GS1-128 Barcode Scanner SDK
The Scanbot GS1-128 Barcode Scanner SDK lets you integrate fast barcode scanning into your mobile app in no time. Use any iOS, Android, or Windows device as a flexible scanning tool. It’s fast, accurate, and cost-effective!
Definition
GS1-128, formerly known as UCC / EAN 128, is a barcode system developed by GS1 US to establish a global standard for data exchange. It is based on the Code 128 symbology.
By using multiple Application Identifiers in one barcode, GS1-128 can encode various types of information, including GTINs, expiration dates, batch numbers, and serial numbers.
Components of a GS1-128 barcode
Based on Code 128 symbology, GS1-128 barcodes usually consist of the following components:
- Double character start pattern:
- A start character (A, B, or C)
- Function 1 Symbol Character (FNC1)
- Encoded Data (including the GS1 Application Identifier represented in character set A, B, or C)
- Check digit
- Stop character
Use case
GS1-128 barcodes are widely used in logistics and supply chain management to ensure product traceability in supply chains. Due to their flexibility and ability to encode a large amount of detailed information, they are a popular choice.
No more outdated scanning devices with the Scanbot GS1-128 Barcode Scanner SDK
With the Scanbot GS1-128 Barcode Scanner SDK, you can…
- Extract 1D barcodes – such as GS1-128 – with smartphones
- Efficiently keep your stock levels updated with an incredible scanning speed of 0.04 seconds per barcode
- Reduce data entry costs significantly
- Capture data flawlessly even without connection – the GS1-128 Barcode Scanner SDK works 100% offline
- GS1 barcode reader online: web app