October 7th, 2013 marked the 61st anniversary of the barcode. To observe the event, we put together a slideshow of innovative ways barcodes are being used and 'barcodes in nature'.

1. 61st Anniversary of the Barcode
#HappyBirthdayBarcode
Wasp Barcode Technologies

2. In honor of the anniversary of the
barcode, Wasp Barcode Technologies wanted to
emphasize the importance of barcodes as well
as to highlight images of “barcodes in nature.”

3. That’s right…we’re starting with a zebra. They do look
like a barcode!

4. Look at those stripes…
just waiting to be scanned…

5. Barcodes enable quick, accurate data entry
for the healthcare industry, allowing time to
be spent increasing efficiencies instead of
manually entering data.
Find out other benefits of implementing
barcode scanners in a healthcare facility.
http://budurl.com/HealthcareBarcode
Image Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packaging_an
d_labeling

6. A unique national timber tracking system requires that
every legally harvestable tree and every cut log carry a
barcode that will allow it to be tracked from its origin to
its final destination.
Find out more: http://budurl.com/InnovativeBarcodes

7. Barcodes are essential in the education
industry by helping to keep track of
school assets. Tracking assets takes up
valuable teacher and staff
time, interfering with the primary job of
education. Barcode technology:
• Simplifies asset management
• Ensures accuracy, and
• Minimizes the time required
Keeping labels in a standard location
speeds the process and handheld
scanners facilitate fast inventory counts.
Find out more:
http://budurl.com/WaspSchoolAsset
Image Source:
http://www.plu.edu/helpdesk/support/comp
uters-software/barcode.php

8. Apparently barcodes are
a fashion statement
now too.
Image Source:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bluetigger/338883531/

9. Specifically for Robin Thicke and Beetle Juice…
Image Source: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-
movies/robin-thicke-vma-outfit-channels-beetlejuice-article-1.1437273

10. QR Codes are being used on plant tags to provide
more information. Shoppers use their
smartphones to scan the QR code and a landing
page comes up that provides more information
on how to properly care for the specific plant.
Image Source: http://blog.cbtnuggets.com/2011/07/what-are-qr-codes-how-
to-use-and-make-qr-codes/

11. Retail stores are taking advantage of
QR codes as well. Sephora uses
QR codes to give shoppers makeup
demonstrations and instructions for
cosmetics.
See how other retailers are using QR
codes:
http://www.slideshare.net/nellymoser
/qr-codes-inretail2011
Image Source:
http://www.waspbarcode.com/buzz/5
-ways-qr-codes/

12. There are buildings designed to
look like barcodes.
Check these out:
http://io9.com/buildings-
designed-to-look-like-barcodes-
569396673
Image Source:
http://io9.com/buildings-
designed-to-look-like-barcodes-
569396673

13. Wasp Barcode Technologies
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