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Semacode - Hyperlinks For The Real World

Posted by timothy on from the cuecat dept.

An anonymous reader submits "Semacode is a fascinating concept - it involves encoding a standard network/web URL in visual form (essentially a 2D bar code) that can be displayed in the real world for people to 'read' with semacode-enabled connected devices. The reference platform for now is the Symbian/Series 60 phone platform - specifically, the Nokia 3650 . Semacode also works with the Nokia 6600 and 7650 camera phones."

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  1. CueCat by wileycat · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Hummmm, special 2d barcodes to relate product infomation to consumers? CueCat anyone?

  2. This could be quite useful... by InternationalCow · · Score: 5, Interesting

    for instance, to have barcodes on the packaging of stuff. For example, this code on the outside of prescription medication could link to the producer's web site, or to medical databases so patients and physicians could easily access important information. It would save hugely on paper. I myself would like to have this on my lab equipment so I could have access to user manuals, technical information, experimental protocols and so on. Let's have it!

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