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Internet access of goods and services using graphical codes

  • US 6,758,391 B1
  • Filed: 11/18/1997
  • Issued: 07/06/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/18/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An optical scanning system, comprising:

  • an object;

    a two dimensional graphical code displayed on the object, wherein the graphical code comprises an encoded Internet address and additional information that is separate from the Internet address and that comprises a unique characteristic of the object;

    scanning means for optically scanning the graphical code; and

    a computer connected to the scanning means, the computer being configured to decode the scanned encoded Internet address and additional information and automatically send the decoded additional information to the Internet address.

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