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« on: June 11, 2012, 08:26:35 PM » |
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Today I tried something with my weather station and Wunderground. I created a QR code for my weather station and posted it in the window facing the busiest street next to my house. Hopefully this gets some action.  A little creative. |
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« Last Edit: June 11, 2012, 08:34:38 PM by mckTXaws »
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« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2012, 01:13:47 PM » |
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just wondering, what is this suppose to do?
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Bushman
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« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2012, 02:02:40 PM » |
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Uhh... wouldn't the people standing out in front of your house scanning the code know the current live weather there?  |
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« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2012, 02:04:54 PM » |
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just wondering, what is this suppose to do?
Try scanning it with a QR reader and you will see.  |
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« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2012, 04:28:38 PM » |
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I know what it should go to, but it won't work for me as the word weather is not spaced from http.
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« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2012, 04:32:28 PM » |
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just wondering, what is this suppose to do?
...it's the new digital-age Rorschach "ink-blot" test (wink,wink)! |
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Skywatch
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« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2012, 05:08:12 PM » |
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Uhh... wouldn't the people standing out in front of your house scanning the code know the current live weather there? Well ask your self, why do you have a weather station? Wouldn't you know the weather standing in front of your house? I'm sure people would want to find out a little more about the weather for the same reason we all have weather stations  I know what it should go to, but it won't work for me as the word weather is not spaced from http.
If you have a smartphone. Download a QR reader. Then using the QR reader scan the image I provided. When it comes up with a link. Hit that link and you should be set. just wondering, what is this suppose to do?
Try scanning it with a QR reader and you will see. Glad someone knows what a QR scanner app is Well hopefully this patches up some confusion on 21st century technology known as smartphones. |
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« Last Edit: June 12, 2012, 05:17:08 PM by mckTXaws »
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« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2012, 06:47:46 PM » |
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Uhh... wouldn't the people standing out in front of your house scanning the code know the current live weather there? Well ask your self, why do you have a weather station? Wouldn't you know the weather standing in front of your house? I'm sure people would want to find out a little more about the weather for the same reason we all have weather stations Well I'm all for technology, and using it in innovative ways to make our lives easier/more interesting, so in that respect it's a great idea!  One question though...Do you actually have that many people just standing about outside your home within working distance of a QR reader?  And by "that many" I mean enough people to justify placing a QR code in your window? |
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« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2012, 06:53:17 PM » |
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There was a billboard with nothing but the QR graphic on it and they got thousands of hits just because of curiosity.
I have decals on my vehicle for my weather web site and I get a few hits off of that. I'm thinking of putting the QR on the rear window just to see what happens.
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« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2012, 07:22:23 PM » |
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I'm thinking of putting the QR on the rear window just to see what happens.
That's a great idea. I know they have been used in Japan for years. Lots of good info here: http://www.qrreaders.net/ |
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« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2012, 11:58:15 PM » |
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Uhh... wouldn't the people standing out in front of your house scanning the code know the current live weather there? Well ask your self, why do you have a weather station? Wouldn't you know the weather standing in front of your house? I'm sure people would want to find out a little more about the weather for the same reason we all have weather stations Well I'm all for technology, and using it in innovative ways to make our lives easier/more interesting, so in that respect it's a great idea! One question though...Do you actually have that many people just standing about outside your home within working distance of a QR reader? And by "that many" I mean enough people to justify placing a QR code in your window? Yes actually. The bus stop for one of our high schools is in our front yard. Also the same side walk is a path to the community swimming pool. If you read my original post I mentioned the busiest street. Besides. QR codes are free. In a smartphone you take a URL add a name and description. And hit a button that comes up with a code much like Wunderground comes up with a station ID. You send it to your self via email so you have it on a computer where you can further edit it. Then print it out. Doesn't cost anymore than a sheet of paper and a couple ounces of ink. Not like it's a crime. |
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« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2012, 12:03:38 AM » |
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Uhh... wouldn't the people standing out in front of your house scanning the code know the current live weather there? Well ask your self, why do you have a weather station? Wouldn't you know the weather standing in front of your house? I'm sure people would want to find out a little more about the weather for the same reason we all have weather stations Well I'm all for technology, and using it in innovative ways to make our lives easier/more interesting, so in that respect it's a great idea! One question though...Do you actually have that many people just standing about outside your home within working distance of a QR reader? And by "that many" I mean enough people to justify placing a QR code in your window? Yes actually. The bus stop for one of our high schools is in our front yard. Also the same side walk is a path to the community swimming pool. If you read my original post I mentioned the busiest street. Besides. QR codes are free. In a smartphone you take a URL add a name and description. And hit a button that comes up with a code much like Wunderground comes up with a station ID. You send it to your self via email so you have it on a computer where you can further edit it. Then print it out. Doesn't cost anymore than a sheet of paper and a couple ounces of ink. Not like it's a crime. Well then, with that kind of public access to your property this venture may prove to be quite successful! Keep us posted on the results. |
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Bushman
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« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2012, 12:47:01 AM » |
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Uhh... wouldn't the people standing out in front of your house scanning the code know the current live weather there? Well ask your self, why do you have a weather station? Wouldn't you know the weather standing in front of your house? I'm sure people would want to find out a little more about the weather for the same reason we all have weather stations My weather station is about 350 miles from where I am. I know what the weather is like there only when I am there. I really can't see ever using a QR code for my station. YMMV |
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Axelvold
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« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2012, 04:05:05 AM » |
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One question though...Do you actually have that many people just standing about outside your home within working distance of a QR reader? And by "that many" I mean enough people to justify placing a QR code in your window? This picture was taken yesterday.  |
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mackbig
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« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2012, 07:19:58 AM » |
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QR codes are good for businesses trying to drive people to a certain promotion or something. www.xyxcorporation...blahblha.com/offer1/region2/english/massmarket.php Something clearly not quickly typable on a handheld. Its definitely overused these days, especially on fairly easy urls. By the time I fire up my QR reader I could have googled it, or typed manually. Here's 10 funny QR fails (some just funny not fails). Probably tons out there. http://mashable.com/2012/03/04/funniest-qr-code-fail/Number4 is especially funny. (insert an std, erectile dysfunction, or any other thing that you dont want an entire subway car to know you have here) Andrew |
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