I like this NextBus idea. It sounds a little like MetroTransit's NextTrip service, which I use all the time. However, I wouldn't be likely to scan a QR code to use NextTrip, or any other service. Not only does it take much longer than typing in a URL, but I'd feel really awkward standing at a bus trying to scan a QR code. A short URL or an app would be preferred. Also, I feel the need to include this Tumblr in the QR code usage convo, though I can't decide if it's helpful insight or just a funny site. Either way: http://picturesofpeoplescanningqrcodes.tumblr.com. Mandi On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 10:06 AM, Christopher Bongaarts <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > On 4/4/2012 8:37 AM, Layon, Kristofer wrote: > > I have never, *ever* observed a person scanning a QR code in the >> wild, despite the codes being quite common. And this is in a world >> where you don't need to go walking for more than 10 seconds to >> encounter someone using their smartphone. But not to scan QR codes. >> Just an observation. >> > > I did it all the time when I first got my smartphone. Then the novelty > wore off. > > I still do occasionally, when I find one in an unexpected place. I > usually don't bother if it's obvious where it would go. But the reason why > has more to do with how long it takes to fire up my barcode reader app than > anything else. > > -- > %% Christopher A. Bongaarts %% [log in to unmask] %% > %% OIT - Identity Management %% http://umn.edu/~cab %% > %% University of Minnesota %% +1 (612) 625-1809 %% > -- Mandi Caffery Design & Media Coordinator Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Administration, UMN System 110 Morrill Hall | 612-625-0378