THE CITY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: QR CODE MOMENT POWERED BY NYC MEDIA

June 10, 2010 - The City of New York celebrates Internet Week 2010 in Times Square! Using Quick Response (QR) code technology, New Yorkers were able to instantly access information about innovative online services and applications provided by City agencies through “The City at Your Fingertips.” QR code allows smart phone users to immediately receive photos, messages, and links by scanning the displayed code with their enabled devices.

Watch the animated sequence played throughout the day on the Reuters Building in Times Square.


Organized by NYC Media, the official network of the City of New York, various City agencies participated in the “media moment” to highlight their online services: 

311 - Now Online.
 

NYC Language Gateway – NYC: We’re speaking your language.
 

Notify NYC – Get Notified.


NYC Department of Transportation – Learn more about the new plazas in Times Square.

NYCulture Calendar – Stay up to date with NYC Culture.


NYC Business Express – Businesses start here.


NYC Service – Everybody’s got something to offer!


City of New York Parks and Recreation – Get out to a park and walk!

NYC Media – Sounds of the City: Download a free ringtone.
 

Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting – Win tickets to the Times Square viewing of the Tony Awards.


NYC & Company – C’mon Lebron!


To download a QR code reader and to learn more about The City at Your Fingertips, visit http://www.facebook.com/NYCMEDIA.QRCODES.