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QR code

Masahiro Hara · 1994

The QR code is a pragmatic, narrowly scoped hardware interface — not a digital protocol or cultural platform. It solved a specific logistics bottleneck in Japanese automotive manufacturing. Its longevity stems from mechanical robustness and open licensing, not technical novelty or user experience.