QR CODE

ALL ABOUT QR CODE!

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WHAT IS QR CODE

• QR Stands for “Quick Response”

• Invented in 1994 by Denso Wave
• It is a 2D Barcode
• Stores web address, text Information,
contact information etc.
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QR CODE

BAR CODE QR CODE

• Traditional One • Two dimensional barcodes
dimensional barcodes. or matrix barcode.
• Can be only read • Can be read horizontally
horizontally and vertically
• Only holds a limited • Holds 4000+ character
amount of data-UPC = 12 info
Digits
4 USES / APPLICATIONS

• Consumer Advertising
• Initially used to track vehicle parts in manufacturing
• Entertainment
• Transport ticketing
• Storing personal information
• Incorporated into currency.
• Augmented Reality
 5 USES

• Logging in to websites
• Sharing of files
• Payments
• Encryption using DES
6 TYPES

QR code model 1 & 2

• Model 1 is the original QR code.
• The largest version of the code is 14 (73*73 modules)
which is capable storing up to 1167 numerals.
• Model 2 is an improvement on the model 1.
• The largest version being 40 (177*177 modules) which is
capable of storing up to 7089 numerals.
7 TYPES

Micro QR code
• Smaller versions of a normal QR code
• Used to store only small amounts of numerical data in
smaller surface area.
IQR code
• Codes generated are either square or rectangle.
• It has much rows and columns thus it can store more
data than others.
8 TYPES

SQRC
 This has a restricting function
 They can be used to store private information or manage a
company’s internal information.
Frame QR
• These codes with canvas area can be flexibly used.
• Since letters and images can be inserted inside the canvas
area, frame QR acts as a promotional tool and also the
authenticity of judgement.
9 RISKS

• Making your calendar, contacts, and even

credit card information available to criminals.
• Stealing your Facebook, Google, and other
Passwords and posting without your
Knowledge or permission.
• Tracking your location for criminal purposes.
• Infecting your device with malware that can
disable it.