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Appendix D
Enhanced Bar Code Engine
Introduction
Access to the Kofax Standard bar code recognition engine is provided through
ImageControls-based applications and ISIS-based applications. In addition to the
standard bar codes, you will have access to the Enhanced Bar Code feature if you are
using an ImageControls-based application or an ISIS-based application and do one
the following:
• Purchase the VRS for Professional Scanners with Adrenaline Image Processing
Engine bundle with the Enhanced Bar Code hardware key (dongle).
• Use VRS in combination with a Kofax 650iMV, 650iHV, or an Adrenaline 650i
as your SCSI scanner controller.
This section gives information on the bar code types supported, the differences
between the Standard Bar Code engine and the Enhanced Bar Code engine, and
instructions on how to switch between them. Refer to Using the Bar Code Properties
Dialog Box on page 119 for more information.
Standard vs. Enhanced Bar Code
With the Adrenaline Image Processing Engine, the ability to capture and read bar
codes has been expanded through the application of color technology. Because color
images provide more information to assist in bar code interpretation, the enhanced
bar code reader is able to achieve more accurate readings of all supported bar code
types at low DPI levels and varying levels of quality. The enhanced bar code also has
the ability to work with grayscale images in addition to having improved bitonal
recognition capability. Another significant advancement is the support of two-
dimensional (2D) bar codes.
If you are not familiar with this dialog box, refer to Using the Bar Code Properties Dialog
Box on page 119.