Prevention of misreading, by addin parity
bit (number which is added in order to let the module
of bars odd or even) to each character,
except EAN and CODE-93.
Short Version
8-digit version of JAN
symbol, especially for small products which cannot display
the Standard version within itself. Only
for domestic use in Japan.
A barcode displayed
on the concentrated packages like cardboard cases, for administration
of physical distribution.
1 or 2-digit of identification
code (for physical distribution) is added before the
JAN code of content product,
to show the content product and its quantities.
It is generally called ITF, because Interleaved 2 of
5 is used for its symbol. (see Standard
Version or Extended version)
Standard Version
13-digit version in JAN.
A common product code which is used internationally.
The 14-digit version in Standard Symbology
for Physical Distribution. Used in all over the world,
includes US, as an international standard.