What is a QR Code?

A QR code (Quick Response) is a smart phone readable barcode, once scanned your mobile browser will go straight to the URL.

Dr Who QR Code PosterPrisoner Zero

Matt Smith’s debut as Doctor Who in The Eleventh Hour, centred around the escaped Prisoner Zero, and the BBC made a QR code poster to mark the event.

QR code poster links to the Dr Who website.

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QR Codes

QR (Quick Response) codes are becoming really popular through all types of media including print, web and on television. Did you scan the QR Code shown on your tv at the end of the latest series of Dr Who? They are used as links to websites on business promotion conversation starters, special offers... even things like scavenger hunts.

QR Codes can also contain: YouTube video link, Google Maps location, Social Media such as Twitter / Facebook and LinkedIn, links, iTunes link, plain text, telephone number, SMS message, email address, email message, contact details (VCARD), events and Paypal buy now link.

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