Multiple touch points
Frequent touching of stocked items, cashier tills and self-checkouts — a hygiene problem that never went back to normal.
Barcode and QR code aggregation technology
Multiple barcodes.
Multiple barcodes.
One QR code.
Zero hardware.
A mobile-first checkout layer that aggregates every item barcode into a single QR code, then disaggregates it back into your existing POS — no migration, no new scanners, no downtime.
Works with existing POS
iOS · Android · Windows · Fire OS
10–30s install per terminal
As the world comes to terms with the global pandemic, the way we conduct businesses is changing significantly.
The problem
Retail checkout wasn't built for this decade.
Six pressures hitting every brick-and-mortar floor at once.
Multiple handling of items
Items are handled by the customer, then again by the cashier for barcode scanning — doubling exposure with no upside.
Staff errors at peak time
Dependency on staff for checkout, bagging, counting, packing and weighing means peak periods push human error up sharply.
Impact on customer experience
Customers are in a hurry to get out of the line and onto their next destination. Friction at checkout is friction for the brand.
Inefficiencies at checkout
Customers and staff move each item from trolley to counter for scanning — the slowest step in retail, repeated millions of times a day.
Long, close-contact queues
Unavoidable close-contact exposure to improper mask use at busy points of sale — a public-health risk and a customer turn-off.
Business impact
Eight ways the old checkout is leaking revenue.
Lower footfall
More risk to staff
Falling behind online shopping
More staff on sick leave
Staff pushed to work fast at peak times
Adverse impact on staff productivity
Suboptimal customer experience
Incorrect product / service delivery
Where it hurts most
Common problem venues.
Anywhere people queue, scan and handle items.
01
Big departmental stores
02
Pharmacies
03
Libraries
04
Logistics centres & dock checkpoints
05
Supply chain distribution
How it works
Scan many. Pay once.
A two-step pipeline. The customer app aggregates; our software disaggregates at the terminal — transparently to your existing systems.
1
Scan your first item
Open the app. Point at any product barcode. It's captured with metadata.
2
Keep scanning
Add as many items as you like. The app stacks them into a single basket in real time.
3
One QR, every item
Our proprietary software aggregates the barcodes into a single QR code — each item's data preserved inside.
4
Scan once at checkout
At the POS, our app decodes the QR back into itemised barcodes. Existing till. No new hardware.
Key features
Built for what comes after checkout.
The aggregation layer is just the start. The app becomes a channel for marketing, loyalty and intelligence.
Push marketing & promotions
Deliver targeted campaigns and promotional data through the app directly to in-store shoppers.
Integrated shopping lists
Customers bring a list. The app tracks it as they scan, hides what's already in the basket, recommends the rest.
Real-time discounts
Surface promotional discounts at the moment of scan — not three coupons later at the till.
AI shopping suggestions
Real-time purchase context drives recommendations — pairings, replacements, upsells — tuned to the customer.
Personalised marketing
Customer shopping and purchasing preferences feed store-wise marketing and promotional pushes.
Nutrition & metadata
Item-wise nutrition and product data integrated for health-conscious shoppers and compliance-heavy categories.
The honest comparison
The competition needs $50M+. We need a download.
Every other shot at "frictionless retail" rebuilds the store. We slot in beside the till you already own.
