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Input Devices - Barcode-QR Code

The document provides an overview of barcode and QR code technology, detailing how barcode scanners read barcodes using lasers and sensors to convert reflected light into digital data for stock management. It highlights the advantages for both shops and customers, such as faster checkouts and automatic stock control. Additionally, it describes the structure and uses of QR codes, noting their ability to store more data compared to traditional barcodes.

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Input Devices - Barcode-QR Code

The document provides an overview of barcode and QR code technology, detailing how barcode scanners read barcodes using lasers and sensors to convert reflected light into digital data for stock management. It highlights the advantages for both shops and customers, such as faster checkouts and automatic stock control. Additionally, it describes the structure and uses of QR codes, noting their ability to store more data compared to traditional barcodes.

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INPUT DEVICES

BARCODE READERS
• https://youtu.be/kcZIXGAxSuw
• Each digit has 2 dark lines and
two light lines.
• The width representing each digit
is the same.
• The digits on the left have an odd
number of dark elements and
always begin with a light bar;
• the digits on the right have an
even number of dark elements
and always begin with a dark bar.
• This arrangement allows a
barcode to be scanned in any
direction.
• The barcode is first read by a red laser or
red LED.
1 • Light is reflected back
• The dark areas reflect little or no light
• The white areas reflect a lot of light

• The reflected light is read by sensors or


2 photoelectric cells
• As scanning happens, a pattern is
generated.

• This is converted into digital data- which


3 the computer understands.
• Eg – 3 generates LDDDDLD :: 0111101
• (L- Light & D –Dark / L=1, D=1)
So what happens when a barcode is scanned?
Detail of the item is
Barcode is scanned and When it is found the
given to the checkout
number is looked up in stock item record is
(POS: Point Of Sale
a stock database looked up
terminal)

If value is less more No. of stock items is The number of stock


stock items are compared to re-order items in the record is
automatically reordered value reduced by one

If order for more stock When new stock


items are generated, a arrives , stock levels are
flag is added to stop updated
re-ordering
Advantages to the
shop/management
• much easier and faster to change prices on stock items
• much better, more up-to-date sales information/sales trends
• no need to price every stock item on the shelves (this reduces time
and cost to the management)
• allows for automatic stock control
• possible to check customer buying habits more easily by linking
barcodes to, for example, customer loyalty cards.
Advantages to the customer
• faster checkout queues (staff don’t need to remember/look up prices
of items)
• errors in charging customers is reduced
• the customer is given an itemised bill
• cost savings can be passed on to the customer
• better track of ‘sell by dates’ so food should be fresher.
(a) Question 2 (a) Asks you to describe how a bar code scanner reads a barcode.

Each of the following points would be worth one mark (Max 4)


Answers:

• Shines light / (Red) laser at barcode


• Light is called an illuminator
• Light is reflected back // White lines reflect light // Black lines reflect less light
• Sensors detect the light
• Different reflections will be given different binary numbers
• Microprocessor interprets the data
• ​(b) Question 2 (b) asks you to explain how a bar code can be used to help manage stock.

Each of the following points would be worth one mark (Max 3)

Answers
• Barcode identifies a (Unique) product
• Barcode can be used to look up a product (In a database)
• Data about stock levels can be stored on a system
• Stock can be automatically deducted from the system
• Can check stock is below a certain level
• Automatic re-order
• Automatically update new stock level
• To locate if an item of stock is available in another location.
QR
CODES
QUICK RESPONSE CODES
STRUCTURE
• Made up of a matrix of filled-in dark squares
on a light background.
• Consists of a block of small squares (light
and dark) known as pixels.
• Can presently hold up to 4296 characters
(or up to 7089 digits)
• Allows internet addresses to be encoded
within the QR code. This compares to the 30
digits that is the maximum for a barcode.
The three large squares at the corners of the
• However, as more and more data is added, code function as a form of alignment; the
remaining small corner square is used to
the structure of the QR code becomes more ensure the correct size and correct angle of
complex. the camera shot when the QR code is read.
USE Advertising
Boarding passes

Access websites
What is different here?
Frame QR codes
-come with a ‘canvas area’ where it is possible to
include graphics or images inside the code itself
Homework
• How is QR code read and used?
• Advantages over barcodes
• Disadvantages over barcodes.
Question
• A square QR code contains 40 × 40 tiny squares (pixels) where each
tiny square represents a 0 or a 1. Calculate how many bytes of data
can be stored on the QR code
How well did you listen?
• Expand QR code
• What is the maximum number of digits that a barcode can represent?
• What is the maximum number of digits that a QR code can represent?

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