Detect QR codes, barcodes, and other machine-readable codes embedded in images. Distinguishes between platform-specific codes (WeChat, Alipay, QQ, Taobao), physical product codes, and traffic-diversion codes used for off-platform lead generation. Critical for preventing spam, fraud, and unauthorized traffic diversion across social and commerce platforms.
| Item | Specification |
|---|
| Category Name | Embedded Code Detection |
| Category Code | qrcode |
| Typical Use Cases | Social UGC platforms, livestreaming services, ad networks, e-commerce marketplaces, content distribution services |
📘The Category Code here refers to the type parameter used when calling the API, which controls whether to recognize the corresponding risk categories. The recognition capabilities for secondary and tertiary risk levels are controlled in the admin platform and contact us for more details.
| L2 Sub-category | Description |
|---|
| Alipay QR Code | QR codes specifically associated with the Alipay payment platform. |
| Background-Embedded QR Code | QR codes hidden or embedded within background imagery to evade detection. |
| In-App QR Code | QR codes originating from mini-program platforms, including tipping and standard variants. |
| Linear Barcode | Standard one-dimensional linear barcodes. |
| Mini-Program QR Code | General WeChat mini-program QR codes. |
| Other QR Codes | QR codes that do not match specifically identified platform categories, including stylized and third-party variants. |
| Physical-Goods QR & Barcode | QR codes and barcodes attached to physical products. |
| QQ-Platform QR Code | QR codes originating from the QQ messaging platform. |
| QR Code (General) | General QR codes not associated with a specific platform. |
| Stylized QR Code | QR codes with non-standard, decorative, or artistically-shaped designs. |
| Taobao QR Code | QR codes specifically associated with the Taobao e-commerce platform. |
| URL QR Code | QR codes whose encoded content is a website URL. |
| Virtual-Goods QR Code | Barcodes and QR codes associated with virtual or digital goods, including traffic-diversion codes. |
| WeChat QR Code | QR codes specifically associated with the WeChat platform. |
| Label | Definition |
|---|
| Alipay QR Code | Detects QR codes specifically associated with the Alipay payment platform. |
| Label | Definition |
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| Background-Embedded WeChat QR Code | Detects WeChat mini-program QR codes that have been embedded within background imagery to evade detection. |
| Label | Definition |
|---|
| WeChat Mini-Program Standard QR Code | Detects standard WeChat mini-program QR codes embedded in images. |
| WeChat Mini-Program Tipping QR Code | Detects QR codes from WeChat mini-programs specifically used for tipping or donations. |
| Label | Definition |
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| Linear Barcode | Detects standard one-dimensional linear barcodes. |
| Label | Definition |
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| Mini-Program QR Code | Detects general WeChat mini-program QR codes. |
| Label | Definition |
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| Other QR Codes | Detects QR codes that do not match the specifically identified platform categories. Includes irregularly-shaped (stylized) QR codes and third-party platform QR codes. |
| Label | Definition |
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| Physical Product Barcode | Detects standard linear product barcodes (UPC, EAN) on physical goods. |
| Product Mini-Program Code | Detects mini-program QR codes linking to physical product listings. |
| Label | Definition |
|---|
| QQ-Platform QR Code | Detects QR codes originating from the QQ messaging platform. |
| Label | Definition |
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| QR Code (General) | Detects general QR codes embedded within an image. Acts as a fallback label when a more specific platform variant cannot be identified. |
| Label | Definition |
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| Stylized QR Code | Detects QR codes with non-standard, decorative, or artistically-shaped designs. |
| Label | Definition |
|---|
| Taobao QR Code | Detects QR codes specifically associated with the Taobao e-commerce platform. |
| Label | Definition |
|---|
| URL QR Code | Detects QR codes whose encoded content is a website URL. |
| Label | Definition |
|---|
| Traffic-Diversion Mini-Program Code | Detects mini-program QR codes used to divert users away from the main platform to external services. |
| Virtual Goods Barcode | Detects barcodes associated with virtual or digital goods. |
| Label | Definition |
|---|
| WeChat QR Code | Detects QR codes specifically associated with the WeChat platform. |
