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A barcode reader or scanner
Barcode scanner, the laser in the barcode scanner is connected to a digital database, so when scanned it matches an item on the database that tells the person buying what it is and what the cost is, at the same time another machine is adding up all the items that have been scanned by the barcode scanner to create a grand total.
BArcodes have an ISBN attached . This is the number seen beneath the barcode. Its the unique product identifier and can also be used to recognise the product once entered in the recognition database
A barcode contains the ID number of the product, which can be used by cash registers to gather information from the server such as it's price, and name.
The Universal Product Code barcode is used on products based in the United States. The Universal Product barcode scanning system has been in use since the 1950's.
No a wireless network is not required to use a portable barcode scanner. A portable barcode scanner is just a device that is used for reading a barcode and inputing and transferring information.
Barcode scanner.
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Input device
Everything that is sold has a barcode, so values and other product information is encoded in the barcode. Scanning technology is used to access this information. It is used most often at the checkout when goods are paid for, but it can also be used to check inventory or to access specific product information.
A barcode wand is a handheld scanning device that is used to read barcodes by swiping the wand over the barcode. The wand typically connects to a computer or terminal to input the scanned barcode data. It is commonly used in retail and inventory management for quick and accurate scanning of barcodes.