| ABOUT QR CODES | ||
| A Quick Response (QR) code is a type of barcode. | ||
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QR codes are designed to squeeze bits of information down into a square that mobile devices can scan quickly. Once scanned, a QR code gets translated into usable information, such as a link to a website that you can go to right away without typing the web address. |
How to use: To scan a QR code, your mobile device needs: • a working camera • a barcode scanner app that can read QR codes Once you have the appropriate barcode scanner app installed on your device, just open the app, point your camera at a QR code, and take a picture. Many smartphones come with QR readers today. If your phone does not have a QR code reader, they are very simple and free to download. |
How to download a QR code reader: Do a search for "QR Code Reader," and you should get many options to choose from. Choose one that is free and has good reviews. Here are a few suggestions: iPhone: Barcode, NeoReader, ScanLife Droid: Barcode Scanner, ShopSavvy, ScanLife, QuickMark Blackberry: ScanLife, BeeTagg, QR Code Scanner Pro Windows 7 Phones: QR Reader, BeeTagg, NeoReader, Quickmark |