When scanned, a 1.5in (4cm) Quick Response (QR) code on the memorial launches a biography web page of the deceased on a smartphone or computer.

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As well as free wi-fi, it said the money would also fund signs with Quick Response (QR) codes which visitors would be able to scan on their smart phone to be directed to events and offers in the area.

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Quick Response, or QR, codes are a type of barcode loaded with information that, when scanned with a phone or other device, can open a web page, social media site or video (users first need to download an app, available for iPhone, iPad and Android).

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