QR codes update

At the beginning of the year, we looked at the new two-dimensional bar codes, called QR Codes, like the one I made at the leftfor this website.

At the time, I said that they not in very much use here in the United States, but fairly popular in Japan, for example. Recently I have read and seen more about them.

Here are some updates:

• “Bar Codes Add Detail on Items in TV Ads,” Elizabeth Olson, NY Times, September 26, 2010. {article about Bluefly using QR bar codes in TV ads}
• “Game on: New graduate interest group promotes serious study of video games,” Peter Kelley, University Week (UW newsletter), October 14, 2010. {article about video game research group}
• REI Sale Newsletter, October 8-17, 2010. {QR code on the back that links to the “Store Locator” page of the REI website}