Sprint customers
seeking information, can now get it with 2D barcodes that takes them to data, Web links, MP3s, video streams, personal profiles and more. The service is ScanLife from Scanbuy, Inc.
Using the ScanLife application, Sprint customers can scan the barcode
and be sent to a websiite on their Sprint phone that might contain
pricing, availability and additional product information, and more. For
example, a 2D barcode appearing on a movie poster can deliver Sprint
customers to a Web site with information on the film, movie locations
and ticket prices when scanned with the ScanLife application. This
eliminates the need to type Web addresses or search for content by
keywords.
The ScanLife application is immediately available to download on more
than 30 Sprint camera phones. Sprint data
subscribers can easily download the application for no additional
charge by going to the mobile web on their Sprint phone, selecting
Downloads and typing ScanLife in the Search box, or by typing www.getscanlife.com in the phone's mobile Web address bar. Users can also receive the application download information by texting 'SCAN'
to 70734.
Marketers, advertisers and individuals can create 2D barcodes
2D barcodes can be placed by companies or individuals on any physical
media, such as print advertisements, signs and digital displays.
Content creators, including advertisers and media providers, can
register to use the ScanLife Code Management Platform at www.scanlife.com
to easily create 2D barcode campaigns. Additionally, any individual can
use the platform for free to create personal 2D barcodes that link to
their contact information or social networking sites. Soon customers
might find 2D barcodes on everything from bus shelters to magazine ads
to business cards. To see examples of 2D barcodes on signs, billboards
and more, visit www.scanlife.com and click Examples.