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Systems and methods for identifying objects and providing information related to identified objects

  • US 8,229,160 B2
  • Filed: 06/17/2008
  • Issued: 07/24/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/03/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of providing a user with information related to an object in real time comprising:

  • identifying the object with a portable electronic device, wherein identifying comprises;

    determining if the portable electronic device is used in a particular environment;

    selecting to use a detection technology in response to determining the portable electronic device is used in the particular environment; and

    detecting the object using the selected detection technology;

    establishing a communications channel with an external source;

    searching for information related to the identified object on the external source;

    acquiring the information via the communications channel; and

    enabling the user to access at least a portion of the information on the portable electronic device.

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