QR and barcode scanning technologies are widely used in retail, logistics, healthcare, and marketing for tracking, authentication, and information sharing. Mobile apps with built-in QR and barcode scanning offer businesses a convenient way to track inventory or provide users access to information with a simple scan.
Technologies Behind Scanning:
- Camera Integration: Mobile devices use built-in cameras for scanning.
- Libraries/SDKs: Popular tools like ZXing and ML Kit for integrating scanning capabilities into mobile apps.
Use Cases:
- Retail: Scanning barcodes for prices, product details, and inventory management.
- Marketing: QR codes for accessing promotional content or making payments.
- Healthcare: Scanning codes for patient identification and medication tracking.