Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Platform Barcode Readers

Platform Barcode Readers


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  • Also called fixed-mount bar code scanners
  • Commonly found at the checkout counters of supermarkets and other retailers.
  • Used as point-of-sales devices
  • Available in two distinct configurations
    • Horizontal devices
      • In-counter scanners
      • Hardwired into a counter or tabletop, often with a piece of glass over the device to protect it, while allowing the scanning beam to penetrate
      • Products being scanned are simply swiped over the face of the glass and are read by the scanning beam
    • Vertical fixed
      • placed onto a counter, or hardwired into a wall or shoot-side
  • Leading provider: Microscan Systems Incorporated

Sources:
Experience Festival in this [link]
Data Acquisition at Global Spec in this [link]


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