Introduction

Introduction.
A quick response code (QR code) is a type of two-dimensional bar code that consists of square
black modules on a white background. QR codes are designed to be read by smartphones.
Because they can carry information both vertically and horizontally, they can provide a vast
amount of information, including links, text or other data.
QR codes were created by Denso Wave, a Toyota subsidiary, in 1994. Although they were
initially used to track parts in vehicle manufacturing, their use in mobile phone applications
continues to grow. They are often found on signs, in print publications, on business cards or in
any context where users might seek additional information. Compared to a bar code's 20
alphanumeric character limit, a QR code can hold thousands of characters of data. As a result, a
QR code can be used to share multimedia content, such as a website landing page or an entire e-
book. QR codes can also direct a phone to perform certain actions. For example, a theater
company might provide a QR code that not only sends the person who scans it to the company’s
website for show times and ticket information, but also embeds information about the dates,
times, and locations of upcoming shows into the phone's calendar.
Data can be translated into a QR code through a QR code generator. Users enter the data they
wish the QR code to display and the generator turns it into a symbol that can be printed or
displayed in electronic form. Many QR code generators are available online for free.
Scanning applications for reading QR codes can be downloaded (often for free) to smartphones,
allowing users to simply point the phone’s camera at the code to scan it. The application then
interprets the QR code and utilizes the data from it by displaying a Web page, playing a video or
providing some other type of con
Definition.
A QR code is an abbreviation from Quick Response Code. It is the trademark for a type of
matrix, or two-dimensional, barcode. It was initially designed for the automotive industry in
Japan. Over time, however, the QR code quickly became popular outside the auto industry and is
nowadays part of many website designs. Below, you can see one common usage – encoding a
site’s url via a QR code, which can easily be scanned, and the site loaded on a mobile device.
This reduces text frequency and introduces a stylish way to encode data.
Features of QR code.
1. High capacity Encoding of data.
While conventional bar codes are capable of storing a maximum of approximately 20 digits, QR
Code is capable of handling several dozens to several hundred times more information.
QR Code is capable of handling all types of data, such as numeric and alphabetic characters,
Kanji, Kana, Hiragana, symbols, binary, and control codes. Up to 7,089 characters can be
encoded in one symbol.
2. Small print out size.

Since QR Code carries information both horizontally and vertically, QR Code is capable of
encoding the same amount of data in approximately one-tenth the space of a traditional barcode
(For a smaller printout size, Micro QR Code is available.
3. Kanji and kana character.

As a symbology developed in Japan, QR Code is capable of encoding JIS Level 1 and Level 2
kanji character set. In case of Japanese, one full-width Kana or Kanji character is efficiently
encoded in 13 bits, allowing QR Code to hold more than 20% data than other 2D symbologies.
4. Dirt and damage resistant.
QR Code has error correction capability. Data can be restored even if the symbol is partially
dirty or damaged. A maximum 30% of code words can be restored.
5. Readable from any direction.

QR Code is capable of 360 degree (Omni-directional), high speed reading. QR Code
accomplishes this task through position detection patterns located at the three corners of the
symbol. These position detection patterns guarantee stable high-speed reading, circumventing the
negative effects of background interference.
6. Structured appending feature.
QR Code can be divided into multiple data areas. Conversely, information stored in multiple QR
Code symbols can be reconstructed as a single data symbol. One data symbol can be divided
into up to 16 symbols, allowing printing in a narrow area.
Types of QR codes.
There are 4 different types of QR codes.
 QR code model 1 and model 2.

 Micro QR code:
 iQR code
 SQRC
 Frame QR
I. QR code model 1 and model 2.
This is the QR Code we see on a daily basis. There are more than 10 different types of
QR codes that can be created for business or personal use. Some of these QR codes are
more suited to a particular QR code use case whereas some can help your QR code
marketing endeavors. Some of the most common types of QR codes include
a. URL QR Code
b. PDF QR Code
c. Image gallery QR Code
d. vCard QR Code
e. Google Maps QR code
The largest version of Model 1 is 14 (73x73 modules) and is capable of storing 1,167
numerals. Module 2’s largest version is 40 (177x177 modules) capable of storing 7089
numerals.
II. Micro QR code.
This QR code is usually found on product packaging. It only has one orientation making it
easier to print on smaller surfaces. This code is viable even as a 2 module whereas a QR
code requires at least 4 modules. The largest version of this QR code is M4 (17x17
modules) and is capable of storing 35 modules.
III. iQR code.
This can be printed as a square or a rectangular QR Code. It can be printed as dot pattern
code, inversion code or a turned over code. The maximum version is 61 (422x422
modules) which can store about 40,000 numerals.
IV. SQRC.
This looks like a regular QR code except it is restricted and is used to store confidential
information.
V. Frame QR.
This type of QR code has a frame area wherein you can place letters and images and is used
for promotional activities.

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2. Small print out size.

3. Kanji and kana character.

5. Readable from any direction.

There are 4 different types of QR codes.

 QR code model 1 and model 2.

II. Micro QR code.

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