Terminology
Symbologies
Symbologies , the mapping between messages and barcodes, is a term frequently used by AIDC industry to refer to a group of 1D and 2D barcodes.
1D (Linear) Barcode
A first generation, "one dimensional" barcode is made up of lines and spaces of various widths that create specific patterns. Below is an example of 1D barcode:
2D (Matrix) Barcode
A matrix code, also termed a 2D barcode or simply a 2D code, is a two-dimensional way to represent information. Below is an example of 2D barcode:
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