Introduction to Barcode

A barcode is readable by machine and is the representation of data. This data gives us a description about the object that has the barcode. The barcodes which were used initially were one dimensional which were overtaken by two-dimensional barcodes. These barcodes were scanned by using readers which were […]

A barcode is readable by machine and is the representation of data. This data gives us a description about the object that has the barcode. The barcodes which were used initially were one dimensional which were overtaken by two-dimensional barcodes. These barcodes were scanned by using readers which were known as barcode readers. After this the applications software were used to read the barcode which were the smart phones with camera.
The various types of popular Barcodes
Whether you are the owner of a particular product /asset or you have a huge inventory choosing the right barcode is not an easy task. There are many types of 1D and 2D barcodes available to choose from. You need to choose the right type of barcode according to your product where in you may have less space for printing or you may need extra codes.
UPC code
The UPC barcodes are perhaps the most popular 2D barcodes and are used in the labelling and scanning of consumer goods all over the world. These are widely used in the US, Australia and UK.The UPC-A variation involves the encoding of 12 while the UPC-E involves the encoding of 6 numerical digits.
EAN code
The EAN barcodes is mainly used in Europe for the labelling of consumer goods for scanning purpose. The EAN -13 barcode involves the encoding of 13 while the EAN-8 involves the encoding of 8 numerical digits. The EAN-8 barcode is an ideal choice for products like candies which have very less space.
QR code
The QR codes are 2D barcodes which are used for strong customer focus. These barcodes are ideally used for magazines, ads and business cards. These are very much flexible in size, are easy to read and are very much tolerant to fault. The QR codes support four types of data which shows its uniqueness.
 
These are some of the popular barcodes which are very widely used all over the world. These barcodes gives a brief description about the product and their use is growing at an alarming rate. Visit site for more information.