what are qr codes?
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By now you have probably heard something about QR Codes and if you’re still confused or in the dark about what QR Codes are then look not further. We’ve put together a “QR Code for Dummies” presentation that you’ll enjoy and can benefit your business in today’s tech and social world.TRANSCRIPT
QR Codes What aRe QR Codes?
A QR Code is a matrix code that looks like this:
QR Codes were created by Japanese corporation Denso-Wave in 1994
1994 2010
Heavy Mobile Phone integration
QR Codes used primarily in Automobile Parts Tracking
QR Codes start directing to websites
www.
QR Codes created by Denso
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:IPhone_4.jpg
The "QR" is derived from "Quick Response" because the code contents can be decoded
at high speed
QR Codes were originally used to track parts in vehicle manufacturing
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A QR Code is essentially a fancier “Barcode” that can hold more information
vs.
Old barcode New Fancy barcode
For example, a 1-dimensional UPC code can encode 12 digits for a computer to scan
Whereas a 2 dimensional QR Code can encode 7000 numbers or 4000 characters!
Now that everyone has a small computer in the palm of their hands, QR Codes are now being
used conveniently by mobile phone users
Source: http://changobi.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/cell-phone.jpg
Custom QR Codes can direct you to almost anywhere on the internet whether it’s a eBay item,
Facebook page, or Twitter profile.
All you need is a QR Code scanner on your mobile phone, like the ones below...
Call us if you need help creating and printing
your QR Codes
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