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Barcode

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What is Barcode?

A barcode is a method of representing data in a visual, machine-readable form. Initially, barcodes represented data by varying the widths and spacings of parallel lines, and may be referred to as linear or one-dimensional (1D). Later, two-dimensional (2D) barcodes were developed, using rectangles, dots, hexagons and other geometric patterns in two dimensions. Barcodes are commonly used to identify and track products in retail stores, warehouses, and other supply chain applications. A barcode is scanned using an optical scanner (or barcode reader) and the information is then decoded and transmitted to a computer system.

What other technologies are related to Barcode?

Barcode Competitor Technologies

RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) is an alternative technology for tracking and identifying items, similar to barcodes, but using radio waves instead of optical scanning.
mentioned alongside Barcode in 2% (289) of relevant job posts

Barcode Complementary Technologies

EBT systems can use barcodes to facilitate transactions.
mentioned alongside Barcode in 88% (63) of relevant job posts
POS systems often use barcode scanners for product identification and pricing.
mentioned alongside Barcode in 30% (71) of relevant job posts
Barcodes can be used as part of an IoT solution for identifying and tracking objects.
mentioned alongside Barcode in 1% (73) of relevant job posts

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