MaxiCode

MaxiCode was developed originally by the United Parcel Service in 1992. MaxiCode is a one inch square code consisting of a series of hexagonal shaped elements surrounding a cicular finder pattern. The usage of the hexagonal elements allows the data to be compacted 15% denser than square shaped elements. MaxiCode can encode roughly 100 characters. The error correcting used by MaxiCode will allow the symbol to be read even if 25% of it has been destroyed. MaxiCode can be read quickly (belt speeds over 550 feet per minute) and in any direction.

MaxiCode activex control supports MaxiCode bar code.