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Barcode Concepts and Terms
The following terms and concepts are specific to the Barcode module.
Barcode |
A series of vertical bars printed or stamped on parts, containers, labels, or other media. These bars represent information that can be read by an electronic barcode reader attached to a computer system. |
Barcode types |
Multiple types of barcodes exist. Some can encode only numbers, while others can encode numbers, letters, and special computer control characters. Each uses a series of varying-width bars and spaces to represent characters. For information about supported barcode types, see Siebel System Requirements and Supported Platforms on Oracle Technology Network for your Siebel application. |
Barcode scanner |
An electronic device that detects a barcode's pattern of bars and spaces and transmits the pattern to a barcode reader. |
Barcode reader |
An electronic device that decodes the barcode patterns sent from a scanner into the characters they represent, and transmits those characters to a computer as though the data were typed in. |
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