This QR code was generated using: http://zxing.appspot.com/generator/ <-- specific fields are already set up in this generator
Google's Chrome has an Add On
JPJtech.com/qr/ has Joe's
and test, and test & test
Keep error correction low
Shorten URL
Notice that in the URL is the data that is stored in the QR code
Notice also that the web site http://chart.apis.google.com it is the web site for Google Charts API, this is an IMAGE CHART
other fun things include make a chart with words: https://chart.googleapis.com/chart?cht=p3&chd=t:80,40&chs=250x100&chl=Jil|Mac
Notice this image is stored at Kaywa.com
but the URL data that will be displayed is stored in the image link generated by the program img.php
it only retrieves the number 02783277
DESIGNING FOR QR http://designfestival.com/four-questions-for-qr-code-designers/
This QR code was generated using http://qrcode.kaywa.com/
Google's API for Info Graphics Charts: http://code.google.com/apis/chart/infographics/docs/overview.html
This QR code was generated with http://ctrlq.org/qrcode/
the Size used was the default of 200
Use the above tool to generate your own QR Codes for any text. The tool uses the Google Charts API.
QR - Unique Bar Code, has 3 big squares in its corners, is a two dimensional bar code that can be read in two directions; vertical and horizontal, giving it the ability to hold more are varied types of information. http://WRcode.com QR codes can be created and read from QR software.
Barcodes: original bar code or what is referred to now as a 1D barcode - only holds a numeric value, it needs a database to look up the information that relates to this bar code
QR codes hold more data, a complete contact (name, phone, email, ...) a Geolocation, WebPage LINK, or Video Link, and more without any access to an external datavase
READ a QR:
from your BROWSER - LONG-Click the image > Save image > After Download > Open image > Menu > Decode with QR Droid
from your PHONE - Take a picture of the QR > Menu > Share > Decode QR code (since the image is now a picture on your phone, every time you want that information - do the same steps, the links are clickable)
WRITE or CREATE a QR-Code:
http://ctrlq.org/qrcode - Generates the QR image - but you have to set up the working links
http://zxing.appspot.com/generator/ - All set up for Business Contact Information
http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ - set up for a URL, 250 char of Text, Phone Number, or SMS
or Google "QR code Generator"
QR-Reader - download to your smart phone from iStore or the Android
7 things you should know about QR codes - http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7046.pdf
Learning with Lucie on QR http://lucie.typepad.com/blog/2011/11/playing-with-qr-codes.html
Notice she uses http://www.google.com/cse Google's Custom Search Engine
Lucie is a Google Certified Teacher http://www.google.com/educators/gta.html
Pitney Bowes Integrated Marketing on POSTERS http://www.pb.com/qr-codes/?gclid=CPP9qfjJ2KwCFYt-5QodrkkusA FREE Account for up to 10 campaigns per month.