Fujitsu develops “invisible” barcode

Fujitsu has just unveiled a new type of “invisible” barcode, called FP (Fine Picture) code, which allows data to be embedded directly into color print photographs. [ Pink Tentacle via deli.cio.us/regine]

"FP code consists of a series of faint yellow lines — said to be invisible to the naked eye — which are overlaid on the photograph during the printing process.

Once encoded, a photograph can retain its original quality while serving as an “object hyperlink” to websites that users can access via mobile phone.

The first examples of FP code will reportedly begin to appear in Japanese catalogs and magazine advertisements as early as October."

emily | 3:10 PM | Barcode Technologies / RFID Tags / NFC |
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