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31 glossary terms

Glosario

Términos técnicos explicados — desde formatos de archivo hasta algoritmos de cifrado.

Alignment Pattern

QR Code Alignment Pattern

Smaller square patterns in larger QR codes that help correct distortion when scanning at an angle.

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Aztec Code

Aztec Barcode

A 2D barcode with a bullseye finder pattern in the center, used on airline boarding passes and transit tickets.

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Codabar

Codabar Barcode

A self-checking 1D barcode encoding digits and a few special characters, historically used in libraries and blood banks.

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Code 39

Code 39 Barcode

A variable-length 1D barcode encoding uppercase letters, digits, and a few symbols, used in government and defense.

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DotCode

DotCode 2D Barcode

A 2D barcode designed for high-speed industrial printing, using a rectangular dot grid pattern readable even at low resolution.

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Han Xin Code

Han Xin 2D Barcode

A 2D barcode designed for encoding Chinese characters efficiently, supporting multiple character sets and up to 7,827 numeric digits.

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ITF-14

Interleaved Two of Five 14-digit

A barcode format used on shipping cartons, encoding 14 digits in a compact interleaved pattern.

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QR Code Version

QR Code Version (Size)

A number from 1 to 40 indicating the size of a QR code — version 1 is 21x21 modules, each version adds 4.

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Module

QR Code Module

The smallest square unit (dark or light) in a QR code, equivalent to a single pixel in the code's grid.

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Error Correction Level

QR Code Error Correction

The amount of redundant data in a QR code: L (7%), M (15%), Q (25%), or H (30%) recovery capacity.

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Finder Pattern

QR Code Finder Pattern

The three large squares in the corners of a QR code that help scanners detect and orient the code.

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Quiet Zone

QR Code Quiet Zone

The blank margin around a QR code (minimum 4 modules wide) required for reliable scanning.

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Data Matrix

Data Matrix Code

A 2D barcode using a square or rectangular pattern, commonly used for small item marking in manufacturing.

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EAN-13

European Article Number 13-digit

A 13-digit barcode standard used worldwide for marking retail products at the point of sale.

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UPC-A

Universal Product Code Type A

A 12-digit barcode format used primarily in North America for tracking trade items in retail stores.

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PDF417

PDF417 Barcode

A stacked 2D barcode capable of encoding large amounts of data, used on driver's licenses and ID cards.

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Micro QR

Micro QR Code

A compact QR code variant with a single finder pattern, designed for applications where space is limited.

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ISBN

International Standard Book Number

A 13-digit numeric identifier for books, rendered as an EAN-13 barcode on book covers.

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vCard QR

vCard QR Code

A QR code encoding contact information in vCard format, scannable to add a contact directly to a phone.

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WiFi QR

WiFi QR Code

A QR code encoding WiFi network credentials (SSID, password, encryption type) for instant device connection.

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Masking Pattern

QR Code Masking Pattern

One of eight patterns applied to QR code data modules to ensure even distribution of dark and light areas.

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Reed-Solomon

Reed-Solomon Error Correction

The error-correcting code used in QR codes that enables data recovery even when part of the code is damaged.

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GS1 DataBar

GS1 DataBar Barcode

A compact barcode family used for small items like fresh produce and coupons, encoding GS1 Application Identifiers.

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MaxiCode

MaxiCode 2D Barcode

A fixed-size 2D barcode with a central bullseye pattern used by UPS for automated package sorting and tracking.

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QR Code Capacity

QR Code Data Capacity

The maximum data a QR code can store, ranging from 7,089 numeric characters to 4,296 alphanumeric characters at the largest version.

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Structured Append

QR Code Structured Append

A QR code feature that splits data across up to 16 linked QR codes, reconstructed when all are scanned in sequence.

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ISSN Barcode

International Standard Serial Number Barcode

An EAN-13 barcode encoding the ISSN of periodicals, printed on magazine and journal covers for point-of-sale identification.

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Pharmacode

Pharmaceutical Binary Code

A 1D barcode used in pharmaceutical packaging that encodes a single number for automated packaging verification.

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GTIN

Global Trade Item Number

A GS1 identifier for products available in 8, 12, 13, or 14-digit formats, encoded in barcodes like EAN-13 and UPC-A.

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rMQR

Rectangular Micro QR Code

A rectangular QR code variant (ISO 23941) optimized for narrow or elongated spaces like labels and packaging.

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Code 128

Code 128 Barcode

A high-density 1D barcode encoding all 128 ASCII characters, widely used in shipping and logistics.

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