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Timeline index

Every dated event referenced on this site, in chronological order.


1994
Quick Response Code released publicly by Denso Wave.
1996
Model 2 introduced, adding alignment patterns and the full Version 1–40 range.
1997
AIM BC11 published as the first English-language normative reference.
1999
JIS X 0510 codified in Japan.
2000
First edition of ISO/IEC 18004 published.
2006
ISO/IEC 18004 revised; Micro QR Code added.
2014
Masahiro Hara recognized as a European Inventor Award finalist.
2015
Third edition of ISO/IEC 18004 published; iQR and rMQR incorporated.