EAN-8 barcode system
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The EAN-8 barcode system is a shortened, eight-digit version of the European Article Number standard used to encode identification data on small retail products with limited packaging space.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| EAN-8 barcode system canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2007425 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: EAN-8 barcode system Context triple: [EAN-13 barcode system, isExtensionOf, EAN-8 barcode system]
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EAN-13 barcode system
The EAN-13 barcode system is a 13-digit global product identification standard used in retail and logistics to encode numeric data in machine-readable barcodes.
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B.
Barcode Project
Barcode Project is a modern waterfront development in Oslo, Norway, known for its distinctive row of high-rise buildings with varied facades that resemble the pattern of a barcode.
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C.
EPCglobal
EPCglobal is an international standards organization that develops and maintains specifications for RFID and electronic product code (EPC) technologies used in global supply chains.
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D.
ISO 6166
ISO 6166 is an international standard that defines the structure and assignment of International Securities Identification Numbers (ISINs) used to uniquely identify financial securities worldwide.
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E.
B8
B8 is the eighth-generation Volkswagen Passat, a mid-size family car known for its refined design, advanced technology, and efficient powertrains.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: EAN-8 barcode system Target entity description: The EAN-8 barcode system is a shortened, eight-digit version of the European Article Number standard used to encode identification data on small retail products with limited packaging space.
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A.
EAN-13 barcode system
The EAN-13 barcode system is a 13-digit global product identification standard used in retail and logistics to encode numeric data in machine-readable barcodes.
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B.
Barcode Project
Barcode Project is a modern waterfront development in Oslo, Norway, known for its distinctive row of high-rise buildings with varied facades that resemble the pattern of a barcode.
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C.
EPCglobal
EPCglobal is an international standards organization that develops and maintains specifications for RFID and electronic product code (EPC) technologies used in global supply chains.
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D.
ISO 6166
ISO 6166 is an international standard that defines the structure and assignment of International Securities Identification Numbers (ISINs) used to uniquely identify financial securities worldwide.
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E.
B8
B8 is the eighth-generation Volkswagen Passat, a mid-size family car known for its refined design, advanced technology, and efficient powertrains.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
GS1 standard
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barcode symbology ⓘ retail product code ⓘ |
| hasCharacterSet | digits 0–9 ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
1-digit check digit
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3-digit or 2-digit GS1 prefix ⓘ 4- or 5-digit item reference ⓘ |
| hasDataCapacity | 7 data digits plus 1 check digit ⓘ |
| hasEncodingType | numeric-only ⓘ |
| hasGuardBars |
center guard pattern
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end guard pattern ⓘ start guard pattern ⓘ |
| hasMinimumSymbolWidth | smaller than EAN-13 ⓘ |
| hasNumberOfDigits | 8 ⓘ |
| hasPrimaryPurpose |
facilitating automated data capture
ⓘ
product identification ⓘ |
| hasRegionOfOrigin | Europe ⓘ |
| hasStructure | left-side digits and right-side digits separated by guard bars ⓘ |
| hasSymbologyType | linear barcode ⓘ |
| isAlternativeTo | EAN-13 for small items ⓘ |
| isBackwardCompatibleWith | existing EAN/UPC scanners ⓘ |
| isCompatibleWith |
EAN-13 barcode system
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UPC-A barcode system ⓘ UPC-E barcode system ⓘ |
| isDesignedFor |
high-speed scanning
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limited print area ⓘ |
| isMaintainedBy | GS1 ⓘ |
| isScannableBy |
imager barcode scanners
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omnidirectional laser scanners ⓘ |
| isShortenedVersionOf | EAN-13 barcode system ⓘ |
| isStandardizedIn |
GS1
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surface form:
GS1 General Specifications
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| isUsedAt | retail point of sale ⓘ |
| isUsedFor |
point-of-sale scanning
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products with limited packaging space ⓘ small retail products ⓘ |
| isUsedIn |
confectionery items
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consumer packaged goods ⓘ global retail supply chains ⓘ small cosmetics packaging ⓘ tobacco products ⓘ |
| partOf | EAN/UPC barcode family ⓘ |
| requires | allocation of GS1-8 prefix by GS1 ⓘ |
| supportsApplication |
automated checkout
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inventory control ⓘ retail price look-up ⓘ |
| usesBarAndSpaceWidths | four-module width patterns ⓘ |
| usesCheckDigitAlgorithm |
modulo 10
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weighted sum ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: EAN-8 barcode system Description of subject: The EAN-8 barcode system is a shortened, eight-digit version of the European Article Number standard used to encode identification data on small retail products with limited packaging space.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.