G.1. List of Terms
The following list of terms, used throughout the Falcon+ documentation, is
sorted alphabetically.
Audit Trail
User-definable information printed on items and/or displayed on
item images.
Barcode
A series of bars and spaces arranged in a predetermined pattern to
represent elements of data.
Batch
One or more transactions. Information on pieces is grouped and sent
to the user in batches.
Bitonal
Image format where every pixel is either black or white.
Category
Grouping of similar parameters.
Checksum
A character included within a barcode whose value is based on
other characters within the data string. It is used to perform a mathematical
check to ensure the data is accurately read.
CertainScan
other characters within the data string. It is used to perform a mathematical
check to ensure the data is accurately read.
DLL
Dynamic Link Library. Plug-ins supplied by third-party vendors.
Document
Any single sheet of paper processed by the Falcon+.
Dropout
Removing a selected color from an item image. The Falcon+ can re-
move red, green, or blue from item images.
Grayscale
Image format where all pixels are processed as a shade (level) of
gray. Gray levels range from 0 (black) to 255 (white).
Host Computer
on the Host Computer, as well as the INtime Controller, which manages the sys-
tem's machine-related functions.
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A character included within a barcode whose value is based on
The Computer that runs the scanner. CertainScan is installed
Falcon+ Operator Manual
OPEX Corporation
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