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    Also known as:
    
    stop pattern
    
    stop sentinel
    
  

  

  
  
A special pattern at the end of a barcode that signals the decoder to stop reading.


  



  

  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  

    
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      Start Character
      
      Guard Bar
      
    

  

  
  

  
  
  

    
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