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| QR Code for the URL www.triolophoto.com |
when scanned with a QR code reader via a mobile phone or tablet will take you to my photo gallery, www.triolophoto.com.
Most mobile operating systems have applications that will allow you to scan QR codes which will read the encoded information. I use the iOS application available in the iTunes called "RedLaser Barcode Scanner and QR Code Reader" (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/redlaser-barcode-scanner-qr/id474902001?mt=8). This iPhone app was made by eBay Inc. Not only does this application scan and read QR codes, it can also scan UPC symbols (handy to use when you are running to the store for just a couple of things) as well as create your own QR codes.
QR codes have many different applications. Let's say that you are having a party and want to embed directions to the party in an invitation. Simply create a QR code and insert it on the invitation you are creating. That way the recipient of the invitation can scan the QR code with their smart phone and have the directions to the party added to the map application available in their smart phone.
Another application would be to include a QR code on your business card. Let's say you have a website that sells widgets. At your last networking event, you handed out your business card with a QR code. Now, everyone that has a business card can simply scan the QR code and it will take them to your website where you are selling your widgets.
There are many different websites that allow you to create QR codes for free. The QR code I created above comes from www.qrstuff.com/. This site not only creates QR codes, but offers many different ideas for the use of QR codes.
Android users can find QR code readers by going to Google Play and searching "QR Code".
QR codes offer a quick and easy way to promote your business or event. I'm sure we will be seeing QR codes used in many more ways in the future.
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