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Barcode Reader

Barcode Reader: Device used to scan barcodes and convert the encoded information into a usable format.

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Definition

Device used to scan barcodes and convert the encoded information into a usable format. Barcode readers are used to scan codes on a variety of election materials including ballots, driver's licenses, voter ID cards, voter information packets, envelopes, and other election documents.

Alternative Definitions

Definition 2

Device used to scan barcodes and convert the encoded information into a usable format.

Source: NIST WebType: semantic
Definition 3

Device used to scan barcodes and convert the encoded information into a usable format. Barcode readers are used to scan codes on ballots, driver’s licenses, voter ID cards, voter information packets, envelopes, and other documents in the election ecosphere. Ballot Adjudication/Resolution Systems Ballot Duplication Systems

Source: EAC IT Glossary for Election OfficialsType: external
Definition 4

Device used to scan barcodes and convert the encoded information into a usable format. Barcode readers are used to scan codes on a variety of election materials including ballots, driver’s licenses, voter ID cards, voter information packets, envelopes, and other election documents.

Source: NIST Election GlossaryType: standard

Sources

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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NIST Election Terminology Glossary, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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NIST Election Glossary
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