FAQs

A. CCC stands for Color Construct Code

A. A code which converts digital data, such as text, image, audio, and more into a color matrix.

A. The upmost difference is in its data capacity.
Barcode only obtains 13 digit numbers, and QR code, although it has the capacity of maximum 2.5kbyt, its usage mostly relies on internet connection to import information. For Color C Code, its large data capacity enables it to have no reliance on internet connection. However, there are limits in the data capacity and the code may not suit to decode according to importing devices.

A. There are 4 main features.
1. It is capable of encoding any type of digital data.
2. The code is printable on press and consumer based ink jet printers, therefore printing costs can be cut.
3. A large data capacity.
4. No reliance on internet connection, therefore, information can be directly retrieved from the code.

A. Any digital data formats such as images, audio, animation can be encoded.

A. A claimed encoding application is needed to create a code.
The encoding procedure is effortless.
First select a data you want to encode on the encoding browser, and then press encode. The code will be saved in the selected folder. The number of cells can be selected manually or automatically according to the data size.

A. Only a PC (win) and a claimed encoding software are needed to encode.

A. Yes. The code size can be both expanded and reduced on editing softwares, however, there are limits.

A. Yes. The cell size is proportional to the elasticity of the code size, therefore, the code size can be selected freely.

A. This depends on the edition of the encoder and decoder. If the code version is "Standard Edition," (code with the guide strip) the number of cells cannot be selected freely, instead numbers must be selected from the provided patterns.
If the code version is "Free cell Edition," (code without the guide strip) the number of cells can be selected freely between minimum 27 to maximum 512 cells.

A. It is also dependent on the number of cells, however, it mainly changes according to the amount of data. As the amount of data increase, the code size will increase as well.

A. The cell size changes according to the amount of information and importing device. As the amount of data increases, the cell size must be decreased and the cell number increased. However, depending on the circumstance of importing devices, the cell sizes are not importable. Therefore, according to the amount of data, the code size, and the importing device, the cell size varies.

A. Only squares can be generated at present. However, the company is currently developing other shapes such as rectangles.

A. In current development, only 8 colors can be selected. However, further development is in progress.

A. The levels are redundant levels. As the number increases, more restoration capability is provided for incidents such as light reflection during decoding and damages on the code.

A. Theoretically, the data capacity is limitless. However, as the data capacity increases, the code size will increase as well. Therefore, the decoding time will increase, and common usage becomes questionable.

A. Any consumer based printer is capable for printing color c code. However, the printed code may not suit to decode, according to the printing quality and print settings. We recommend ink jet printers that have high quality print settings, i.e. photo print settings, especially for printing small sized codes.

A. There are no particular specifications for paper, however, we recommend glossy paper for ink jet printers.

A. It depends on the number of cells of the code, however, we recommend the setting to always be set to the highest quality.

A. Please contact us for detail.

A. Any device that can import images, such as a scanner, web camera, digital camera, mobile phone, etc, is capable of importing the code.

A. By running it through the exclusive decoding software, the original data of the code image is restored.

A. A PC (win), an importing device (scanner, web camera, mobile phone, digital camera), and a claimed encoding software are needed to decode.

A. Currently, the decoding application for mobile phones is in development. However, decoding is possible if the camera on a mobile phones is used only as an importing device and the code image is transported into the PC. Please note that precision of the camera and the shooting environment are required to import the code.

A. It differs according to importing devices, the shooting environment, and the standard and cell size of the code.

A. The code can be decoded if all 8 colors are equally discolored and the color difference is identifiable.

A. Yes. Please contact us for more information.

A. Yes. Please contact us for more information.

A. Registration is available through phone and email. Also, a registration form is provided in the "Demonstration and Sample" page of our web site.

A. Tokyo, and the surrounding 6 prefectures are the main locations where we are able to demonstrate Color C Code. However, we are eager to meet demands. Please feel free to contact us for further information.