If you noticed, at the right corner of the image was a square shaped code. This, is the QR code or the Quick Response code. The QR code originates from Japan and is commonly found in magazines, posters, web pages, T-shirts and anywhere in Japan.
QR codes can contain information such as url links, geo coordinates, and text and may bring you to watch a video, view a slideshow, find a location, access a business info, URL which directs you to an online discussion or give coupon for use in a local outlet. :) The possibilities are endless!
I'm quite fascinated by this technology and being the inquisitive woman that I am, I feel like going around to hunt down every QR codes in sight!
Oh yes, the most important question: How do you encode the message?
Simple. If you are holding a smartphone, just go to the app store (or equivalent) and look for the keyword QR scanner or reader. There are quite a few of them. You could download a few to try them out. The contents would be deciphered in no time!
You're welcome to try reading the message in the above image! :)
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