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 Windows Live Barcode homepage | |
| Developer(s) | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Mobile |
| Type | Barcode scanning, Contact card management |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | Archived official website at the Wayback Machine (archive index) |
Windows Live Barcode (codenamed Confucius) was a part of Microsoft's Windows Live services. It allowed users to transfer information between various media (PCs, billboards, magazines etc.) and handsets via Quick Response Code (QR Code), a two-dimensional matrix barcode. It provided a method for people to exchange information and use various online services on handsets.[1]
Windows Live Barcode aimed to enhance mobile handset utility and provide users with more convenience and flexibility. It was to be integrated with the Windows Mobile platform.
The Windows Live Barcode service consists of two elements:
- Online tools to generate barcodes for business contact cards or personal messages (450 character limit)
- A mobile scanning application to read QR codes into a Windows Mobile handset
Barcodes generated are saved as PNG images.