QR Codes By: Jayrell Ringpis
Overview What is a QR code? Who uses them and where? How do you read it? How do you create it? Why is it useful to you? Why is it not useful to you?
What is a QR code? A Quick Response “QR” code is a type of two dimensional (2D) code that consists of black modules that contain encoded data. Basically, it is an upgraded barcode trending of usage in mobile tagging.
Who uses them & where?
How do you read it? Decode with QR reader app on a smart phone – Compatible devices: iPhone/iPad Android/Blackberry Nintendo 3DS – Popular apps: Barcode Scanner NeoReader ScanLife OptiScan
How do you create it? Translate and encode data with a QR code generator app or website – QR Droid [Android App] – QRafter [iPhone/iPad App] – ZXing Project [ – Kaywa [ – ScanVee [ – QR Stuff [
Why is it useful to you? Consumers: Quick and convenient to use for displaying additional information Business: Marketers can fight temptation to clutter advertisements with TMI Public Organizations: Display and distribute facts and helpful information to interested parties
Why is it not useful to you? Not everyone owns a smart phone. Risks such as…. – Malicious codes -> Malware & Trojans – Stream feeds from Microphone/Camera/GPS to server – Steal passwords and identity
References business/ business/ android-malware/ android-malware/ blackberry-windows-phone-7/ blackberry-windows-phone-7/
Questions?