Web timer for 4 seconds
You hold the phone where your child can see it while they scan a pass at a Philippine ferry terminal, giving them 4 seconds to place the QR code squarely beneath the reader. The brief count keeps your cue clear while you watch the gate light and make sure their hand stays still.
As your child presents the pass, keep the countdown visible instead of switching to the booking message or another screen. Closing the tab or browser may stop the running page, so the finish signal might never sound; if you need to check passenger details, use another device or wait until the scan registers. At a busy terminal, your spoken count can also guide them if the display disappears.
When you guide the scan, use the screen countdown for a clean endpoint rather than a mechanical timer with a ring, whose markings are too coarse for such a brief attempt. Ask the child to hover first, lower the code on your cue, and lift it only after the gate responds. This separates scanning time from repeated tapping or waving.
Frequently asked questions
What could make this ferry-terminal pass scan take longer or shorter?
Bright glare, a cracked screen protector, or an older terminal reader may delay recognition. A clean code held flat beneath the scanner may register before the countdown ends.
What should you do if the child's pass scans before or after the countdown finishes?
If the gate confirms early, stop guiding and let the child move through with you. If there is no confirmation after the signal, steady the phone, raise its brightness, and try again without rushing.
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