Chap.

Numbering systems and codes

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4 Lesson 6
NUMERIC AND ALPHANUMERIC CODES

1 Programmable object

A computer must be able to process a

non-numeric information.

➢ In what form is this information? CENTRAL UNIT

transmitted to or from a computer?
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User
2 DEFINITION
Coding information means associating it
...or a combination
which allow it to be represented.
We distinguish two types of codes:
The numerical codes.
Alphanumeric codes.

ALPHANUMERIC CODES:

1 CODEASCII
A computer must be able to process non-numeric information.
That is to say, it must recognize codes that correspond to numbers, letters, signs of
punctuation and special characters: Codes of this kind are said…………………………………...
The alphanumeric code reproduces all the characters and various functions that can be found on
computer keyboard
(It is a code used to communicate between the computer's keyboard and the central unit.)
[Link] code table
The ASCII standard code
is a code with 7 elements,
we can therefore represent
27= 128 code group.

b Example:
To write 'E' on the screen
of a computer.
E = 1000101 = (69)10.
Press 'ALT', enter 69 and
release "ALT"
« E» appears on the screen.

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2 Barcode
Barcodes represent
des..................................
in a usable form
by a computer or a
optical reader 619 01234567890 5
Nombre de données stockées : PaysFabricantProduit Control key

8-15characters A beam of parallel bars and spaces of which the

relative width information code
a The EAN code
The EAN code (European Article Numbering Association) represents the article number
a 13-digit number inscribed below and it does not contain any information about the product it identifies. All the
information about this article is stored in a database, where it can be obtained by
referring to the article number.
b Data reading:

He measures the relative widths of the bars and spaces;

- He recognizes the sets of numbers used;
He reconstructs the figures according to the usual coding.
using appropriate software.
Electrical signal

Barcode reader
Weather
c Different types of barcodes

Depends on the location of the company. The UPC barcode is mainly used in North America, the United Kingdom,
New Zealand and Australia. The EAN code is more common in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
However, there are other types such as code 129 and code 128.

Exercise The barcodes are given below; using only your smartphone:

Determine the barcode of your own

internet page (Facebook, Youtube, Instagram..) Online barcode generator site

Site for URL shortcuts

Code 128

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3 QR Code
QR codes store 2D data
(2 dimensions) and makes them accessible. A scan calls
quickly retrieves information and executes commands.
Each camera, whether it is a smartphone or
a tablet can read and process QR codes with a
corresponding application.

Number of stored data:

A QR code consists of:
+2000characters 1
2.
2 A model containing the code.
(the information)

a Applications of QR code
The most common features are as follows:
➢ URL: opens a website in the browser
➢ vCard: create a new contact
➢ Geolocation: indicates a place on Google Maps
➢ Display a static text
➢ Email: send an email with a predefined text
➢ SMS :envoie un SMS avec un texte prédéfini
➢ WiFi: connects to a WiFi network b
➢ Bitcoin: make a cryptocurrency transfer Example:
➢ Twitter: links to a Twitter profile
➢ Facebook: links to a Facebook page Determine the
➢ PDF: download a stored PDF file
➢ MP3: plays a stored MP3 file
hidden word under
➢ App Store: opens the App Store and a stored application this QR code
➢ Image: display an image

Réponse : ..................................
Exercise 1
2 Answer the following question:
3 Code the answer in QR code:

1 Install the application:

?
"QR Code Generator"
Response:..................................

Exercise 2

Print a customized QR code for your own webpage

(Facebook, YouTube, Instagram...) or create your own business card.

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