Topic : QR code

Môn học : Introduction to computing(CSI104)

Giảng viên : Thầy TruongLV2
Student group: SE1637

Team1:
1.Nguyễn Đình Thành

2.Nguyễn Lê Hồng Nhi

3.Nguyễn Mạnh Lực

4.Bùi Quốc Khánh

5.Phạm Tuấn Anh

6 .Nguyễn Hoàng Anh Tuấn

I.Introduction :
1. What is QR code?

QR code is a matrix code or "two-dimensional code" developed by

Denso Wave (Japan) in 1994. QR is an acronym for Quick Response
(roughly translated "Quick Response Code") ). This is a matrix of
barcodes that can be read by a barcode reader or by a smartphone
(smartphone) that has an image capture function with a specialized
application for scanning barcodes. The QR code consists of black
modules arranged randomly in a square with a white background. This
combination of modules encodes any online data including: links to
websites, images, information, product details, advertisements for
products, etc.

2. Development history:

QRcode's stub is "Barcode" a type of barcode invented in 1973 and

widely used in many areas of the world.Barcode boomed and
developed quite strongly until now due to its reading speed and
accuracy. However, with limitations in many aspects, especially in terms
of the amount of information that Barcode can store (only about 20
numbers or digits), 2-D codes have been was born to solve those
problems.

2DBarcode
(Two-Dimensional) codes are originally actually stacked Barcodes
2D Code with stacked bar codes 2D code (Matrix type)
(stacked Barcodes) and then evolved into various 2D codes with matrix
method to store more information. There are many types of codes that
are popular today in the fields of scientific technology such as PDF417,
DataMatrix, Maxi code, ... but the most common is QR code.

The QR code system was invented in 1994 by Denso Wase. Its main
purpose is to track vehicles during production, it is designed to allow
high-speed scanning of parts. Although the initial applications were
only for tracking vehicle parts, QR codes are now used in a variety of
contexts including commercial tracking applications and convenience-
oriented applications. for mobile phone users QR codes can be used to
display text to the user, the time of an event, to add a vCard to the
user's device, to open a URI, to write an E-Mail or message. even
geolocation information .Users can generate and print their own QR
code for others to scan and use to visit one of the paid and free sites via
QR code .It is now becoming one of the most used styles in the two-
dimensional bar code group.

II. Key features of QR codes:

1. Important features:

-QR code can store information containing several tens to several

thousand characters and digits much superior to traditional Barcode
which can only store about 2o characters. Up to 7,089 characters can
be encoded in a single .
 5hwteqykwjhgnmwjewfwgvihihgqo3hhie
rfjweoifijefj4t495y8hu49uhhiroerigjorjro
bjo5yu66h8trejigeojgewjvonkbmoeqgj34
9fhe9ffjweiogwoigwejgweogowjgwoegjw
ogjeogj4wofj3p0t905509u8ihopereegwrf
qefwr48ty9q8yw48rglth9ehehe9t844p93
p2p39w8tpqgrhghierghiotheogieogh4o9
34

-QR code is capable of handling a variety of complex data, such as

alphanumeric characters, Kanji, Hiragana, Khmer characters, Chinese
characters, Hebrew characters, ....... binary code symbols and control
codes.

반은 당신을 너무 사랑합니다, 우리
사랑하는 선생님

QR code's data storage capacity:

-Pure numbers: Up to 7,089 characters

-Numbers and letters: Up to 4,296 characters

-Binary number (8bit): Up to 2,953 bytes

-Kanji/Kana: up to 1,817 characters.

- Compact size is more convenient than BarCode: Because QR Code

carries information both horizontally and vertically, QR Code is capable
of encoding the same amount of data in about a tenth of the size of
BarCode. QR code also has the form of Micro QR code (Micro QRcode)
with very small and convenient size.

