{"id":14656,"date":"2022-07-17T01:13:08","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T23:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mike.atsas.gr\/qr-codes-%cf%84%ce%b9-%ce%b5%ce%af%ce%bd%ce%b1%ce%b9-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%b9-%cf%80%cf%8e%cf%82-%cf%87%cf%81%ce%b7%cf%83%ce%b9%ce%bc%ce%bf%cf%80%ce%bf%ce%b9%ce%bf%cf%8d%ce%bd%cf%84%ce%b1%ce%b9\/"},"modified":"2022-07-17T01:13:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T23:13:08","slug":"qr-codes-%cf%84%ce%b9-%ce%b5%ce%af%ce%bd%ce%b1%ce%b9-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%b9-%cf%80%cf%8e%cf%82-%cf%87%cf%81%ce%b7%cf%83%ce%b9%ce%bc%ce%bf%cf%80%ce%bf%ce%b9%ce%bf%cf%8d%ce%bd%cf%84%ce%b1%ce%b9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mike.atsas.gr\/en\/qr-codes-%cf%84%ce%b9-%ce%b5%ce%af%ce%bd%ce%b1%ce%b9-%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%b9-%cf%80%cf%8e%cf%82-%cf%87%cf%81%ce%b7%cf%83%ce%b9%ce%bc%ce%bf%cf%80%ce%bf%ce%b9%ce%bf%cf%8d%ce%bd%cf%84%ce%b1%ce%b9\/","title":{"rendered":"QR Codes: what they are and how they are used"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<div class=\"featured_post_image\" data-aos=\"fade\" data-aos-delay=\"0\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/top.host\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Blogimage_TophostQR.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"QR codes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/top.host\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Blogimage_TophostQR.png 730w, https:\/\/top.host\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Blogimage_TophostQR-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\">                            <\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you're here, you've probably heard of \"QR Codes\" and probably wondered about their functions. So in this article, we will try to cover the topic in full.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In particular we will see:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are QR Codes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How they work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where they are used<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How you can make your own<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let's get started right away!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are QR Codes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QR Codes are a two-dimensional barcode format that can be easily read by digital devices to store information. QR essentially takes a piece of information and transfers it to your device. To read them you only need a device with a camera and internet access.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does QR Code mean<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QR stands for Quick Response, because it can be read quickly by devices. The data is therefore decoded very quickly. So, <\/span><b>QR Code means<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \"Rapid Response Code\".<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The QR code has \"originated\" in Japan, where it was developed for the marking of Toyota's supply division's units and components by its subsidiary Denso Wave.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How QR Codes work<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The QR code can be scanned from a device and read instantly using just a smartphone camera. Each QR Code consists of a number of black squares and dots representing pieces of information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when you scan the QR,<\/span><b> the code translates this information into something that is easy for the user to understand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That is, which man can read.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In simpler words?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The QR \"holds\" some information and when you scan it with your device, it appears on the screen of the device. For example, a restaurant may have its menu in the form of a QR code. So when you scan the code with your device, the menu will appear on its screen for you to read.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you're wondering how you can scan a code, don't worry. We'll see in the rest of the article.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where QR Codes can be used<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we've seen what a QR code is and what it means, let's take a look at some of its most basic uses. QR is used both in our everyday life, as we saw before with the menu in the restaurant, and for corporate applications, such as in supply chain and marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But now let's look at a short <\/span><b>list of some \"places\" we often encounter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the QR Codes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business cards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product packaging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tickets and vouchers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotional leaflets and brochures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Company vehicles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff badges used at various events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lists of catering establishments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transactions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications and sites<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I'm sure you've seen a lot of the above, and you've probably scanned quite a few. If you think about it, there's a good chance that a few instances will come to mind. Maybe at a restaurant or on a ticket to a concert. One thing is for sure, QR will continue to make our lives easier and easier. In the rest of the article, we will also look at some <\/span><b>predictions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on the future of QR codes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to read QR Code<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8828\" src=\"https:\/\/top.host\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/TophostBlog_insideimage.png\" alt=\"scan QR code\" width=\"730\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/top.host\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/TophostBlog_insideimage.png 730w, https:\/\/top.host\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/TophostBlog_insideimage-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having mentioned what QR code scanning is, let's quickly go over how you can read such a code <\/span><b>with your device. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest versions of iPhone and Android, <\/span><b>allow them to scan QR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without needing any other application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can this be done?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It's very simple!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For iOS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You simply open the camera on your iPhone and focus on the spot you want to scan. A notification will pop up at the top of the screen that, if you tap up, will take you back to visit the page.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Android<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process is similar for Android. You turn on the camera with Bixby Vision enabled and then focus on the QR code you want to scan. Your camera will connect to the code and read it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download application for scanning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you can also download an app on your device to scan passwords. There are several such apps for both iOS and Android, so you need to be careful when choosing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, one such application for scanning is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The QR Droid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Android. There are, of course, other free QR scanning apps compatible with different operating systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can I make a QR Code<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a QR code is now a fairly simple process. For free QR Code creation, you can simply use an online tool. From the many that are available, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the QR Code Generator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is quite easy to use, as is the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QRCode Monkey<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Attention to the colours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you choose to build your Code! Black and white is the most \"effective\", as some devices may not read color well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the future of QR codes?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A very good question is whether QR will flourish even more in the future. Already their use has exploded and from being the prerogative of industries, they have become an everyday tool for all of us. With a quick answer, we could say that QR will continue to \"grow\" its presence in our everyday life. I mentioned it above, after all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what does the data have to say?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Statista<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the use of QR Codes through 2025 is forecast to continue to increase. To a great extent, too.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One more prediction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, wants the QR market to reach 1268.1 million (dollars) in 2026. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can see it all around us, that codes are appearing more and more in our everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By reaching the end of this article, I hope I have fully answered the question \"What are QR Codes?\", how they are used and how you can start using them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is certain is that <\/span><b>will continue to be part of our everyday life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as it is also an integral part of the digital world, which is growing ever stronger. They will, in fact, be both at the service of <\/span><b>Citizens<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as the <\/span><b>companies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> facilitating our procedures and of course our lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you think?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you think that QR will be used more and more as time goes by? 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