This Patch Is a Hyperlink

Object hyperlinking is the practice of linking physical objects to online information. One common way to do this is  through an interface called Qr code – which we spoke of last week. Qr code is a two dimensional bar code that when scanned with a compatible camera phone, will link to any URL on the web.

p8t.ch is now offering a geek fashion accessory they call the “Commando Nerd Patch”. It’s a Qr coded patch you can place anywhere as a way for people to access your website, or anything else on the web you would want to link to. Like a physical TinyURL  p8t.ch links to your URL through their server.

This fictional conversation from the p8t.ch website will explain:

THEM: “Excuse me! Your ideas are intriguing to me and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.”
YOU: “Wonderful! Simply scan the p8tch on my shoulder.”
THEM: [scans the p8tch: BEEP!] “Thank you, I have just subscribed to your RSS feed in Google Reader.”

[p8tch via Gizmodo]