I am continually amazed at the on going stream of new services offered by Google.  Of course, the infamous search engine but also GMail, Google Maps, Google Earth, their new OS (operating system coming soon) and now Google Wave, for real time communication and collaboration.

But the feature just caught my attention is called Favorite Places on Google.  This feature combines Google Earth mapping with customer reviews which are accessed through your cell phone and the unique QR (Quick Response) code for each of over 100,000 places.  QR codes are those square pixeliated "bar codes" you see on UPS packages. Here's how it works:  Let's say you are visiting Chicago and you see a restaurant that looks interesting.  On the window would be a QR code (if registered with Google) that you scan with your phone (with the required app).  Through your mobile browser, you are taken to a site that has a review of the establishment and other information.

The QR system was developed in Japan for auto manufacturers but was soon adapted to the purpose stated above.  Business owners can now get their own QR codes and become part of this new Google service.  Visit Google Favorite Places to get more information and to see actual scannable QR codes.

 

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Thanks for sharing. Hope you are having an outstanding weekend.
9:11am • #1

Their Android OS for cell phones is pretty awesome, too!
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I saw this being used in Japan. . you point your cell to a busy street and it tells you about the different businesses  there. . including customers reviews.

I love new technology and I can wait for  this to catch on. . 
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Roy...glad you stopped by to read. I'm planning on having a great open house today.

Epcon Communities...My son has the Droid phone with the Android OS...absolutely awesome and finally competition for the iPhone.

Fernando...I read that this type of usage started in Japan.  I also love new technology. 
1:49pm • #4


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