摘要:
A computer system for enabling collaborative document markup between participants is provided. The computer system receives indicating data from a sensing device operated by a participant involved in a collaborative document markup session in conjunction with at least one document markup form containing information relating to the document markup session and including coded data indicative of an identity of the document markup form and of a plurality of map references of the document markup form. The indicating data includes data regarding the identity of the document markup form and a position of the sensing device relative to the document markup form. The sensing device generates the indicating data using at least some of the coded data when placed in an operative position relative to the document markup form. The computer system includes: means for identifying, from the indicating data, at least one parameter relating to the document markup session; and means for providing at least one other participant remote from said participant with at least one document markup form containing information representative of the at least one parameter.
摘要:
The present invention provides determines a route using a computer system, a map and a user operated sensing device, wherein: the map shows a geographic area and includes coded data that is indicative of the map, and reference points on the map; the sensing device is operable to sense the coded data and generate indicating data relating to the map's identity and one or more of the reference points; and, the computer system is operable to identify a geographic location from the indicating data. The sensing device is positioned relative to the map to generate indicating data specifying a point on the route; and, the indicating data is sent to the computer system for it to determine a route incorporating the specified point.
摘要:
A method of enabling users to perform a search using a search request form. The search request form has coded data indicative of an identity of the search request form and of a plurality of reference points, with some of the coded data being coincident with a search field. In use, the computer system receives indicating data from a sensing device, which is generated when the sensing device is moved within the search field. The indicating data is indicative of the identity of the search request form, movement of the sensing device within the search field and, an identifier stored in a store within the sensing device. The computer system determines the movement of the sensing device within the search field and uses this to perform the search, with the results being provided to the user using the identifier.
摘要:
A method of performing data searches on a network includes the step of maintaining a database of electronic documents on a computer system forming a node on the network, such that each electronic document is associated with at least one resource description. Search form print data is generated at the computer system such that the search form carries information relating to at least one parameter of a search to be carried out and coded data associated with that information. Print instructions are received from the computer system at a printer via the network. The search form is printed at the printer. The coded data is sensed at a sensing device operatively connected to the printer. Search instructions generated by the sensing device are written to the computer system, via the printer and the network. A search is carried out on the network, in response to the instructions, based on the, or each, parameter. Search result print data is generated at the computer system, representing the results of the search.
摘要:
ABSTRACT A method of enabling handwritten note taking and retrieval, the method including the steps of: providing a user with at least one form printable on a surface, the form containing information relating to a notebook activity and including coded data indicative of an identity of the form and of at least one reference point of the form; receiving, in a computer system, indicating data from a sensing device operated by said user, said indicating data regarding the identity of the form and at least one of a position and a movement of the sensing device relative to the form; and identifying in the computer system and from the indicating data, at least one parameter relating to the notebook activity.
摘要:
A method for handling information in an information management system is provided. The system includes a digital pen capable of reading a position code and communicating at least part thereof in a communication network. Each digital pen is associated with a respective pen identifier. The method includes associating an alias with a pen identifier in dependence on an interactive element which is coded by part of the position code printed on a surface. The alias is indicative of a role or behavior of a pen user when the user communicates via a digital pen with the information management system.
摘要:
A method of enabling at least one function of a telephone to be controlled is provided. The telephone is operative to perform the function in response to a command from a computer system. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing a control interface containing information relating to the function, the control interface including coded data indicative of at least one operation relating to the command; (b) receiving, in the computer system and from the sensing device, indicating data regarding the operation and movement data regarding movement of the sensing device relative to the control interface, the sensing device, when moved relative to the control interface, generating the indicating data using at least some of the coded data and generating the movement data; and (c) effecting, in the computer system and from the indicating data and the movement data, the at least one operation.
摘要:
A method of enabling a user to access travel services is provided. The method uses a printed form containing information relating to a travel service transaction. The form includes coded data indicative of an identity of the form and of at least one map reference on the form. The method includes the steps of: (a) receiving, in a computer system, indicating data from an optically-imaging pen regarding the identity of the form and a position of the pen relative to the form, the pen, when placed in an operative position relative to the form, sensing at least some of the coded data and generating the indicating data using at least some of the sensed coded data; and (b) identifying, in the computer system and from the indicating data, at least one parameter relating to the travel service transaction.
摘要:
A computer system configured for operating graphic design software to enable a user to perform graphic design activity using an interface surface. The interface surface contains information relating to the graphic design software. The interface surface includes coded data having a number of coded data portions. Each coded data portion is indicative of an identity. The computer system is configured to receive indicating data from a sensing device. When the sensing device is placed in an operative position relative to the interface surface, the sensing device is adapted to sense at least one coded data portion and generate indicating data at least partially indicative of the identity. The computer system then determines, using the indicating data, a determined identity. The computer system is then adapted to retrieve, using the determined identity, a layout indicative of the information on the interface surface. The computer system then determines, using the layout and the determined identity, at least one parameter relating to a graphic design activity. The computer system is then adapted to operate the graphic design software at least partially in accordance with the at least one parameter.
摘要:
A method of validating entry to a competition via interaction of a sensing device with a printed competition entry form comprising coded data indicative of a unique product identifier, the method comprising the steps, performed in a computer system, of: receiving, from the sensing device, interaction data representing interaction of the sensing device with the coded data, the interaction data including at least the unique product identifier and enabling a competition entry to be electronically captured in the computer system; and transmitting the product identifier and the competition entry to a competition administrator for validation of the competition entry at the competition administrator by verification of the product identifier.