摘要:
Embodiments of the present invention recite a method and system for conducting a transaction using recognized text. In one embodiment, an electronic interactive pen device recognizes a text string written on a writable surface. A function of the electronic interactive pen device is then automatically accessed. In response to accessing the function, a transaction process is initiated.
摘要:
A method for audibly instructing a user to interact with a function. A function is associated with a user-written selectable item. The user-written selectable item is recognized on a surface. In response to recognizing the user-written selectable item, a first instructional message related to the operation of the function is audibly rendered without requiring further interaction from the user.
摘要:
Methods and devices for storing, retrieving and using information are described. A pattern of markings on a surface is decoded to recover information encoded by the pattern. A software application associated with the information is identified. The information can then be used with the software application.
摘要:
Executing an operation associated with a region proximate a graphic element on a surface. A user interaction with a region proximate a graphic element on a surface is detected, where the surface comprises a plurality of regions proximate the graphic element. Responsive to the user interaction, an operation associated with the region is executed.
摘要:
A method and device for associating a user writing with a user-writable element. The method Includes audibly prompting a user to draw a user-writable element on a surface. A user writing Is detected on the surface. A position on the surface of the user writing is recorded. The position is associated with the user-writable element.
摘要:
This writing discloses a computer implemented method and device for interfacing with a user. Identification is made of a marking made by a writing device on a surface. The location and size of the marking is identified. A first interface region adjacent the marking is computed and a computer function is associated with this first interface region.
摘要:
A method and system for implementing a user interface for a device through user created graphical elements. The method includes recognizing a graphical element icon created by a user. Once recognized, a function related to the graphical element icon is accessed and an output in accordance with the function is provided. The function is persistently associated with the graphical element icon. Menu selection and navigation is implemented through interaction with the graphic element icon. A listing of options associated with the graphical element icon is audibly rendered. In response to a selection of one of the options, the selected option is invoked.
摘要:
A method for producing an output in response to an interaction with a print element on a sheet is disclosed. The method includes placing a sheet (27) comprising a print element on a surface of a base unit (12). A user can then mark on the sheet in the vicinity of the print element with a marking instrument (35) . An audio output (18) that corresponds to the print element is generated.
摘要:
A method and device for teaching foreign languages is disclosed. The device can have an interactive user interface so that a language student can choose what percent of language in a passage is presented in the student's native language and what percent is presented in the language the student wishes to learn. The passage may be presented as audio or may be presented in visual form.
摘要:
Computer implemented methods of and systems for inputting data are described. A method for inputting data includes receiving information representing user-written data, the user-written data made with a writing instrument upon a surface. The method further includes defining an active region on the surface surrounding the user written data and recognizing a user performing a prescribed action with the writing instrument indicating completion of the user-written data. In response to recognizing, the method includes terminating the receiving and in response to terminating, the method further includes processing the information to automatically recognize the user-written data.