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QR Codes

QR Codes. What is a QR Code. “Quick Response”. QR Code Data Capacity: Numeric Code = 7,089 characters max Alphanumeric code = 4,296 characters max. History. Created by Toyota subsidiary Denso-Wave in 1994 Used for tracking parts during vehicle manufacture QR = Quick Response

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QR Codes

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  1. QR Codes

  2. What is a QR Code “Quick Response” QR Code Data Capacity: Numeric Code = 7,089 characters max Alphanumeric code = 4,296 characters max

  3. History • Created by Toyota subsidiary Denso-Wave in 1994 • Used for tracking parts during vehicle manufacture • QR = Quick Response • Can be decoded at hi speeds and from any direction – position detection patterns

  4. Uses and Applications • Most common: encode the text of a URL • Convenience-oriented applications • Aimed at mobile phone/device users = mobile tagging

  5. Convenience Oriented Apps: • Open a webpage • Display text • Display/add Contact info to device • Call a coded phone number • Open & address an email to coded email address • Open & address a text message to the coded phone number • Highlight a geographical location

  6. How to Read a QR Code • Mobile device must have a camera • Start the QR reader app • Point the camera at the code – orient code within designated area

  7. How to Create QR Codes

  8. QR Scan Results Contact Information

  9. Email Address

  10. Phone Number

  11. Text

  12. URL

  13. Geolocation

  14. Testing • Ensure scanner reader/app is appropriate for your mobile device • Test for compatability & full functionality of QR code • Test different scanner readers/apps Looking for a scanner app for your device? http://analytics.percentmobile.com/device_qr_code_readers/ App store Google: “device name” qr readers

  15. Examples

  16. Object hyperlinking Object hyperlinking aims to extend the Internet to the real worldby attaching tags with URLsto tangible objects or locations. These tags can then be read by a wireless mobile device and information about objects and locations retrieved and displayed. - Wikipedia

  17. “Finally, the greatest importance of QR codes could lie not in their specific use, which may be superseded by newer codes and interpreters, but in the opportunities they offer for moving away from keyboards as input devices in learning environments.” www.educause.edu/eli February 2009 http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7046.pdf

  18. Please see next presentation: QR Codes in Education

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