PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR A QR CODE READER AND SCANNER

Short for Quick Response, QR codes are a type of barcode easily readable with
digital devices like smartphones. They store information as a series of pixels in a
square grid that can be read in two directions top to bottom and right to left unlike
standard barcodes that can only be read top to bottom. 
There exist two types of QR code namely: static and dynamic.
A static QR code cannot be modified once it has been created.
Dynamic QR codes allow you to change and edit the code as many times as you
need.
Uses of QR code:
Nowadays, QR codes are still used to track products and product information
through a supply chain, but they are also used for so much more.

PROBLEM STATEMENT
To analyze and design a system that will be able to handle QR code reader.

OBJECTIVES
To develop a scanner that will run on smart devices to capture QR code and be
able to give a meaningful information on all the devices and also make the
information to be unique to the different scanners. Make it affordable and easy to
use on all the devices to which the scanner will run in. And also less costly.
METHODOLOGY TOOL AND EQUIPMENT.
HOW TO CREATE A QR CODE:
1. DECIDE HOW YOU PLAN TO USE A QR CODE
In step 1 of creating a QR code, select how you plan to use it. Start with the end in
mind. What are my goals and needs? What information do I want to share?
A lot of QR code use cases relate to marketing. You may need to give users more
information than you can fit into a small space such as an ad, so you place a
scannable QR code that takes up very little space. A scan might lead the user to
landing pages or prompt users to take some other action.
2. FIND A QR CODE GENERATOR
The second step to create QR codes is to find a QR code generator.
QR code generator apps are easy to use. You enter some information into the
appropriate field, press a button, and you get one of the odd looking QR codes
instantly in the form of an image. You then paste or insert the image in post cards,
a business card, a sign or promotional materials.
Free QR code generators are a good place to start if your needs are simple and you
just want to create one QR code. If you plan multiple campaigns using codes, or
have specific design or feature needs, then a paid platform offers more flexibility.
Keep your needs in mind as you review our list of the best QR code generators
below.
3. DECIDE STATIC OR DYNAMIC QR CODE
Before you create a QR code, it’s important to know the two main QR code types:
static and dynamic.
Static QR Codes
A static QR code is fixed, meaning the data that is stored in it cannot be changed
once the QR code has been generated. A good usage for this QR code type is to
create a VCard with your contact details for a digital business card. Static
information works fine in this type of QR code because the contact information
you share rarely changes.

Dynamic QR Codes
A dynamic QR code is one that is changeable. This is accomplished through a
redirected URL. The content is not stored in the QR code, but instead in the
website URL. Here are a few attributes of dynamic QR codes:

4. ENTER INFORMATION AND CUSTOMIZE THE QR CODE

The next step is to enter data and customize your QR code. You must, however,
choose a QR code generator that supports the design options you want. Not all
services will have the settings to let you create QR code designs so don’t choose
the first name you come across.
For example, you can get really creative, going beyond the traditional black and
white QR code. Add a logo to build brand awareness. Imagine your recognizable
company logo or favicon appearing in the center of a code. Customize to your
brand colors by choosing another color other than black and white. Even add a
map, animation or music.
Test your QR code to make sure it is working and sends users to the right
destination. Usually you can scan the preview with a QR code scanner to test it.
Testing is especially important for a static code, because you cannot edit it. Once
you’ve printed business cards with a static code, for example, you would have to
reprint them to correct typos.
 5. DOWNLOAD YOUR QR CODE
Step 5 is to download the QR code you’ve created to your computer. The best
generator platforms allow you to save QR images in different file formats. And the
format you choose should take into consideration where you are going to use the
QR code. Print, for example, requires higher quality formats.
ONLINE: If you are going to use QR codes on a webpage, then a tif, gif, jpeg, jpg,
bmp or png format will work. One advantage of a png format is that it preserves all
the color information as well as opacity and transparency with high resolution.
PRINT: If you plan to put the code in a print campaign, you need print quality that
will be crisp and clear when printed. This can be a svg, eps, or pdf vector graphic.
They can be proportionally resized without losing quality. And this is important to
keep the integrity of your QR code. A high resolution png file also works for print.
Whether digital or print, the QR code must be clear and not blurry. This is because
QR code readers can perform differently depending on the operating system and
camera of the mobile device. Android and iOS operating systems, as well as
BlackBerry, all have different reading capabilities.
 
QR Code Benefits
QR codes are gaining popularity and one of the biggest selling points for
businesses is convenience and ease of use by customers. To scan a QR code,
customers just point and focus their mobile phone cameras on the code.
Here are seven ways QR codes benefit a small business:
 Inexpensive –Reduce the cost of print brochures, instructions for products,
and marketing materials.
 Green – Cut down on printed materials meaning less waste for the
environment.
 High Conversion – Increase conversions with QR Codes. Make it easy on
people, without typing things in, and they will be more likely to take action.
 Engaging – Use QR codes to get customers to interact with your company,
e.g., enter a contest or complete a survey to leave feedback.
 Customer Satisfaction Oriented- Include installation or product care
instructions on QR codes placed on packaging or tags to increase customer
satisfaction. Packaging remains uncluttered, and users will have product
information in their mobile devices where they can find it later, versus print
instructions that may get lost.
 Trackable – Use dynamic QR codes to track how many times your code is
getting scanned and measure other performance metrics. You will need a QR code
creation app that supports QR code management in this fashion giving you
analytics or the ability to download statistics.
 Contactless – Offer contactless payment and pickup of orders for visitors
using QR codes.
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BASIC SKILLS NEEDED.
1. Select a QR code generator.
2. Choose the type of content you're promoting.
3. Enter your data in the form that appears.
4. Consider downloading a dynamic QR code.
5. Customize it.
6. Test the QR code to make sure it scans.
7. Share and distribute your QR code.
8. Track and analyze performance.
OUTCOME
By following all the procedures and solving all faults we are expected to have a
runnable QR reader that others will use it stress free.
And this project is expected to be executed within a period of 2 months.