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QR codes stream data at 190 KB/s between phones via browser

A developer has created a proof-of-concept system called Decimen Optical Transfer that uses rapidly updating QR codes to transfer data between phones without needing apps, networking, or pairing. This browser-based method can achieve data transfer rates of up to 190 KB/s. The system utilizes fountain codes to ensure reliable data transmission despite potential frame misses and includes a header in each QR code frame with session and sequence information. AI

IMPACT This novel data transfer method could offer a low-friction alternative for device-to-device file sharing.

RANK_REASON This is a proof-of-concept tool/method, not a frontier release, significant industry move, or academic research.

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QR codes stream data at 190 KB/s between phones via browser

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    Streaming QR codes at 60 FPS achieves nearly 190 KB/s data rate in phone-to-phone tests — browser-based method requires no app, no networking, no pairing, and no permissions beyond camera access

    A developer has created a QR code-driven proof-of-concept data transfer system that shuns any dedicated app requirement and neatly sidesteps mandatory networking, pairing, or giving permissions beyond camera access.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Streaming QR codes at 60 FPS achieves nearly 190 KB/s data rate in phone-to-phone tests — browser-based method… A developer has created a QR code-driven proof-o

    Streaming QR codes at 60 FPS achieves nearly 190 KB/s data rate in phone-to-phone tests — browser-based method… A developer has created a QR code-driven proof-of-concept data transfer system that shuns any dedicated app requirement and neatly sidesteps mandatory networking, pairi…