Barcode Reader Market Valued at $7.4 Billion in 2022, Projected to Reach $13.3 Billion by 2032

The barcode reader market demand is experiencing a transition from traditional 1D barcode readers to 2D barcode readers. This shift is driven by the advantages of 2D barcodes, such as increased data storage capacity and support for advanced applications like mobile payments, ticketing, and inventory management.

With the widespread adoption of smartphones and tablets, barcode technology is being integrated into mobile devices. This integration allows businesses and consumers to leverage the convenience of mobile barcode scanning for various applications, including product information lookup, mobile payments, and loyalty programs.

Barcode readers, also known as barcode scanners, are usually connected to computers or mobile devices via USB, Bluetooth, or other interface options. In most cases, barcode scanners do not require specific drivers to function properly. They are designed to act as a Human Interface Device (HID), which means they can emulate a keyboard and send scanned data as keystrokes directly to the computer.