Blog 2:Sabarcodes.co.za
ALL ABOUT BARCODES A Barcode number is an optical machine-readable representation of data having sequence of parallel black & white bars alongwith spaces, used to store inventory as well as stock information including product price, company details, product name, quantity, and any other relevant data. Barcodes can be one dimensional and two dimensional, and are represented through geographical patterns & matrix codes. The letter combination used in generating a code constitutes a barcode font. Barcode Readers is a scanner that reads the information on barcodes. It is an electronic device that reads the data stored on barcodes with the help of light sensors. They can be read with the help of Laser Scanners, Pen Type Readers, CCD Readers, Camera Based Readers and Omni directional Barcode Scanner.Barcodes have attained significant popularity and demand over the years in the following areas:a) Grocery stores, Shopping malls, Shopkeepers, and others where large number of goods are stored use barcode readers to identify and price tag the product.Barcodes are also printed on tickets for recreation purposes. One needs to verify the tickets before entering premises such as fairgrounds, stadium and theatres. b) Airlines use 2D barcode for boarding passes. They are also sent to mobile phones for verification during airline entry. c) Barcodes are used to identify patients in hospital. d) Barcodes are printed on shopping vouchers or membership cards for identifying the customer. They are used to earmark discount sales, and marketing offers for regular and particular customers. SA Barcodes in South Africa are the top reseller of barcode numbers known for delivering top-notch customer service world-wide.