This document provides information about QR codes, including what they are, why they are used, and how to read, create, and use them. QR codes can encode various types of data in a machine-readable format. They are commonly used for interactive content and linking the physical world with the digital world. The document discusses how QR codes offer benefits like high data capacity even in small spaces and being readable from any direction. It also provides examples of using QR codes for applications like product information, interactive field trips, and linking physical objects to digital content. Frequently asked questions about QR codes are addressed as well.

1. QR Code
Hasnain Zafar and Zaid Ali
E-learning Dept.

2. http://old.chumworth.com/2011/02/

3. Contents
• What ?
• Why?
• How to:
• Read?
• Create?
• Use?
• Examples
• FAQ
• Additional Resources

4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VsZDIoCfsc

5. Introduction
• Barcode 1D, QR Code 2D smaller space
• Matrix type, 1994
Contains Data
Contains Data
http://www.denso-wave.com/qrcode/aboutqr-e.html

6. QR code example

7. QR Code Factsheet
QR Code
Type Matrix
Large capacity, small printout size
Main features High speed scan
Numeric 7,089 char.
Alphanumeric 4,296 char.
Data capacity
Binary 2,953 bytes
Kanji 1,817 char.
Source: http://www.denso-wave.com/qrcode/aboutqr-e.html

8. Why?
• High Capacity Encoding of Data
A QR Code symbol of this size can encode alphanumeric characters.

9. Why?
• Small Printout Size
Source: http://www.denso-wave.com/qrcode/aboutqr-e.html

10. Why?
• Kanji and Kana Capability
Source: http://www.denso-wave.com/qrcode/aboutqr-e.html

11. Why?
• Dirt and Damage Resistant
• QR Code has error correction capability
Source: http://www.denso-wave.com/qrcode/aboutqr-e.html

12. Why?
• Readable from any direction in 360
• QR Code (omni-directional), high speed
reading
Source: http://www.denso-wave.com/qrcode/aboutqr-e.html

13. Why?
• Activate Student Engagement
http://www.cleburne.k12.tx.us/Page/4768

14. How to read ?
http://qrcode.kaywa.com/

15. QR Code Scanner
Mac
I-nigma QR Reader QR After NeoReader

18. QR Code Scanner
Windows/Android Blackberry
BeeTagg

19. Things to do with QR Codes
• Calendar Event
• Contact Info
• URL
• E-mail address
• Geo location
• Text box
• SMS
• Wifi
• Phone number

20. How to Create?
QRStuff.com

21. Examples

23. Examples
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayW032sKtj8

24. Airport Check-In
www.vste.org/files/qrcodes.pptx

25. Standardization of Medical
Equipment

26. Medical Equipment Scan
http://www.onescanmedical.com/

27. Nutritional Information
www.vste.org/files/qrcodes.pptx

28. Product Information
www.vste.org/files/qrcodes.pptx

29. Interactive Field Trips

30. School Events
www.vste.org/files/qrcodes.pptx

31. Social Science
www.vste.org/files/qrcodes.pptx

32. Science
www.vste.org/files/qrcodes.pptx

33. Examples
• Connecting digital and Physical Objects

34. Examples
Allianze University College Of Medical Sciences

35. FAQ
• What ? ------Quick Response ,2D, 1994
• Why?---interactive content
• What is the point of using QR codes?-----86%
have Smartphones, uses “second screen”
http://www.teq.com/blog/2012/05/my-qr-code/

36. FAQ
• How popular are QR codes?
• Japan, Europe, US, Malaysia. UK 2012 QR
code year
• Can any phones scan a QR code?-----Most of
current phone with camera and access to
internet.
http://www.squarecode.biz/category/reviews/

37. FAQ
• What scanner should I have?----- There
are many free scanner visit your app store
for QR.

38. FAQ
• How big can a QR code be?----From Stamp
size to Room wall size. (Always scan first
before printing)
• What sort of instructions should I put next to
my QR Code?---- Scan me with a free QR
Code App”. “ Scan Me”

39. Education QR Code
QR Code Reader List

40. IMU e-learning Portal
zaidlearn QRC 2012
Qrstuff.com m.Socrative.com/student