Use of Barcode

Published on: 22 May, 2020 | 11:56:30 AM

Since their invention in the 20th century, barcodes - especially the UPC - have slowly become an essential part of modern civilization. Their use is widespread, and the technology behind barcodes is constantly improving. Some modern applications of barcodes include:

Practically every item purchased from a department store, and mass merchandiser has a barcode on it. This greatly helps in keeping track of a large number of items in a store and also reduces instances of shoplifting (since shoplifters could no longer easily switch price tags from a lower-cost item to a higher-priced one). Since the adoption of barcodes, both consumers and retailers have benefited from the savings generated.

Document Management tools often allow for barcoded sheets to facilitate the separation and indexing of documents that have been imaged in batch scanning applications. The tracking of item movement, including rental cars, airline luggage, nuclear waste, mail, and parcels.

Recently, researchers have placed tiny barcodes on individual bees to track the insect's mating habits.

Many tickets now have barcodes that need to be validated before allowing the holder to enter sports arenas, cinemas, theatres, fairgrounds, transportation, etc.

Used on automobiles, can be located on the front or back.