Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.17559/TV-20140708162601

Bar code standardization by creating new symbology

Filip Cvitić ; Faculty of Graphic Arts, Department for Graphic Design and Image Processing, Getaldićeva 2, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Mario-Osvin Pavčević ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of electrical engineering and computing, Department of applied mathematics, Unska 3, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Jesenka Pibernik ; Faculty of Graphic Arts, Department for Graphic Design and Image Processing, Getaldićeva 2, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

This paper proposes a new symbology which eases the use of any two-dimensional matrix bar code on the market from a user perspective, respecting the rules of each 2D matrix bar code. By proposing a new symbology, the exisiting function patterns are transfered into a digital space and additional parts are added. By adding a part called the rim, any 2D matrix bar code can have the same function patterns and can be recognizable to the user, which enables the bar code standardization. For each 2D matrix bar code the rim can be precisely calculated. It can also carry two different 2D bar codes by implementing masks which can rearrange bits to form the desired graphic pattern. This research will contribute overall 2D matrix bar code standardization which will enable users to identify 2D matrix bar codes in the same way as other 2D matrix bar code symbologies. With this method a more user friendly bar code can be achieved.

Keywords

2D code; bar code standardization; error correction; QR code; smart phone camera; symbology

Hrčak ID:

156845

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/156845

Publication date:

27.4.2016.

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