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Barcode reader

A barcode reader or barcode scanner is an optical scanner that can read or scan printed barcodes and send the data they contain to a computer. Like a flatbed scanner, it consists of a light source, a lens, and a light sensor for translating optical impulses into electrical signals. Additionally, nearly all barcode readers contain decoder circuitry that…

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Methods of connection

RS-232PCPS/2 portUSBHID
15 related topics

Overview

Optical scannerBarcodesFlatbed scannerPhotodiodeMorse code
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Types of barcode scanners

Quality managementShippingPDA
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Resolution

MilInMm
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Resolution

  • Mil Thousandth of an inch
  • In Inch
  • Mm Millimetre

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Barcode reader

Nodes50
Edges49
Triples21
Avg. degree1.96
Density0.04
Components1

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Barcode reader

Top relations

related to Serial interfaces · 13
Barcode reader → As, CDC, Early, HID, In, Keyboard, PC, PS/2, RS-232, The, This, Today, USB
related to Wireless networking · 6
Barcode reader → Bluetooth, IEEE, MHz, Readers, Some, WLAN
related to Housing · 1
Barcode reader → Barcode
related to Technology · 1
Barcode reader → Barcode

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barcode light scanner scanners readers code used barcodes read use reader data laser bar beam device sensor ccd also omnidirectional

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SubjectPredicateObjectConfidenceSrc
Barcode readerrelated to HousingBarcode0.60section
Barcode readerrelated to Serial interfacesEarly0.60section
Barcode readerrelated to Serial interfacesRS-2320.60section
Barcode readerrelated to Serial interfacesThis0.60section
Barcode readerrelated to Serial interfacesAs0.60section
Barcode readerrelated to Serial interfacesPC0.60section
Barcode readerrelated to Serial interfacesThe0.60section
Barcode readerrelated to Serial interfacesPS/20.60section
Barcode readerrelated to Serial interfacesToday0.60section
Barcode readerrelated to Serial interfacesKeyboard0.60section
Barcode readerrelated to Serial interfacesUSB0.60section
Barcode readerrelated to Serial interfacesIn0.60section

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