An electronic symbol used as a method of identifying and tracking a document. It contains a number readable in electronic format.
a small label of closely spaced bars that can be read by a computer. Barcodes on books and on your OSU ID are used to charge out books from the library.
A generic term for any system of digit or other character recognition reading, scanning and tracking of units of goods or assets in a firm logistics system. Systems often provide speed and accuracy of reading and tracking.
A code representing characters by sets of parallel bars of varying thickness and separation that are read optically by a scanner. Each patron card and item owned by a library contains a unique bar code.
A series of rectangular marks and spaces in a planned pattern. Used in records management to encode indexing information.
The bar code is the ISBN number transferred into a worldwide compatible optical character recognition (OCR) form, the scannable image that identifies the title, author and publisher of the book. See "EAN Bookland bar code"
A code using a certain number of parallel bars of varying separation and thickness, which can be read optically by transverse scanning.
Variable-width stripes on packaging or tags that identify the item and provide other data when read by an optical scanner (Duckworth et al. 1993).
Pattern of thick and thin parallel lines printed on objects and containing coded information which can be read by a light pen or similar device and translated into an electronic form.
A method of representing information that may be electronically read. The code is denoted by the thickness of the solid bars and the unprinted space between each bar.
A graphic encoding technique in which printed vertical bars of varying widths are used to represent data.
A bar code is a piece of Automatic Identification Technology (Auto ID) that stores real time data. It is a series of vertical bars or a graphical bar pattern which can (depending on the width and pattern), encode numbers and letters in a format which can easily be retrieved and interpreted by a bar code reader.
A pattern of vertical lines encoding the details of a product. Mailpiece barcodes are used by the postal service for OCR scanners
The bar code is the ISBN transferred into a scannable image that identifies the title, author, and publisher of the book. Wheatmark books have an industry standard EAN bar code on the back cover that can include the book's retail price.
A binary code representing characters by sets of parallel bars of varying thickness, separation and vertical position that are read optically by transverse scanning.
A series of vertical lines that identify the book, the book's publisher, and the book's price. The bar code used especially for books is called a Bookland EAN.
A scanable line graphic imprinted on product indicating the Universal Product Code (UPC) and item number (SKU)
Machine-readable vertical bars referring to ZIP codes, which speed mail through the U.S. Postal Service.
An automatic identification technology that encodes information into an array of adjacent varying width parallel rectangular bars and spaces.
The nine?digit ZIP code translated into a coding structure of vertical bars and half bars used in order to speed the sorting of mail and enabling mailers to take a discount on postage.
The bar code is the ISBN number transferred into a worldwide compatible optical character recognition (OCR) form, the image made up of vertical lines that can be read by a scanner and identifies the title, author and publisher of the book. See ISBN.
A pattern of vertical bars and spaces representing characters that is readable with a scanner.
also known as a universal product code (UPC); a scan-able electronic code identifying manufacturer and item number that is used for inventory management
A pattern of black-and-white stripes representing digital data.
is the image of lines (bars) and spaces affixed to retail store items, identification cards, products, documents, postal mail, etc. to identify a product number, person, or location. The code uses a sequence of bars and spaces to represent numbers and other symbols, known as a symbology.
code consisting of a series of vertical bars of variable width that are scanned by a laser; printed on consumer product packages to identify the item for a computer that provides the price and registers inventory information
a combination of printed bars and spaces representing letters or numbers
a graphic representation, in the form of bars and spaces of varying width, of numeric or alphanumeric data
a grouping of parallel bars (usually black) of varying widths separated by light spaces (usually white) of varying widths
a machine-readable representation of information in a visual format on a surface
a machine-readable strip containing data in form of widths and spacing of Printed Parallel Lines for Automatic Identification of various items
a machine-readable symbol used to encode information in order to automate a business process
an array of parallel, narrow, rectangular bars and spaces that represent a group of characters
a pattern of bars and spaces which represent numbers, letters or characters
a precise arrangement of parallel lines (bars) and space that vary in width to represent data for identification purpose
a predetermined pattern of bars and spaces that represent numeric or alphanumeric information in a machine readable form
a rectangular block of parallel bars and
a self-contained message whose information is encoded in the geometry of its printed bars and spaces
a series of lines of different thickness'
a series of parallel vertical lines (bars) and spaces that represent data that can be scanned and interpreted by a reader (scanner)
a series of vertical, parallel black bars and white spaces, both of varying thickness
a set of parallel printed lines of differing thicknesses which are used to store coded information about an item
a special font that is used to turn numbers and the alphabet into a recognizable format for a scan-gun to read at the touch of a button
a specialized code represented by sets of parallel bars of varying thickness and separation
a unique identifier used to identify a transaction batch or folder
a way of representing a series of numbers of letters
a way to encode data using a
a series of long and short (about ¼" and 1/8") vertical bars that represent the ZIP code of the addressee. Obtained from the Post Office, or included with bar code software.
Printed bars and spaces that represent alphanumeric characters, enabling data to be captured automatically into computer systems.
