QR codes at UniSA
If
you see something like the image to the right, you'll be looking at a QR
code. In 2009 UniSA is trialling the use of QR codes on its
International Student Handbook and Student Interactive CD.
As it is a trial, please contact us to tell us what you think if you've come across a UniSA QR code.
What is a QR code and what does it do?
Developed and widely used in Japan, QR stands for Quick Response and is a two-dimensional barcode. A standard barcode can only hold so many characters and the QR code is capable of holding much more information. For example a QR code can hold a web address and/or contact information, therefore making it easier to access information.
Still confused? Watch this video to see it in action.
How to read a QR code?
To decipher a QR code you need a web-enabled camera phone to capture the image and then decode it, eg an iPhone or NextG phone. You will need to download and install a QR code reader. There are many available depending on your model of phone. Some examples are BeeTagg and 2D Sense.
More information about QR codes.