Coded surface with function flags
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1. A method of coding a region including applying coded data to a part of the region, the method comprising the steps of:
- generating coded data indicative of a functional attribute of the part of the region, a relative location on the region and an identity of the region,printing the coded data on the relative location on the region using ink that is substantially invisible to the human eye; and
printing visible content on the relative location, wherein the visible content corresponds to the coded data;
wherein the visible content and the invisible coded data are printed by the same printer.
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Abstract
A region having coded data thereon, wherein at least some of the coded data includes data indicative of a functional attribute of a part of the region. A sensing device for use with such a region, the sensing device for sensing and reacting to data indicative of a functional attribute of a part of the region.
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1. A method of coding a region including applying coded data to a part of the region, the method comprising the steps of:
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generating coded data indicative of a functional attribute of the part of the region, a relative location on the region and an identity of the region, printing the coded data on the relative location on the region using ink that is substantially invisible to the human eye; and printing visible content on the relative location, wherein the visible content corresponds to the coded data; wherein the visible content and the invisible coded data are printed by the same printer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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