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MIT's Bokode tech calls out zebra stripes, QR codes for battle of barcode supremacy
engadget.com - 7/28/2009
MIT's Bokode tech calls out zebra stripes, QR codes for battle of barcode supremacy
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Since barcodes are the sign of the devil (must be true, we read it on the interwebs) it's no surprise that everyone wants to replace 'em. QR codes have been quite popular, allowing people and companies to tag their stuff with colorful decals filled with bits and bytes, and of course RFID ...

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GEARFUSE:  Bokode: The New and Improved Barcode

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Bokode: The New and Improved Barcode
GEARFUSE — ... of traditional barcodes, the new MIT-developed bokode system could revolutionize the way we shop. As an example, imagine standing in front of a bookshelf holding thousands of books . The bokode system would allow users to immediately find the book they were looking for, just by snapping a photo of the bookshelf with their mobile phone. At $5 a piece to produce, the bokode system is still too pricey to be practical, but this seems like the future to me. Link [ via ]

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