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ASP.NET is a server-side programming language used for developing dynamic websites, web applications, and web services. Before dwelling into the details of the ASP.NET let us first differentiate between a static and a dynamic website. Static versus Dynamic Websites ASP.NET History Purpose ASP.NET Versions Static versus Dynamic Websites In the earlier days of the internet and World Wide Web, the applications or websites developed were nothing more than online brochures. These websites were used to [...]

updated on 5 February 2014 (to include support for Internet Explorer 9+) It is easy with HTML5, Javascript, and the latest version of BarCode Reader SDK! Screenshot of the Google Chrome browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari are also supported!) running ASP.NET code reading Code 128 barcodes from online web camera: Visual Studio 2008/2010 or higher is required for this sample to run! Install evaluation copy of BarCode Reader SDK from www.bytescout.com; In Visual Studio use [...]

EAN stands for European Article Number and is also known as the International Article Number. The most commonly used EAN standard outside the United States is the thirteen-digit EAN-13. It functions as a linear barcode type most commonly used typically in European countries. EAN barcodes are used widely throughout the globe for wholesale ordering, scanning at retail points of sale, accounting, and other uses. These are obvious benefits. However, to understand the advantages as well [...]

EAN-13 is a linear barcode type most commonly used outside America, particularly in European countries. EAN-13 is an abbreviation for European Article Number which is now called International Article Number. EAN-13 contains 13 consecutive and fixed digits in total. The first 2, 3 digits of the EAN-13 code represent the country code next 9, 10 digits represent the manufacturer code and the product code while the last digits are the checksum digits. The total 13 [...]

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 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 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 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 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 [...]

Linear and 2-D Barcodes Typical usage of barcodes Types of barcodes Linear Barcodes: Advantages and Disadvantages 2D Barcodes: Pros and Cons Linear and 2-D Barcodes In this new day and age technology, a barcode is a system that represents visual data that is readable by scanning machines. Barcodes, initially, was represented with a range of spaces and sizes of parallel lines.  Now there are 2D barcodes that are represented through matrix codes. The matric code [...]