QR SCANNER

Abhineet Ketkar, Dayasagar Nayak, Dharmendra Singh Padihar, Gyan Singh

Abstract
This project focuses on the development and implementation of a QR
Code Scanner system for efficient data capture. QR codes, a type of
matrix barcode, can store a wide range of data such as URLs, text, and
contact details. The QR Code Scanner offers fast and accurate data
retrieval, eliminating the need for manual input and reducing errors. Due
to its accessibility through smartphones and its ability to store diverse
data, the system proves to be highly versatile. It finds applications in
multiple domains including marketing, digital payments, and inventory
management. This project aims to highlight the potential of QR code
scanning technology in enhancing operational efficiency and user
convenience across various industries.
1. Introduction
QR (Quick Response) codes are two-dimensional barcodes that store information such as
URLs, text, or contact details, and are commonly used for quick data retrieval. The QR
scanner project focuses on developing an application that can scan, decode, and display
information from these QR codes. As QR codes have become an essential tool in modern
communication, the ability to easily scan and interpret them is crucial for users in various
fields, from online transactions to accessing websites or sharing information.
In this minor project, a QR scanner application will be created using technologies like Python
(with libraries like OpenCV or Z Bar) or Java. The application will allow users to scan QR
codes in real-time, decode the embedded data, and display the results in an intuitive, user-
friendly interface. This project will focus on integrating camera access with software to
enable seamless interaction with QR codes.
The main goal is to provide a fast and accurate method for decoding QR codes on multiple
platforms, such as mobile or desktop devices. By working on this project, users will gain
hands-on experience with image processing, camera interfacing, and creating efficient
software tools that interact with hardware for practical purposes.

2. Problem Domain
QR (Quick Response) codes are two-dimensional barcodes that store information such as
URLs, text, or contact details, and are commonly used for quick data retrieval. The QR
scanner project focuses on developing an application that can scan, decode, and display
information from these QR codes. As QR codes have become an essential tool in modern
communication, the ability to easily scan and interpret them is crucial for users in various
fields, from online transactions to accessing websites or sharing information.
In this minor project, a QR scanner application will be created using technologies like Python
(with libraries like OpenCV or ZBar) or Java. The application will allow users to scan QR
codes in real-time, decode the embedded data, and display the results in an intuitive, user-
friendly interface. This project will focus on integrating camera access with software to
enable seamless interaction with QR codes.

3. Solution Domain
A "solution domain" on a QR code scanner refers to the custom domain name that you can set
up to appear when someone scans a QR code, essentially branding the link behind the code
with your own website domain instead of a generic redirect URL, typically achieved through
a QR code generator service that allows you to connect your own domain for a more
professional look.
Key points about solution domains on QR code scanners:
• Branding benefit:
Using your own domain in the QR code link enhances brand recognition as users see a
familiar URL when scanning instead of a generic one.
• Dynamic QR codes:
Most often, this feature is available with "dynamic" QR codes, which allow you to modify
the destination URL after the QR code is generated.
• Setting up a custom domain:
To use a solution domain, you need to access your QR code generator settings, connect your
domain, and configure DNS settings to point to the correct redirect service.
• Business website:
A company could create QR codes with a link to their website using "www.company.com/qr"
as the solution domain.
• Marketing campaign:
A specific marketing campaign could use a custom domain like "promo.mysite.com" to track
scans and redirect users to relevant landing pages

4. System Domain
A ”system domain" on a QR code scanner refers to the domain name associated with the QR
code reader app, which is the website or service that the scanned QR code will typically
redirect the user to; essentially, it's the base URL where the data from the QR code is
processed and displayed after scanning.
Key points about system domains on QR code scanners:
• Custom domains:
Many QR code generation platforms allow users to set a custom domain for their QR codes,
meaning the scanned code will appear to link to a URL under the user's own domain name
rather than the platform's default domain.
• Branding benefit:
Using a custom domain improves brand recognition and trust as users see a familiar URL
when scanning a QR code.
• Dynamic QR codes:
With dynamic QR codes, the system domain can be particularly important as it is the visible
link displayed when a user scans the code, even if the destination URL is different.
Example:
• Standard scenario:
If you scan a QR code generated using a generic QR code generator, the system domain
might be something like "qr-code-generator.com".

5. Application Domain
When referring to "APPLICATION DOMAIN" on a QR code scanner, it typically means the
website address or URL that the QR code links to when scanned, essentially the primary
destination where the user will be directed after scanning the code.
Key points about the application domain in a QR code:
• Function:
The main purpose of a QR code is to store and easily access a URL, so the "application
domain" is the core information encoded within the code.
• Accessing the domain:
When you scan a QR code with your phone, the scanner automatically reads the encoded
URL and directs you to that website in your web browser.
• Example:
If a QR code is created with the URL "www.example.com", then "www.example.com"would
be considered the "application domain

6. Expected outcome
The expected outcome of the QR Scanner minor project is a functional application capable of
scanning and decoding QR codes accurately and efficiently in real-time. The system should
recognize QR codes in various environments, handle errors gracefully, and provide users with
decoded information such as URLs, text, or other data in a user-friendly interface. The
application will be optimized for fast performance, ensuring minimal delay between scanning
and decoding.
Name of Guide: Prof. Shivani Sharma
Sign of Guide with Date: ……………………..