User:LocklearStillman727

In the world of retail there can't be many more revolutionary products compared to the handheld barcode scanner. The good thing about this kind of scanner is it is so simple to use. Just point it at the barcode, press the trigger and also the job is done. And since it is worked manually anyone using one of these pieces of equipment is more unlikely to make a mistake.

In fact handheld barcode scanners are attached to the computer by a cable. You will find handhelds which are connected up wirelessly. There isn't any cable restricting how far the scanner may be used from the computer; the only real limit is the selection of the wireless signal. They could be small enough to fit into a pocket. The purists usually do not class these scanners as handheld, instead they use the term "wireless barcode scanner." But these scanners do offer the same ease of use as the handheld variety.

cash register - The handheld scanners that most people will be using will utilise one of two scanning technologies, the laser and also the LED. Lasers continue being the most popular, despite the introduction of LED scanning technology over the last few years.

With laser scanning technology the scanning unit contains a laser diode. The laser diode generates a dot which becomes the beam of light by being projected right into a vibrating mirror. The beam of light is then scanned across the barcode.

LED is really a newer type of scanning technology as well as the handheld barcode scanners incorporating it tend to be durable. Also LED is more versatile in the type of barcode it can read - it can be used to scan horizontal barcode symbols as well as the more typical vertical ones. The sensor then picks up the reflected light as well as the data is converted into ASCII text.

point of sale system - One decision that anyone thinking of using a handheld unit in their business is whether to stay with the conventional 1D type of scanner or perhaps the newer 2D units. The 2D scanners are getting to be more popular as they do offer more, especially of course the ability to read the new 2D barcodes including data matrix. These barcodes can take much more information than the 1D type can which obviously makes them attractive to use. However, the 2D handheld scanners do cost a lot more than the 1D units. Obviously if the business can manage using the capacity restrictions from the 1D barcode then there is no real need to upgrade. Of course the converse can often happen and many more businesses are now turning to the higher specification units.