Title :
Bar Codes Everywhere You Look
Author :
Ebling, Maria ; Cáceres, Ramón
Author_Institution :
IBM T.J. Watson Research Center
Abstract :
This column focuses on labeling the real world. The authors look at some labeling technologies, especially 2D bar codes, and talk about their adoption around the world. They also discuss applications of 2D labels in print media as well as popular applications of 1D bar codes that support price comparisons on mobile phones.
Keywords :
Labeling; Mobile handsets; Bar codes; EAN; EZ Codes; Favorite Places; QR codes; UPC; price comparison;
Journal_Title :
Pervasive Computing, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPRV.2010.26
