QR Code
QUICK RESPONSE (QR)
by its very name can trigger an action like direct the user to a website for
any transaction or promotion messages.
Can be read by web
cameras, mobile phones – imaging devices.
Very cost effective solution
for document security and verification through a web application
The QR Code is the
latest in data encoding and printing on a variety of mediums.
It is easy to print
like a bar code, but is a lot more powerful.
Capable of storing much
more information in both horizontally and vertically manner, hence higher
levels of encryption possible Data can be stored
in a more compact way, less space needed to print.
Can store a vast
variety of information like website URL,
textual data, promotion messages.
What can be stored in
the QR code ?
- Unique
numeric identifier for each student/individual which can be encoded in the
QR code as variable printing matter
- Textual
descriptor for each student like Name, DOB etc – could be a unique line of
text the university desires
- URL
or website address for quick response to a query QR code can be scanned using a web camera or a
mobile phone – hence does not need any special grade equipment .
- QR
code can be scanned using a web camera or a mobile phone – hence does not
need any special grade equipment
- Instant
third party verification using a mobile or a web application
