GS1 DataMatrix
E793694
GS1 DataMatrix is a standardized two-dimensional barcode symbology used globally to encode GS1 identification keys and application data for product identification, traceability, and scanning efficiency.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| GS1 DataMatrix canonical | 6 |
| Data Matrix symbology | 1 |
| Symbology Encoding | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9325880 — 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: GS1 DataMatrix Context triple: [GS1, developsStandard, GS1 DataMatrix]
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A.
GS1 DataBar
GS1 DataBar is a family of compact, high-capacity barcodes used globally to encode product identification and additional data for retail and supply chain applications.
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B.
GS1 QR Code
GS1 QR Code is a next-generation, standards-based QR code format designed to carry rich, structured product and supply chain data for global identification and traceability.
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C.
GS1
GS1 is a global, non-profit standards organization best known for developing and maintaining international supply chain identification systems such as barcodes used in retail and logistics.
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D.
GS1 Digital Link
GS1 Digital Link is a global standard that encodes GS1 identifiers (like barcodes) into web-friendly URLs, enabling products and other items to be connected to online information and services.
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E.
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.
- 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: GS1 DataMatrix Target entity description: GS1 DataMatrix is a standardized two-dimensional barcode symbology used globally to encode GS1 identification keys and application data for product identification, traceability, and scanning efficiency.
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A.
GS1 DataBar
GS1 DataBar is a family of compact, high-capacity barcodes used globally to encode product identification and additional data for retail and supply chain applications.
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B.
GS1 QR Code
GS1 QR Code is a next-generation, standards-based QR code format designed to carry rich, structured product and supply chain data for global identification and traceability.
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C.
GS1
GS1 is a global, non-profit standards organization best known for developing and maintaining international supply chain identification systems such as barcodes used in retail and logistics.
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D.
GS1 Digital Link
GS1 Digital Link is a global standard that encodes GS1 identifiers (like barcodes) into web-friendly URLs, enabling products and other items to be connected to online information and services.
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E.
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.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
GS1 barcode
ⓘ
matrix barcode ⓘ two-dimensional barcode symbology ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Data Matrix symbology
ⓘ
linked to:
GS1 DataMatrix
|
| compatibleWith |
camera-based scanners
ⓘ
imager-based barcode readers ⓘ |
| conformsTo | GS1 General Specifications ⓘ |
| dataEncoding |
alphanumeric
ⓘ
binary ⓘ numeric ⓘ |
| distinguishedFrom | generic Data Matrix without GS1 data structure ⓘ |
| encodes |
GS1 Application Identifiers
ⓘ
linked to:
GS1 Application Identifier system
GS1 identification keys ⓘ
linked to:
GS1
application data ⓘ |
| hasDataStructure | FNC1-based GS1 element string ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
compact symbol size
ⓘ
error correction ⓘ high data density ⓘ omnidirectional scanning ⓘ support for direct part marking ⓘ support for small item marking ⓘ |
| hasFinderPattern |
L-shaped solid border
ⓘ
alternating dark and light timing pattern ⓘ |
| partOf |
GS1 system of standards
ⓘ
linked to:
GS1
|
| relatedStandard |
ISO/IEC 15415
ⓘ
ISO/IEC 15418 ⓘ ISO/IEC 15459 ⓘ ISO/IEC 16022 ⓘ |
| requires | GS1 Application Identifier syntax ⓘ |
| standardizedBy | GS1 ⓘ |
| supportsEncoding |
GS1 serial numbers
ⓘ
Global Individual Asset Identifier ⓘ Global Location Number ⓘ Global Returnable Asset Identifier ⓘ Global Service Relation Number ⓘ Global Trade Item Number ⓘ Serial Shipping Container Code ⓘ batch or lot number ⓘ expiration date ⓘ logistics data ⓘ production date ⓘ variable measure data ⓘ |
| supportsProcess |
anti-counterfeiting
ⓘ
inventory management ⓘ serialization ⓘ track and trace ⓘ |
| symbolType |
rectangular matrix
ⓘ
square matrix ⓘ |
| usedFor |
automatic identification and data capture
ⓘ
product identification ⓘ scanning efficiency ⓘ traceability ⓘ |
| usedIn |
aerospace
ⓘ
automotive industry ⓘ healthcare sector ⓘ logistics ⓘ manufacturing ⓘ medical devices ⓘ pharmaceutical industry ⓘ retail supply chain ⓘ |
| usesErrorCorrection | ECC 200 ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
The pipeline generated the facts above by prompting gpt-5.1 with this entity's name + description and the instruction below.
Instruction
You are a knowledge base construction expert. Given a subject entity and a description of it, return factual statements that you know for the subject as a JSON list of dictionaries(triples), where keys must be "subject", "predicate" and "object". The number of facts may be very high, between 25 to 50 or more, for very popular subjects. For less popular subjects, the number of facts can be very low, like 5 or 10. # Requirements - If you don't know the subject at all, return an empty list. - If the subject is not a named entity, return an empty list. - Include at least one triple where predicate is "instanceOf". - Do not get too wordy. - Separate several objects into multiple triples with one object.
Input
Subject: GS1 DataMatrix Description of subject: GS1 DataMatrix is a standardized two-dimensional barcode symbology used globally to encode GS1 identification keys and application data for product identification, traceability, and scanning efficiency.
Referenced by (8)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: GS1 DataMatrix