Three years ago, we had an app here called Scanbuy Shopper which scanned UPC codes from products to show comparison product information.  The only problem was that the technology in camera phones was no where near read to read them, so we put it on the “shelf.” Fast forward to 2009, enter the auto-focus camera!! […] Read the rest of this entry »

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Here are a couple new examples of how brands are using ScanLife in Mexico (locally called Codigo Ideas).  Telcel, the largest carrier in Mexico,  launched the service there at the beginning of 2009, and they have since pre-loaded about 15 phones with the software – with many more to come. Read the rest of this entry »

The Danish Rail in Copenhagen has taken their use of ScanLife to the next level.  Over the month of December, they will be placing EZcodes on posters, flyers, and newspaper ads which give people a chance to win a different prize each day.  By scanning the code, the user simply enters their mobile number to […] Read the rest of this entry »

2D barcodes have been hot in Spain as both Telefonica and Vodafone are pre-loading the ScanLife app on new phones (locally known as BIDI). Below are a couple new campaigns using the service, one from Volksawgen and another from the Yellow Pages. Read the rest of this entry »

Take a look at this new TV commercial from Claro Chile which is introducing their new 2D barcode service called Codigo Claro.  As you will see, it very clearly shows how a simple 2D code (EZcode) can unlock a ton of great information and content – from anywhere… It is great to see a major mobile […] Read the rest of this entry »

Scanbuy and NeoMedia announced a cross licensing deal today which we hope will move the mobile barcode space to new heights in the United States. Read the rest of this entry »