-Another outstanding feature of QR codes is that when our code is

dirty, slightly damaged, we can still read the data. Because each QR
code will have a certain error correction level (using the algorithm).
Read-solomon error correction algorithm) to ensure that data is not
lost, the higher this level, the less information contained on the QR
code. From there, users can customize and edit their QR codes for
many different purposes.

* Troubleshooting capabilities:

- Level L: 7% of codewords can be recovered.

_Level M: 15% of the codewords can be recovered.

-Q level: 25% of the codewords can be recovered

-Level H: 30% of the codewords can be recovered

-No matter where it is located, whether it is upside-down - forward -

horizontal - vertical, reading the code is still very easy without having to
rotate the reading device or code to the correct format. This ability is
mainly due to the structure of the QR code with positioning patterns, so
the QR code can be read at 360 degrees.

-Structured Append: This feature allows a QR code to be divided into

multiple data areas. Conversely, information stored in multiple QR code
symbols can be reconstructed as single data symbols.

- In addition, QR code has also been developed into many types with
many separate applications being used in many fields through specific
features such as Micro QR code, IQR Code, SQR code, Frame QR,.... .
2. Limitations:

Besides the extremely useful features QR codes also have a few very
small limitations as follows:

-Must have a QR code reader or smartphone with QR code scanning

software.

-The level of popularity in practice is much lower than Barcode, on the

other hand, businesses, organizations and individuals are quite satisfied
with Barcode, so they will not be ready to spend money on reading
devices QR code.

III. How to generate QR code:

1. Basic steps in QR code generation algorithm:

Step 1: Data Analysis:

-The QR standard has four text encoding modes: numeric,

alphanumeric, binary, and Kanji. Each mode encodes text as a binary
string (1 and 0), but uses a different method. to convert the text to a
binary string , and each encryption method is optimized to encode the
data with the shortest possible string . Therefore , our first step is to
perform the product of the data to determine . see if our text can be
encoded in numeric , alphanumeric , binary or kanji mode , then choose
the optimal mode for our text .

Step 2: Data Encoding.

-Now that we have selected the cooperative encryption mode for our
text, the next step is the cipher text. The result of this step is a bit string
divided into words whose data length is 8 bits.
Step3:Error Correction Coding:

-The QR code uses the Reed-Solomon error corrector. This means that
after we create a binary string of data representing our text, we must
use these strings to generate the error correction code. using a process
called Read-Solomon error correction.

-The QR scanner reads both the data code and the error correction
encoding word. By comparing the two, the scanner can determine if it
reads the data correctly, and it can correct the error if it reads the data.
incorrect .

Step 4: Structure Final Message.

-The encryption and error correction data generated in the previous

steps must be arranged in the appropriate order. For large QR codes,
error correction data and codes are generated in blocks and these
blocks must be interleaved according to the QR code specifications.

Step 5:Module Placement in Matrix:

After generating the data codes and error correction codes and
arranging them in the correct order, we have to place the bits in the QR
code matrix. The codewords are arranged in the matrix specifically. In
this step, we will also place patterns for all QR codes, such as the boxes
in the three corners.

*Finder patterns(FP): Are the three blocks in the corners of the QR code
at the top left, top right, and bottom left.

*Separators: are spaces next to FPT.

*Alignment patterns: Similar to FPs, but smaller and transparent.

*Timing patterns: are the dotted lines connecting the FP.

* Dark module: are the black modules.

Step 6: Data Masking .

Some patterns in the QR code matrix can make it difficult for the QR
code scanner to read the code correctly. To combat this, the QR Code
Specification has defined 8 mask patterns, each of which will change
the QR code according to a particular pattern. We have to determine
which of the mask patterns. We have to define which pattern in This
number of mask patterns will result in a QR code with few unwanted
features. This is done by evaluating each masked matrix based on four
penalty rules. Your final QR code must use the mask pattern that results
in the lowest penalty score.
Step 7: Format and Version Information.

