9. Background •Denso-Wave created the QR matrix code in 1994 •Originally Used in tracking Car parts, now more mainstream For marketing •Quick and easy way of sending getting content Out to customers •Great tool for marketers! Ex. Multimedia Content Page 4
10. Background • Allows users to take a piece of info from certain medium and scan it using a camera phone •Once on your cell phone it may give you details about that business- -mobile Website -nearby locations -Details about the person -view a trailer for a movie -coupons! Page 5
11. Background •QR codes are very popular in Japan. Billboards Posters, etc. •Early Adopters should jump on this Technology right away! Only scratching the Surface of QR codes. -Better Looking QR Codes -Color, smoother edges ETC Page 6
49. What’s Next With QR Codes Near Field Communication Near Field Communication uses RFID technology which uses radio waves to allow a reader or scanner to communicate with a device that has an electronic tag built in. NFC uses RFID technology it just operates at a much closer range typically an inch or so. There’s no need it take a picutre by simply holding it up to the device it can upload the information. Page 18
51. Google Nexus S Google is using NFC right now with their Nexus S phone Android technology integration with Google Places video Teaming up with CHARGE Anywhere so that the Nexus S phone will be able to function as an NFC enabled mobile payment system. NFC powering business cards http://bit.ly/hybCkb Page 20