# US 2021/0240956 A1 · Systems and methods for encoding executable code in barcodes > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2021/0240956 A1 - Document ID: US20210240956A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/782,237 - Filed: 2020-02-05 - Published: 2021-08-05 - Earliest claimed: 2020-02-05 - Assignees: Labware Holdings, Inc. - Applicants: LabWare Holdings, Inc. - Inventors: Vance V. Kershner - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20210240956A1 ## CPC - G06F 21/12: Protecting executable software - G06K 7/1434: {Barcodes with supplemental or add-on codes} - G06F 9/44568: {Immediately runnable code} - G06F 21/51: at application loading time, e.g. accepting, rejecting, starting or inhibiting executable software based on integrity or source reliability - G06K 19/06037: {multi-dimensional coding} - H04L 9/3247: {involving digital signatures} - H04L 63/0428: {wherein the data content is protected, e.g. by encrypting or encapsulating the payload} - G06F 9/445: Program loading or initiating (bootstrapping G06F9/4401; security arrangements for program loading or initiating G06F21/57) - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) - G06K: GRAPHICAL DATA READING (image or video recognition or understanding G06V); PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS - H04L: TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication H04M) ## Abstract A system for encoding executable code into barcodes is provided. Executable code corresponding to a particular behavior, feature, or testing process of an application is encoded into a barcode such as a quick response (“QR”) code. The barcode may be placed at a location where the particular behavior, feature, or testing process may be useful or desired. Later, when a user is at the location, they may use their device to read the barcode and extract the executable code directly from the barcode. The device and/or application may then execute the executable code thereby incorporating the associated behavior, feature, or testing process into the application. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method for extracting and executing code from a barcode comprising: receiving a barcode by a computing device, wherein executable code is encoded into the barcode; decoding the barcode to extract the executable code by the computing device; and executing the extracted executable code by the computing device. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the executable code comprises LIMS Basic code, JavaScript code, or Smalltalk code. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the executable code is associated with a sampling process or a testing process. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The method of claim 3, wherein the barcode is located at a location associated with the sampling process or the testing process. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein decoding the barcode to extract the executable code comprises extracting the executable code without using a networking connection associated with the computing device. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein receiving the barcode comprises receiving an image of the barcode and retrieving the barcode from the image. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the barcode comprises a matrix barcode. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein the barcode comprises a quick response (“QR”) barcode. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, wherein executing the extracted executable code by the computing device further comprises decrypting the extracted executable code. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1, further comprising: decoding the barcode to extract a digital signature; authenticating the extracted executable code using the digital signature; and executing the extracted executable code in response to the authentication. ### Claim 11 A method for encoding executable code into a barcode comprising: receiving executable code by a computing device, wherein the executable code defines a testing process, or a sampling process associated with a location; encoding the executable code into a barcode by the computing device; and placing the barcode at the location. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising: generating a digital signature; and encoding the digital signature into the barcode. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising: encrypting the executable code; and encoding the encrypted executable code into the barcode. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, wherein the barcode comprises a matrix barcode. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising sending an electronic communication that includes the barcode. ### Claim 16 A system comprising: at least one processor; and a non-transitory computer readable medium comprising instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the system to: receive a barcode, wherein executable code is encoded into the barcode; decode the barcode to extract the executable code; and execute the extracted executable code. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The system of claim 16, wherein the executable code comprises LIMS Basic code, JavaScript code, or Smalltalk code. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The system of claim 16, wherein the executable code is associated with a testing process or a sampling process. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The system of claim 16, wherein decoding the barcode to extract the executable code comprises extracting the executable code without using a networking connection associated with the system. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The system of claim 16, wherein the barcode comprises a quick response (“QR”) barcode.