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| A **Quick Respons Code (QR Code)** is a type of two-dimensional (2D) [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:b:barcode|bar code]] that is used to provide easy access to online information through the digital camera on a smartphone or tablet. | A **Quick Respons Code (QR Code)** is a type of two-dimensional (2D) [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:b:barcode|bar code]] that is used to provide easy access to online information through the digital camera on a smartphone or tablet. | ||
| - | A barcode reader in the camera interprets the bar code, which typically contains a link to view a webpage, send an SMS text message, or call a phone number. The technology for QR codes was developed by Densa-Wave, a Toyota subsidiary. The codes were originally used for tracking inventory and required a separate reader app, but beginning with iOS 11 and Android 8.0, readers are native to most mobile device cameras. | + | A barcode reader in the camera interprets the bar code, which typically contains a link to view a webpage, send an [[[[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:s:sms]]]] text message, or call a phone number. The technology for QR codes was developed by Densa-Wave, a Toyota subsidiary. The codes were originally used for tracking inventory and required a separate reader app, but beginning with iOS 11 and Android 8.0, readers are native to most mobile device cameras. |
| Here is an example of what a QR code looks like. | Here is an example of what a QR code looks like. | ||