+A **barcode scanner** is an optical reader decoding printed [barcodes](/wiki/barcode). It transforms visual patterns into digital [data](/wiki/data), enabling swift tracking and system entry across various industries.
+## See also
+- [QR Code](/wiki/qr_code)
+- [RFID](/wiki/rfid)
+- [Point of Sale](/wiki/point_of_sale)
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