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T EC - I T B a r c o d e So f t w a re R e f e re n c e
Format Data
Capacity
Numeric 7089
Alphanumeric 4296
Binary 2953
Kanji 1817
Table 20: QR Code Data Capacity
Maximum data capacity for binary data is 2953 bytes using a matrix of 177x177 dots. As an
example the symbol-version 22 (104x104 dots) can encode appr. 1 KB of data using a low error
correction level. The resulting symbol size is about = 37x37 mm when a dot-size of 0.35 mm is
used.
The input data is always analyzed and the appropriate encoding mode is chosen automatically.
Mode switching is done as required to produce the most efficient encoding.
6.2.9.3 QR –Code Creation Speed
QR-Code is a quite complex symbology and may take a lot of CPU-time when encoding a very
large amount of data. You could speed up the encoding process by
► Set the QR-Code mask pattern to a constant value. Changing this setting could affect
readability.
► Set the symbol size to a constant value (property “QRCode.Version” ) if the symbol should
have always the same size.
► Set the error correction level to "low" ( “QRCode.ECLevel” ). Changing this setting could
affect readability.
► Minimize computing steps: set the configuration properties of TBarCode only one time at
startup of your program, and do only change the text property for each barcode.
6.3 HIBC – Health Industry Bar Code
HIBC bar codes are commonly used by the health industry. HIBC standards do not really describe
unique symbologies, but a family of data structures. These data structures may be represented by
several symbologies.
There are two categories of HIBC:
 Label Identification Code (LIC) – specified by the Supplier Labeling Standard
 Provider Applications Standard (PAS)
6.3.1 Supplier Labeling Standard Formats
The Supplier Labeling Standard is used for all HIBC LIC bar codes. For a full specification please
refer to the document Health Industry Bar Code: Supplier Labeling Standard (HIBC SLS)
ANSI/HIBC 2.2
– 2006. It consists of a Primary and a Secondary data structure which may be
encoded together in bar code or split into 2 single symbols.
The Primary Data Structure is specified as follows
+IIIIP*UL