A series of parallel, vertical bars used in high speed and automated mail sorting machines. (code à barres)
Pre-printed code used for electronic postal scanning.: Generated by postal service for OCR scanners. Space is critical at the bottom of the envelope for proper bar code printing.
A system of symbols used to identify data through length, position, size, or thickness of lines or symbols. Bar codes are normally both printed and read by machines.
A machine-readable code that represents data as a set of bars.
An array of rectangular marks and spaces in a predetermined pattern. Usually used for automatic product identification.
Small label of close spaced bars that can be read by a computer. Bar codes on books and on your student identification ID cards are used to check out books from the library.
tiny black lines representing the numbers in the ZIP code, found on the bottom of some envelopes
a small label with narrow vertical bars that encodes information about an item. Most library items have barcodes. A library card also has a bar code on the back. Bar codes are used to quickly scan information into a computer.
An identification symbol. Alpha or alpha-numeric information is encoded in a sequence of high-contrast, rectangular bars and blank spaces. The relative widths of these bars and spaces and their sequence differentiate the individual characters that make up the encoded information. Bar codes are "read" by electronic scanners.
Series of lines printed on a book which denote indexing and publisher information. Generating a bar code requires an ISBN number.
in the bar code marking of silicon wafers, an array of parallel rectangular bars and spaces that together represent data elements of characters in a particular symbology. The bars and spaces are arranged in a predetermined pattern following unambiguous rules defined by the symbology, that is, BC-412.
The bar code system is an identification system of articles by way of bar codes. More information at [Information on the cover/label]/[- bar codes (EAN].
One of several machine-readable codes used at retail, manufacturing, and shipping levels.
A coding structure printed/lasered on a mailing piece which is used for sortation by CPC or used for internal tracking.
A standard method of identifying the manufacturer and product category of a particular item. The barcode was adopted in the 1970s because the bars were easier for machines to read than optical characters. Barcodes' main drawbacks are they don't identify unique items and scanners have to have line of sight to read them.
Lines of varying width printed on the label of a product. The bar code is designed to be read optically by a data capturing device.
A system of rendering information in a linear sequence of machine readable elements. These elements are contstructed from a series of rectangular black bars with white spaces between the bars. Pre-arranged groupings of these elements form characters as defined for specific bar code types. In document imaging, bar codes are normally used to encode index data and/or to separate documents. Bar code types include Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC etc.
An array of machine-readable rectangular bars and spaces arranged in a specific way defined in international standards to represent letters, numbers, and other human-readable symbols.
A series of lines of various widths and spacing that can be scanned electronically to identify a carton or individual item.
A small white label with closely spaced black stripes that can be read by a computer. Bar codes on books are used to charge out books from the library.
arrangement of vertical lines of varying thickness with spaces in between. The spacing and line thickness represent a numerical code used to enable a computer to identify the item. A scanner is used to read the code.
An automatic identification symbol that encodes information into an array of adjacent varying width bars and spaces. Bar codes are one-dimensional (UPC, Code 39, Interleaved 2of5, etc.) and two-dimensional bar (Data Matrix, PDF417, etc.).
A bar code usually appears on the back of a product. This code is scanned into a cash register giving it the price and product name.
A specific pattern made of lines (or bars) and spaces of varying width, which represent alpha and/or numeric data in machine-readable form. The most general format for a bar code consists of a lead margin, a start character, and a trailing margin.
A code consisting of a group of printed and variously patterned bars and spaces and sometimes numerals that are designed to be scanned and read into computer memory as identification for the object it labels.
An adopted standard to make it possible for machines to automatically identify labeled objects.
Also called bar code symbol. The array of bars and spaces representing data. The combination of symbol characters and features required by a particular symbology, including quiet zones, start and stop characters, data characters, check characters and other auxiliary patterns, which together form a complete scannable entity.
Used by the Postal Service to speed mail processing. Generated by the Post Office as mail passes through OCR scanners or pre-printed by the manufacturer. If not pre-printed, space must be available on the bottom right of the envelope for the bar code.
A symbol consisting of a series of printed bars representing values. A system of optical character reading, scanning, and tracking of units by reading a series of printed bars for translation into a numeric or alphanumeric identification code.
Information encoded into a pattern of varying-width parallel bars and spaces that can be read by a scanner/bar-code reader and interpreted as a numeric or alphanumeric identification code. Common symbologies used in retail are UPC-A for merchandise marking and Code 128 (also I 2 of 5) for shipping containers. Other symbologies used include: Code 39 and EAN. See 2-D Bar Code.
A printed machine-readable code that consists of parallel bars of varied width and spacing
A unique identification code on products, pallets and coupons. The code is read by an electronic scanner for receiving, ordering and inventory control purposes. See UCC/EAN-128.
A printed code consisting of a series of dark and light bars organized, according to specific rules, into various patterns which represent letters, numerals, and other symbols. [] NOTE: Information conveyed by a bar code is due to the numbers of bars, their spacing, and relative widths of both the bars and spacing between bars.
a series of alternating bars and spaces printed or stamped on parts or other media and containing encoded information that can be read by electronic readers
Otherwise known as the Universal Product Code (UPC).
