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NamTaf ◴[] No.27672359[source]
I understand the benefits of phyiscal menus, but I for one relied on QR codes when working in China. I could go into a restaurant alone and use screenshots + google translate to essentially feed myself. Without a QR code, it was a gamble as to whether there were photos for me to see to order. Moreover, I didn't have to assume the waiter knew English, they'd just ferry out my food to my table when it was ready. I relied on this multiple times whilst there.

There's certainly benefits to both, and offering both makes sense to me. As with all things, a few options tends to be good.

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HelloNurse ◴[] No.27673568[source]
Google Translate has been using OCR to replace foreign text in live camera input for several years. Didn't it work on Chinese printed menus?
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nly ◴[] No.27673795[source]
When I was last in China (I've been last twice in the last 5 years) I still couldn't even get data on my phone. Does GT work well offline?
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1. squiggleblaz ◴[] No.27673984[source]
If you can't get data on your phone, how does a QR code link help you out? It seems you're stuck between a rock and a hard place.