Barcoding

The most common and pervasive of all data capture technologies is barcoding. Barcodes represent data as a series of bars and spaces. The encoded data is typically a “license plate” or key to information stored on a computer and is related to a particular item. In retail, for example, the barcode is often an index to a database that gives specifics about an object: shirt, white, long-sleeved, size medium, price.

Although many supporters of RFID believe that barcodes will soon be obsolete, Zetes expects barcoding to continue to play an important role for at least the next decade, as it continues to be the preferred technology for low security operations.

Zetes’ mastery of barcode technology enables the creation of innovative solutions in both Goods ID and People ID and adds to the convergence of these markets.