Rockwell Automation 2755 AdaptaScan Software - Manual (Page 209)

G–4
Publication 2755-838
configuration file
The set of attributes which belongs to and defines the operation of a
single physical device.
continuous code
A bar code symbology where all spaces within the symbol are parts
of the characters (Interleaved 2 of 5). There is no interactive gap in a
continuous bar code symbology.
CPI
Characters per inch. See density.
D
data character
See character.
decode
The process of translating a bar code into data characters using a
specific set of rules for each symbology.
decoder
As part of a bar code reading system, the electronic package which
receives the signals from the scanner, performs the algorithm to
interpret the signals into meaningful data and provides the interface
to other devices.
density
The number of data characters which can be represented in a linear
unit of measure. Bar code density is often expressed in characters
per inch (CPI).
discrete code
A bar code or symbol where the space between characters,
intercharacter gap, are not part of the code as with Code 39. See
continuous code.
E
EAN
European Article Number System. The international standard bar
code for retail food packages.