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Matrix code - Definition |
| Related Words: Build, Cast, Chimney, Chute, Configuration, Conformation, Cut, Deposit, Die, Dike, Fashion, Figure, Form, Format, Formation, Frame, Genre, Intaglio |
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A matrix code, also known as a 2D barcode, is a two-dimensional way of representing information. It is similar to a linear (1-dimensional) barcode, but has more data representation capability.
Some examples (copied from the barcode article):
| Symbology | Notes
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| 3-DI | Developed by Lynn Ltd.
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| ArrayTag | From ArrayTech Systems.
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| Aztec Code | Public domain.
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| Small Aztec Code | Space conscious version of Aztec code.
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| Bullseye | This was the barcode tested in a Kroger store in Cincinnati. It used concentric bars.
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| Codablock | Stacked 1D barcodes.
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| Code 1 | Public domain.
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| Code 16K | Based on 1D Code 128.
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| Code 49 | Stacked 1D barcodes from Intermec Corp.
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| CP Code | From CP Tron, Inc.
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| Data Glyphs | From Xerox PARC.
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| Data Matrix | From RVSI Acuity CiMatrix.
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| Datastrip Code | From Datastrip, Inc.
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| Dot Code A | Designed for the unique identification of items.
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| HueCode | From Robot Design Associates. Uses greyscale or colour.
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| INTACTA.CODE | From INTACTA Technologies, Inc.
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| MaxiCode | Used by United Parcel Service.
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| MiniCode | From Omniplanar, Inc.
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| PDF417 | The most common 2D barcode. Public domain.
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| Micro PDF417 | Facilitates codes too small to be used in PDF417.
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| QR Code | From Nippondenso ID Systems. Can encode Japanese Kanji and Kana characters. Public domain.
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| Semacode | Open standard for picture cell phones
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| SmartCode | From InfoImaging Technologies.
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| Snowflake Code | From Marconi Data Systems, Inc.
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| SpotCode | Circular barcodes for camera phones from High Energy Magic Ltd. (http://www.highenergymagic.com/)
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| SuperCode | Public domain.
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| UltraCode | Black-and-white & colour versions. Public domain.
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Descriptions of most of these codes can be found at BarCode 1 (http://www.adams1.com/pub/russadam/stack.html)
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