The 15438 standard is widely adopted in government and logistics sectors:
: In the U.S. and Canada, the REAL ID standard requires PDF417 barcodes on driver's licenses to store personal data like name, address, and license number. 15438mp4
ISO/IEC 15438 specifies the requirements for PDF417, a multi-row, variable-length barcode. The 15438 standard is widely adopted in government
: "PDF" stands for Portable Data File , and "417" refers to the structure: each character consists of 4 bars and spaces in a pattern that is 17 units long. 15438mp4
: The Department of Defense (DoD) uses this standard for Transportation Control and Movement Documents (TCMD) to automate supply chain tracking.