Bar Codes for Event Sites
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A client is requesting bar codes for simple tracking of event attendees. Their need is to be able to verify at the door someone has registered and then have that data link to the registrant to show who did/did not attend, etc.
We looked at QR code solutions (seems bar code makes more sense at this point) and now are at a point where we need input from any who have experience with either system and could potentially make a recommendation.
A person would sign up for this once a year event (no charge, informational) on the site and be able to print off their registration ticket to bring to the event. If it could also be downloaded to iPhone/Android that would be a plus as well. When they come through the door the code is scanned and registrant is in. Simple.
They currently keep a database of past attendees and only use it for general area the attendees are from and how many show over time, etc.
Since we do not want to reinvent the wheel, we were hoping a mozzer might have insight.
thanks,
Robert
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This is the right answer and essentially what we did. All the "event scanning" companies must be doing well given the fees and piece of the action they take. I had to laugh a couple of times.
I appreciate your answer even if it was late.
Robert
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Not sure if you still need this or not. You could take a look at MogoTix (free if your event is free).
Depending on what your development possibilities are, you could also create a custom solution.There are open source PHP QR code generator classes that allow you to create QR codes containing a URL that, when visited/scanned, updates your database of past attendees.
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