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Bar-code scanner enhancements

The Omni Ci-Era(TM) 1000 and 2000 bar-code scanners from Computer Identics/I.D. Matrix (Canton, MA) employ the Omni Cix(TM) scanner to read bar-code labels or labeled items at any angle.

They are used for overhead scanning of low-aspect ratio bar codes for sortation in warehouse and distribution facilities.

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