Initiating android phone technology using QR codes to make innovative functional clothes
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 19 June 2020
Issue publication date: 2 November 2020
Abstract
Purpose
Android mobile phones are usually used in everyday life. QR (quick response) codes are one of the smart and interesting technologies to convey information fast and accurately through smartphones. So printing QR codes on different textiles by inkjet method concerns specific people, such as with Autism, and Down syndrome, deaf and dumb children and also people having Alzheimer’s disease, who do not have the ability to communicate to others properly; these people cannot know, express or remember information about their selves. So printing QR codes in their clothes can help improve their lives.
Design/methodology/approach
In this study, different factors affecting QR codes scanability on fabrics were examined to clarify optimum conditions of recognition and readability. This paper examines different factors as QR Code different resolutions, sizes and lighting conditions. Different weave structures were also used. A questionnaire was done in a deaf and dumb school, for clarifying how QR codes can improve communication to some extent with others, especially those who do not realize sign language. In this study, different factors affecting QR codes’ scanability on fabrics were examined to clarify the optimum conditions of recognition and readability. This paper examines different factors as QR Code different resolutions, sizes and lighting conditions. Different weave structures were also used. A questionnaire was done in deaf and dumb school, to clarifying how QR codes can improve communication to some extent with others who especially do not realize sign language.
Findings
The finding of this study can provide basic data for future researches on QR codes printing on textiles. The effect of weave structure on QR code reading is obvious, as code reading time consumed in the plain fabric is more than that required in a twill structure. This economical method can enhance wearer life, especially for some cases as deaf and dumb cases.
Originality/value
These creative functions will surprise users and motivate them to scan the Codes. Increasing utility of QR codes in the textile and clothing field, give sustainability to the wearer clothes and accessories.
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Acknowledgements
Special thanks to the fourth year students, Home Economics department, Clothing and Textiles, Women’s College, Ain Shams University, to participate in the work of clothing and printing QR codes.
Citation
Nofal, R.M. (2020), "Initiating android phone technology using QR codes to make innovative functional clothes", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 32 No. 6, pp. 935-951. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-12-2018-0153
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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