DotCode Published by AIM

By daphne
Published: November 11th, 2009

AIM (Warrendale, PA), the international association focusing on bar codes, RFID, and enterprise mobile computing, has published DotCode, a rectangular matrix symbology. AIM reports that the code is designed for machine-readable coding with existing, in-market high-speed industrial printing equipment.
 

AIM President Dan Mullen notes, "DotCode is an exciting development in the bar code world as it provides a practical method for encoding machine-readable data at true production line speeds. AIM is thrilled to bring this new capability to manufacturers around the world."
 
As with all AIM symbology specifications, DotCode has undergone a rigorous review process in AIM's Technical Symbology Committee (TSC) to ensure that the new symbology offers unique  features that provide additional benefits to the user community and that it is robust from both a printing and reading perspective.
 
Like Code 128, upon which it was initially based, DotCode can encode full ASCII, extended ASCII, and pure binary sequences, according to AIM. It also has a numeric compaction mode. Additionally, through the optional use of Extended Channel Interpretation (ECI) codes, it can encode any ISO Code Page, providing support for any alphabet.
 
DotCode offers structured append of up to 36 symbols, inherent reverse video reading, and a number of other special features.
 
The DotCode specification and encoding software can be purchased directly from the AIM Store. Additionally, AIM will be hosting an upcoming Webinar on December 9 highlighting technical aspects and market applications for DotCode.

 

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