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# Barcode hypothesis

> Properties of a Barcode hypothesis in an Extraction Rules activity — recognized Text, Type, Orientation, and number of suspicious characters.

When a hypothesis is formulated, only those Barcode objects that have been detected during pre-recognition are considered.

## Barcode hypothesis properties

A formulated Barcode hypothesis has the following type-specific properties (in addition to the general ones):

| Property                        | Description                                      |
| :------------------------------ | :----------------------------------------------- |
| Text                            | Specifies the recognized value of the barcode.   |
| Type                            | Specifies the barcode type.                      |
| Orientation                     | Specifies the barcode orientation.               |
| Number of suspicious characters | The number of uncertainly recognized characters. |