Vöötkoodiks

Vöötkoodiks is an Estonian term that translates to "barcode" in English. It refers to a method of visually representing data that can be read by a machine. Barcodes are commonly found on products in retail stores and are used for tracking inventory, managing sales, and facilitating quick checkout processes. The most recognizable type of barcode is the linear or one-dimensional barcode, consisting of parallel lines of varying widths and spacing. These lines represent binary code, which can be interpreted by a barcode scanner.

Beyond the retail environment, barcodes are utilized in a wide range of applications. They are employed in libraries for tracking books, in shipping and logistics for monitoring packages, and in healthcare for identifying patients and medications. The information encoded in a barcode can include product identification numbers, serial numbers, expiry dates, and other relevant data. The development of barcodes has significantly improved efficiency and accuracy in data collection and management across numerous industries.