You cannot read 2D barcodes with a device designed to read only linear (1D) barcodes. So, it’s pretty obvious that if you are reading 2D barcodes, you need a 2D barcode scanner. But why do you need a 2D barcode scanner if all of your barcodes are linear? The first reason is relatively obvious: it …
So, if you have followed any of my previous blogs, you will see I have written about how some of my recent medical issues relate to using bar codes. Medical errors are widely acknowledged as a major threat to patient safety. Having been privy to the interworkings of how my local hospital kept track of patient meds, tests …
So, in reality, I should not know too much about the newest eCitation or incident reporting technology…but unfortunately, I do! My story begins back in December 2010, while I was on the road heading south to Elmira to visit one of my old college friends. I had the music turned on and was singing away …
One of the topics that I find myself explaining to customers from time to time is what a dimensional barcode means, usually in reference to 1D vs. 2D barcodes. One dimensional, two dimensional, even three dimensional barcodes exist and hopefully this post will give you a clear idea of the differences between them. 1D barcodes are …