A T-shirt has always been able to tell you something about the person wearing it.Maybe it shows a favorite band, sports team or funny message.
Now, it can potentially open an entire digital profile.That is the idea behind ShareAScan, a startup using QR code clothing to connect apparel and other physical products with digital content that can change over time.Scan a code with your smartphone and you can see whatever experience the owner has chosen to share.
That might include text, photos, video, music, a portfolio, social content or information about a business.The shirt itself does not contain a battery, Bluetooth connection or hidden computer.
The technology starts with a printed QR code and the web platform behind it.So, could the next connected device actually be something you wear?Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the replay and discover 5 ways AI can help you get better healthcare.Our free CyberGuy LIVE class, Get Better Healthcare With AI, has ended, but you can still watch the full replay.
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(ShareAScan)The basic idea is simple.ShareAScan prints a unique QR code on products such as T-shirts, hoodies, hats, mugs and other merchandise.
A person scans the code using the camera already built into a smartphone.No special scanning app is required.However, the interesting part happens behind that code.
Instead of permanently tying the printed QR code to one piece of content, ShareAScan lets the owner change what appears la...