Barcode, schmarcode

These 2-D barcodes are popping up all over the place and can be a great way to reach out to your customers.

This particular sample is called a QR code, but there are many other types. They can be printed, appear on a web page or email communication and can contain a web address, a text message, an email address, or up to 250 characters of text.

Software is available for most camera phones to read these codes and you can see how small a code your camera will read by downloading this handy reference. Just print the sheet out and see what your camera can read.

Challenge:
The first person to read this code with their phone and sends an e-mail with the contents wins a very desirable Buster Creative water bottle or stapler!