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.
2. A QR Code is a matrix code that looks like this:
3. QR Codes were created by Japanese
corporation Denso-Wave in 1994
QR Codes created by Denso QR Codes used primarily in QR Codes start directing Heavy Mobile
Automobile Parts Tracking to websites Phone integration
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1994 2010
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:IPhone_4.jpg
4. The "QR" is derived from
"Quick Response" because the
code contents can be decoded
at high speed
5. QR Codes were originally used to
track parts in vehicle manufacturing
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6. A QR Code is essentially a fancier
“Barcode” that can hold more information
Old barcode New Fancy barcode
vs.
7. For example, a 1-dimensional UPC code
can encode 12 digits for a computer to scan
8. Whereas a 2 dimensional QR Code can
encode 7000 numbers or 4000 characters!
9. 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
10. Custom QR Codes can direct you to almost
anywhere on the internet whether it’s a eBay item,
Facebook page, or Twitter profile.
11. All you need is a QR Code scanner on your
mobile phone, like the ones below...
12. Call us if you need help
creating and printing
your QR Codes
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