Immersify Recommended
TechQR generation & scanning
Hardware capexNil
Works with existing POSYes
MigrationNone
Install time10–30 sec / terminal
CompatibilityAndroid, iOS, Windows, Fire OS
Existing barcode scanning
TechLegacy 1D barcodes
Hardware capexNil
Works with existing POSYes
MigrationN/A
Install timeN/A
CompatibilityExisting OS dependency
Amazon Go
TechAI, vision, weight & light sensors, IoT
Hardware capex$50M – $1B
Works with existing POSNo
MigrationRequired
Install time~4 months / store
CompatibilityFire OS
Decathlon / Uniqlo (RFID)
TechRFID
Hardware capex$20M – $30M
Works with existing POSNo
MigrationRequired
Install time~1 week downtime / store
CompatibilityOS dependency
Infosys VR concept
TechVR technology
Hardware capex$50M – $75M
Works with existing POSNo
Migration2–4 yrs dev & testing
Install timeOnline model
CompatibilityLimited HW/SW
Option
Tech used
Hardware capex
Works with POS
Install time
Compatibility
Existing barcode scanning
Legacy 1D barcodes
Nil
Yes
N/A
Existing OS dependency
Amazon Go
AI, vision, sensors, IoT
$50M – $1B
No
~4 months / store
Fire OS
Decathlon / Uniqlo
RFID
$20M – $30M
No
~1 week downtime / store
OS dependency
Infosys VR
VR technology
$50M – $75M
No
2–4 yrs dev
Limited HW/SW
Immersify
QR generation & scanning
Nil
Yes
10–30 sec / terminal
Android, iOS, Windows, Fire OS
Use cases
One protocol. Five industries.
The same aggregation primitive reshapes retail, logistics, events, equipment management and pharma.
Shopping
Customer scans items, app aggregates into a single QR, POS app decodes back into itemised barcodes. Drop-in for any existing till.
- Reduced touch points & queue time
- Total cost visible as you scan, discounts included
- Integrates with grocery & fitness apps
Package verification
One QR per package holds every item's data and metadata. Scan to verify contents, trigger email notifications to seller, merchant, or any subscribed party.
- Easier, more accurate tracking
- Check contents without opening the box
- 61% cart abandonment driven by shipping cost — cut it
Event & people management
Each attendee has a unique QR. Activities, group changes and check-ins all aggregate against one identity, in real time.
- Multiple activities & group changes tracked accurately
- Retrofit into existing event software
- Lowers tech barrier for smaller organisers
Equipment management
Workers scan tools and PPE on the way out, aggregate to one QR, scan again on return. Missing or mismatched items get flagged at the door.
- "Green light" only when fully equipped
- Reduces forgotten gear & double-booking
- Speeds CMMS & asset workflows
Medicine & pathology
Each ingredient has a unique barcode. Doctors aggregate prescribed medicines into one QR; patients scan for dosage. Pathology samples gain durable, error-tolerant identity.
- Storage, handling & expiry tied to one QR
- Up to 30% damage tolerance vs 1D barcodes
- Faster, cheaper production & logistics stages
Why QR, why now
Barcodes hold 25 characters. QR holds 2,500. Plus multi-direction scanning, 30% error correction, and direct comparability between codes.
- 100× more data per code
- Scan from any angle, any device
- Compare QRs to make decisions on whole groups at once
0
Characters per QR — vs 25 in a legacy barcode
0
QR error tolerance — still readable when damaged
0
Average hours saved by event management software (G2)
0
Profit lift from a 2–4% price reduction in logistics (McKinsey)
Benefits
Wins on both sides of the counter.
For customers
Efficient shopping experience
Scan as you go, pay once. Out faster than the queue you skipped.
Safer shopping
Fewer touch points and shorter queues — reduced exposure end to end.
User-friendly mobile app
Check live queue times before walking in. Real-time totals as you scan.
Transparency
See the running total including discounts — no surprises at the till.
Integrates with other apps
Grocery lists, fitness data, nutrition tracking — one ecosystem.
For business
Reduced queue times
Faster checkout means higher customer flow and footfall.
Staff redeployed
Cashiers become floor experts. Complex baskets process with one scan.
Customer & queue data
Real-time signals on what people scan, abandon and buy — not just receipts.
Happier customers, happier staff
Less friction at the most stressful point in the day. Revenue follows.
Significant opex reduction
No new hardware. Existing POS retained. Software-only deployment.
Contact
Immersifying customers into a seamless experience.
Based in Melbourne, Australia. Happy to walk you through the technology.