Quick Response codes also known as QR codes are pretty much everywhere in our society. Public use of QR codes are used primarily in advertising but recent innovations are beginning changing that.
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Researchers are currently trying to integrate QR codes into
the medical industry. They want ER doctors to have instant access to patient files
so they can quickly diagnose patients. This is achieved with the use of a QR
code and Google Glass. Google Glass brings the functionality of a smartphone into
to a wearable eye accessory. It has the ability to project information into a built
in head-up display. All doctors, with this technology, would need to do is look
at a QR code posted in the patient’s room and they would have access to the
patient’s file, lab reports and other patient data. This technology is beneficial
because it will save doctors time. It will also give doctors the ability to read
patient data and examine the patient at the same time.
QR codes will become even more relevant in society as we
keep innovating. Before I learned of this new technology, I could not see QR codes being used beyond advertising so seeing innovations like this one is quite an eye opener for me. I can’t wait to see what QR codes can do for us
in the future.
References
Brodkin J. (2014, Mar 12). ER doctors use Google Glass and QR codes to identify patients. Retrieved from http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/03/er-doctors-use-google-glass-and-qr-codes-to-identify-patients/
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