Dimension Capture
The process of aiming the dimensioning device at a parcel and obtaining length, width, and height dimensions.
Mobile Dimensioning (MD) Client
The MD Client is a demonstration of a LOB app calling the dimensioning service using the MD API. The app allows for testing and demonstration of dimension capture.
LOB App
An app developed using the MD API that is customized for a specific business need.
Dimensioning Service
The combination of software that performs the parcel measurement. When the dimensioning service is called by a LOB app, it presents a user interface that is active for the entire dimension capture.
Length
The larger of the horizontal dimensions of the parcel. It is represented in centimeters and adheres to the Weights and Measures rounding rules.
The larger of the horizontal dimensions of the parcel. It is represented in centimeters or inches and adheres to the Weights and Measures rounding rules.
Width
The smaller of the horizontal dimensions of the parcel. It is represented in centimeters and adheres to the Weights and Measures rounding rules.
The smaller of the horizontal dimensions of the parcel. It is represented in centimeters or inches and adheres to the Weights and Measures rounding rules.
Height
The vertical dimension of the parcel above the supporting surface. It is represented in centimeters and adheres to the Weights and Measures rounding rules.
The vertical dimension of the parcel above the supporting surface. It is represented in centimeters or inches and adheres to the Weights and Measures rounding rules.
Minimum Bounding Box (MBB)
A rectangular cuboidal construct represents the minimum cuboidal volume occupied by the parcel.
Out of Range
For certified parcel dimensioning, measurements are out of range when above or below the supported range.
The range is 12 - 100 cm (6 - 40 inches)
Initial Place-in-Trade
The initial process of placing the device in trade by verifying the dimensioning performance of the device to the Type Approval Certificate specifications and affixing a sealing label.
Place-in-Trade
The process of placing the device in trade by verifying the dimensioning performance of the device to the Type Approval Certificate specifications.
Where required, a verification label is affixed.
See Initial Place-in-Trade and Reverification terms for additional information
Reverification
Consult with local regulatory agencies for the correct reverification procedure.
