The unique idea by memorial stone-maker Ishi no Koe (Voice of the Stone) enables people visiting graves to retrieve extra information about the deceased through the two-dimensional barcode embedded in the headstone.

Visitors will be able to view photos, videos and other information of the deceased by simply reading the barcode with a mobile phone that has compatible software installed.

As well as this the device will also keep a log of when other family members or relatives have visited the site.

QR codes are ubiquitous in Japan where they were invented in 1994, initially for tracking parts in vehicle manufacturing, but now they are the most commonly used form of two-dimensional codes.

When England take on France tonight in Paris they will be sporting the world's first interactive kit, featuring QR codes that can be read by mobile phones running compatible software.

The codes will direct the mobile's browser to a Wap site where exclusive information and downloadable pictures of the England squad can be accessed.

www.umbro.com/qr
http://ishinokoe.co.jp

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