BARCODE READER

Nama Pensyarah :
Mohd Sufian Bin Mat Deris

Ahli Kumpulan :
Husna Humaira Bt Abu Backer Sidek
034374
Nur Fazlin Fazira Bt Kamaruzaman
034235
Rashafiya Bt Roslee
034240
Nur Aziela Bt Osman
033835

What is Barcode Reader ?

Abarcode readerorbarcode scanner is
an electronic device for reading
printedbarcodes.
Also called a price scanner or point-ofsalePOS scanner, is a hand-held or
stationary input device used to capture
and read information contained in
abarcode. A barcode reader consists of
ascanner, a decoder either built-in or

Types of Barcode Readers

Technologies
Housing

Types 1 : Technologies
Pen-type readers - Pen-type readers
consist of a light source
andphotodiodethat are placed next to
each other in the tip of a pen. To read a
bar code, the person holding the pen
must move the tip of it across the bars
at a relatively uniform speed.
Thephotodiodemeasures the intensity
of the light reflected back from the light

Example of
Pen-type readers

Types 1 : Technologies
Laser scanners - Laser scanners work
the same way as pen type readers
except that they use alaserbeam.

Example of
Laser scanners

Types 1 : Technologies
Camera Based Readers - Twodimensionalimaging scannersare the
newest type of bar code reader. They
use a camera and image processing
techniques to decode the bar code.

Example of
Camera Based Readers

Types 2 : Housing
Handheld scanner - with a handle and
typically a trigger button for switching
on the light source.

Example of
Handheld scanner

Types 2 : Housing
Pen scanner or wand scanner - a
pen-shaped scanner that is swiped.

Example of
Pen scanner or wand
scanner

Types 2 : Housing
Stationary scanner wall - scan that
the barcode is passed under or beside.
These are commonly found at the
checkout counters of supermarketsand
otherretailers.

Example of
Stationary scanner wall

Types 2 : Housing
Cordless scanner or Wireless
scanner - a cordless barcode scanner is
operated by a battery fit inside it and is
not connected to the electricity mains
and transfer data to the connected
device like PC.

Example of
Cordless scanner or Wireless
scanner

Advantages of Barcode
Reader

Error Reduction - Using barcode scanners

reduces rates of human error. When people are
manually entering data, the possibility of errors
is only part of human nature.
Inventory Control - Barcode scanners help users
keep track of inventory. Some allow users to set
up alerts for items that are out of stock so orders
can be filled promptly.
Time Savings - Not only does it keep your
inventory
under control and organized, your time spent

Disadvantages of
Barcode Reader
They Can Breakdown - barcode scanners
can eventually breakdown.
System Failure may cost more delays.
Scratched or crumpled barcodes may
cause
problems.
Data must be coded in the barcode.