90.60 Close of review Jun 5, 2026
ISO/IEC
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 31 Automatic identification and data capture techniques
International Standard
35.040.50 Automatic identification and data capture techniques
ISO/IEC 16480:2015 specifies a method to assess the symbol quality rendered on electronic displays (i.e. the symbol produces its own light) when the reading device is a two-dimensional bar code imager.
In addition, this international standard specifies a method to assess the quality of symbols that are intended to be read with general-purpose cameras in ambient lighting conditions.
Further, this international standard describes modifications, which are to be considered in conjunction with the symbol quality methodology when applied to a particular symbology specification as defined in ISO/IEC 15415 and ISO/IEC 15416. It defines alternative illumination conditions, display pixel conditions and the reporting of the grading results. This document also describes appropriate ranges of symbol X-dimensions.
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ISO/IEC 16480:2015
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Close of review
Jun 5, 2026