Showing posts with label UK. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UK. Show all posts

June 30, 2012

QR code key part of new signage

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London city crews are piloting the useQR codes on signage make it easier for people to find out about repairs on the sidewalks.

They rightly pointed out as more users able to access internet remotely, this provides an easy way for users to get information. And kudos for putting an email address and phone numbers for those who are less tech savvy.

What's next. Perhaps it makes sense to place it on assets such as street lamps and traffic light junctions to make it easier to report faulty lamps. It could be as easy as scan a QR Code and enter an email address or contact number and click send to report a fault.

May 21, 2012

QR Codes in Monmouth, Wales: First 'Wikipedia Town' Going Live in Wales

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QR codes are affixed to local points of interest, enabling passersby to immediately access the Wikipedia page for that location.

A nice use case of making it easy to get to relevant information with QR codes right there an then with your mobile phone. The strategy was well thought out for tourists with town providing Wi-Fi access at those locations.