04/2 First notes for yet another barcode manifesto
| Category: QR Code, Data Matrix... By editor at 22:41 |
Questions asked before creating our own barcode:
Questions asked before choosing an existing 2D Barcode:
Finally two candidates remained: QR Code and Datamatrix, but the QR Code topped by far the Datamatrix code.
- Will clients accept to help us with our own proprietory code? Why should they?
- Is there a place for yet another code? Or are we too late for this?
- How will advertising companies react?
- How will operators react?
- How will handset manufacturers react?
- How will Google or Yahoo react?
Questions asked before choosing an existing 2D Barcode:
- Which mobile 2D barcode is well specified and documented?
- Which mobile 2D barcode is an ISO-Standard (which garanties the above)?
- Which mobile 2D barcode produces the most results in Google and Technorati?
- Which mobile 2D barcode garanties interoperability?
- Which mobile 2D barcode offers scanners and other tools for coupons, ticketing etc.
- Which mobile 2D barcode has worldwide the biggest install base on mobile phones?
- Which mobile 2D barcode has some history?
- Which mobile 2D barcode is successful in different segments?
- Which mobile 2D barcode can offer the most examples in usage?
- Which mobile 2D barcode offers versatility, e.g. more than URL's?
- Which mobile 2D barcode can contain a SMS text (165 signs) and a Vcard?
- Which mobile 2D barcode can be as small as 10x10mm today?
- Which mobile 2D barcode is futureproof?
- And last but not least: Which mobile 2D barcode is so cool that architects, musicians, designers or fashion designers would like to work with it?
Finally two candidates remained: QR Code and Datamatrix, but the QR Code topped by far the Datamatrix code.
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