barcode reader
[/ˈbɑːrkəʊd ˈriːdər/]
nounpl: barcode readers
leitor de código de barras
1. An electronic device that captures and decodes information from barcodes, typically using laser or image-based technology to scan and read the encoded data
The cashier used a barcode reader to scan the product at checkout.
O caixa usou um leitor de código de barras para escanear o produto no caixa.
2. A software application or system that processes barcode images and converts them into readable data
The warehouse implemented a barcode reader system to track inventory automatically.
O armazém implementou um sistema leitor de código de barras para rastrear o inventário automaticamente.
Barcode readers are ubiquitous in Brazilian retail, supermarkets, and logistics operations. The technology has become standardized across Latin America for inventory control and point-of-sale transactions. In Portuguese-speaking countries, both 'leitor de código de barras' and the anglicized 'scanner' are commonly used interchangeably in professional contexts.
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