What are barcode scanners?
The basic function of a barcode scanner is to reflect light onto a surface, "read" the light that is reflected back to it, and interpret it. The surface that is scanned, the barcode, can be set up multiple ways. A 1 dimensional (1D) barcode consists of a series of vertical lines. Examples of a 1D barcode are UPC codes, and ISBNs. A 2 dimensional (2D) barcode consists of both horizontal and vertical lines. 2D barcodes are able to provide more information in a smaller area of space, but are harder to interpret by barcode scanners, and require special equipment. Matrix and stacked codes are examples of this.
What are the benefits of using barcodes?
Since barcodes can read information so quickly, using barcodes for inventory management can help rid of the bottleneck of taking inventory. Day to day operations will be optimized also, where writing down new shipment information could take up to a minute or two, scanning a barcode on a crate takes 10 to 20 seconds. Errors will also be reduced dramatically, since information is being recorded electronically, rather than by an employee. The typical error rate for human data entry is 1 error per 300 characters. Barcode scanners are much more accurate; the error rate can be as good as 1 error in 36 trillion characters depending on the type of barcode used.
Barcode Scanners
Miles Technologies is a national provider of wireless inventory control and warehouse management solutions. For over 20 years, Miles has provided clients with innovative ways to integrate barcode scanning and data collection devices into existing infrastructure to meet their business objectives. Miles Technologies is an authorized reseller of barcode scanners and data collection terminals from Motorola (Symbol), Intermec, Datalogic (PSC), LXE and HHP.
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 The Symbol DS6707 delivers the functionality of a 1D and 2D bar code scanner, digital camera and document scanner in a single device.. (Read More...)
 
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