Best barcode reader component from an image

From: Andrew Diabo (aadiabo_at_ix.netcom.com)
Date: 10/28/04 

Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2004 01:30:13 -0400

I'm looking for a component that can read a barcode from an image
accurately. Checking for barcode quality is a plus but not necessarily in
the same component. Any tip and recommendation is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Andrew