The final step is to add formatting and version information to the QR

code by adding pixels in particular areas of the code that were left
blank in the previous steps. The format pixels determine the level of
error correction and mask pattern used in this QR code.

IV. Advantages and Disadvantages:

**Advantages:

• Easy to craft. All you really need is a free QR code generator, and
there are plenty of them floating around the Internet.

• Cost-effective. Since most QR code generators are free, the actual

code generation is inexpensive. The cost of printing materials can also
be relatively low, as they can be used on business cards or stickers.
Stores can print their QR codes in the ads they've invested money in.

• Anyone can generate a QR code.

• Save paper. People can scan QR codes to do things like enter contact
information or store coupons on mobile phones. Instead of having to
carry paper coupons, people can scan QR coupons and have it available
in their phones. No specialized equipment is required, just a
smartphone can be used to scan QR codes.

• Transfer information very quickly. Since the advent of DSL Internet

and now the 4G network for mobile phones, people are used to
receiving information very quickly. Massive amount of stored
information and extremely diverse information, from text, images,
videos, to WiFi access, etc.
• Relatively small size. This makes the code great to place on business
cards, in a corner of an advertisement, somewhere on a coupon or
anywhere.

- There is a little bit of space. These codes can be made much smaller
than the information they contain. So instead of putting a long, ugly
URL, on an ad or resume, just put a small QR code.

**Disavantages:

-When scanning the qr code, it can only be read when there is a

network

-Difficulty for first-timers, especially for the elderly or those who have
not been exposed to the Internet much.

-Not yet popular because Qr code is only available in big and modern
cities, but in rural areas, it's almost impossible for us to come across
many.

-To be able to scan a QR code, it is necessary to ensure two conditions,

one is to have a network connection, the other is to capture the entire
image of the code, so where to place the QR code is very important.

-If you place the code in places where 3G or wifi is poor, such as on
banners in the basement, around high-rise buildings, etc., it will make it
difficult for users to scan the qr code.

• Anyone can generate a QR code So it's easy to get scammed

•Security issues. Transferring data between two devices can always
lead to security issues. Also, before scanning codes, the scanner never
really knows where the codes will lead them.

V. Application:

1, Search for the necessary applications.

-Suppose you buy a certain technology device such as a drone or a

smart watch and need to install a corresponding software for it, you will
find it difficult to find the right one. application to install for your
device.

-However, in many manuals that come with this device, the

manufacturer has printed QR codes to help you find the application you
need right away. This method both saves time and gives the most
accurate results.

2. Help you buy things:

-On many online sales sites today, in the display information about the
product, along with the traditional information and the user rating
scale, you will see a QR code displayed next to it.

-Accordingly, you just need to use this QR code scanning application,

and you will immediately be provided with the most specific and rich
information about the product to buy.

3. Grant wifi access to guests:

-In case you want to share your private wifi network with other people
coming to your home, your router may have pre-printed a QR code
right at the bottom.
-In case you don't have one, you can consider creating a QR code
containing the SSID information of your home wifi network (simply the
name of your Wifi network), password and other necessary
information.

4. Marketing at offline touchpoints:

-No need to go to the website to look for genuine sales channels, users
only need to scan the QR code placed at public places such as bus
stations, outdoor billboards, ads in elevators, etc. to get direct
navigation. Go to your online store or purchase website. Marketers can
place an attractive billboard about the new product of the business,
with a QR Code for customers who are interested in learning and
buying immediately to optimize the order conversion rate.

5. QR Code in Marketing on product packaging:

-Product packaging is an interesting touch point that few businesses

have really paid attention to. Especially, for businesses that produce
and distribute mainly through agents, packaging seems to become the
only touch point for consumers. Attaching a QR code on product
packaging can bring many unexpected advantages to businesses
because of its novelty and convenience. Consumers will ask themselves
what awaits them behind this code, which is a decisive factor for
successful packaging marketing.

VI.Reference:

https://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A3_QR