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Microsoft Tag Beta
Microsoft Tag Beta has been released that allows data to be stored in a graphical bitmap using shapes and colors is based on a whole new technology called High Capacity Color Barcodes (HCCBs). Microsoft Tags don’t actually store the information, all it stores is a unique ID which it then sends ...
Microsoft Tag - Linking real life with the digital world
microsoft.com — All Microsoft Sites Download Support FAQ News Technology Get Started Today What is Mobile Tagging? Linking real... life with the digital world WebAnalytics solution by WebAnalytics Contact Us | Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement 2008 ... (more) Microsoft Tag - Linking real life with the digital ...
Microsoft Tag Beta: Put a Tag on anything
tag.microsoft.com — Now you can make anything interactive. Link real life with the digital world, by adding a Tag... to your product package, print-based media, signage, outdoor advertisement, business card, storefront, exhibit, video or just about anything else. (more) Microsoft Tag Beta: Put a Tag on anything
Microsoft Releases Tag, Its Second iPhone Application
Microsoft Releases Tag, Its Second iPhone Application
techcrunch.com — At CES, Microsoft has introduced its second iPhone app after dipping its toe with the release of... Seadragon Mobile last month. The name of the application is Microsoft Tag , and it enables users to instantly access mobile content, videos, music, ... (more) Microsoft Releases Tag, Its Second iPhone Application
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Microsoft Tag: Microsoft’s 2D barcode technology
D' Technology Weblog — ... To read these tags, Microsoft is making available a downloadable application to a handful of mobile platforms including Windows Mobile, J2ME, iPhone, Blackberry, and Symbian S60 phones. A camera and internet connection is obviously required. To get the application, point your phone’s browser to http://gettag.mobi. ...

Microsoft’s Second iPhone App Breaks Cover
Geek In Disguise — ... ….though I’ve yet to find it on App Store even through http://gettag.mobi directs you there. ...

Microsoft presentó su segunda aplicación para iPhone
Celularis — En el CES 2009, Microsoft ha presentado su segunda aplicación para el iPhone, Microsoft Tag, una aplicación que se basa en el principio de los códigos QR que ya hemos visto en Celularis y que Movistar había rebautizado como Códigos BIDI. Microsoft Tag permite a los usuarios móviles acceder al instante a distintos contenidos, videos, música, información de contacto, mapas, redes sociales, promociones, etc, sólo apuntando la cámara del dispositivo a una etiqueta personalizada mucho más completa que un QR Code standard. ...

Microsoft Tag, el sistema de códigos de barras multicolor de Microsoft
Gizmologia — ... en los códigos QR se necesitan 8 símbolos, en los Tags de Microsoft solo se necesitan 4 símbolos de diferentes colores. Es sensible a la saturación, brillo y contraste, por lo que te puedes imaginar la cantidad de información capaz de almacenar en menos espacio. Microsoft ha lanzado en un acto de generosidad nunca visto, una beta pública para Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, terminales con Java, Palm OS, Symbian y Windows Mobile, todos descargable desde gettag.mobi. Vía: I Started Something Comparte esta anotación ...

Making Art with Microsoft Tag
Geek In Disguise — ... and using software on your mobile phone you can snap an image of it and it’ll redirect you to this blog. Not that much use if you’re reading this blog already as you’ll end up caught in an Infinite Loop. ...

Microsoft Tag - The art of mobile tagging; now with Custom Tags
D' Technology Weblog — ... or visiting http://gettag.mobi/ on your phone to get the application. Tag is available for several different types of phone, including iPhone, Windows Mobile, J2ME, Blackberry and Symbian S60. ...

Microsoft Jumps into Bar Code Marketing
Gadget Venue — ... material. This new service is called “Microsoft Tag” and it has the potential to change the world as we know it because it changes printed material into interactive services that bring flat printed articles to life. You can download this exciting application right now … for free! Where can you get this new software? You can download it to your smart phone by going to the Microsoft website and following the directions or you can download the tagreader application only at gettag.mobi. The official MS announcement webpage is located at here and I would ...

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Microsoft Tag Update
blogs.msdn.com 5/6/2009 — I’d like to take a moment to direct your attention back to Microsoft Tags , which I posted about back in January. I know many of you have questioned how a Microsoft Tag differs from a QR Code and why you’d chose one over the other. I’ll happily stay ...
Microsoft Tag. Tag Slaps Design Contest
microsoft.com 5/6/2009 — A PDF of a working custom Tag that leads to a mobile web site of your choice A PDF that describes your mobile experience creative concept; can include sketches, images, or visuals describing a full mobile experience, if you choose A 200-word or less ...
U-Tag ICE, Dog Tag Has Your Emergency Medical Info
ubergizmo.com 11/10/2008 — You have probably seen USB based dog tags before. This one is a little different, the purpose of the U-Tag ICE is to store your emergency medical information and to be easily identified as that. It was originally designed with the motorcyclist in ...
iPhone App: Microsoft Corporation - Tag Reader [Available on iTune Store]
itunes.apple.com 1/8/2009 — The Microsoft Tag mobile tagging system instantly connects you to more information and entertainment without typing long URLs or texting shortcodes. Simply snap the tag with your mobile phone, and Microsoft Tag takes you there.
Windows 7 Beta Now Available to Everyone [Microsoft]
i.gizmodo.com 1/9/2009 — The free Windows 7 Beta has gone live for the first 2.5 million downloaders. Keep in mind that the beta will expire on August 1st, so you will need to reinstall a commercial version. Sure, 2.5 million seems like a lot, but those downloads will go ...
Microsoft Windows 7 Beta coming in January
cogadget.com 12/4/2008 — After much speculation, Micosoft will be releasing its first public beta version of their new Operating System, Windows 7 in mid January. The news was just confirmed by Technet’s Keith Combs.
Microsoft Tag: Microsoft’s own 2D barcode
istartedsomething.com 1/8/2009 — RL said: I understand Circuit City might be for sale.................. Jeffrey Byron said: WOW I would so love to go shopping at the Microsoft Store. I don't believe this is just a fake ad t... Jonathan Holmes said: "Microsoft Retail Experience ...
Chrome Shines A Little Brighter, Drops The Beta Tag With New Release
techcrunch.com 12/12/2008 — Google’s Chrome browser is officially ready for prime time. As we reported earlier this week, Google has dropped the Browser’s Beta label after a mere 14 weeks (many Google products, like Gmail, have been billed as Betas for years). The browser now ...
Microsoft postpones Windows 7 public beta
computerworld.com 1/9/2009 — January 9, 2009 (Computerworld) Microsoft Corp. postponed the rollout of the Windows 7 beta today, citing "very heavy traffic" on its Web site. The company did not offer a new schedule for delivering the beta of its newest operating system. "Due to ...
Build your own laser tag system
blog.makezine.com 9/19/2008 — This homebrew LaserTag game uses a cheap laser pointer combined with a toy gun and a PIC16F628A microcontroller that connects up to a piezo transducer which is used for producing various beeps. The 5 pin header plug at the bottom of the device ...