ISO/IEC 15415:2011 PDF

Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques — Bar code symbol print quality test specification — Two-dimensional symbols

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ISO/IEC 15415:2011

Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques — Bar code symbol print quality test specification — Two-dimensional symbols

Document status:: Withdrawn
Format:: Electronic (PDF)
Number of pages:: 43
Publication date:: December 15, 2011
Edition:: ISO/IEC IS 15415 edition 2 version 1
ICS:: 35.040

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Description (English):

ISO/IEC 15415:2011 specifies two methodologies for the measurement of specific attributes of two-dimensional bar code symbols, one of these being applicable to multi-row bar code symbologies and the other to two-dimensional matrix symbologies; defines methods for evaluating and grading these measurements and deriving an overall assessment of symbol quality; gives information on possible causes of deviation from optimum grades to assist users in taking appropriate corrective action. ISO/IEC 15415:2011 applies to those two-dimensional symbologies for which a reference decode algorithm has been defined, but its methodologies can be applied partially or wholly to other similar symbologies. While ISO/IEC 15415:2011 can be applied to direct part marks, it is possible that better correlation between measurement results and scanning performance will be obtained with ISO/IEC TR 29158 in combination with ISO/IEC 15415:2011.

Technical details

Technical committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 31 - Automatic identification and data capture techniques
SKU: ISO/IEC 15415:2011

Abstract

Overview

ISO/IEC 15415:2011 - Information technology - Automatic identification and data capture techniques - Bar code symbol print quality test specification - Two-dimensional symbols - is the international standard that defines objective methods for measuring and grading the print quality of two‑dimensional (2D) bar code symbols. It specifies two measurement methodologies: one for multi‑row (stacked) bar code symbologies and another for two‑dimensional matrix symbologies. The standard explains how to derive parameter grades, compute an overall symbol grade, and interpret causes of poor grades to guide corrective action.

Key Topics and Requirements

Measurement methodologies for multi‑row and matrix 2D symbols, including image capture, reference grey‑scale images and binarisation.
Grading parameters used to evaluate quality such as Symbol Contrast, Modulation, Fixed Pattern Damage, Axial Nonuniformity, Grid Nonuniformity, Codeword print quality, and Unused error correction.
Scan grading and the derivation of an Overall Symbol Grade by aggregating parameter scores across scans.
Reference decode algorithm requirement - grading is intended for symbologies with a defined reference decode algorithm; the standard’s procedures rely on decode outcomes for some parameters.
Measurement conditions and optical requirements (effective resolution, measuring aperture, light source and inspection area) to ensure reproducible verification.
Guidance content: annexes provide symbology‑specific parameters, grading flowcharts, interpretation guidance and substrate considerations.
Composite symbologies and direct part marking: methodologies cover composite symbols; for direct part marks the standard can be applied but may be used together with ISO/IEC TR 29158 for improved correlation with scanning performance.

Practical Applications and Who Uses It

ISO/IEC 15415:2011 is used wherever reliable 2D barcode readability is critical:

Barcode/label manufacturers and printers - for production quality control and process monitoring.
Verifier manufacturers and AIDC equipment vendors - to implement standardized verification tools.
Quality assurance and compliance teams - to specify acceptance criteria in supplier contracts and audits.
System integrators and application owners - to verify barcodes before deployment in logistics, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and traceability systems.
Standards bodies and test labs - for harmonized reporting and interoperability testing.

Related Standards

ISO/IEC 15416 - linear barcode print quality test specification (related methodology).
ISO/IEC 15426 (Parts 1 & 2) - verifier performance standards.
ISO/IEC TR 29158 - guidance for direct part marking (DPM) when combined with ISO/IEC 15415 for better DPM correlation.

ISO/IEC 15415:2011 helps ensure consistent, objective verification of 2D barcode print quality, improving scan reliability and reducing read failures across AIDC applications.

Related standards

Standards mentioned in the description

Abstract

Overview

Key Topics and Requirements

Measurement methodologies for multi‑row and matrix 2D symbols, including image capture, reference grey‑scale images and binarisation.
Grading parameters used to evaluate quality such as Symbol Contrast, Modulation, Fixed Pattern Damage, Axial Nonuniformity, Grid Nonuniformity, Codeword print quality, and Unused error correction.
Scan grading and the derivation of an Overall Symbol Grade by aggregating parameter scores across scans.
Reference decode algorithm requirement - grading is intended for symbologies with a defined reference decode algorithm; the standard’s procedures rely on decode outcomes for some parameters.
Measurement conditions and optical requirements (effective resolution, measuring aperture, light source and inspection area) to ensure reproducible verification.
Guidance content: annexes provide symbology‑specific parameters, grading flowcharts, interpretation guidance and substrate considerations.
Composite symbologies and direct part marking: methodologies cover composite symbols; for direct part marks the standard can be applied but may be used together with ISO/IEC TR 29158 for improved correlation with scanning performance.

Practical Applications and Who Uses It

ISO/IEC 15415:2011 is used wherever reliable 2D barcode readability is critical:

Barcode/label manufacturers and printers - for production quality control and process monitoring.
Verifier manufacturers and AIDC equipment vendors - to implement standardized verification tools.
Quality assurance and compliance teams - to specify acceptance criteria in supplier contracts and audits.
System integrators and application owners - to verify barcodes before deployment in logistics, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and traceability systems.
Standards bodies and test labs - for harmonized reporting and interoperability testing.

Related Standards

ISO/IEC 15416 - linear barcode print quality test specification (related methodology).
ISO/IEC 15426 (Parts 1 & 2) - verifier performance standards.
ISO/IEC TR 29158 - guidance for direct part marking (DPM) when combined with ISO/IEC 15415 for better DPM correlation.

ISO/IEC 15415:2011 helps ensure consistent, objective verification of 2D barcode print quality, improving scan reliability and reducing read failures across AIDC applications.

ISO/IEC 15415:2011 PDF

Technical details

Abstract

Overview

Key Topics and Requirements

Practical Applications and Who Uses It

Related Standards

Related standards

Abstract

Overview

Key Topics and Requirements

Practical Applications and Who Uses It

Related Standards

Related standards

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