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<H1>5.7 Other Barcode-Like Markings</H1>
<P><A NAME="FIM"></A><FONT SIZE=5><B>5.7.1. Facing Identification
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FIM symbology is used to assist automated mail processing. There are
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<P ALIGN=LEFT><A NAME="FLAT"></A><FONT SIZE=5><B>5.7.2 Flattermarken</B></FONT></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT>Used for the recognition of page sequences in
print-shops, the Flattermarken is not a true barcode symbol and
requires precise knowledge of the position of the mark on the page.
The Flattermarken system can encode any length numeric data and does
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