QR codes help to tell the history of the historical buildings of Dalian

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Quick response codes help to provide smartphone users with more information on the region. Dalian, a port city located in the northeastern part of China, has a long and complex history with influences from other cultures and countries that have contributed to much of the events and architecture of the region, and now these stories are available through QR codes. These quick response codes are available on a number of the historical buildings in the city. Now, many of the historical buildings in Dalian feature boards with QR codes that…

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QR codes used by Turner Falls to draw attention to itself

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The barcodes are being used in various locations around the Massachusetts town. Turner Falls, a part of the town of Montague, Massachusetts, is on its way to putting itself on the digital map by including QR codes to ensure that locals and visitors will be able to make their way around, understand what it is about, and see everything without missing the notable spots. The entire project is the result of a student’s thesis at Hampshire College. The QR codes are central to the Turner Falls RiverCulture organization, which is…

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QR codes help to add to the rich historical experience of Bute Park

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This beautiful location in the capital of Wales is using smartphone technology to inform visitors. Visitors to Bute Park, a beautiful and historical location in Cardiff, Wales, will now be able to use QR codes to help to enhance their experience and to learn more about the history and significance of the park A considerable amount of information has been assembled, including old photographs of the area. Smartphones with any free reader for QR codes will be able to scan the barcodes in order to instantly gain access to the…

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QR codes initiative has officially been launched in Gainsville

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Downtown project for bringing in new businesses is now underway in the Georgia city. The official release of the QR codes project on Main Street Gainesville, Georgia, has now occurred, and the city has started the initiative by posting the barcodes on two vacant buildings. The barcodes are located on empty buildings located right on the square, so that smartphone users can scan them. Regina Mansfield, the Main Street Manager, said that the primary focus of Main Street is the economic development of this important stretch of the downtown area.…

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QR code war memorials officially unveiled by the Duke of Kent

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Smartphone friendly barcodes have been added to help visitors to learn more about WWI One hundred memorials in the United Kingdom have been outfitted with a special QR code to help visitors to learn more about the first World War through the use of their smartphones. The barcodes are meant to be scanned by the public to learn about the history of those who lost their lives. The memorials are designed to help the public to remember the service personnel who gave their lives in World War I, but the…

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