9560 Transaction Manager User's Manual - Intermec

Glossary
bidirectional
A bar code symbol that can be read successfully independent of scanning
direction.
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bit
An abbreviation for binary digit. A single element (0 or 1) in a binary number.
byte
A combination of eight bits in a predetermined pattern, designed to represent a
digit or alphanumeric character.
character
1. A single group of bars and spaces that represent an individual number,
letter, punctuation mark, or other symbol.
2. A graphic shape representing a letter, numeral, or symbol.
3. A letter, digit, or other symbol that is used as part of the organization,
control, or representation of data.
character set
Those characters available for encoding in a particular automatic identification
technology.
code
See bar code.
code reader
See bar code reader.
Codabar
Variable length, discrete, and self-checking bar code used by the American
Blood Commission. Character set is limited to 16 data characters.
Code 11
Very high density discrete numeric bar code. Character set includes 10 digits
and the dash symbol. This code is not self-checking. One or two check digits
provide data security.
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