The symbol you see somewhat resembles woodblock art or a style of batik. Irregular geometric shapes are confined within a square.
To the human eye, the shapes are merely squiggles. But to a computer, each configuration sends a message. The quick response codes signal to a smartphone a specific website.
Beginning today, the Register will print its unique QR code on the Classifieds page. When scanned by a Smart phone, the codes will connect the reader to the Register’s Facebook page, to better stay in touch with breaking news.
Facebook also allows readers to easily give feedback to ongoing events and enhance connectivity between readers.
Future uses will allow readers to access discounts on particular goods and services by advertisers.
To date, the Register has 1,000 Facebook friends, double that of a few months ago when the Register began to take the social media site seriously as a venue for local news.
Access to the QR Codes is free. On your phone’s app market enter QR Codes and a number of applications are available.
Download the application on your phone, then you’re set to scan our QR Code and “like” our page.
