What is a QR Code and How Does it Work?
A Quick Response (QR) code is a type of matrix barcode first designed in 1994 for the automotive industry in Japan. Unlike standard barcodes that are read in one direction, QR codes are read in two directions (vertically and horizontally), allowing them to hold significantly more data.
When you scan a QR code with your smartphone, the camera recognizes the three large squares in the corners to orient the image. It then decodes the pattern of smaller squares to reveal the embedded URL, text, or contact information.