| AIM Announces Publication of International Symbology Specification PosiCode - 7/12/2002 |
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AIM, Inc., the global trade association recognized as the worldwide authority on automatic identification and data collection (AIDC) and networking in a mobile environment, today announced the publication of the International Symbology Specification for PosiCode. As a unique, position based symbology, this code is designed for creating readable bar codes in processes where controlling bar widths may be difficult. It is well suited for direct part marking processes such as laser engraving, chemical etching, dot peen or indent marking and machining. PosiCode is a "position" based linear symbology, and very different from most single width symbologies that are presence/absence symbologies. A position-based symbology decouples the widths of the bars from their positions. The centers of the bars are laid out on a grid of equally spaced parallel lines. Upon “reading” the code the data is decoded based on the position of the bars rather than their widths. PosiCode is capable of encoding numbers, letters and two punctuation marks. A summary of the symbology can be seen online at http://www.aimglobal.org/standards/symbinfo/posicode_overview.htm To buy a copy of the complete PosiCode specification, contact AIM at any of the following locations below or visit the online AIM Store at http://www.aimglobal.org/aimstore/. # # # All Technical Specifications published by AIM, Inc. are reviewed by experts around the world. AIM member companies have volunteered their time and expertise to develop, review, and adopt these important specifications. Likewise, the association has invested significant resources to service the Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) industry with timely and accurate standards. Publication of these documents reaffirms that AIM, Inc., as the global trade association for AIDC technology, is committed to developing programs and resources that will foster the worldwide understanding of the benefits of AIDC Technologies. World Headquarters 634 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-2802 USA Phone: +1 412.963.8588 Fax: +1 412.963.8753 Email: aidc@aimglobal.org European, Middle East, and Africa Regional Support Center Avenue Gaulois, 7 B-1040 Brussels, Belgium Phone: +32 2 7434420 Fax: +32 2 7431550 Email: emea@aimglobal.org Contact: Mr. Raimondo Bussi Asia Pacific Regional Support Center Room 1002, Taurus Building 21A Granville Road, Tsimshatsui Kowloon, Hong Kong Phone: +852 27783368 Fax: +852 27783383 Email: ap@aimglobal.org AIM, Inc., is the global trade association and recognized worldwide authority on automatic identification, data collection and networking in a mobile environment. AIM members are providers and users of technologies, systems and services that capture, manage and integrate accurate data into larger information management systems. As a not-for-profit industry organization, AIM’s mission is to stimulate the understanding, adoption and use of technology by providing timely, unbiased, commercial-free news and information. For more information access the AIM Web site at www.aimglobal.org. |
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