What is the QR code on the street name sign in Binh Duong for?

TPO - Information about historical figures and events related to street names in Thu Dau Mot City ( Binh Duong ) can all be looked up via QR code. The small QR code is affixed to the top corner of the street name sign.

To date, 100% of the inner-city roads in Thu Dau Mot City have been equipped with QR codes. Residents and tourists are delighted that, with a smartphone, they can learn about the history of a region and the biography of a famous person after whom a street is named.

According to the leaders of Thu Dau Mot City, people can stand 4 mm away from the street name sign and scan the code at a height of 2 meters, or zoom in with their phone camera, and the device can identify and retrieve information.

Regarding the process, the biographical information for street names is provided by the local agency responsible for culture, sports , and tourism. A unique QR code is then generated for each street and integrated into the street name signs.

Users can install dedicated QR code scanning software. They can also use built-in software on their smartphones. Simply open the QR code reader and take a picture of the QR code on the street sign to access the link and view the information.

QR codes are printed on reflective paper, making them very durable and sensitive, capable of displaying information almost instantly.

PV's practical experience shows that when scanning at a distance of more than 1 meter from a street sign, the phone will give results in less than 2 seconds.

Teacher Nguyen Van Hiep, who works at a high school in Thu Dau Mot City, assessed that integrating information about historical figures after whom streets are named is a very practical activity in educating about cultural and historical values. According to Mr. Hiep, it is highly effective in education and inexpensive. Most students have smartphones, and at their age, they enjoy exploring and are curious about new things; learning history through this tool will be more effective than reading books.

Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh, a retired official in Hiep Thanh ward (Thu Dau Mot city), believes that the information in QR codes is very useful for people, especially students. When using, scanning, and looking up street names becomes a habit, it will help people remember more. In the long run, it will shape certain values ​​in each person.

Recently, tourists visiting Binh Duong province have been stopping along the road to scan QR codes to find the landmarks they want to visit, without having to ask passersby as before. This helps locals and tourists easily learn about the local history and culture when visiting Binh Duong.

In addition to being attached to street name signs, QR codes are also attached to fixed signs.

A small QR code is affixed to the top corner of the street sign.

The information was found after scanning the QR code on the street sign with a phone. (Image: Retrieved information on 4 street names in Thu Dau Mot City)

Huong Chi

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