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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