QR codes considered for tombstones in Arlington National Cemetery

arlington national cemetery qr codes

Though quick response codes have been becoming increasingly common on gravestones, they are not permitted here. Although cemeteries are hardly known for being high tech, using the latest cutting edge technologies, QR codes have been changing that in some places across the country as these scannable barcodes have been added to tombstones. In fact, quick response codes have been a growing trend in cemeteries around the world. When QR codes were added to a war memorial cemetery in Wales, with the Duke of Kent attending the unveiling of WWI barcodes…

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QR codes may store human data for 1 million years and beyond

QR Code Virtual storage

QR codes may be the best way to record human history QR codes are often considered simple marketing tools and are quite effective in advertising around the world. The codes typically go unnoticed by consumers that are not specifically interested in using them, but they could have a major role to play in the longevity of humanity. Scientists from the Human Document Project believe that QR codes could be used to store information concerning the history of human civilization. More importantly, scientists believe that the codes can store this information…

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QR codes used for express hotel check ins

Hotel QR codes

Guests of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group locations will be able to scan to check in for their stays. Starting in October, guests of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group locations will be able to reduce the amount of time that it takes to check in for their stay by being able to use personalized QR codes that can be scanned. These barcodes will be provided to the guests at the time that their reservation is made. This optional service will use QR codes that are sent to them via email…

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Visualead wins more funding for its visual QR codes

Visualead QR Codes

Company specializing in visual QR codes raises $1.6 million Visualead, pioneer of visual QR codes, has announced that it has raised $1.6 million in Series A funding, led by Kaedan Capital and Entree Capital. The company specializes in producing visual QR codes, which incorporate a picture into the basic structure of quick response codes. Typically, altering the blocky patterns of conventional QR codes leaves them unresponsive. Visualead has, however, found a way to make these codes more visually appealing without sacrificing their functionality. QR codes are becoming more appealing The…

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