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The Scannable World, Part 3: Barcode Scanning In The Real WorldWritten by Sarah Perez / September 26, 2008 6:43 AM / 29 Comments« Prior Post Next Post »This is the third part in a multi-part series about integrating the internet with the real world through barcode scanning technology.In the first two articles we looked at the history of scanning barcodes with your mobile phone, newspaper print ads, and a new effort to bring barcodes to web printouts. Now we'll look at other uses of the technology including scanning products in store, scanning broadcast media, and even exchanging contact information with others through the use of barcodes.Up until now, we've focused on scanning barcodes printed on paper, but that's not the only place where the mobile barcode scanning technology is being used. The ultimate goal for barcodes is to have them everywhere, from t-shirts to stickers to TV. Let look at what innovations are happening in these areas today.Things You Can Do TodayTo get you excited about the promise of what barcoding can bring, we'll take a look at what you can do with barcodes today as well as some of the industry trends. Since barcoding is still new to the U.S., th

The Scannable World, Part 3: Barcode Scanning In The Real WorldWritten by Sarah Perez / September 26, 2008 6:43 AM / 29 Comments« Prior Post Next Post »This is the third part in a multi-part series about integrating the internet with the real world through barcode scanning technology.In the first two articles we looked at the history of scanning barcodes with your mobile phone, newspaper print ads, and a new effort to bring barcodes to web printouts. Now we'll look at other uses of the technology including scanning products in store, scanning broadcast media, and even exchanging contact information with others through the use of barcodes.Up until now, we've focused on scanning barcodes printed on paper, but that's not the only place where the mobile barcode scanning technology is being used. The ultimate goal for barcodes is to have them everywhere, from t-shirts to stickers to TV. Let look at what innovations are happening in these areas today.Things You Can Do TodayTo get you excited about the promise of what barcoding can bring, we'll take a look at what you can do with barcodes today as well as some of the industry trends. Since barcoding is still new to the U.S., th

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