Automatic Identification and Data Capture Techniques

The document discusses Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) technologies. It describes AIDC as a family of technologies that allow direct entry of data into computer systems without a keyboard. Key benefits of AIDC include increased data accuracy, timeliness of data entry, and reduced labor costs compared to manual data collection and entry. Common AIDC technologies discussed include barcodes, radio frequency identification (RFID), smart cards, and biometric identification.