Auto-generation of QR codes for entry

Purpose

1. Enable seamless, secure, and contactless visitor entry for museum events and exhibits focused on aviation history by instantly generating personalized, trackable QR codes upon ticket purchase or reservation.

2. Streamline the check-in process, enhance guest experience, minimize fraudulent entries, and simplify visitor analytics.

3. Integrate QR code generation within existing ticketing workflows, ensuring compatibility with digital and print channels.

Trigger Conditions

1. Successful ticket purchase via online or POS systems.

2. Reservation confirmation or guest list registration.

3. On-demand visitor requests for replacement/updated entry codes.

Platform Variants

1. Google Cloud Functions

• Feature/Setting: HTTP-triggered function; use ‘qrcode’ npm module for QR image generation and picasso.js for format options.
  

2. AWS Lambda

• Feature/Setting: Event-driven code with ‘python-qrcode’; configure API Gateway for URL access and payload input.
  

3. Azure Functions

• Feature/Setting: Bind ‘QRCode.Net’ library to ticket generation; trigger on webhook from ticket sales system.
  

4. Twilio SMS

• Feature/Setting: Use Messaging API to send QR image as MMS upon purchase; set payload to include “MediaUrl” of generated QR code.
  

5. SendGrid

• Feature/Setting: Embed QR code image as base64 in transactional email templates via the Dynamic Template API.
  

6. Zapier

• Feature/Setting: Action ‘Code by Zapier’ step with ‘generate QR code’ script; chain to Gmail, Dropbox, or Pushbullet.
  

7. Make (Integromat)

• Feature/Setting: Use HTTP module to call QR API, then push to Google Drive, Slack, or email scenario.
  

8. Shopify

• Feature/Setting: App Bridge webhook on purchase; use ‘Shopify Functions’ to call QR generator and update order notes.
  

9. WooCommerce

• Feature/Setting: Hook ‘woocommerce_order_status_completed’; use PHP QRcode library to generate and attach to order email.
  

10. Salesforce Marketing Cloud

• Feature/Setting: Script Activity in Journey Builder; call QR API and merge image into email send.
  

11. Microsoft Power Automate

• Feature/Setting: HTTP request to ‘QR code generator’ service upon Dynamics 365 order event.
  

12. HubSpot

• Feature/Setting: Workflow triggers on deal close; call ‘GenerateCode’ action in Operations Hub Custom Code.
  

13. Eventbrite

• Feature/Setting: Webhook on new order to external QR imaging service; append result to the digital ticket.
  

14. Ticket Tailor

• Feature/Setting: API call to external QR code endpoint; add returned image to custom ticket PDF layout.
  

15. Square

• Feature/Setting: After-payment webhook triggers Lambda QR generator, sends QR via custom email plugin.
  

16. Google Apps Script

• Feature/Setting: Script on Form Submit uses ‘qrgenerator’ library, emails attendees the QR as PNG attachment.
  

17. Mailchimp

• Feature/Setting: Campaign trigger merges personalized QR code into confirmation email via Content Studio.
  

18. Slack

• Feature/Setting: Custom slash command sends ‘generate QR’ request; bot responds with PNG/JPG for check-in.
  

19. Discord

• Feature/Setting: Bot listens for specific entry mention; posts dynamically generated QR for member access.
  

20. Stripe

• Feature/Setting: Webhook on payment success calls serverless QR engine, attaches to Stripe receipt email.
  

21. Zoho Creator

• Feature/Setting: Workflow rule invokes Deluge script with ‘zoho.qr.generate’ and emails code on form submit.
  

22. ActiveCampaign

• Feature/Setting: Automation step triggers upon contact tag; 1:1 message includes dynamic QR field.
  

Benefits

1. Reduces manual entry processing time and risk of lost tickets.

2. Enhances visitor safety by supporting no-touch check-ins.

3. Integrates with analytics to track attendance and segment visitor flows.

4. Deters fraud by generating event- and visitor-specific codes.

5. Supports omnichannel visitor engagement (email, SMS, app, print).

6. Easily scalable for pop-up events, VIP access, or large group tours.