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Codabar is
linear, discrete alphanumerical barcode symbology
designed to encode 16 different characters in addition
with six special characters ($ : / . + -). It was
developed in 1972 by Pitney Bowes Corp. Codabar uses
checksum characters electively, hence named “self
checking symbology”.
Codabar is also renowned with other
names such as USD-4, Codeabar, ANSI/AIM BC3-1995, Ames
Code, Rationalized Codabar, NW-7 (Japanese name) or
Monarch, Code 2 of 7.
Character
set of Codabar symbology
Codabar
barcode symbology contains special character set
including:
1.
Ten numbers (0-9)
2.
Six alphanumeric characters ($ : /
. +-)
3.
Four alphabetic letters (a, b, c & d)
Four alphabetic letters
are employed simply as start/stop character, not
incorporated in the encoded message.
Structure
of Codabar symbology
Structure of Codabar symbology
consists of
the following characters:
1.
Four probable start characters (A, B, C, D).
2.
A fine inter character space
3.
Data of the message with a slight inter character space
between each character.
4.
Any of the possible four stop characters (A, B, C, D).
Applications
of Codabar barcode symbology
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Implemented in photo labs.
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Employed in Libraries.
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United States Blood Banks also use
Codabar barcode symbology.
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Used on FedEx Air bills.
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