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What is DataGlyph?

Proprietary Xerox PARC · 1995

DataGlyph was developed in 1995 by Xerox PARC. It is a steganographic code that hides data within document text or images – as tiny forward and backward slashes that are barely visible to the naked eye.

Why not available?

DataGlyph is proprietary technology by Xerox PARC and not available as an open standard. There are no freely available libraries or specifications for creating this code type.

Recommended Alternatives

As free alternatives, we recommend the following standardized code formats that can be created with BlueChilliesQR:

FAQ

Can I create a DataGlyph?

No, DataGlyph is Proprietary and cannot be created with freely available software. Use one of the recommended alternative codes instead.

What makes DataGlyph different from a normal QR code or barcode?

DataGlyph is invisibly hidden within documents – normal codes are visible, standalone graphics.

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