vöötkoodeista
Vöötkoodeista, or barcodes in English, are a machine-readable optical representation of data. They encode information in a visual pattern of parallel lines and spaces of varying widths. This data can represent a variety of information, most commonly product identification numbers for inventory management and point-of-sale systems. Barcodes are essential for modern retail and logistics, enabling rapid scanning and data entry.
There are numerous types of barcodes, with linear barcodes being the most prevalent. These are the familiar
The process of reading a barcode involves a barcode scanner, which uses light to read the pattern.