Glossary — Letter S | Rosistem Barcode

Self Check / Short Version / Source Marking / Space / Spot / Standard Symbology for Physical Distribution / Standard Version

Self Check

Prevention of misreading by adding a parity bit (a number added to make the module count of bars odd or even) to each character, except in EAN and CODE-93.

Short Version

The 8-digit version of the JAN symbol, especially for small products which cannot display the Standard version on their own. Only for domestic use in Japan.

Source Marking

Barcode symbols added at the manufacturing stage of the product. (See Instore Marking)

Space

The white bar between two black bars. It is often called a space.

Spot

To grow thicker due to a stain. (See void)

Standard Symbology for Physical Distribution

A barcode displayed on concentrated packages such as cardboard cases, for management of physical distribution.
A 1- or 2-digit identification code (for physical distribution) is added before the JAN code of the contained product, to indicate the content and its quantity.
It is generally called ITF, because Interleaved 2 of 5 is used for its symbol. (See Standard Version or Extended version)

Standard Version

The 13-digit version of JAN. A common product code used internationally.
Also, the 14-digit version used in the Standard Symbology for Physical Distribution. Used worldwide, including in the US, as an international standard.