Soundpaper provides a two‑dimensional barcode that stores and plays audio, URLs, geo‑data and other digital content directly from printed paper. Users can record up to 30 seconds of sound, print the barcode on any inkjet or laser printer, and retrieve the audio instantly with a free iPhone or Android app or compatible scanner, without needing an internet connection.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional barcodes and QR codes can only store text or URLs, requiring an internet connection and a separate step to access multimedia content, which limits their usefulness for instant audio or rich data delivery on printed media.
Solution
Soundpaper introduces a next‑generation two‑dimensional barcode that encodes up to 30 seconds of audio together with URLs, geo‑tags, timestamps, encrypted payloads and digital signatures. Users record a sound clip, print the barcode on any inkjet or laser printer, and later scan it with a free iPhone/Android app or compatible scanner to hear telephone‑quality audio instantly, without any cellular or Wi‑Fi connectivity. The same scan can also launch a web link, verify authenticity, or reveal additional metadata, providing a versatile, tamper‑evident labeling solution for a wide range of applications.
Target Audience
Primary customers include consumer product manufacturers, publishers, pharmaceutical and security label providers, as well as creators of craft, educational and ID‑card applications seeking interactive, offline audio labeling.
Features
- Stores 30 seconds or more of audio directly in the barcode, playable on standard smartphones
- Embeds URLs, geo‑coordinates, timestamps, encrypted data and digital signatures within the same code
- Instant playback requires no internet or cellular signal; audio quality exceeds basic telephone voice
- Printable on any standard inkjet or laser printer; works on flat, curved or damaged surfaces
- Compatible with a free mobile app, dedicated Soundpaper scanners, and other supported scanning devices
- Durable encoding that remains readable after physical wear or partial damage