Q1 |
Is there a fee for using QR Code? |
A1 |
No.
The license to the use of the QR Code stipulated by JIS (Japanese
Industrial Standards) and the ISO are not necessary.
The specification for QR Code has been made available for
use by any person or organization.(Obtaining QR Code Specification)
The word “QR Code” is registered
trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in the following countries,
Japan, United States of America, Australia and Europe.
To use the word “ QR Code” in your publications
or web site, etc, please indicate a sentence QR Code is
registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
This registered trademark applies only for the word “QR
Code”, and not for the QR Code pattern (image). |
Q2 |
Is the trademark comment necessary in case using QR Code
in business card? |
A2 |
No.
The trademark comment is not necessary in case using only
QR Code image. |
Q3 |
Where the trademark comment should be indicated? |
A3 |
Anywhere in the media.
(e.g)Book/Leaflet – The trademark comment area in
the same page as the word ”QR Code” would be
the best.
If it is difficult, put the comment in separate page or the
last page.
Poster/Ticket – The trademark comment in anywhere
does not effect for the design is acceptable.
For web site, please indicate the trademark comment anywhere
in your web site. |
Q4 |
Is it a obligation to indicate the comment of registered
trademark? |
A4 |
To avoid confusion, etc, we request to use the word “QR
Code” correctly as registered trademark. |
Q5 |
How large is QR Code? |
A5 |
The size of QR Code depends on a module size
and a symbol version. The module refers to the black and
white dots that make up the QR Code. The symbol version
determines the data capacity.
The area of a Version 1 QR Code is made up of 21 modules
per side. Each higher version number is made up of 4 additional
modules. The highest version number is Version 40.
For example, a Version 2 QR Code would be composed of a
25 by 25 module matrix. If the module size is 0.5 mm (19.7
mils) square, the size of QR Code will be 12.5 mm (0.5")
square. (QR Code requires a four module wide quiet zone
around the symbol.) |
Q6 |
How is QR Code being used? |
A6 |
The case study section includes a number of
application examples. QR Code is being used in a wide variety
of applications, such as manufacturing, logistics, and sales
applications.
In terms of common everyday use, QR Code is being printed
on paperback spines, rental video cases, and sushi plates
used in revolving sushi bars. |
Q7 |
How do I create QR Code? |
A7 |
QR Code can be printed to any QR Code compatible
printer.
Our Windows compatible software can be used to create QR
Code for printing to any Windows compatible printer. |
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