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ArticleScientific reports2025

Spatiotemporal analysis of consumer scanning behavior using integrated QR code and POI data.

Qin Ren, Xin Xia, Cheng Wang, Yanru Ma, Chao Wang

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Qin RenChina Tobacco Zhejiang Industrial Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, 310008, China.
Xin XiaChina Tobacco Zhejiang Industrial Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, 310008, China.
Cheng WangChina Tobacco Zhejiang Industrial Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, 310008, China.
Yanru MaChina Tobacco Zhejiang Industrial Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, 310008, China.
Chao WangInstitute of Western China Economic Research, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu, 611130, China. cccc2230202@gmail.com.

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Academic Degree and Postgraduate Education Reform Project of Southwestern University of Finance and Economics 2024YJG059
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In the era of digital analytics, the integration of QR code scan data and Point of Interest (POI) information offers new opportunities to understand consumer behavior with unprecedented granularity. This study analyzes over 134,000 scan records from 25 product brands in 2023, combining temporal usage data with spatial POI classifications to uncover patterns in consumer interaction. We conduct principal component analysis (PCA) and K-Means clustering based on the division of time periods. Results show substantial heterogeneity in consumption behavior across time periods and venue types (e.g., residential zones, dining areas, nightlife districts). Through visual heat maps and brand clustering, we highlight the dynamic interplay between product segmentation and user environments. These findings not only provide data-driven insights for optimizing marketing strategies and distribution planning but also offer reference value for policymakers. This study demonstrates the value of integrating behavioral data with geographic analysis to support more refined, scenario-specific decision-making in both commercial and public sectors.

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Consumer behavior analysisK-Means clustering analysisPOIPrincipal component analysisQR codeSpatiotemporal patterns

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PMID41309979
PMCPMC12749004

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