QR code inventor happy with its use in battle against COVID-19

QR code inventor - COVID-19

Masahiro Hara first developed the square black and white barcodes for the automotive industry. When Masahiro Hara first became the QR code inventor a quarter of a century ago, the idea was to solve a problem that had nothing to do with public health. When the idea came to him, he ran off from a lunchtime game of Go to make it happen. It was the look of the ancient strategy game and the way the stones were arranged on the playing board that inspired the QR code inventor to…

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QR code invention wins global impact in electronics award

QR Code invention - figures building QR code

The quick response barcode was first created in Japan by Denso Wave Inc. The initial QR code invention occurred in Japan. These barcodes date back to the 1990s and were created for a reason that has very little to do with how they are used today. This little oft mocked black and white barcode has just received an important award. According to the company behind the QR code invention, the barcode has received an award recognizing its impact on the world as a critical tool for sharing information. The company…

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