Abstract:
A method of generating an interactive document is provided having the steps of allocating and recording a document identity in a computer system, associating the document identity with a page description for the document in the computer system, and communicating at least part of the page description and the document identity with a printer networked with the computer system. The page description includes a description of graphical information and coded data of the document. The coded data includes data on the document identity and a plurality of locations of the document. By communicating the page description and document identity to the printer, the printer is able to generate the coded data and print the document.
Abstract:
A method and system for issuing secure documentation, such as tickets or coupons. The method includes producing a secure document having printed information and coded data thereon, the coded data including a unique identifier indicative of the secure document. A correspondence is recorded, in a computer system, between the secure document and validity status and/or authenticity information relating to the document. A sensing device is provided, adapted to sense the coded data on the secure document. The sensing device is further adapted for communication with said computer system, whereby the validity status and/or authenticity of said document can be determined by sensing said coded data to obtain the secure document unique identifier and communicating with the computer system to determine the validity status and/or authenticity information corresponding thereto. The secure document can be produced on demand in response to a request from a user to an issuer by way of the computer system, wherein the secure document is produced at the user's premises.
Abstract:
A method of generating an interactive document is provided having the steps of allocating and recording a document identity in a computer system, associating the document identity with a page description for the document in the computer system, and communicating at least part of the page description and the document identity with a printer networked with the computer system. The page description includes a description of graphical information and coded data of the document. The coded data includes data on the document identity and a plurality of locations of the document. By communicating the page description and document identity to the printer, the printer is able to generate the coded data and print the document.
Abstract:
A method of generating a printed interactive document is provided. The document comprises graphical information for a user and a plurality of tags. Each tag contains coded data identifying the document and a location of that tag on the document. The method comprises the steps of: (a) allocating and recording a document identity in a computer system; (b) determining a page description for the document in the computer system, said page description comprising a description of graphical information and a description of an interactive element which includes a zone of the interactive element on the document; (c) associating the document identity with the page description in the computer system; and (d) sending at least part of the page description and the document identity to a printer networked with the computer system. The method enables the printer to generate the tags and print the document onto a substrate.
Abstract:
A computer system for delivering a brochure, the computer system including a server and being adapted to provide and format visible information of a brochure and coded data indicative of an identity of the brochure and of at least one interactive element; the computer system further being adapted to communicate with a printer to cause substantially simultaneous printing of the visible information and the invisible information so as to produce the brochure; wherein the computer system is further adapted to receive a request for further information relating to the contents of the brochure, the request having been generated by a sensing device through interaction by the sensing device with the at least one user interactive element.
Abstract:
A writing system for producing a writing having time-dependent characteristics includes: a pen including: a reservoir containing a fluid; and a writing tip configured to dispense the fluid to a writing surface, wherein the fluid includes a first chemical; and a writing surface including a second chemical chemically reactive with the first chemical, wherein the chemical reaction between the first and second chemicals has a known time dependence, and wherein an extent of chemical reaction between the first chemical and the second chemical is indicative of a time of dispensing of the fluid to the writing surface.
Abstract:
A force sensor particularly suited for use in an electronic stylus that senses the contact force on its nib for recording pen strokes and handwriting recognition. The sensor has a housing for a load bearing member for receiving an input force to be sensed and associated circuitry for converting the input force into an output signal indicative of the input force. A coupling transmits the input force to the load bearing member and, a compressible reservoir containing dilatant fluid mounted between the housing and the coupling restricts the input force to the load bearing member caused by shock loading to the coupling. This protects the force sensor from damage by sharp impact loads such as dropping the stylus on its nib.
Abstract:
A force sensor particularly suited for use in an electronic stylus that senses an applied force on its nib for recording pen strokes and handwriting recognition. The sensor has a load bearing member for receiving an input force to be sensed and associated circuitry for converting the input force into an output signal indicative of the input force. A coupling at least partially transmits the applied force to be the input force acting on the load bearing member. The force transfer coupling transferring the forces so that the applied force and the input force are not co-linear.
Abstract:
A pen includes a housing, and an ink reservoir to be received in the housing. The ink reservoir includes a cartridge received in the housing and for receiving ink, a barrel attaching to front of the cartridge, and a nib attached to the barrel, for extending out through the front opening of the housing. The provision of the barrel between the cartridge and the nib allows the ink reservoir to be accommodated into various housings of different lengths and of different structures. The barrel includes a peripheral rib extended from a peripheral swelling for engaging with a spring member which may bias the barrel against the housing.
Abstract:
A method of generating a printed interactive document is provided. The document comprises graphical information for a user and a plurality of tags. Each tag contains coded data identifying the document and a location of that tag on the document. The method comprises the steps of: (a) allocating and recording a document identity in a computer system; (b) determining a page description for the document in the computer system, said page description comprising a description of graphical information and a description of an interactive element which includes a zone of the interactive element on the document; (c) associating the document identity with the page description in the computer system; and (d) sending at least part of the page description and the document identity to a printer networked with the computer system. The method enables the printer to generate the tags and print the document onto a substrate.