Processing techniques for text capture from a rendered document
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1. A method performed by a handheld text capture device for initiating a purchase, the method comprising:
- capturing a text sequence from a rendered document using the handheld text capture device;
identifying by the handheld text capture device a reference to a distinguished product within the contents of the captured text sequence;
in response to the identifying, presenting on a display of the handheld text capture device to the user an opportunity to purchase the distinguished product; and
when the user accepts the opportunity to purchase the distinguished product, purchasing the distinguished product on behalf of the user.
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Abstract
A facility for initiating a purchase is described. The facility receives a text sequence captured by a user from a rendered document using a handheld text capture device. The facility identifies in the received text sequence a reference to a distinguished product. In response to identifying the reference, the facility presents to the user an opportunity to place an order for the established product. If the user accepts the presented opportunity to order the distinct product, the facility orders the distinct product on behalf of the user.
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1. A method performed by a handheld text capture device for initiating a purchase, the method comprising:
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capturing a text sequence from a rendered document using the handheld text capture device; identifying by the handheld text capture device a reference to a distinguished product within the contents of the captured text sequence; in response to the identifying, presenting on a display of the handheld text capture device to the user an opportunity to purchase the distinguished product; and when the user accepts the opportunity to purchase the distinguished product, purchasing the distinguished product on behalf of the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A computer-readable medium whose executable contents when executed by a processor cause a mobile device to perform a method for initiating a purchase, the method comprising:
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capturing a text sequence from a rendered document using the mobile device; identifying by the mobile device a reference to a distinguished product within the contents of the captured text sequence; in response to the identifying, presenting on a display of the mobile device to the user an opportunity to order the distinguished product; and when the user accepts the opportunity to order the distinguished product, ordering the distinguished product on behalf of the user. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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