This technology, which brings convenience to our daily lives, is an invention of the Japanese. But why did they choose to make the patent public for free?Is it really out of noble character?This is not the case. In fact, they do it simply to make money. So, who are the competitors?The obvious answer is barcodes, a technology that was invented and popularized decades ago. In order to quickly promote ***, the Japanese adopted the strategy of **war, and the patent of *** was disclosed for free. This move has led to a significant increase in the number of companies using ***. But they have also developed professional barcode scanning equipment. The patent of this device is not free, through free promotion, paid scanner harvesting, the classic traditional Japanese neck profit model. This kind of business thinking is put to good use by them.
The early business model was based on factory production line applications, and when it was invented, there were no mobile phones with cameras, let alone whether ordinary people could afford expensive scanners. As a result, the business model at the time seemed to be fine. However, over time, advances in technology have brought about the popularity of mobile phones with cameras, and people no longer need professional equipment to scan codes. **Because it's free and quickly popular. Especially in China, the application of ** has been taken to the extreme.
But the Japanese did not benefit from this phenomenon. What's worse is that due to the popularity of ***, their scanners are also not selling. In this process, the Japanese also tried to salvage the situation, they developed a management system based on *** in 2014, but unfortunately, the Japanese IT technology is not excellent, this system has not been widely used.
However, the interesting thing is that behind the mainstream *** payment program in Japan is actually supported by Alibaba. According to a survey conducted in January this year, the penetration rate of QR code payment in Japan has reached 66%, making it the third largest payment method in Japan. Although the Japanese have not been able to reap the expected benefits from ***, the popularity of this technology has indeed brought convenience to their lives.
Looking back on this history, we can't help but feel the power of technology and the changes in the market. **As a Japanese invention, although it did not bring them the expected commercial benefits, its impact far exceeded their expectations. It also tells us that many things can change with the help of technology, and we just need to keep up with the pace of the times and adapt to these changes. stories