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Visual pairing and data exchange between devices using barcodes for data exchange with mobile navigation systems

  • US 8,970,733 B2
  • Filed: 05/28/2010
  • Issued: 03/03/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/28/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating first and second electronic devices, the method comprising the steps of:

  • providing the first device with a display screen;

    providing the second device with a camera;

    displaying a tag on the screen, the tag being associated with information stored within the first device, the tag comprising an icon indicating that music is currently playing on the first device;

    capturing an image of the tag, the capturing being performed by use of the camera;

    processing the captured image within the second device to thereby recognize the tag; and

    in response to the recognition of the tag, using the second device to initiate a transfer of the information to the second device.

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