| BAR CODES PRINTED ON LOTTERY TICKETS A manufacturer wanted to automate lottery kiosks by embedding a bar code reader inside. Automation would provide the customer with immediate feedback on whether they held the winning ticket. At the same time, it would save the establishment where the kiosk was located staff time because the clerk would no longer need to check tickets. THE APPLICATION The bar code reader was integrated into the kiosk above the opening where the tickets are inserted. The short distance between the reader and the bar code on the ticket required a reader with a wide scan width. In addition to a wide scan width, the MS-3 provided a small footprint. This feature combination enabled the reader to be integrated very close to the opening, yet still provide a beam wide enough to cover the entire opening below. |