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Intermec barcode scanners now support GTIN data structures

January 15, 2003

EVERETT, Wash. -- Intermec Technologies Corp. announced on Jan. 13, that its barcode scanners now support the Global Trade Item Numbering (GTIN) data structure.

This family of barcode symbologies, supported by the Uniform Code Council in North America and EAN International, allows retailers to identify and share product and service item information seamlessly throughout global trading networks, from suppliers to buyers.

Intermec ScanPlus and Sabre families of scanners shipped since December have 14-digit GTIN data transmission capability. In addition, Intermec is offering firmware upgrades to existing Intermec scanner customers that provide the same ability to read and use the new GTIN data structure. Firmware upgrades can be performed on-site by the customer or at a depot service center.

The GTIN data structure includes the 12-digit Universal Product Code familiar to consumers and retailers across North America, the 13-digit EAN.UCC code already in use outside of North America, and the newest standard, EAN.UCC-14.

The Uniform Code Council (UCC) has set Jan. 1, 2005 as the target date for North American companies to accept the 13-digit EAN.UCC code.