3D Barcode

3D Barcode

It is true that 1D linear barcodes have been around the longest out of any barcode format, but this type of barcode is slowly being phased out by the use of 2D and 3D barcodes. A major convenience of 2D and 3D barcodes is they can be read by camera phone and smart phone applications. This means consumers on the go can collect data about a product in an instant by scanning it with their phone instead of requiring a specialized scanner. The future of using phones and barcodes to transfer and track information is file and document transfers. While there have already been developments in this area, the popularity of this function is still growing. Some 3D barcodes currently can store videos for mobile devices and it is only a matter of time before barcodes become a mainstream form of communicating and sending data to one another. The ability to create barcodes online is a step towards the future of communication and data collection.

Barcode scanners come in two different types depending on the type of barcode you will be scanning. If you are just going to be scanning 1D barcodes, then all you need is a laser scanner. For most businesses who will be utilizing barcodes to track inventory, 1D scanners are sufficient and therefore their best bet is to purchase a laser scanner. If your business requires you to use 2D or PDF barcodes you will need an imager barcode scanner which works slightly differently from a laser scanner and is typically more expensive.

3D Barcode