The Story of the QR Code: From Factory Floors to Global Connectivity
Discover the history of the QR code, invented by Masahiro Hara in 1994, its global adoption, and how modern tools like barKoder SDK are transforming QR code scanning in 2025.
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Discover the history of the QR code, invented by Masahiro Hara in 1994, its global adoption, and how modern tools like barKoder SDK are transforming QR code scanning in 2025.
In 2025, restaurant technology is transforming faster than ever. Paper menus are fading away, replaced by fast, touch-free, and eco-friendly QR code menus. This digital shift not only enhances customer experience but also cuts costs and improves hygiene. With barKoder, restaurants can offer seamless menu scanning and ordering through a simple, powerful SDK and mobile app integration.
A free, no-signup tool to instantly generate QR codes for URLs, text, contacts, Wi‑Fi, and more. Fast, user-friendly, and ideal for testing or production use.
Though small and simple, a QR code can have a surprisingly powerful impact on your wedding experience. It brings together moments captured by dozens of different people into one shared space, helping you see your day through the eyes of your guests. It reduces the stress of chasing photos afterward and creates a seamless way to preserve memories as they happen.
China is the world leader in offline mobile payments, largely driven by QR code scanning technology. These payments are widely used for in-store purchases, public transport, vending machines, and peer-to-peer transactions.
Estimates of American and global smartphone owners scanning QR codes for payments or other uses in 2019 and 2020, along with forecasts from 2020 to 2025.
Measuring the performance, scanning damaged, low-resolution and blurred barcode samples
QR Code or barcode-based payments thrive via mobile barcode scanning