ONLINE ASSOCIATION OF A DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPH WITH AN INDICATOR

• US 20080316508A1
• Filed: 09/01/2008
• Published: 12/25/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 09/19/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Silverbrook Research Pty Limited
• Original Assignee: Silverbrook Research Pty Limited
• Inventors: Silverbrook, Kia, Lapstun, Paul, Walmsley, Simon Robert
• Granted Patent: US 8,079,511 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 358/1.1
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 3/445 Printers integrated in other types of apparatus, e.g. printers integrated in cameras
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/045 using payment protocols involving tickets
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/322 Aspects of commerce using mobile devices [M-devices]
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/3224 Transactions dependent on location of M-devices
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 20/325 using wireless networks
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/32 for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3223 Architectural aspects of a gaming system, e.g. internal configuration, master/slave, wireless communication
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/21 Combinations with auxiliary equipment, e.g. with clocks or memoranda pads
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/72445 for supporting Internet browser applications
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 2250/12 including a sensor for measuring a physical value, e.g. temperature or motion
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00244 with a server, e.g. an internet server fax-servers or the like for store and forward H04N1/324
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00307 with a mobile telephone apparatus constructional features of portable telephone sets H04M1/0202; mobile radio systems H04W84/00
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/107 with manual scanning
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/32133 on the same paper sheet, e.g. a facsimile page header
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/0096 Portable devices
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/3205 of identification information, e.g. name or ID code H04N2201/3209 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/3249 data relating to a linked page or object, e.g. hyperlink

Abstract

The present invention relates to an online method for associating an image with an indicator. The method includes the step of storing a captured image in the clipboard of a server. A selection tool selects an association operator from a number of possible operators of a printed toolbar. The method further includes the step of selecting, with the selection tool, the indicator on a printed page to associate the captured image in the clipboard with the selected indicator.

Claims

1. A method for associating an image with an indicator, the method comprising the steps of:

storing a captured image in the clipboard of a server;

selecting, with a selection tool, an association operator from a number of possible operators of a printed toolbar;

selecting, with the selection tool, the indicator on a printed page to associate the captured image in the clipboard with the selected indicator.

2. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the printed page and printed toolbar form respective sheets of printed media.

3. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said steps of storing and selecting an association operator are performed in that order.

4. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said selection tool is a pen or pointer.

6. A method as claimed in claim 1 which, prior to the step of performing, further involves capturing a photograph with a digital camera to form said captured image.

7. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said indicator is one of a plurality of printed tokens or physical impressions located on said printed page.

8. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein said selection tool is in wireless communication with said server.

5. A method as claimed in claim 5, wherein said steps of selecting both involve clicking with the selection tool.