Re: Coding Theory Question, I think

On Tue, 13 Sep 2005, Thinus Pollard wrote:

> I am looking for a code that has the following properties:
>
> Given some data (date, unique identifier etc etc) we need to map this data
> to 16 digit strings. We need to be able to validate the strings as well.
>
> I think I can manage the packing of the data and validation of the strings,
> but I'm slightly stumped on how to encode everything into 16 digit strings.
> Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
>
You might explain why you need packing. For example,
6 numerical digits for date (forget the year 2100 problem)
8 alpha numeric bytes for identifier, 2 check digits.

What validation is needed?

> To be brutally honest, I don't even know in what I'm looking for is
> called ;)

You ask this with a wink and a smile?
Am I to think you're putting us on?
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