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Barcode Technology - PLANET
Barcode
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PLANET (Postal Alpha Numeric
Encoding Technique) barcode was
used by the United States Postal
Service to
identify and track pieces of
mail during delivery - the Post
Office's "CONFIRM" services. It
was fully superseded by
Intelligent Mail Barcode by
January 28, 2013. |
Valid characters:
0123456789 |
PLANET is one of the many
barcode formats currently in
use. |
A Barcode is a method of
representing data in a visual,
machine-readable form. |
The barcode formats has two
categories: |
One-dimensional (1D) ---
Barcodes represented data by
varying the widths and spacings
of parallel lines. |
Two-dimensional (2D) --- Using
rectangles, dots, hexagons and
other geometric patterns to
represented data. |
PLANET is 1D barcode.
Identifies mailpiece class and
shape
Identifies the Confirm
Subscriber ID
Includes up to 6 digits of
additional information that the
Confirm subscriber chose, such
as a mailing No., mailing
campaign ID or customer ID
Ends with a check digit.
A PLANET barcode appears
either 12 or 14 digits. |
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Check digit:
All PLANET Codes include a
check-sum digit or correction
character. This digit must
always be the single-digit
number (i.e., 0-9) which, when
added to the sum of the other
digits in the barcode, results
in a whole number that is a
multiple of 10. |
Human Readable:
Most barcodes display their
corresponding values below them,
which makes it possible to human
read and manually enter
the barcode values into the
equivalent system when the
barcode label is worn out and
cannot be read by the barcode
scanner. |
The Advantages of using
barcodes:
Using barcode system will
improve the inventory control is
improved, it can track inventory
accurately, inventory levels can
be reduced it will lower the
rate of eavesdropping. The
location of the inventory and
device can also be tracked,
thereby reducing the time it
takes to find the inventory and
device.
The barcode system provide
better data. Because a barcode
can store various information
such as inventory and pricing,
especially when using QR Code,
it can store thousands of
characters, so the data stored
in the barcode can be quickly
obtained by the barcode reader,
this fast turnaround ensures
that time is not wasted on data
entry or retrieval. In addition,
the barcode can be customized to
include other relevant
information as needed. They
provide fast and reliable data
for various applications.
When barcodes are used in
management information systems,
they can promote better
decision-making. Because data is
obtained quickly and accurately,
you can quickly obtain a full
range of information for the
entire company or organization,
so it is possible to make more
informed decisions. Better
decisions can ultimately save
time and money.
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FAQ About PLANET Barcode |
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What is the
historical origin of the PLANET barcode? |
The PLANET
barcode is a barcode used by the Postal Service for use in the
United States Postal Service's (USPS) mail tracking system.
The PLANET
barcode was developed by the USPS in 1997. It is based on the
POSTNET barcode and adds some extra bars and spaces to provide
more information and functionality.
PLANET barcode is
the abbreviation of (Postal Automated Redirection System and
Tracking Network), which can be used to track the delivery
status, forwarding address, return address, etc. of mail.
The PLANET
barcode is usually printed in the lower right corner of the
mail, alongside the POSTNET barcode.
PLANET barcodes
can be recognized and interpreted by a dedicated scanner or
smartphone app.
The PLANET
barcode has been phased out by the United States Postal Service
(USPS) and replaced by a new barcode called the (Intelligent
Mail) barcode. |
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What are the
structural characteristics of PLANET barcodes? |
PLANET barcodes
consist of 12 or 14 digits, of which the first and last digits
are check digits used to detect errors. The middle 10 or 12
digits are divided into two parts. The first 5 or 6 digits
indicate the destination of the email, and the last 5 or 6
digits indicate the serial number of the email.
PLANET barcode
uses two different widths of bars and spaces to represent
numbers, where narrow bars and narrow spaces represent 0, and
wide bars and wide spaces represent 1. Each number consists of 5
bars and spaces.
For example, 0
means "narrow narrow narrow narrow narrow", 1 means "wide narrow
narrow narrow narrow narrow", and so on.
It is a postal
numeric code used to identify the destination and type of mail.
It consists of 12
digits, each digit corresponds to a long or short bar, the long
bar represents 1, and the short bar represents 0.
Its first two
digits indicate the mail type, such as 01 for priority mail, 02
for standard mail, etc.
Its last 10
digits indicate the mail destination, which is the zip code and
post office number.
It has a start
character and a terminator at both ends, which are a long bar
and a short bar respectively. |
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What is the
difference between PLANET barcode and POSTNET? |
The POSTNET
barcode is a barcode used to guide mail delivery. It only
contains the destination information of the mail, that is, the
postal code and street number.
PLANET barcode is
a barcode used to track the status of mail. It contains the
serial number and other information of the mail and can be used
to confirm the delivery, forwarding, return, etc. of the mail.
POSTNET barcodes
and PLANET barcodes are often printed side by side on mail
items, occupying different heights for easier differentiation
and identification.
Both POSTNET
barcodes and PLANET barcodes use two different widths of bars
and spaces to represent numbers, but the encoding rules are
different.
POSTNET barcodes
use a coding method called "2 of 5", where each number consists
of two wide bars and three narrow spaces. PLANET barcodes use a
coding method called "4 of 5", where each number consists of
four wide bars or spaces and one narrow bar or space.
Both the POSTNET
barcode and the PLANET barcode have been phased out by the
United States Postal Service (USPS) and replaced by a new
barcode called the "Intelligent Mail" barcode. This new barcode
can encode POSTNET and PLANET data into a single symbol and
provide more functionality and capacity. |
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What is the
difference between PLANET barcodes and Intelligent Mail
barcodes? |
The PLANET
barcode is a barcode that has been eliminated. It can only be
used to track the status of mail, but cannot be used to guide
the delivery of mail.
Smart Mail
Barcodes are a new type of barcode that can be used to both
track and guide mail delivery, and can provide more
functionality and capacity.
PLANET barcodes
and Smart Mail barcodes are encoded differently. PLANET barcodes
use a coding method called "4 of 5", where each number consists
of four wide bars or spaces and one narrow bar or space.
Intelligent mail barcodes use a coding method called "4-state",
where each number is composed of four bars of different heights.
PLANET barcodes
and Smart Mail barcodes have different lengths. PLANET barcodes
consist of 12 or 14 digits, of which the first and last digits
are check digits. Smart mail barcodes consist of a 31- or
65-digit number that includes five fields: barcode identifier,
service type identifier, mailer ID, serial number, and routing
code. |
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What are the
advantages and disadvantages of PLANET barcodes?
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Advantage:
It can improve
the efficiency of mail sorting and delivery.
Human errors and
delays can be reduced.
Can be combined
with other barcodes or QR codes to provide more information.
Shortcoming:
Requires
specialized scanning equipment and software.
Easily affected
by contamination, damage or occlusion, resulting in recognition
failure.
Encoding capacity
is limited and cannot store too much data. |
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What are the
advantages of Intelligent Mail barcodes over PLANET barcodes?
Why can it replace the PLANET barcode?
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Intelligent Mail
barcodes can encode additional data, including the mail's
destination, type, serial number, service type and mail
processing information.
Intelligent Mail
barcodes can participate in a variety of postal services, such
as confirmation, address correction, recycling, etc., while
Postnet and PLANET barcodes can only be used for sorting and
tracking.
The Intelligent
Mail barcode uses a more efficient encoding method that combines
long and short bars into four different states, while the
Postnet and PLANET barcodes only use two states. |
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