Direct Data Entry(DDE)

devices and Barcode

Reader
Kathyann Cedeno 4L
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 Direct Data Entry (DDE)
Devices
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 What are DDE devices?

Direct data entry devices are input devices that read data from a
source that’s provided and transferred it directly to the computer
system. You do not need to enter the information manually. These
devices are used when large volumes of data must be entered into
the computer quickly. There are various DDE devices available. As
with manual input devices, different DDEs are suitable for different
purposes.
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 Associated Devices
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 ● Magnetic Strip Readers
● Chip and Pin Readers
● Contactless Cards Readers
● Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
● Magnetic Ink Character Reader
(MICR)
● Optical Mark Reader (OMR)
● Optical Character Reader (OCR)
● Barcode Readers
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 Barcode Reader
A barcode is a group of vertical bars of
different widths. Groups of bars are
used to represent different numbers
which are often printed above or below
the barcode. The numbers normally
included in a barcode for a product
represent its country of origin,
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manufacturer and item code. The price
is not included in the barcode.
Barcodes are read into the computer
using a wand or a fixed scanner. There
are also camera-based barcode
readers. Barcodes are not easily
damaged and can normally still be
read if they are creased or slightly
wrinkled. They can be printed using a
normal printer and ink, and so cheap
to produce. Barcodes are found on
almost all the products we buy.
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 Barcode Reader
A barcode is used to enter data directly
into a system. The data collected from
barcodes is used to produce
customers’ bills and to tell a store
what has been sold. Goods can then be
re-ordered. These systems, known as
electronic point of sale (EPOS)
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systems, enable large amounts of data

to be input very quickly and accurately

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 Advantages and
Disadvantages of
Barcode Readers
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 Barcode Reader Advantages Disadvantages

❏ Data can be input

mush faster than it
takes to be keyed in
❏ The order of the data
❏ Not easily damaged
Light or laser stored cannot be
❏ Can be printed using a
changed easily
normal printer and
ink and so cheap to
produce
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 Interesting Fact
The first commercial product
ever produced with a barcode
on it was a pack of Wrigley's
gum and it was said to have
been scanned at 8:01 a.m. on
June 26, 1974 at a Marsh
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supermarket in Troy, Ohio.

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