QR Code

A 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.

Proposed Use

If you create a SCECpedia entry, you can encode the URL to your entry and put it on your poster. Then, you can post your QR code on your poster, and people can easily scan your QR code and find your entry.

Information on QR codes

• QR Codes on wikipedia Wikipedia on QR codes
• QR Generator Site Example QR Generator Site
• QR Reader for iPhone Example QR iPhone App

QR for SCECpedia main page

Fig 1:QR code that defines the URL for SCECpedia main page: http://scec.usc.edu/scecpedia/Main_Page

QR for SCEC main page

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See Also

• SCEC Home Page