barcode
Checkout line reading
A barcode is a pattern of parallel lines or squares encoding data that can be read by an optical scanner.
The striped barcodes on retail products identify items for pricing and inventory.
QR codes—square grids of black and white modules—are two-dimensional barcodes that store more information, often linking to websites when scanned by a phone.
Payment completion process
- scannerDevice that reads data
- priceMonetary value assigned
- supermarketSelf-service food retailer
- groceryFood retail shop
cashier · shelf · product · purchase · POS · beep · label · tag
Device that reads data
- laserConcentrated light device
- readerOne who peruses text
- opticalOf vision or light
- handheldDesigned for palm use
RFID · data capture · digitization · 2D · symbology · image recognition
Parallel linear markings
- linesStrokes connecting two points
- parallelEquidistant at all points
- blackDarkest possible hue
- whiteAbsence of pigment
bands · pattern · spacing · contrast · vertical · linear · alternating · grid
Retail product identifier
- serial numberUnique alphanumeric product identifier
- UPCProduct identification stripes
- identifierLabel for recognition
- trackingMonitoring location over time
authentication · unique · lookup · database · item number · inventory · asset · registration
Catalog of held assets
- warehouseBulk goods storage building
- shippingTransporting goods to destinations
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- supply chainProduct delivery infrastructure
distribution · stocktaking · pallets · receiving · fulfillment · manifests · packaging · sorting
checkout
Payment completion process
- scannerDevice that reads data
- priceMonetary value assigned
- supermarketSelf-service food retailer
grocery · cashier · shelf · product · purchase · POS · beep · label · tag · self-checkout
scanner
Device that reads data
handheld · RFID · data capture · digitization · 2D · symbology · image recognition
stripes
Parallel linear markings
white · bands · pattern · spacing · contrast · vertical · linear · alternating · grid · alignment
SKU
Retail product identifier
- serial numberUnique alphanumeric product identifier
- UPCProduct identification stripes
- identifierLabel for recognition
tracking · authentication · unique · lookup · database · item number · inventory · asset · registration · verification
inventory
Catalog of held assets
- warehouseBulk goods storage building
- shippingTransporting goods to destinations
- trackingMonitoring location over time
supply chain · distribution · stocktaking · pallets · receiving · fulfillment · manifests · packaging · sorting · freight
- postalmail, mail delivery, stamp, stamps, mail service
- ticketingticket sales, box office, ticket agent, ticket agents, ticket booth
- baggagesuitcase, luggage, checked bag, carry-on, hand luggage
- checkoutcash register, register, checkout, cashier, checkout lane
- library termsshelf, bookshelf, book selection, community library, spine
- product labelsingredient list, warning labels, safety labels, warning label, nutrition facts
barcodeplain text
Unencoded readable characters
natural language · price tag · name tag · product name · written description
barcodeRFID chip
Wireless identification microdevice
RFID tag · microchip · biometric scan · fingerprint · facial recognition
- barcode scannerDevice reading printed stripes
- barcode readersStripe pattern interpreters
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