XPAND K.K. offers a legitimate technical innovation with 'XPAND Code,' a long-distance readable barcode designed for signage and billboards where standard QR codes fail. Verifiable traction exists through pilots with Tokyo Metro and sports venues in Japan. However, the submission is heavily penalized for hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and 'everyone' as the audience). While the technology is promising for niche B2G/B2B applications (smart cities, stadiums), the project is currently a specialized solution rather than a mass-market standard.
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