At 06:32 PM 7/30/98 -0400, George wrote:
>That's another form of bar coding. UPC is numbers only. I agree
>about the URL, but, hey, he was dreaming.
>
You're right, but I like to hang onto my dreams. They may come in handy
some day.
>> You can buy bar code scanners that sit between the keyboard and the
>>computer. Some require a physical wipe across the code, others move the
>>beam for you and let you read the item without physical contact.
Too easy. I like at least /some/ interaction.
>
>There are three types of scanners: pen wand, CCD and laser. Pen
>wands are worthless, as they misread often (a retail client
>called me in after their system was condemned by the state of NJ
>for misreading.) CCD read the entire code, but need to touch the
>bar (or be within 2-4 inches). Lasers are the most reliable, and
>some can shoot twenty feet (for inventory).
Twenty feet! Cool, take invventory while kickin back on the couch watching
Die Hard 2. But then, wouldn't lasers be hazardous to a monitor?
>> A good book on this is "The Bar Code Book", by Roger C. Palmer,
>>Helmer's Publishing, 174 Concord Street, Peterborough, New Hampshire
>>03458. ISBN 0-1911261-05-2. It specifies, not just describes, each of the
>>more common bar codes, talks about equipment for reading and printing the
>>codes, etc.
Well, if I ever have a need to get that deep I'll pick it up, but this
discussion is like an interactive book which is much better than a printed
one that doesn't talk back.
>> Whenever I do a large mailing to clients, I use bar codes below the
>>return address so that I can retrieve the database record from which the
>>envelope or card was generated. That lets me phone them and update or
>>weed out returns rather quickly. It is not that hard to print bar codes
>>using a laser printer.
There's a use I hadn't thought of. Another good point to ponder.
>
>And that is still another type of bar code (from the USPO). Most
>WP software will print those.
>
>Printing of bar codes from a laser printer will work for small
>volumes but are not too reliable for mass reading as in a retail
>store. Then you need thermal printers.
I thought laser printers were faster than thermal and therefor better for
the commercial environment.
>Gee, you'd think I know something about bar coding and retail <g>.
Is there anything you /don't/ have indepth knowledge about? <vbg>
Jim
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