BCODE
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AbCODEis an identifier that can be sent to amobile phone/device and used as a ticket/voucher/identification or other type of token.[1]The bCODE is anSMSmessage that can be read electronically from the screen of amobile device.Bcodes can be sent bytext message,and as they are just a standard SMS they can be received on over 99% of all devices.
Bcodes have many uses such asadvertising,loyalty programs,promotions,ticketingand more.
History
[edit]bCODE was developed by anAustraliancompany from 2003 to 2005.
bCODE Technology
[edit]A bCODE is a simple SMS text message that looks something like this:
| bCODE |
| =TYHGV=WPLKN= |
| =XCNET=9Y32<= |
| =5YUFK=4UWKX= |
This text message is read from the screen of a mobile phone/device and decoded into a unique token ID. This ID can then be used to supply the consumer with their own unique experience.
References
[edit]- ^"SMART Subscribers Enjoy Free Movie Tickets and Treats Via BCODE Technology".Manila Bulletin.18 April 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 23 March 2014.