Appendix M (Bar Code Definitions) - RJS Inspector 5000 Operator's Manual

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Appendix M (Bar code definitions)

Achieved Width
The calculated element
measurements.
Alphanumeric
A character set that contains letters, digits, and other
characters such as punctuation marks. Also, a
character that is either numeric or alpha. (In
programming an alphanumeric cannot be used to do
arithmetic)
ANSI
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Aperture
The effective opening in an optical system that
established the field of view.
Application Specification
A set of rules for using bar code symbols.
Aspect Ratio
The ratio of height to width of a bar code symbol.
Bar
An element of a bar code symbol whose reflectance is
less than the global threshold.
(reflective) element of a bar-code. (As opposed to a
space which is the light reflective element)
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Appendix M
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