Invisible barcodes are the next big thing for consumers and retailers. They open up some amazing possibilities and, yes, they really are invisible to the naked eye. What Is an Invisible Barcode? A traditional 1D barcode stores data in the form of numbers and parallel lines. When scanned, the barcode provides data on cost, type of item, quantity and so on. A new process has been developed which converts this data into minuscule dots by using an algorithm. The dots, or pixels, are printed using special UV ink that's invisible to the naked eye. This has the effect of 'embedding' the barcode in the product rather like a watermark. This digital watermark can only be read using a special scanner, and the possible uses for this are very exciting. Speed Up Check Out on the High Street Invisible barcodes can be scanned from any angle, so they don't need to be positioned in a precise spot on the product. The entire item can be covered in barcodes so it can swiftly scoot through the scanner, so there's no wasted time spent locating and scanning one visible barcode. This dramatically increases the time it takes to check out when shopping. Great [...]The post Invisible Barcodes: a Retail Revolution appeared first on tantolabels.