An array of parallel bars and spaces encoding information. Also see Symbol
A technology that uses white spaces and black bars to represent encoded information. This encoded information can then be read with an optical device that converts the bars and spaces into an electrical signal, which is then decoded into the original characters.
A way of labeling or coding a product that allows a clear description of the contents and limits dosage mistakes. Bar codes can only be read by scanners.
A series of printed parallel bars on a mail piece that represents the Zip code and the +4, used to facilitate automated processing.
A method of portraying information in a linear sequence of machine-readable elements. The elements are made up of rectangular black bars and the white space between the bars. Predetermined groupings of the elements form characters as defined for specific bar code types. Bar code types include Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC, and others. In document imaging, bar codes are typically used to encode index data and/or separate documents.
An automatic identification technology which encodes information into an array of varying width parallel and rectangular bars and spaces.
An automatic identification technology that encodes information into an array of adjacent parallel rectangular bars and spaces of varying widths.
A series of horizontal stripes or bars of varying width which represent a string of characters that can be read by a bar code reader (scanner).
The common term for Universal Product Code.
The machine-readable representation of the UPC. Bar codes are read by a scanner that passes over the code and registers the UPC. The width of each black line and the subsequent white space between each line coincides with the numbers of the UPC.
An access reader/card technology based on the use of bar codes. Unlike those used in inventory control, bar codes on access cards tend to be masked with inks that absorb infrared light. Encoded within the barcode is the card number. Close Glossary Window
A series of lines of varying thicknesses that represent alpha or numeric information that can be read by a machine. A wide range of symbologies are available with code 39 and 128 being the most common.
a series of vertical parallel lines (bars) and spaces of varying widths. Bar codes are arranged in predetermined patterns following unambiguous rules to represent data that are referred to as characters.
A small pattern of vertical lines that is read by a laser or an optical scanner, and which corresponds to a record in a database. An add-on component to imaging software, this feature is designed to increase the speed with which documents can be archived.
A series of vertical full bars and half bars representing the ZIP Code information printed on a mailpiece to facilitate automated processing by bar code reader equipment.
A pattern of bars of various widths containing data to be interpreted by a scanning device.
a machine readable code in the form of stripes representing standard alphanumeric characters and punctuation
a pattern of vertical lines of varying thickness identifying details of a product, conforming to the Universal Product Code (UPC).
Pre-printed code used for electronic postal scanning.: Generated by postal service for OCR scanners. Location on the envelope is critical for proper bar code scanning.
an array of parallel rectangular bars, arranged according to specific rules, to represent data in machine-readable form.
A means of representing characters by a series of lines and spaces of varying width which can be read by an optical scanning device.
Coded information consisting of thick and thin black lines designed for computer recognition. Linde Industrial Gases has changed many of its production and distribution processes in the cylinder business to this system, resulting in improved efficiency.
An identification system that employs a series of machine-readable lines of varying widths of black and white.
An arrangement of rectangles and spaces that contains far more information than a traditional bar code.
a series of machine-readable lines of varying width. It is used to capture indexing information.
a code composed of lines that identify the object.
A code used in the identification of products through electronic scanning, consisting of a sequence of parallel lines that vary in width. The spacing between the individual bar lines also varies.
The symbol placed on the back of the book, capable of being read by an optical scanner, to provide a specific set of information about the item bearing the code.
A coding system designed to be read and decoded by optical scanners. One-dimensional or linear bar codes are made up of black bars and white spaces, representing a string of numbers or letters. Two-dimensional bar codes are read on two axes and typically contain more data in a smaller space.
An array of rectangular bars and spaces which are arranged in a predetermined pattern following unambiguous rules in a specific way to represent elements of data which are referred to as characters which represent letters, numerals, and other human-readable symbols. Coding variables include the number of dark bars, the relative positions of dark bars within a code structure, the variable widths of the dark bars, the variable widths of the light bars, and their relative positions.
Arrangement of lines and spaces in code form used to identify a product by style, size, price, quality, quantity, etc. The code, read by a scanning device, is used in marketing decision-making, including stock control and inventory level adjustment.
A method of automatic identification using a series of printed bars to enable a recognition and reference against a database.
a standard method of identifying items based on lines of varying widths and spacing are visually read by a scanner. Bar codes are a one-time use technology. Once the code is printed, information cannot be added to it and the code cannot be reused.
nbspRepresentation of numbers (e.g. Article Nos.) by a coded system of bars which can be read by a computer-linked optical sensor (e.g. Laser Scanner)
A system of portraying data in a series of machine-readable lines of varying widths. The "UPC" on consumer items is a bar code. In document management, a bar code is used to encode indexing information. In microfiche, bar codes allow the automatic control of the duplication process, plus contain indexing information. These bar codes usually appear in the last two or three title frames in the first title row of a microfiche.