What is 2D Barcode ?Various standard of 2D Barcode2D Barcode Application

1D Barcode 2D Barcode

PDF417Data MatrixQR CodeInterCodeQuickMarkMicrosoft Tag (High Capacity Color Barcode)

Developed by Symbol TechnologiesMostly used in Logistics Industry, Transportation, and Inventory

Developed by Denso-Wave Corp., Japan 1994Originally for logistics applicationsApprox. 75% of all mobile phones in Japan will pre-installed with barcode reader programEstablished as an ISO (ISO/IEC18004)Store up to 7,089 alphanumeric characters

From RVSI Acuity CiMatrix/Siemens. Public domain. Increasingly used throughout the United States.Like QR-Code also ISO-standardRequires approx. 37% less area than QR Code for the same dataStore up to 2,335 alphanumeric characters

South Korea-standard 2D BarcodeAll phones in Korea will have the Intercode reader as a default barcode readerDesign for low resolution, low computing power camera phones

Developed by Microsoft Microsoft Tag (High Capacity Color Barcode)Approx. 3,500 characters per square inchInternet-capable devices requiredMicrosoft Server Redirection required

1) Starting Barcode Reader software on mobile phone

2) Directing the camera over the 2D Barcode3) Application decodes automatically4) Save data or follow the URL, link

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ServicesBusiness Cards (vCard), Simple Text, Phone Numbers, Calendar Entry

Code LocationBusiness Card, Products Package, Event Poster, etc.

Services Content Download, Web Information, URLs

Code LocationNewspaper, Magazine, Promotion Materials, Web Page or TV

Services Mobile Ticketing for Movies, Concert, etc.

Code LocationMovie Poster, Newspaper, Magazine, Promotion Materials, Web Page or TV

Services Special Coupon, Discount, Sell/Buy Products

Code LocationMagazine, Pay Slip, Banner, Poster, Product Package

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Services Person/Code Identification

Code Location 2D Barcode on Mobile Phone or Printed Material