The next generation of barcodes includes a heavy emphasis on QR codes and smartphone-use. Fifty years ago, on June 26, 1974, the first universal product code (UPC) was scanned at a Marsh Supermarket ...

For every data-capture application, it is important to consider the type of data that needs to be captured, as well as the most cost-effective way of capturing it. Parcel-delivery firms, such as UPS, ...

Do you ever wonder about the origin of the barcodes that are on the majority of products and items in our lives? Obviously, this is a thing I wondered about. This personal curiosity could stem from ...