QR code

The QR code at a glance

This specific technological application allows us, with just a simple  rollover of your mobile phone camera over the QR Code, that is either  printed or in the screen of your computer, to access WebPages, images,  videos, texts etc. QR Codes are 21st century’s barcodes: they provide us with encoded  information without the necessity of a specific type of appliance. They are legible from all devices that have a camera and connect to the internet.  The encoded information can either be stable or dynamically change as any other webpage.  In reality, QR Codes are the same as barcodes, but they are recognizable by any device that integrates a camera and an internet connection.  QR  Code analysis results to a text that can be up to 4 thousand characters  long, accompanied by photos and videos. Imagine that you read a text that your professor gave you and you want  to access a webpage- source or a video that it mentions, from your cell  phone, your tablet or your pc. What you would have to do would be to  type the address.  Now, you only have to open the cover of your phone  camera and “bring” it on the QR image, needless taking a photo. Your  phone “understands” the existence of the QR Code and asks you if you want to visit the website!

Quick steps to access

In order to scan a QR Code you need a Smartphone or a tablet pc with an  integrated camera and connection to the internet (we always take into  consideration the charges of our provider when you use a 3G connection.  Always prefer your house Wi-Fi connection or a free public Wi-Fi hot  spot).

  1. Download an application on your cell phone, compatible with QR Code. Free iOs and Android applications exist.
  2. Identify the QR Code you are interested in (printed or Screen / PC)Switch on the relevant application and point the camera at it

  3. Finally, your cell phone detects the code and asks a link in order to view the content (video, text, webpage)!