March 29, 2008
Japan's QR Codes Being Tested in SF
In the first large test in the United States, online guides Citysearch and Antenna Audio are rolling out QR technology in San Francisco.
More than 500 restaurants, shops and businesses reviewed by Citysearch are placing printed bar codes in their windows.
People who have special software from Scanbuy Inc. loaded on their cell phones can simply take a picture of the code and their phone's Internet browser will immediately take them to the restaurant's corresponding Citysearch page.
Users will be able to decide, based on the Citysearch reviews and other information, whether to step inside for dinner or keep walking down the street.
Once you snap a picture of the code, your phone will bring up the Citysearch's review page, letting you know whether you should go in.
[New Launches via SF Gate and Gizmodo ]
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