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Barcodes (EAN13)

Aim:

The task is to detect and recognize an EAN13 barcode.

Input:

An image containing a EAN13 barcode. The position of the barcode is variable.

Output:

The detected barcode and decoded text.

Hints:

Labeling connections is explained in this article.

Solution (AVS):

  1. In the Workspace Explorer, open the workspace Examples, and in the Filmstrip window, select the Barcode_EAN13 dataset. Drag the Image channel to the ACQUIRE section.
  2. Add the ReadSingleBarcode filter to detect and recognize the barcode.
  3. Set the inBarcodeParams.Format parameter to EAN13.
  4. Show the decoded text in a new preview window.

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Used Filters

Icon Name Description
ReadSingleBarcode To be used as an easy all-in-one solution for typical barcode reading applications.