The corded 2D handheld barcode scanner presents an economical solution for user demand on reading 2D barcodes. Adopting white illumination and an aiming aid, the USB 2D Scanner delivers efficient scanning performance, even on color barcodes. Crafted for POS applications to capture various kinds of barcodes, the scanner is able to read 1D and 2D barcodes of high density, and the ones shown on mobile phones for promotion activity and membership.