QR Codes – What are they and how can I use them ?

Written by Christian on June 30, 2010 in Technology - No comments

I am sure that you have come across these strange looking things on the web  , or even on business cards , but what are they ? 

That is what is known as a QR Code. In a nutshell , a QR Code is almost like a barcode ( similar to the one you have on that pack of Newports that you are holding in your hands right now , lol) . The main difference is that this one is mobile. By that I mean you could say for example take your smartphone and take a picture of a QR Code ( just like the one above ) , and your phone ( with the help of the gnome people  that live inside of your cellphone .)

You can use an app like Google Goggles to scan the image. 

You still haven't told us what a QR Code is or does though.

Say you wanted a quick way for people to save your contact information ( website , address . number , etc ) . A Qr Code takes all of the data , and interpolates the information into an easy to chew tablet ( couldn't help myself , lol) barcode. 

Check this site out to test it for yourself to try it. 

I will be posting a vid of the process ( soon hopefully , lol) 

Also ….. To make this a little interesting , I challenge you to figure out what this says 

If you know what it says , post a comment on my page  , and it will give you magical powers beyond your wildest dreams .   ( no , not really ,lol)