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A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code QR code] (abbreviated from Quick Response code) is a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code) designed to be read by smartphones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded may be text, a URL, or other data.

QR Codes are a way to post machine-readable URL's. A machine readable URL makes it easier for users to find a webpage, without typing in the full text. QR scanners are available for smart phones, like the Apple iPhone. QR generators are available online, that help generate QR images for URL's that you specify.

== Application to SCEC ==

Some researchers include QR codes on posters and other documents. These QR codes often encode the URL to a web page that provides more information about the research described in the poster. If you post a QR code on your poster, people can easily scan your QR code and find your entry.

== Information on QR codes ==

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_code QR Codes on wikipedia] Wikipedia on QR codes
*[http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ QR Generator Site] Example QR Generator Site
*[http://www.quickmark.com.tw/En/basic/index.asp QR Reader for iPhone] Example QR iPhone App

== QR for SCECpedia main page ==

[[File:scecpedia_qr.png|128px|thumb|right|Fig 1:QR code that defines the URL for SCECpedia main page: http://scec.usc.edu/scecpedia/Main_Page]]

== See Also ==
*[http://www.scec.org SCEC Home Page]