Light pen is the first hand-held contact bar code reader, and it is also the most economical bar code reader. When in use, the operator needs to touch the light pen to the surface of the bar code and send out a small light spot through the lens of the light pen. When the light spot crosses the bar code from left to right, the light will be reflected in the "empty" part and absorbed in the "bar" part.
RRFID is not exactly a new technology. In fact, the origins of RFID can be traced back to World War II, when the Air Force needed a way to distinguish between friendly and enemy aircraft. For decades, RFID has proven useful for a variety of industries. As retailers move to omnichannel sales, this technology has made a bigger difference. Then, the COVID-19 outbreak broke out.