QR codes in microscopic sizes will help stop counterfeiting

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A lab in Toulouse, France, have discovered a way to make a quick response code half a hair’s diameter. A company called Nanotech, out of Toulouse, France, has now revealed that they have developed QR codes that are invisible to the naked eye, but that can still be scanned and used for a number of purposes, primarily in the form of security. These micro tags use nano particles and are so small that 10,000 can be printed in one square centimeter. The Nanotech team was led by Laurence Ressier, have…

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Invisible QR codes developed by prof at University of South Dakota

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The barcodes have been created in order to be viewed only when shown under infrared light. University of South Dakota professor Stanley May, along with Jon Kellar, both from the School of Mines and Technology, have created QR codes that become visible only when they are displayed under an infrared light. The researchers from the university have created the barcode in order to help prevent counterfeiting. They are hoping that by adding these invisible QR codes to official documents, it might help to provide easier recognition of forgeries and counterfeits…

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QR codes that are invisible demoed by Fujitsu

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The technology has been designed to provide an interactive television marketing experience. This year, at CEATEC (the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies), Fujitsu made waves by introducing an all new form of invisible QR codes. The demonstration included an explanation of how they will make television advertising interactive. The interactive technology was developed by Fujitsu in order to use QR codes to provide viewers with a new form of second screen experience from their televisions. This makes it possible for advertisers to provide this second screen enhanced opportunity without any…

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QR codes will be invisible with the help of a USD professor

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University of South Dakota researchers are on their way to developing the technology. Researchers from the University of South Dakota are now including a well known chemistry professor among the team that is assisting in the development of invisible QR codes. Though these barcodes are traditionally found in black and white, non-visible ones are now needed. Traditionally, QR codes are used on advertising and product packaging, in order to direct consumers to web pages and sites that provide special offers, discounts, and product information. Their ability to hold hundreds of…

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QR codes used to help battle counterfeit products problem

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Fake goods and money are a tremendous struggle for governments worldwide. Invisible QR codes have now been created by researchers in the United States in order to help to combat the large and growing problem of counterfeit goods. These barcodes have already proven highly effective in the marketing industry. This new invisible version of the QR codes can be printed on many different types of materials, ranging from paper to glass, and cannot be seen by the naked eye unless it is exposed to infrared light. The complexity of the…

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