Embedding metadata in images at time of capture using physical Quick Response (QR) codes

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Highlights：

• A method for storing scientific metadata in images using QR codes.

• Reliable on-demand extraction of metadata even when file metadata is removed.

• Results show the limits of QR code information storage in practical situations.

• Reduced risk as there is no need for an external database or association mechanism.

• Efficient validation of sample image capture or duplicate images.

摘要

•A method for storing scientific metadata in images using QR codes.•Reliable on-demand extraction of metadata even when file metadata is removed.•Results show the limits of QR code information storage in practical situations.•Reduced risk as there is no need for an external database or association mechanism.•Efficient validation of sample image capture or duplicate images.

论文关键词：QR code,Metadata,Scientific imaging,Information management,Image processing

论文评审过程：Received 3 August 2020, Revised 3 January 2021, Accepted 6 January 2021, Available online 25 January 2021, Version of Record 25 January 2021.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ipm.2021.102504