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Bar CodingBar Coding
Pyxis S. RimkusPyxis S. Rimkus
Bar Coding Overview Bar Coding Overview
• HistoryHistory• DefinitionsDefinitions• How Bar Coding worksHow Bar Coding works• Bar Coding ApplicationsBar Coding Applications• Real World ExamplesReal World Examples
HistoryHistory
• Invented in 1949 by Norman Invented in 1949 by Norman WoodlandWoodland
HistoryHistory
• Sprouted from an idea for a two-Sprouted from an idea for a two-dimensional version of Morse Codedimensional version of Morse Code
HistoryHistory
• Developed and expanded for use Developed and expanded for use by supermarket chains and by supermarket chains and railroads in the 1970srailroads in the 1970s
DefinitionsDefinitions
• Bar Coding: a method of capturing Bar Coding: a method of capturing data using a bar code.data using a bar code.
DefinitionsDefinitions
• Bar Code: a series of vertical bars Bar Code: a series of vertical bars and spaces that can be read by a and spaces that can be read by a bar code reader.bar code reader.
DefinitionsDefinitions
• Bar Code Reader: a scanner and Bar Code Reader: a scanner and decoder that translates bar codes decoder that translates bar codes into characters and transmits them into characters and transmits them to a computer.to a computer.
Common Bar Coding UsesCommon Bar Coding Uses
• Point of salePoint of sale• Inventory controlInventory control
Common Bar Coding UsesCommon Bar Coding Uses
• Stock checkingStock checking• Labor trackingLabor tracking
Common Bar Coding UsesCommon Bar Coding Uses
• Warehouse Warehouse picking/checkingpicking/checking
• Records controlRecords control• Library checkoutLibrary checkout
How Bar Coding WorksHow Bar Coding Works
• A bar code is just a set of A bar code is just a set of characters, encoded as a series of characters, encoded as a series of vertical bars and spaces, that is vertical bars and spaces, that is scanned, decoded, and transmitted scanned, decoded, and transmitted by a special bar code reader to a by a special bar code reader to a computer.computer.
How Bar Coding WorksHow Bar Coding Works
• The computer is then able to The computer is then able to access and/or update information access and/or update information from a database that uses the from a database that uses the characters decoded from the bar characters decoded from the bar code as a reference for a unique code as a reference for a unique item.item.
Five Parts of a Bar CodeFive Parts of a Bar Code
• Leading quiet zoneLeading quiet zone• Start characterStart character• Data characters and optional check Data characters and optional check
characterscharacters• Stop characterStop character• Trailing quiet zoneTrailing quiet zone
Widely Used Bar CodesWidely Used Bar Codes
• UPC/WPC/EAN8/EAN13UPC/WPC/EAN8/EAN13– Used at food and discount storesUsed at food and discount stores
Widely Used Bar CodesWidely Used Bar Codes
• Code 39Code 39– Used for LOGMARS (U.S. Government)Used for LOGMARS (U.S. Government)– Used for HIBCC (health industry)Used for HIBCC (health industry)
Widely Used Bar CodesWidely Used Bar Codes
• Code 128Code 128– Used as a more compact version of Used as a more compact version of
Code 39Code 39– Greater character capabilityGreater character capability
Bar Code ReadersBar Code ReadersThree Common TypesThree Common Types
• FixedFixed• Portable BatchPortable Batch• Portable RFPortable RF
Real World Examples of Real World Examples of Bar Coding in ActionBar Coding in Action
• SurroMed, Inc. and Pennsylvania SurroMed, Inc. and Pennsylvania State UniversityState University
Real World Examples of Real World Examples of Bar Coding in ActionBar Coding in Action
• Bryan Foods and Freezer ServicesBryan Foods and Freezer Services
Real World Examples of Real World Examples of Bar Coding in ActionBar Coding in Action
• K-Mart, J.C. Penney, Lowe's, K-Mart, J.C. Penney, Lowe's, General Motors, and United AirlinesGeneral Motors, and United Airlines
SummarySummary
• Bar Coding is a useful tool across many Bar Coding is a useful tool across many industriesindustries
• Bar Coding is required to do business in Bar Coding is required to do business in today’s competitive environment.today’s competitive environment.
• Bar Coding can be applied across a wide Bar Coding can be applied across a wide range of operations within a single range of operations within a single company.company.
Readings ListReadings List
1.1. www.barcodinghq.com/primer.htmlwww.barcodinghq.com/primer.html2.2. www.barcodingsolutions.comwww.barcodingsolutions.com3.3. ““The magic of bar codes” Warehousing The magic of bar codes” Warehousing
Management; Radnor; Aug 2001; Anonymous.Management; Radnor; Aug 2001; Anonymous.4.4. ““Breaking the bar code barrier” Breaking the bar code barrier”
Transportation and Distribution; Cleveland; Transportation and Distribution; Cleveland; Mar 2001; Bushnell, Rick.Mar 2001; Bushnell, Rick.
5.5. ““Another beautiful mind” Chain Store Age; Another beautiful mind” Chain Store Age; New York; Feb 2002; Nannery, Matt.New York; Feb 2002; Nannery, Matt.
6.6. ““Bar codes go molecular” InformationWeek; Bar codes go molecular” InformationWeek; Manhasset; Feb 2002; Rendleman, John.Manhasset; Feb 2002; Rendleman, John.