Barcoding ▪️ QR ▪️ Identification ▪️ Labeling ▪️ ScannerApps ▪️ Mobile Data Acquisition

GS1 Barcode System Basics - Part 1 Hello to all readers! In this blog post, we'll dive into the fundamentals of the GS1 barcode system, unraveling the essential basics that make it a cornerstone in various industries. Types of GS1 Barcodes This post series provides a fundamental overview of the used barcode- and 2D code symbologies and explains terms like AI, data identifier, application identifier, or FNC1. The GS1 system employs various barcode types to encode information, tailored to specific applications. These include  EAN ,  UPC ,  GS1-128 ,  GS1 DataBar , ITF-14, and the 2D codes  GS1 DataMatrix  and  GS1 QR Code . The choice of barcode type depends on the application area: EAN and UPC Codes EAN-13 Barcode UPC-A Barcode EAN codes are prevalent in Europe, while UPC codes are commonly found in North America. These codes, prominently used in retail product labeling, help streamline the checkout process at supermarkets. They contain a unique...

A new version of the barcode creator software Barcode Studio is on the way! What’s New? Barcode Studio V11.5 introduces a new data input assistant . This special feature simplifies the creation of 2D codes for mobile tagging and electronic business cards (so-called vCard and meCard barcodes) dramatically. With Barcode Studio V11.5 you are able to create more than 100 different linear, postal, GS1 and 2D barcode symbologies. The barcodes can be printed on simple labels or exported as bitmap or vector image files. Batch barcode creation with external data is supported. 2D Codes for Mobile Tagging vCard Data Input Assistant vCard and meCard QR-codes are used to encode contact details of a business card (like name, address, email, phone-number ...) in a 2D barcode symbol. When scanning such a barcode with a smartphone (camera and suitable scanner software is required of course), the data is automatically entered into the address book of the phone. No manual typing or copy/paste i...