barcode scanning
Reading striped labels
Barcode scanning is the process of using a device to read the pattern of lines, squares, or dots that encode product information.
The scanner converts these visual patterns into data—typically a number that identifies the item in a database.
Barcode scanning at checkout speeds up the transaction and updates inventory automatically.
- laser scannerLight-based code interpreter
- symbologyStudy of symbols
- inventory managementOverseeing stored merchandise levels
- inventoryCatalog of held assets
- inventory countTallying items in storage
warehousing · ticketing systems · omnidirectional · error correction · data capture · real-time processing · self checkout · checkout · retail store · wand · decode · tracking · handheld · red light · line of sight · swipe · supply chain management · distribution
- warehousingwarehouse, warehouses, fulfillment centers, fulfillment center, distribution centers
- logisticsshipping, delivery, warehouses, warehousing, shipment
- pharmacypharmacist, pharmacy, prescription, dispensing, prescriptions
- ticketingticket sales, box office, ticket agent, ticket agents, ticket booth
- calorie trackingcalories, calorie counting, calorie deficit, calorie budget, calorie goal
- data collectionsurveys, interviews, questionnaires, forms, polls