×

Techniques for retrieving multimedia information using a paper-based interface

  • US 7,979,786 B1
  • Filed: 12/07/2006
  • Issued: 07/12/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/19/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A computer-implemented method of using a paper document to retrieve multimedia information stored in a multimedia document in electronic form, the method comprising:

  • receiving a first signal indicating selection of a first user-selectable identifier from one or more user-selectable identifiers printed visibly on the paper document, each user-selectable identifier being associated with a portion of the multimedia document, each user-selectable identifier encoding position information that specifies where in the multimedia document its associated portion is;

    responsive to receiving the first signal, retrieving a portion of multimedia information stored in the multimedia document using position information encoded in the first user-selectable identifier; and

    outputting the portion of the multimedia information corresponding to the first user-selectable identifier using an output device.

View all claims
  • 0 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×