Barcode Scanner
Barcode Scanner is an electronic device used to read printed barcodes. A scanner reads the barcode by distinguishing the difference between the intensity of light from bars and spaces that forms analogue signal. This analogue signal is converted into digital signal which is then decoded to read information. Barcode Scanner mainly consists of three parts:
- illumination System: illuminates the code with red color light.
- Sensor / Converter: detect the intensity of light reflected from illuminating system and generates analogue signal corresponding to that. Converter converts analogue signal to digital signal.
- Decoder: lastly decoder feed with digital signal to decode the information of barcode.
Scanning of barcode used in different applications:
Barcode Scanner is used to scan the information of a product to control and manage the inventory system. The scan information is copied to the open application. For eg: here, we have opened an MS-Excel file.
Barcode Reader is portable, fast, and simple to use that helps to make your business organization more efficient by speeding up the inventory processes and minimizing human mistakes. It is implemented in several kinds of sectors like retail, healthcare, logistics, education, defense, etc.
Scanning of the barcode to decode packaging and distribution information of carton to track product status. This scanned information includes product ID, size, weight, manufacturing or expiry dates, batch number, and many more that can be transferred to multiple computer applications like Notepad, MS-Word, MS-Excel, WordPad, etc.