QR CODESBy: Karla Lechuga

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QR (QUICK RESPONSE) CODE DEFINED…

A QR (Quick Response) Code is a two-dimensional barcode that can be read using a smartphone or any other QR reading device (What is a QRCode, 2014).

They provide a direct link to: Text, Emails, Websites, Phone numbers and more

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WHO INVENTED THEM?Denso-Wave, a subsidiary of the Toyota Group is attributed with the creation of the QR Code. They were originally designed to track parts in the vehicle manufacturing industry (What is a QRCode, 2014).

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LET’S GET STARTED For this lab assignment

you will need:

A computer with internet connection

A smartphone to scan QR Code (optional)

A copy of this presentation

Visit App Store or Google Marketplace and download a FREE QR Code Reader.

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QR CODE GENERATOR WEBSITES

qr-code-generator.com

goqr.me

qrstuff.com

qrcode.kaywa.com

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PRACTICE TIME!Open your Internet Browser and go to goqr.me

CREATE A QR CODE

1. Select the content type

2. Type the content type:Website,Text, Contact Info,Etc.

3. Download the QRCode

CUSTOMIZE AND DOWNLOAD

1. Select the file format of your choice (.png or .jpeg)

You can modify the Foreground and Background Color (optional).

2. Click on the Save drop-down button Select Save As select file storage destination of your choice.

QR CODE IN WORD DOCUMENT

Open a Word Document

Cick on the Insert tab Pictures (or download destination) Click on Insert

Ta-dah!

REFERENCES

http://www.whatisaqrcode.co.uk/