When a particular product is released, different designations are used to indicate the manufacturer. Let's dwell on the most popular positions: consumer products, cars and cell phones. Each case has its own nuances. For example, any car has its own history, which is recorded in its VIN-code.
It is necessary
- - barcode table
- - product packaging
Instructions
Step 1
Check the first three digits of the barcode on the product. They are deciphered as follows: 1 - country, 2 - manufacturer, 3 - product, 4 - check digit, 5 - product manufactured under license.
Step 2
Check the VIN code to find out the vehicle manufacturer. This code consists of 17 characters and is divided into three components: WMI - international manufacturer code, VDS - descriptive part and VIS - distinctive part. In order to find out in which country a given model came off the assembly line, you need to look at WMI - the first character of the number identifies the geographical area in which the vehicle is produced, the second character serves to designate the country in this geographical area, and the third identifies the manufacturer.
Step 3
Pay attention to the IMEI of the cell phone, it is he who will tell you from which country the mobile device entered the market. This code consists of 4 parts, arranged in the following sequence: TAC, FAC, SNR, SP. FAC - 2 digits, country code of final assembly. For example, 80 - China, 19 / 40 - Great Britain, 67 - USA.
