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QR codes make paying for parking more convenient

07/12/202207/11/2022 Sam Lambert

Quick response codes have been rolled out as a part of the popular HotSpot app. QR codes have been deployed in a spectrum of different ways over the last few years, and among the most successful have been paid parking apps such as HotSpot. Many cities have been adopting the applications for their own paid parking recently, including the Canadian city of Saint John. The city has announced the new use of the quick response barcode payment option. The reason that cities such as Saint John have been moving toward…

New QR code technology to enhance Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame museum

09/07/202109/03/2021 Jesse Collins

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The Washington state location is seeking to keep its experience fresh and current for visitors. The Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame museum in Washington state is using QR code technology to give their visitors a more fresh and current experience. The museum has taken great care to keep things new and interesting to encourage regular visitors. Among the strategies the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame has employed includes rotating exhibits as well as regularly moving things to different locations around the museum. Moreover, it also provides local schools with a…

QR code invention wins global impact in electronics award

10/21/202010/20/2020 Stephanie Beck

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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…

Timpson uses QR code tech to obtain instant feedback from consumers

10/30/201910/30/2019 Jennifer Goula

The British multinational retailer has deployed a plan to encourage customer reviews. The in-store QR code tech has been added at the point of sale in 170 Timpson shops around the UK. The purpose of these codes is to increase the amount of reviews from customers by providing them with a fast and convenient way to leave quick feedback. Feedback has doubled since the review system was introduced. When customers reach the point of sale, they are invited to scan the quick response codes with their smartphones. This will prompt…

German company uses QR code authenticity check to fight against counterfeiters

01/23/201901/22/2019 Stephanie Beck

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Bitzer adds quick response codes to packaging to prevent the pirating of spare parts. Bitzer, a German manufacturer of refrigeration and air conditioning technology, has added QR code authenticity checks to the packaging of its original spare parts. The unique digital codes are meant to help prevent product pirates from selling counterfeit parts. The German company has previously taken action against product pirates. This isn’t the first time Bitzer has used QR code authenticity checks to protect its products from being pirated. Since 2015, the company equipped its compressors with…