Method and system for creating and sending a facsimile using a digital pen
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1. A method for composing a facsimile message comprising:
- capturing strokes made by a user with a pointing instrument that include indications of data including message data and command data;
processing the strokes in order to determine a recipient designated by the strokes, and determining a template for the message using the strokes.
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Abstract
The present application describes systems and methods for composing and sending facsimile messages using a digital pointing instrument. In further configurations, a user utilizes a pen to indicate a reference to a document that is appended to the outgoing facsimile. In another further configuration, the user utilizes a form having pre-defined regions that are used to correlate a pen stroke with a desired action.
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16 Claims
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1. A method for composing a facsimile message comprising:
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capturing strokes made by a user with a pointing instrument that include indications of data including message data and command data;
processing the strokes in order to determine a recipient designated by the strokes, and determining a template for the message using the strokes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for composing a facsimile comprising:
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a processor;
a storage device connected to the processor;
the storage device storing a logic program;
the processor operative with the logic program to perform;
capturing strokes made by a user writing with a digital pen on a media having a pattern, the strokes including indications of data including message data and command data;
processing the strokes in order to determine a recipient designated by the strokes, determining a template for the message using the strokes and the pattern;
capturing user authentication information related to the user; and
wherein the command data includes an indication of a send facsimile command. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for sending a facsimile of a message comprising:
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a receiver to receive pen stroke data from a digital pen including attachment data indicating at least one attachment;
a processor to process pen stroke data; and
a file server connected to the processor, wherein the processor uses pen stroke data to locate the at least one attachment and uses pen stroke data to verify permission to access the at least one attachments.
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