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Barcodes
Barcodes, and the laser scanners that read them, make it possible to keep track of millions of packages, groceries and railroad cars. New uses are continually being added. Questions and answers about the uses, history and technology of bar codes belong here.
659 Questions
What is the ISBN of Jack Kirby's Galactic Bounty Hunters?
The ISBN of Jack Kirby's Galactic Bounty Hunters is 0-7851-2629-5.
What is the ISBN of George's Secret Key to the Universe?
The ISBN of George's Secret Key to the Universe is 9781416954620.
What is the ISBN of Evaluating a Large Group Awareness Training?
The ISBN of Evaluating a Large Group Awareness Training is 0387973206.
What is the ISBN of Introduction to Algorithms?
The ISBN of Introduction to Algorithms is 978-0-262-03384-8.
What is the ISBN of This Is Your Brain On Music?
The ISBN of This Is Your Brain On Music is 0525949690.
What is the ISBN of The Dragnet Solar Pons et al.?
The ISBN of The Dragnet Solar Pons et al. is 978-1-55246-848-7.
How scannable bar code related to ups's business system?
UPS is using an extremely sophisticated system of tracking their drivers, tracks and packages. One of the scanned barcodes is the tracking number of the actual package. By scanning it at different check points - pick up, sorting, drop offs, UPS can keep track of the package and where it may be. In addition, this information also helps them in determining how long it took a package to be delivered to a particular location which in turn helps them determine estimated time of delivery, best route, etc. This is UPS on one foot.
How do stores use code bar readers and UPC code readers for inventory purposes?
UPC is an universal product code and just about every item you buy comes with one. Every code for every item is different. It is put into the system by a UPC coordinator and when a UPC reader scans the code it can then keep track of inventory.
What datas can code scanners read?
Code scanners can read data such as UPC and Bar codes. You can get more information about this at the Wikipedia. Once on the website, type "Code reader" into the search field at the top of the page and press enter to bring up the information.
They're scanned, that information is sent to a database which matches up the barcode to a product. This can automatically calculate the price, and it also helps track things such as inventory, buying/acquisition trends, and other sales and supply related data.
Where can one find a bar code generator online?
A really cool website is BarcodesInc. Simply enter the text that you want in the box, and then click on the Generate Barcode button. The process takes just a few seconds and is easier than setting up an email account.
What is a metrologic bar code scanner used for?
A Metrologic barcode scanner is a hand held device with holographic technology used to scan the barcodes of items. The scanner can be securred in a static position or used remotely as a hand held device.
