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A barcode (also bar code) is a machine-readable representation of information in a visual format on a surface. Originally barcodes stored data in the widths and spacings of printed parallel lines, but today they also come in patterns of dots, concentric circles, and hidden in images. Barcodes can be read by optical scanners called barcode readers or scanned from an image by special software. Barcodes are widely used to implement Auto ID Data Capture (AIDC) systems that improve the speed and accuracy of computer data entry.
While traditionally barcode encoding schemes represented only numbers, newer symbologies add new characters such as the uppercase alphabet to the complete ASCII character set and beyond. The drive to encode more information in combination with the space requirements of simple barcodes led to the development of matrix codes (a type of 2D barcode), which do not consist of bars but rather a grid of square cells. Stacked barcodes are a compromise between true 2D barcodes and linear codes, and are formed by taking a traditional linear symbology and placing it in an envelope that allows multiple rows.
Usage
Since their invention in the 20th century, barcodes -- especially the UPC code -- have slowly become an essential part of modern civilization. Their use is widespread, and the technology behind barcodes is constantly improving. Some modern applications of barcodes include: More on [ Barcode ]
@ulotrichous my kid wants to know why AADL has both a barcode & mag strip on library cards. Seems like only barcode is used.
jweise (John Weise) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:48:09 -0000
@ulotrichous my kid wants to know why AADL has both a barcode & mag strip on library cards. Seems like only barcode is used.
@Viva_Rex What is this whole BB barcode thingy I saw you mention on FB?
_Sofonias_ (Sofonias Perez) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:44:34 -0000
@Viva_Rex What is this whole BB barcode thingy I saw you mention on FB?
@ScepticGeek My Android app recommendations- ShopSavvy, Shazam, GPS Alarm, Gmote, Twidroid, wpToGo, Layar & Barcode Scanner
krishashok (Ashok) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:35:29 -0000
@ScepticGeek My Android app recommendations- ShopSavvy, Shazam, GPS Alarm, Gmote, Twidroid, wpToGo, Layar & Barcode Scanner
See That Funny 2D Barcode In The Store Window? It Might Pull Up A Google Listing. http://cli.gs/gU8u9
KevinBOneill (Kevin O'Neill) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:30:14 -0000
See That Funny 2D Barcode In The Store Window? It Might Pull Up A Google Listing. http://cli.gs/gU8u9
@XBBgeekfreak *dies laughing* I have a barcode on the back of my neck? I better get that checked out!
RSCohn (Becky Cohn) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:29:30 -0000
@XBBgeekfreak *dies laughing* I have a barcode on the back of my neck? I better get that checked out!
@TheGreen86 iwas gonna get a barcode on my wrist of his birthday but tht crap hurtsss. Lol ima think of something tho
l0velyrae (Ra'Vonne Denise) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:22:02 -0000
@TheGreen86 iwas gonna get a barcode on my wrist of his birthday but tht crap hurtsss. Lol ima think of something tho
Azalea Software Inc. - Publishes bar code software that creates Code 39, PDF 417, Code 128, UPC, EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, and other barcode symbols. Bar code fonts work under Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, and other platforms.
Meta Description: [ Print barcodes from within your favorite applications using our bar code software. Our bar code fonts create UPC barcodes, Code 128 barcodes, Code 39 barcodes, Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes, and other 1D and 2D bar codes. Azalea's barcode software runs under Windows, the Macintosh, Linux, and UNIX ... ]
Bar Codes from Bitstream Inc. - A collection of bar code fonts available for both TrueType and PostScript Type 1 formats, for Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
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Barcode Fonts - Extensive listing of free and trial version barcode fonts in TrueType and PostScript formats.
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BarcodeONE - Florida company offers barcode fonts including code 39, UPC and PostNet.
BarFonts - The package is a collection of Type1 fonts for printing barcodes. [Available under GNU GPL]
BarFonts - Collection of PostScript Type 1 fonts for printing bar codes, available under the GNU General Public License. The fonts consist of bars only, there is no human readable text along with the bars.
BizFonts.com - Bar code fonts including Code 39, Code 128, EAN and UPC. High density barcode fonts such as PDF417 and DataMatrix are also available. Free downloads.
Meta Description: [ Barcode fonts, MICR and OCR fonts including bar code font 3 of 9, Code 128, PDF417, POSTNET, MICR E-13B, CMC-7, OCR-A, OCR-B, Codabar, LOGMARS, EAN, UPC, SSCC-18, MSI and Interleaved 2 of 5. ]
Carolina Barcode - Code 2 of 5 Primer and Extended Code 3 of 9 fonts for Macintosh or TrueType format. Demo available.
Meta Description: [ With these barcode fonts, as little as $29 gets you printing barcodes in Macintosh or TrueType format today! ]
Elfring Soft Fonts, Inc. - Developer of a wide range of barcode TrueType and LaserJet fonts for use under DOS, Windows and Unix. Trial packages available for download.
Meta Description: [ Bar codes, MICR, script, calligraphy, art deco, and fixed width fonts in TrueType and LaserJet formats. ]
FreeFloat Barcode Package - Barcode package includes the following symbologies Code 39, Code 128 (UCC/EAN-128), Standard 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, and Codabar.
Meta Description: [ Freefloat Software For Mobile Solutions ]
I Shot the Serif - Free 3 of 9 - Completely free Code 39 font includes all ASCII characters.
Meta Description: [ I Shot the Serif Free Fonts (a production of Square Gear Productions) is the home of Matthew Welch's free Truetype fonts ]
Morovia Corporation - Monterey Barcode Creator support all major barcode formats, including UPC, EAN, code 39 and even Postnet barcodes. Code 39 font is completely free.
Meta Description: [ Morovia Coroporation provides business inventory software, barcode utilities and barcode components etc. ]
TrueType Barcode Font Pack - Offers executable files for installing TrueType versions of Code 39, Extended Code 39, Code 128, UPC-EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Postnet, Planet, MICR E-13B, OCR-A, OCR-B and EZ Barcode font packages.
Meta Description: [ This font package includes MICR E-13B, CMC-7, POSTNET, PLANET, RM4SCC, OCR-A, OCR-B, Code 39, Code 128, UCC-128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI / Plessy, Code 11, Code 25, UPC-A, EAN-8, EAN-13 and Code 93. ]
Windows TrueType Barcode Font Library - TrueType barcode fonts
Meta Description: [ Windows TrueType Barcode Fonts
dBest Barcode Fonts for Windows are TrueType fonts that may be displayed and printed from any Windows product or report writer including FoxPro for Windows, Visual FoxPro, Visual Basic, PowerBuilder, Delphi, Microsoft Access, Pa... ]
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