Matrix code
1. A 2-dimensional barcode that is capable of containing a lot more information than any barcode. These barcodes are now found on many shipped packages, drivers licenses, passports and other IDs. Like barcodes, there are several different matrix codes
schemes.
In the picture to the right, is an example of what PDF417 matrix code may look like.
The above code was generated using an online matrix code generator and translates to "Computer Hope http://www.computerhope.com".
2. This term is also used to describe the scrolling green code text seen in the movie Matrix.
Also see: Matrix, Barcode, RFID, Semacode, UPC