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Many places, but very often in stores and warehouses that have a large number of different products to keep track of, like a grocery or department store.
The motivation is to save time and money, it is quicker and less error prone to scan in a bar code than to type in the name of a product, or even to select one type of cereal from a list of a dozen others.
See related Wikipedia link for a more extensive list, including airplane boarding cards, postal mail and art.
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Why are bar codes used?
Bar codes are used so that businesses can track their inventory. Once bar coded, businesses can track products in their warehouse.
When were bar codes first used?
1974
Does a 1974 one hundred dollar bill have bar code?
The Treasury does not put bar codes on bills. In any case bar codes weren't used in 1974. You may have a bill that was altered by somebody using a bar code printer.
When did bar codes become standard?
august 1974
What had the first bar code?
The first 2D Bar codes where used on Railroad Cars. Check the related link
How can you get a categories for your upcs bar codes?
how can i get categories from newport pleasure ,so i can use my upcs bar codes,like a one time i send my bar codes in and they send me what i send for with my bar codes
Types of codes?
The types of codes that use 99 are unlisted procedures, bar codes, Morse code...
How have bar codes improved?
There are many ways bar codes have improved society. What is arguably the best example is the use of bar codes and scanners at store checkout counters to quickly and accurately price items to speed checkout.
How have bar codes improved society?
There are many ways bar codes have improved society. What is arguably the best example is the use of bar codes and scanners at store checkout counters to quickly and accurately price items to speed checkout.
What are the modern bar codes in the shapes of squares called?
Those newer bar codes are still bar codes, but they are 2-dimensional bar codes, and we call them quick response(QR) codes.
Why do people use codes?
Some people use codes to talk to people in a way that they understand. Also they use codes like a password or like symbols. communication
What country bar code is 200?
Countries do not have bar codes. They may have calling codes, or postal codes, internationally recognised. Bar codes are usually for items on retail sale.
When were bar codes scanners used?
The use of bar code scanners exploded in the 70s as the technology quickly spread to retail outlets.
How do you use the word bar graph in a sentence?
When you are explaining something that has to do with bar graphs.
Use of title bar?
You can use the title bar to help you perform actions faster. You can also use the title bar to inform people.
Do bar codes tell you when a product was purchased?
if you have an ipod you can download an app that will scan bar codes and it will tell you.
Can you use a picture of a bar code to get into raging waters?
Many entertainment venues are able to scan bar codes displayed on iPhones and such other media.
