SMS Barcode is an integration between barcode

Barcode

A barcode is an optical machine-readable representation of data, which shows data about the object to which it attaches. Originally barcodes represented data by varying the widths and spacings of parallel lines, and may be referred to as linear or 1 dimensional . Later they evolved into rectangles,...

 and mobile SMS

SMS

SMS is a form of text messaging communication on phones and mobile phones. The terms SMS or sms may also refer to:- Computer hardware :...

 service. Built on mobile picture message, the technology allows sending barcode, supports both 1D and 2D barcode

Barcode

A barcode is an optical machine-readable representation of data, which shows data about the object to which it attaches. Originally barcodes represented data by varying the widths and spacings of parallel lines, and may be referred to as linear or 1 dimensional . Later they evolved into rectangles,...

 symbologies, to the mobile unit. The barcode will be displayed through an SMS unit and the barcode can be scanned by imaging scanners which use optical sensors.

Sms barcodes use two main formats Smart Messaging

Smart Messaging

Smart messaging is a proprietary service developed by Nokia used for the sending and receiving of various digital media via SMS.-Picture message:...

 (SM) and EMS

Enhanced Messaging Service

Enhanced Messaging Service , is a cross-industry collaboration between Samsung, Ericsson, Motorola, Siemens and Alcatel, among others. It is an application-level extension to Short Message Service for cellular phones available on GSM, TDMA and CDMA networks.EMS is an intermediate technology,...

, The former developed by Nokia

Nokia

Nokia Corporation is a Finnish multinational communications corporation that is headquartered in Keilaniemi, Espoo, a city neighbouring Finland's capital Helsinki...

 and the latter developed by Ericsson

Ericsson

Ericsson , one of Sweden's largest companies, is a provider of telecommunication and data communication systems, and related services, covering a range of technologies, including especially mobile networks...

. The use of SMS Barcodes is an integral part of mobile ticketing

Mobile ticketing

1. Mobile ticketing is the process whereby customers can order, pay for, obtain and validate tickets from any location and at any time using mobile phones or other mobile handsets. Mobile tickets reduce the production and distribution costs connected with traditional paper-based ticketing channels...

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Using SMS barcodes:

- A company can sell and distribute tickets online and in shops.

- Create a Loyalty Card for shopping.

- Send customer-specific coupons and vouchers instantly to a customer's phone.