Name:- Punit Kumar PandeyRoll No. :- 23

Sem.:- 4th

Branch:- MCA

BARCODE TECHNOLOGY

Key Points:-

What is barcode? Barcode types Barcode Scanner Advantages Disadvantage

What is barcode?

It is an automatic identification technology.

Barcode is a predefined format of dark and white spaces.

Structured to contain a specific piece of information.

It allows real-time data to be collected accurately and rapidly.

Combination of barcode technology with computer and application software improves performance, productivity and profitability.

TYPES OF BARCODE

There are two types of barcodes:-

1. Linear barcode (1D barcode)2. 2D barcode

BARCODE SCANNER

Advantages & Disadvantages of barcode

Advantages1. Cost efficient.2. Real time data collection.3. Represent unique identity of a

product.4. Accuracy of data input(Error

free).5. Labour savings by avoiding

manual system.

Disadvantages1. System failure may cost more

delays.2. Scratched or crumpled barcode

may cause problems.3. Data must be coded in the

barcode.4. In laser scanning, durability and

cost are the two disadvantages.

The QR Code

Key Point

1. What is QR Code?2. Technicality of a QR Code3. Uses of a QR Code4. Advantages and Disadvantages

WHAT IS QR CODE?

QR Code s quick response code.

A two dimensional bar code or a matrix.

More advanced barcoding system.

Fast readability and greater storage capacity.

Read by an imaging device (such as a camera).

TECHNICALITY OF A QR CODE

USE OF A QR CODE

1. Open a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI).2. Display text to the user.3. Industrial uses.4. Advertisements5. Add a vCard contact to the user’s device.

ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES

Advantage1. QR Code is versatile.2. Used for anything and

everything.3. Beneficial for both customers

and businesses.4. Bridge different forms of

marketing streams together.

Disadvantage1. Lack of familiarity of the QR

code among people.2. Codes dependability on a

smartphone.

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