Barcode Scanner

What is Barcode Scanner?

A barcode scanner is an electronic device used to read and decode information from barcodes. Barcodes are a series of parallel lines or patterns that represent data in a machine-readable form.

Barcode scanners use a light source and a photosensor to capture the barcode image and convert it into digital data that can be processed and interpreted by a computer. There are several types of barcode scanners available, including handheld scanners, fixed-position scanners, and mobile device scanners. Handheld scanners are portable and can be used to scan barcodes by hand. Fixed-position scanners are often used in retail environments, such as supermarkets, where products are passed over a stationary scanner. Barcode scanners are commonly used in a variety of industries, including retail, logistics, and healthcare, for tasks such as inventory management, tracking products, and managing patient records. They can also be used for ticketing and access control in events and transportation systems.