GS1 DataMatrix Scanner SDK
The Scanbot GS1 Datamatrix 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 DataMatrix is a variant of the Data Matrix symbology that conforms to GS1 specifications. Even though it is based on the ISO/IEC 16022 standard it has specific features that distinguish it from the generic Data Matrix code:
- FNC1 Start Sequence: at the beginning of the encoded data, enables scanners to process the information according to GS1 System rules
- Application Identifiers (AIs): uses standardized AIs to encode various types of information
- Data structure: supports a structured data format that enables the encoding of multiple pieces of information, such as GTIN, expiration date, batch number, and more
It can encode large amounts of data, with up to 2,335 alphanumeric and 3,116 numeric characters, and stores significantly more data than 1D barcodes in smaller spaces, which makes it suitable for small prints or direct marking on products.
GS1 DataMatrix codes have error correction capabilities that make them readable even when partially damaged.
History of the GS1 DataMatrix
In 1994, International Data Matrix, Inc. invented the Data Matrix code. It would take ten years until it was officially approved by the GS1 in 2004 and became the first two-dimensional barcode that the organization adopted.
In 2005, GS1 began exploring the use of DataMatrix codes in the healthcare industry, where it is still widely used nowadays. Its goal was to improve the traceability of healthcare products and increase patent safety.
Use Case
GS1 DataMatrix barcodes facilitate the identification of product numbers, batch numbers, expiration dates, and other standardized information. This makes them suitable for encoding product information on pharmaceutical products. They are primarily used in healthcare, although usage in retail is increasing.
Read barcodes reliably even in challenging conditions with the Scanbot GS1 DataMatrix Reader SDK
With the GS1 DataMatrix Reader SDK, you can…
- Scan GS1 DataMatrix codes with smartphones and make important health information accessible to patients
- Capture data flawlessly
- Cut costs for outdated scanner hardware
- Cut time-to-value – implement GS1 DataMatrix scanning within a few hours
