Frankie Roberto wrote:
> As to 'QR codes' (2D barcodes) - has anyone seen anyone actually use
them,
> other than as a test? I've got a brand new Nokia phone, and I can't
even
> find the code-reading application (which apparently is pre-installed
> somewhere...).
Try your bathroom cabinet, or kitchen cupboard! More and more
toiletries seem to have QR codes.
Paul Walk blogged about QR codes
(http://blog.paulwalk.net/2008/10/24/quite-resourceful/) recently, and
I've also put together some random thoughts in posts 'Finding problems
for QR tags to solve' (http://bit.ly/WkILe) and 'Some ideas for
location-linked cultural heritage projects' (http://bit.ly/uCGP). I
think they could be a lot of fun though we're not yet at the point where
QR tags in the physical world could provide a link to a good digital
experience for the majority of people. One day they might be the ideal
mechanism for linking museum content with the world outside the walls of
the museum.
cheers, Mia
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