Bar code reader

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A bar code reader is used to identify and read a bar code symbol.[1]

Types

Bar code readers may be fixed, portable batch, or portable RF (radio frequency).

  • Fixed readers are attached to a host computer and terminal, and transmit one item at a time as the data is scanned.
  • Portable batch readers are battery powered and store data into memory for batch transfer into a host computer at a later time.
  • Portable RF readers can transmit data in real-time, on-line.[2]

References

  1. http://www.mhia.org/learning/glossary
  2. www.referenceforbusiness.com