The P8tch velcro-backed QR code patch has a "mysterious commando" design and a cell phone scannable QR code. The code works like a URL shortening service that can be redirected at will to any web page. A secret passkey allows the patch owner to redirect the target of the URL as often as he or she likes.
A number of phones are able to scan the P8tch QR code patch and instantly access websites, YouTube videos, blogs, or other online destinations. The 2x4 inch patches sell for about $20 each.
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P8tch Velcro-Backed Scannable QR Code Patch Routes to Websites
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