At first glance, a QR Code might not be the prettiest thing that you’ve ever seen. However, once you realize all of the information that they can hold, and how it can connect people instantly across channels, QR Codes certainly become more beautiful.
There are a few ways that people can scan QR Codes. By far, the most common method will be via a mobile phone.
Mobile Phone
As people become more and more attached to their mobile phones, QR Codes will help ensure that people can instantly connect to the information that they need when they need it.
To fully utilize QR Codes, a mobile phone will need to have:
- Camera
- QR Code-reading software
- Web access
WebCam
During a recent webinar on QR Codes, the question was asked to us: Rather than viewing the website on my mobile phone, is there anyway for me to utilize the QR Code and view the website on my computer monitor?
Well, the answer is Yes.
Certainly, we don’t recommend walking your PC down 5th Avenue to take a picture of the QR Code that’s on the latest billboard….. however…….
……if you have a WebCam on your computer, and install QR Code reading software, you can scan in QR Codes. The codes may be on pieces of your mail or other printed collateral that you have.
Right from your desk, you’ll be directed instantly to the website, and able to view it on your monitor.
Barcode Scanners
When many people picture barcode scanners, they may think of the person behind the cash register scanning in products or coupons. Or they may think of the person in a warehouse moving inventory items.
Well, some of those same barcode scanners can also read 2-D barcodes, such as QR Codes.
Thus, if your scanner can connect to the web, you’d be able to utilize QR Codes from that device as well.
