Tag: qr codes

QR code invention wins global impact in electronics award

Stephanie Beck
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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Queen of Angels church QR codes promote physical distancing among congregants

Jesse Collins
Church QR codes - inside of church

The barcodes compensate for the lack of Missals in the pews or printed bulletins on posting boards. New Queen of Angels Church QR codes in Brooklyn are helping the clergy and the faithful to remain safer during service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Gathering can be a risky activity and the Diocese of Brooklyn has suffered numerous illnesses and deaths. The pandemic has hurt both the clergy and the congregants in the Diocese of Brooklyn, requiring careful efforts for physical distancing and meticulous disinfecting practices. The Queen of Angels church…

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Amazon QR codes launch augmented reality experiences

Stephanie Beck
Amazon QR codes - Amazon Box

The e-commerce giant is printing the barcodes on its boxes for use with a quietly launched app. Amazon QR codes are being added to the company’s shipping boxes to work with a new augmented reality (AR) application it recently quietly launched. The idea it to use the app to scan the barcodes for an “interactive, shareable” AR experience. The app is plainly called “Amazon Augmented Reality.” It uses the Amazon QR codes to provide a “fun way to reuse your Amazon boxes until you’re ready to drop them in the…

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Venmo payment app diversifies with credit card QR code launch

Stephanie Beck
Credit card QR code - Venmo Credit Card

The mobile payments company has taken its first steps into the plastic card business with mobile features. Payment app Venmo, owned by PayPal Holdings Inc., has launched its first physical payment option with a credit card QR code prominently displayed on the front. The option to apply for this payment method is being rolled out in a gradual way. The cards themselves, featuring the credit card QR code, are issued by Synchrony Financial. The first wave of availability is to US consumers, according to the company. Cardholders can opt for…

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Square QR codes launch, allowing diners to order from their restaurant tables

L. Green
Square QR codes - Square pay machine and a mobile phone

The system was developed to help provide restaurants with a new way to operate during the pandemic. Square QR codes are offering restaurants a new way to keep operating by making it possible for diners to peruse the menu, order the food they want, and pay without ever having to interact with a server. The barcodes themselves aren’t unique but combining them with the point of sale system makes a difference. The pandemic has caused many restaurants to use quick response barcodes to replace printed menus. This helps to reduce…

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