QR-Code

Via Mobile Cross Media we found out that a QR-Code shows up as a critical clue in a  CSI New York episode.

Detective Danny Messer does quite a clear statement on  what a QR-Code is:“So the software on the phone converts the code into a web address”.

The good news are that QR are hitting the US and that…  QRs are not a geeks thing anymore!

We wonder why the QR under the tea cup has 4 position squares in stead of 3?. Yeah, I know… I just did a geek comment.

QR-Codes are now spreading in Canada. Following interview presents Luna Development and their works and projects on QR-Codes.

They present QR-Codes as “the link from physical world to the virtual world”. It’s quite a common and clear description.

Luna speaker talks about: inventory codes, dynamic systems, etc… but like in most of the cases their business model does’t look clear. For what we understood they have developed a reader based on Windows Mobile platform (this company is very close to Microsoft® and defend “ad nauseam” Microsoft Mobile®).

However, the good news are that big companies all over the world are becoming interested in QR-Codes. Now in Canada, soon in the US.

“The Open Handset Alliance, a group of more than 30 technology and mobile companies, is developing Android: the first complete, open, and free mobile platform. To help developers get started developing new applications, we’re offering an early look at the Android Software Development Kit.” (Source Google)

We miss Nokia at the OHA Members list - Open Handset Alliance, but it seems serious , with possiblities and a cool project. Good luck!

Here you can see a presentation video of the Android Project. Sergey Brin and Steve Horowitz explain better than we will ever do what the project is about and what are Google’s expectations.

Obviously project ZXing (see post January 9th) has its Android’s version.

Via Gallerie Japan (Translations are accepted…)

This post is dedicated to this guy…

Today we recommend one of TED Talks. They started some years and the whole conferences are being published under the sponsorship of BMW. Jan Chipchase talks about the future and usage of mobile technology from a philosophical perspective.

It may sound too much (it’s not), but this is without a doubt the most important post in this blog, that’s why it’s the only off-topic we have. If you were to choose one thing out of this blog remember: you have to watch these conferences.

Besides the recommended conference there are many more that make you desire to be born with more intelligence.

Thank you BMW! If I ever have the money I’ll buy a car or yours, or maybe a key-chain

MYSQ has created an arcade-type machine which records a 30 seconds video clip and even add some visual effects. Once the job is ready and processed a QR is shown in the screen so you can keep it or share it. The URL embeded in the QR links directly to your video. You can either print it or send it via MMS.

I can’t think of what would record our unforgettable crazy japanase girls ;)

If you want to see it in action follow this link…

Vía: We Make Money Not Art

More information: MYSQ

Last Pet Shop Boys’ project stands out for their use of the vanguardistic usage of a language, technology and aesthetics. One of the videoclips includes an original animation based on QR-Codes.

It’s worth both watching the video and reading through the contents of the website which are interactive as well.

It’s amazing to see how the new technologies (every time less new) jumpinto artistic works and distribution business. PS Boys have algo posted a jukebox so user can listen their last job and links to a few on-line music stores.

It’a a shame that innovative people are always the same people.

Demos de capturas de QRs desde el lector de serie del E90