October 2013 - ByteScout

October 2013

QR Code. History and Purpose.
QR code is an abbreviation for a quick response code. It is a type of 2-D barcode (also known as matrix barcode). Unlike a 1-d barcode, QR codes can encode a wide variety of data types, including numeric, alphabets, special characters, and binary data as well. In modern applications, QR codes often have data for a locator, identifier, or tracker that points to a website or application and can be easily accessed with smartphones. This [...]
Aztec Barcode. History and Purpose
Aztec Barcode is a high density, high capacity barcode. It is a type of 2-D barcodes. Aztec code is able to encode ASCII as well as Extended ASCII characters. The Aztec barcode consists of black and white square modules like other 2-D barcodes. Aztec code can encode modules in the range from 15 x 15 to an upper limit of 151 to 151 modules. If Aztec code utilizes its maximum storage capacity of 151 x [...]
UPC-A and UPC-E: History, Purpose, Advantages, Limitations and Usage
UPC stands for Universal Product Code. It is a type of linear barcode and is most widely used for retail applications. There are two variations of UPC: • UPC-A format • UPC-E format Learn about: UPC-A and UPC-E Formats UPC Barcode History What is UPC Barcode & Its Purpose UPC Barcode Advantages and Limitations UPC Barcode Usage How to Convert a UPC-E Code Back to UPC-A UPC-A vs UPC-E Check UPC Code Difference Between Barcode [...]
Data Matrix: History, Advantages, Limitations, Usage
Data Matrix is a type of 2-D barcode with very high data density and can encode a large amount of data. Data Matrix consists of a random sequence of black and white pairs. Data matrix code type can encode the text, as well as raw data. The range of the data encoded by the Data matrix usually lies between a few bytes up to 2 kilobytes. With this data storage space, approximately 2,335 alphanumeric characters [...]
PDF417: History, Advantages, Limitations, Usage
PDF417 is a 2-d barcode type with high density and data encoding capability. It can encode a large amount of data. “PDF” means Portable Data File, and “417” signifies the pattern in the code. This stacked linear barcode format has had numerous applications for identification cards and inventory management. This article explores more on PDF417 from its origins to its usage. History Structure Variations Purpose Advantages Limitations Usage History PDF 417 was developed in the [...]