barcode scanner

Stripe-reading gun

A barcode scanner is a device that reads barcodes—the pattern of parallel lines or squares printed on products and packages.

The scanner converts the pattern into data, typically for inventory tracking or point-of-sale transactions: She waved the item past the barcode scanner.

Most smartphones can now function as barcode scanners through their cameras.

device

handheld

Designed for palm use

USB · Bluetooth · reader · imager · CCD · laser · infrared · LED · trigger · holster

retail

checkout

Payment completion process

receipt · transaction · self-checkout · register · shopping · merchandise · shelf · groceries · discount · coupon

scanning

decode

Convert from cipher

  • readComprehend written language
  • captureTake into custody
  • beamStructural support member

swipe · aim · trigger · depth of field · alignment · beep · LED indicator · vibration · illumination · verification

inventory

warehouse

Bulk goods storage building

fulfillment · logistics · stock · reorder · assets · receiving · shipping · picking · packing · stockroom

symbology

UPC

Product identification stripes

  • AztecAncient Mexican civilization
  • ISBNStandard publication number
  • 2DTwo-dimensional

linear · stacked · checksum · quiet zone

Categories
Opposites
data input method

barcode scannerkeyboard input

Typed data entry

pen and paper · typing · handwriting · ledger book · ledger

identification technology generation

barcode scannerRFID tag

Wireless identification microchip

biometric scanner · fingerprint scanner · price tag

information encoding direction

barcode scannerbarcode printer

Machine producing scannable stripes

label printer · label maker · thermal printer

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G