QR Code Multi In Dann Lake Park Multi-cache
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QR Code Multi In Dann Lake Park
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The "QR Code" is a type of barcode that was invented in Japan in
1994, originaly used to track auto parts, it is now being used on
mobile phones to allow the phone user to access more
information.
It is Not necessary to have a phone that can read the QR code to
complete this cache, more information on that below.
Park is closed between 10 PM and 6AM
From Wikipedia
"Although initially used for tracking parts in vehicle
manufacturing, QR Codes are now used in a much broader context,
including both commercial tracking applications and
convenience-oriented applications aimed at mobile phone users
(known as mobile tagging).
QR Codes storing addresses and URLs may appear in magazines, on
signs, buses, business cards, or just about any object that users
might need information about. Users with a camera phone equipped
with the correct reader app can scan the image of the QR Code
causing the phone's browser to launch and redirect to the
programmed URL. This act of linking from physical world objects is
known as a hardlink or physical world hyperlinks. Google's mobile
Android operating system supports the use of QR codes by natively
including the barcode scanner (ZXing) on some models and the
browser supports URI redirection, which allows QR Codes to send
metadata to existing applications on the device. Nokia's Symbian
operating system is also provided with a barcode scanner, which is
able to read QR Codes.
Users can also generate and print their own QR Code for others to
scan and use by visiting one of several free QR Code generating
sites."
Most smartphones in the US can read, or download a free application
that will allow the user to read the QR code barcode. I have
included a barcode on the cache page so cachers can test their
phone and make sure the app works before they head out, see image
below.
The cache itself is a simple two stage multi for those who can read
the barcode, Simply go to the posted coords, use your phone to read
the code, and head on over to the final. Ignore the coords written
under the printed barcode.
For those of you who can't read the barcode, you can complete the
cache by going to the posted coords and then going to the coords
written under the barcode. Doing it this way will greatly increase
the amount of walking you will have to do though.
All three legs are inside the park boundaries.
Thorns and poison ivy are present in the park.
Test barcode below, it works best if printed out.
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Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
Ybbx ybj jvgu gur pbqr, uvtu jvgubhg.