If you always thought that only big companies can create a QR code
and not you, then change your views because now everyone can have their
own QR codes custom-made for their Facebook or Twitter profiles or
anything else.
Firstly, What is a QR code?
QR is short for Quick Response. A QR Code
is a matrix barcode or a two-dimensional code, readable by QR scanners,
mobile phones with a camera, and your smartphones.
How will a typical QR code look?
A
QR code looks something like the picture next to this text. The code
consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white
background. The information is encoded in it. It can be text, URL or
other data.
What does the code consists of ?
The
figure speaks for itself. Just take a brief look at it to get a basic
understanding. You can see what different colored blocks show. Anything
beyond that is out-of-scope of this post. You are now done with basics
of QR code and can now move on to next.
Why do I need one?
QR codes are a rage these days. They will simplify your life in the
days to come. The reason why they are more useful than a standard
barcode is that they can store more data, including URL links, geo
co-ordinates, and text. The other key feature of QR Codes is that
instead of requiring a hand-held scanner to scan them, many modern cell
phones can easily scan them.
How to get one for myself ?
JumpScan
is the answer for your question. Take a look at this 40 seconds video
after which it becomes very easy for you to understand the whole thing.
JumpScan combines all your contact and social media information for quick, on-the-go, mobile sharing.
1. When you sign up for a JumpScan account you
plug-in your name, email address, web site, a small bio, and phone
number, as well as your Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter account names.
It’s not mandatory to input all the information mentioned above, you can
input only that you want to display on your profile.
2. Save the QR image and share it.
3. Anyone who scans the QR code will be directed to
your mobile-friendly profile page with your contact information and
social networking links.
JumpScan is a free service and requires a simple web-based registration.
So, Whats next?
No more typing, texting, searching, entering and memorizing names
and numbers. Just generate your own JumpScan QR Code, and anyone with a
smart phone can take a picture of the image, which automatically links
to your personal JumpScan page.
Think of JumpScan as a physical link to your virtual world.
Point>Click>Connect. It’s that easy.
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