcode types such as Datamatrix as well as the more common linear barcode types.
Handheld Scanner: With a handle and typically a trigger button for switching on the light source.
Pen scanner (or wand scanner): a pen-shaped scanner that is swiped.
Stationary scanner: Wall- or table-mounted scanners that the barcode is passed under or beside. These are commonly found at the checkout counters of supermarkets and other retailers.
Fixed position scanner: An industrial Barcode Reader used to identify products during manufacture or logistics. Most often used on conveyer tracks to identify cartons or pallets which need to be routed to another process or shipping location.
PDA scanner: A PDA with a built-in barcode reader.
The latest in barcode scanner technology is mobile barcode scanners which use color code and mCode (new two-dimensional code format) to scan barcodes.
General purpose barcode scanners are used at checkout counters and hospitals. These are also used to process identification documents. Certain other kinds of scanners, like rugged scanners, are used in harsh or extreme conditions. Of the different barcode scanners, laser scanners and camera scanners are widely used these days. Camera scanners scan and capture the barcode images, which are then processed by sophisticated image techniques to decode the barcode.
Barcode scanners have increased the speed of data retrieval and data processing. They have become a mainstay in commercial establishments, libraries, counters, and virtually at any point-of-sale.
The benefits of barcode scanners are many. It greatly helps you organize your inventory, monitor the movement of goods, and ensure the security of your premises. Bar Code technology is helping enterprises worldwide streamline their business and control costs at the same time.
Choosing a right barcode scanner is an essential step for better inventory management and customer service.
Barcode readers come in different forms, sizes and prices. Their prices range from $50 to several thousands depending on the features, built, durability etc.
However, before purchasing a laser or Ccd Scanner, define your requirements:
The type of environment where you are going to use the scanner
Consider the portability factor
The symbology you plan to follow
The average scanning range
Choose a credible and reliable company. Go for a bar Code Scanner which has proved its usability. POS Components has made it its goal to provide the customers with the right equipment, from the right manufacturer, and at the right price!
About the Author
Point of sale components provides the best collection of barcode scanners, barcode printers and decoders, bar code labels, bar code label printers, bar code label software, bar code labels or, we have it.
How to put a bar code on DVD cover to be official and work with a scanner? How to get number assigned?
I am putting ouy a DVD and am printing a cover. which will need a bar code. How do I get one that will actually officially work?
Good and bad news. The barcode is simple, download Free 3 of 9 from http://www.swifttec.co.uk/downloads/index.html the links at the bottom of the page. It's just a font so easy to install and use but a valid bar code can only be created if you have a valid company number allocated by EAN International, address can be found at http://www.makebarcode.com/info/UPC_FAQ.html
It's not cheap but the only way you can use a barcode for retail sale.
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Bar Code
Bar Code
The use of bar code SMS in mobile marketing, advertising, CRM
Bar code SMS takes place when 1D or 2D bar code images are sent
to mobile phones. The user saves the image and present it at the
access / pay point. Bar codes could be sent using MMS, EMS or
SMS technology. 1D Images are scanned with standard scanners
whereas 2D images would require a 2D scanner.
Anybody that frequents shopping malls are familiar with the bar
coding systems used by retailers to ease the line at the pay
points. No more long lines at the till as the operator just
pulls the product past the scanner and voila - the buyer pays
and are on their way.
What most people do not realize is that the bar coding systems
entails more than just the code being scanned with the scanner.
The systems normally plugs straight into a database, which is
also hooked up with the accounting system and the moment the
item is scanned, it deducts the item from the warehouse's
inventory. Each product in the database has a minimum stock
level - the moment it reaches that stock level, it sends out an
alert that x amount of a product needs to be ordered. Automated,
convenient, easy.
The above sample system serves to explain how and why bar codes
are used in the offline or sales / Warehousing side of business.
Nowadays the same principles apply to mobile technology.
With the ability of bar coding systems to be incorporated with
Office functionality, convergence of technology opened a new
automation arena in the business world. I am sure all of us at
one point or another queued at the movie theatre to watch our
favourite movie.
Just imagine no more long lines - you arrive at the movie
theatre with your mobile phone, walk past a scanner where a bar
code on your mobile phone is scanned and you take your seat to
enjoy the movie!!! That is how easy it could be with mobile
ticketing (mobile bar coding).
The process is simple - let's use e-ticketing as an example: A
customer visits the venue's web site where they book and pay
online. Confirmation of their booking or ticket is received on
their mobile phone via bar code SMS. The client saves the bar
code SMS and present their mobile phone upon arrival at the
venue, where it is scanned and access allowed.
Now that is service!!!! E-ticketing will apply to many events -
for example the upcoming 2010 World cup soccer in South Africa,
the rugby and soccer matches which takes place weekly,
conferences and events that are organized also requiring access
- just to name a few.
Mobile bar coding also plays an important role in customer
services (CRM). Retail stores that send out discount vouchers
with snail mail could now replace the paper work with bar code
SMS - on condition of course that customers give their
permission. Instead of posting vouchers, retailers could SMS a
bar code discount voucher to their clients. The client saves the
barcode on their phone. Upon arrival at the store they present
their mobile phone with the saved bar code at the pay point. The
bar code is scanned in, discount allocated to the purchase total
and new balance due calculated.
Besides the convenience factor the marketing department also
obtains a method of measuring response on promotions. With the
bar Code Scanner hooked up to the till, which is hooked up to
the office back end and accounting system, tracking of clients
making use of discount vouchers is easy to obtain. A marketing
executive's dream, as reports are produced with the push of a
button.
Convergence of mobile and web combined with offline/online
technologies are inevitable. We believe it is the companies that
join the wireless revolution that will benefit most. They will
retain more clients as they show that they carry the best
interest of their customers at heart through eliminating any
situation that could lead to customer dissatisfaction.
About the Author
Marinda Stuiver has been involved in mobile, web convergence for
the past 4 years with 8 years experience in online marketing and
web development. Recently convergence of technologies with the
partnership formed with FirefoxIE lead to FirefoxIE SMS.
Does a scan of a bar code work just the same?
I have a bar code on a store card. I want to photo copy it and give it to my love ones. It's completely legal. In fact, the store gave me 4, but I want to send a pdf or image copy and send it via e-mail to them.
That should work - however I would verify that the store will accept a photo copy.
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