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UPC

Updated: 10/17/2017 by Computer Hope
UPC barcode

Short for Universal Product Code, UPC is a barcode found on most retail products. The UPC was first made available to the public when IBM introduced the 3660 Supermarket System, which uses a laser to barcodes, similar to the example image.

Barcode, Business terms, Computer acronyms, Hardware terms, Matrix code, QR code, TLA

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