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− | '''Code 25''', or "Code 2 of 5" because it is arranged so that 2 out of every 5 | + | '''Code 25''', or "Code 2 of 5" because it is arranged so that 2 out of every 5 bars is wide, is a bar code format used to encode numeric data. Bars have two relevant widths, wide and narrow, and each group of 5 is in a pattern of 2 wide and 3 narrow bars to encode a digit. There are specified patterns used to mark the start and end of the bar code, and optional checksums. A common use for this type of code is on cartons of merchandise shipped in the supply chain for groceries. |
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+ | A variant is [[Interleaved 2 of 5]], which uses widths of both the bars and the spaces between them to encode pairs of digits. | ||
== Specs == | == Specs == | ||
+ | (describe interleaved version, but are applicable to non-interleaved version where only the bars are considered) | ||
* [http://bardecode.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/code-25-barcode-specification/ Code 25 description] | * [http://bardecode.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/code-25-barcode-specification/ Code 25 description] | ||
* [http://www.bardecode.com/en1/code-25-barcode-specification/ Code 25 detail] | * [http://www.bardecode.com/en1/code-25-barcode-specification/ Code 25 detail] |
Revision as of 05:15, 8 June 2013
Code 25, or "Code 2 of 5" because it is arranged so that 2 out of every 5 bars is wide, is a bar code format used to encode numeric data. Bars have two relevant widths, wide and narrow, and each group of 5 is in a pattern of 2 wide and 3 narrow bars to encode a digit. There are specified patterns used to mark the start and end of the bar code, and optional checksums. A common use for this type of code is on cartons of merchandise shipped in the supply chain for groceries.
A variant is Interleaved 2 of 5, which uses widths of both the bars and the spaces between them to encode pairs of digits.
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Specs
(describe interleaved version, but are applicable to non-interleaved version where only the bars are considered)
Developer libraries and modules
Utilities
- Code 25 bar code generator (web-based)
- Online barcode generator (supports many different formats)