QR Code FAQ's
What is that black and white boxy pixilated thing?
It’s a QR code. QR, or “quick response”, codes are two-dimensional codes embedded with a URL and designed to be decoded at high speed by mobile devices and smartphones.
How do I decode a QR code?
You can decode QR codes by using a QR Code reader that you’ve downloaded to your mobile device or smartphone. You can find a list of readers and supported readers by mobile device and smartphone manufacturer at http://tiny.cc/QRreader.
How do QR code readers work?
QR code readers use your mobile device or smartphone camera to decode the embedded URL and quickly open it in a web browser on your mobile device.
How can I create a QR code?
QR codes are easy to create using one of the many QR code generators available including Kaywa, Beetagg, Delivr and Zxing, to name just a few.
Where did QR code technology come from?
QR codes were created in 1994 by the Japanese corporation Denso-Wave to serve as an inventory tool. Recently QR codes have begun to be used for marketing and promotion. QR codes are very common in Asia and Europe but are still relatively new in the United States.
Why is the library interested in QR codes?
Because of the ubiquity of use of mobile devices, the University of Utah libraries are interested in providing our visitors with quick and efficient access to the information they are looking for. We’re creating QR codes to help you get directions, find information, and have a more immersive experience when you visit the library.
Want to know more?
Check out this great resource guide on QR codes http://www.onlineqrlab.com/resource-guide-on-qr-codes.php
