bus.umn.edu seems nice and available. On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 11:38 AM, David Peterson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I want to second Tony's comment. Use a shortened URL. This way you aren't > dependent on a technology that many users may not have on their mobile > device. > > Many savvy mobile users are likely apt to quickly type the URL either way. > > I would love this service and think it would be very valuable the the > transit users, btw! > > Dave > > > On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 11:34 AM, Tony Thomas <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> I like this one a little better<http://keremerkan.net/qr-code-and-2d-code-generator/>because it allows you to export to SVG, which is scalable, so you could >> make them as big as you need without losing resolution. >> >> I recently attended a very interesting panel on QR codes and the takeaway >> I can offer is to put a URL on the sign with the QR code. That does two >> things: >> >> 1. It offers some memorable form of recognition for who is providing >> the information. >> >> No one can remember anything about a QR code. A short URL w/ umn.eduat the end will indicate that it's a University service. Users may even >> remember it later. >> >> 2. It offers an alternative to those who either aren't familiar with >> QR codes, don't want to go through the steps necessary to use them, or may >> be visually impaired. >> >> There are several actions necessary to scan a QR code. Stop, pull out >> the phone, find a third-party app (of which there are hundreds), take a >> photo or scan the code and hope that it properly decodes it and takes the >> user to the proper place. Some people (myself included) are willing to do >> that. A lot of people are not. >> >> This is not meant to argue against using them. It's just information I >> found helpful. >> >> On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 11:02 AM, Darren Byrnes <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >>> ** >>> Would this help?? >>> >>> http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ >>> >>> Get the needed code, export and resize in a graphics program...or is >>> that too simple?? >>> >>> - Darren Byrnes >>> >>> >>> On 4/3/12 10:45 AM, Jacqueline Brudlos wrote: >>> >>> >>> Hello, everyone. I'm a new member to this listserv (Thanks, Pete!) and >>> I have a dilemma/question (I did try to search through the archive first, >>> but didn't find anything to help me). >>> >>> Parking and Transportation Services is working to launch NextBus, a >>> feature showing students/staff where all of the shuttle buses are in >>> real-time. See the whole system on your desktop computer, call a number at >>> a particular bus stop and hear "next bus arrives in 2 minutes" OR scan the >>> QR code and get info on your smartphone. >>> >>> Is anyone an expert on those QR codes? >>> >>> Admittedly, I'm completely in the dark on this technology/marketing tool >>> (my phone doesn't even take pictures - that's how outdated I am - LOL). >>> >>> My plan was to work with the Sign Stop to revise the current signage at >>> the campus shuttle stops - specifically adding a graphic overlay to each >>> sign. BUT these signs are typically 6-8 feet off the ground. Upon further >>> research online, it sounds to me like I'll need to make the barcode around >>> 8 inches square. Does anyone use these codes personally or professionally? >>> Does it work from a distance? Does the code need to be THAT large? >>> >>> Based on what I found online today, it sounds to me that my plan to >>> revise the current signage won't work. I think I'm going to have to make a >>> second 8.5x11 size sign. >>> >>> I'm just trying to not waste time/money on doing this wrong. Does >>> anyone have any advice for me? >>> >>> Thanks in advance. >>> >>> Jacqueline >>> =========== >>> JACQUELINE BRUDLOS >>> Communications Manager | Parking and Transportation Services >>> University of Minnesota >>> 511 Washington Ave SE | 300 TSB | Minneapolis, MN 55455 >>> 612-624-4161 (direct) | 612-626-PARK (main) | 612-624-8899 (fax) >>> [log in to unmask] | www.umn.edu/pts >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Tony Thomas >> Web Developer >> University of Minnesota >> Student Unions & Activities >> 300 Washington Ave SE, Ste 500 >> Minneapolis MN 55455 >> >> Direct: 612-626-9820 >> Fax: 612-624-7256 >> sua.umn.edu <http://www.sua.umn.edu> >> >> >> > > > -- > David Peterson > IT Professional > Office of Institutional Research > University of Minnesota > http://www.oir.umn.edu > > 612-625-0914 > [log in to unmask] > -- Aaron J. Zirbes Application, Systems and Security Engineer Environmental Health Sciences | University of Minnesota 200 Oak St SE Suite 350<http://maps.google.com/maps?q=200+Oak+St+SE+Ste+350,+Minneapolis,+MN+55455-2008&hl=en&sll=44.974445,-93.227263&sspn=0.000000,0.000000&ie=UTF8&view=map&ftid=0x52b32d18ed65daa7:0xcb58ccc2174b5373&ftt=180&geocode=FW1BrgIdAXdx-g&split=0&hq=&hnear=200+SE+Oak+St+%23350,+Minneapolis,+Hennepin,+Minnesota+55455&z=16&iwloc=A> | [log in to unmask] | 612-625-5464