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Symbol Readability Index
The Readability Index provides a measurement of a specific symbol’s readability. It is
specific to the MS-Q Imager and should not be confused with a verification quality
measurement.
The Readability Index is a blend of information obtained from the internal operations
of the decoding algorithm relating to contrast, symbology construct, error detection,
forward error correction (if applicable), and other symbology-specific characteristics.
The Index is a score on a scale of 1 (very poor) to 100 (very readable). Due to the
effects of motion, skew, reflection, focus, and ambient light, the Readability Index on
the same symbol may vary somewhat from read to read. However, a poor contrast or
damaged symbol will score lower than a high contrast undamaged symbol. The Index
can be used as a quick check on the reliability of label generation or marking systems.
When used in conjunction with a stand and constant ambient light, the Index provides a
symbol quality-assurance tool and check-point for feedback to an overall symbol or
marking quality control system.
The Readability Index is enabled by first reading an XML rule into the permanent
Imager memory.
Symbol Readability Index Rule
The Imager will store the rule and reset, but will not output the Readability Index until the
Enable Readability Index Output
symbol is read. Once read, each time a data symbol
is read, the index will be output, followed by a comma, followed by the decoded data.
Enable/Disable Readability Index Output
When enabled, the Imager will continue to output the Readability Index upon every
read until disabled, either by reset or by reading Disable Readability Index Output.
This feature available for Basic Mode only.
Enable Symbol Readability Index Rule
Enable Readability Index Output Disable Readability Index Output
(Microscan)
Readability Index Output:
100 (Symbol Quality), Microscan (Symbol Data)
Example:
With Readability Index Rule
enabled, decoded symbol data
output will be accompanied by
the 0-100 readability rating.
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