High Capacity Color Barcode

High Capacity Color Barcode, developed within Microsoft Research, advances the state-of-the-art in barcode technology with advanced features such as Digital Signing, Multiple Payload capability, and robust mobile device performance. Learn more...

Press Release

International Organization ISAN-IA selects new format to assist in identifying commercial audiovisual works such as motion pictures and video games. By scanning the multicolor bar code with a webcam or suitable cell phone camera, consumers can obtain information such as ratings identification, promotions and pricing. The International Standard Audiovisual Number International Agency licensed the bar code and will make it available to other organizations, starting with DVD media, later this year. Learn more...

About the Technology

The High Capacity Color Barcode format enables higher density storage of data on analog printed media.

Microsoft Researchers at Intersection of Science and Art
Three members of Microsoft Research have their work displayed as part of an exhibit organized by New York’s Museum of Modern Art. More...