2D barcodes are popular across a wide range of industries for a numberof reasons. Some enterprises have a desire to capture large amounts ofdata, despite space constraints, while others are being required to read2D barcodes due to government regulations or supplier mandates. Andan even larger group of enterprises simply have the desire to leverageemerging trends that require area-imaging technology, today or in thefuture, without needing to purchase additional scanning hardware.Enterprises that recognize the importance of upgrading to areaimaging scanners are generally unwilling to accept a decline in scanperformance. They are also looking for a solution that is capableof reading traditional paper-based barcodes, as well as barcodesfound on alternative mediums, such as mobile phone screens.