Decoding the mysteries of bar code technology.

From: Security Management | Date: August 1, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

Bar code systems are used for a variety of applications. However, it was only recently that security firms realized the utility of bar code systems for security purposes. The attractiveness of such systems in security applications is enhanced by the ease with which they are set up. Corporate security departments should incorporate bar code technology in their security programs.

The Bar Code was invented in the 1950s, but it was not until the mid-1980s that technology allowed it to be integrated with other systems. Since then, the bar code has become ubiquitous, providing businesses with ...

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