Guided by Barcodes by Meredith Farkas is a great introduction to the growing use of QR codes.
QR codes are 2D bard code that any mobile phone with a camera can read.
Like this one for the URL of this blog:
Meredith says Google will be pushing these for storefronts, to take people to a “favorite place” listing.
I think a QR code that takes you to information about the “favorite place” like customer reviews and health inspections would be a lot more useful.
The article covers other place, museums, special collections, where topic maps as the target of the QR code would be a real value add.
If enough QR codes start appearing for topic maps I may just have to buy a cell phone.
QR codes are fun, I espesially like the way it is used with augmented reality ex. video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bW9Xgm7fj0&feature=related
Comment by Inge Henriksen — August 8, 2010 @ 7:06 am
Very cool!
Readers may enjoy a very fast introduction to creating augmented reality: How To Create Augmented Reality Apps.
Or a fairly complete listing of resources at Wikipedia: Augmented reality.
Expands the question of useful topic map interfaces into 3D! Or contextual topic maps based upon video feeds. That could have interesting applications in tourist spots like New Orleans or Amsterdam.
I wonder if you could have a subscription service for augmented reality topic maps about locations?
Floor plans and exits for emergency services for example. Which could be updated by first responders on the scene. An exit blocked by fire or damage isn’t going to show up on dated floor plans.
Comment by Patrick Durusau — August 8, 2010 @ 8:14 am