AS Pseudo Claim Charting Due Diligence US7349668B2

Purpose: Invalidity Analysis

Patent: US7349668B2
Filed: 2000-05-31
Issued: 2008-03-25
Patent Holder: (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd
Inventor(s): Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag

Title: Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media

Abstract: There are disclosed systems, methods and processes for the distribution of information, typically digital information that is distributed actively, through broadcast media such as television and radio, displays, such as signage, etc., or passively, through displays such as signage or the like. The information can be captured from broadcasted transmissions, scanned from a display, or obtained by being transmitted to the user, who responded to a broadcast with a transmission to a receiving point during a period synchronized with the broadcast, requesting the information sent to his transmitted address. The captured or obtained information may include coupons or the like, that may be redeemed after being successfully captured or obtained. Redemption may be either on-line, where a transmission of coupon information is transmitted to a call center, that places a product order with a supplier and handles payment details, or off-line, where the user takes to coupon to the retailer, for redemption at the point of sale.

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Ground	Reference	Owner of the Reference	Title	Semantic Mapping	Basis	Anticipation	Challenged Claims
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1	MULTIMEDIA STORAGE AND ARCHIVING SYSTEMS IV. 3846: 281-292 1999 (Chang, 1999)	Stanford University	Searching Near-replicas Of Images Via Clustering	▪ telephone number ≈ similar objects ▪ electronic message ≈ just one																												X			X	X
2	INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER VISION. 18 (3): 233-254 JUN 1996 (Pentland, 1996)	Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)	Photobook: Content-based Manipulation Of Image Databases	▪ bar code ≈ significant coefficients ▪ placing digital information ≈ standard image				X				X						X					X			X	X
3	COMPUTER. 28 (9): 40-48 SEP 1995 (Ogle, 1995)	University of California—Berkeley	CHABOT - RETRIEVAL FROM A RELATIONAL DATABASE OF IMAGES	▪ electronic message ≈ associated text ▪ code reader, tight pulse reader ≈ complex data														X																	X	X					X	X	X
4	INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER VISION. 7 (1): 11-32 NOV 1991 (Swain, 1991)	The University of Chicago, The University of Rochester	COLOR INDEXING	▪ tight pulse, tight pulse reader ≈ image histogram ▪ video camera ≈ colored object																																		X			X	X
5	IEEE JOURNAL ON SELECTED AREAS IN COMMUNICATIONS. 13 (8): 1495-1504 OCT 1995 (Brassil, 1995)	AT&T Bell Laboratories	ELECTRONIC MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES TO DISCOURAGE DOCUMENT COPYING	▪ tight pulse reader ≈ unauthorized copying ▪ frequency modulation ≈ coding method ▪ bar codes ≈ unique code							X																													X	X
6	SEMINARS IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE. 24 (4): 311-323 OCT 1994 (Weber, 1994)	University of California—Davis	CORRELATIVE IMAGE REGISTRATION	▪ video camera ≈ different images ▪ display screen ≈ other function			X						X					X							X	X												X				X
7	JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS. 48 (1-2): 1-13 JUN 1993 (Toga, 1993)	University of California—Los Angeles	REGISTRATION REVISITED	▪ video camera ≈ different images ▪ mobile communication, mobile communication device ≈ image quality			X												X	X		X	X		X			X	X									X			X	X
8	IBM SYSTEMS JOURNAL. 38 (4): 566-574 1999 (Zimmerman, 1999)	International Business Machines Corporation	Wireless Networked Digital Devices: A New Paradigm For Computing And Communication	▪ cellular network ≈ personal digital assistants, wireless personal area ▪ cellular transmission ≈ low power										X																				X
9	IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON IMAGE PROCESSING. 6 (12): 1673-1687 DEC 1997 (Cox, 1997)	Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), InterTrust Technologies Corporation STAR Lab, NEC Research Institute	Secure Spread Spectrum Watermarking For Multimedia	▪ digital information ≈ digital conversion ▪ code reader ≈ watermark detector			X	X	X			X						X					X	X
10	US5488423A (M. Jay Walkingshaw, 1996)	(Original Assignee) U S Narrow Networks Inc (Current Assignee) U S Narrow Networks Inc	Home communication method and apparatus	▪ broadcast signal ≈ broadcast signal ▪ digital information, placing digital information ≈ storage means	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses retrieving and printing the appropriate coupon based on a code and thus discloses the claimed wherein the… ▪ teaches method and apparatus for sorting coupons according to categories selected by a user see col… ▪ teaches a credit determination module that determines an amount of credit points available to the user to control… ▪ teaches the ads watched or not watched by the user are tracked in an ad debt account that a user can borrow from or…	X	X	X			X				X	X						X	X
11	EP0995313A1 (Gavin Robert Ferris, 2000)	(Original Assignee) Tvcompasscom Ltd (Current Assignee) TVCOMPASS LIMITED	Communication system and method	▪ digital user ≈ to display information ▪ time information indicator ≈ providing signals, determined time	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses an interactive communication system and method and further discloses a method of providing an interactive… ▪ discloses a system for displaying supplemental content with a presentation of video content clearly teaches a remote… ▪ teaches a merchandising system for presenting and selling one or more products to consumers… ▪ teaches the user selection is entered via a hotkey at the one or more of the wireless communication terminals to tag…																									X										X			X
12	WO9904568A1 (Gavin Robert Ferris, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Tvcompass.Com Limited	Communication system and method	▪ digital user ≈ to display information ▪ time information indicator ≈ providing signals, determined time	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses an interactive communication system and method and further discloses a method of providing an interactive… ▪ discloses a system for displaying supplemental content with a presentation of video content clearly teaches a remote… ▪ teaches a merchandising system for presenting and selling one or more products to consumers… ▪ teaches the user selection is entered via a hotkey at the one or more of the wireless communication terminals to tag…																									X										X			X
13	EP0833511A2 (Takenosuke Harada, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Panasonic Corp (Current Assignee) Panasonic Corp	A broadcasting system and an information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus used therein	▪ readable form, text form ≈ sound information ▪ broadcast signal ≈ count value	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses that the cable headend s signal processor performs necessary encryption of signals in order to prepare the… ▪ discloses an electronic coupon system in which a user must decide which coupons they are interested in before… ▪ teaches a method for allowing a user to access interactive program guide features on a display screen the method… ▪ discloses that the operations center corresponds to central multimedia provider comprises a database for the control…	X	X				X				X	X																						X	X
14	JPH10108145A (Takenosuke Harada, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd; 松下電器産業株式会社	Broadcasting system and information broadcast receiving terminal device used therefor	▪ electronic mail address ≈ の対応関係 ▪ mobile communication ≈ 読み出し ▪ code reader ≈ スポンサ ▪ bar codes ≈ する手段 ▪ receiving device, mobile communication device ≈ destination, apparatus ▪ telephone number ≈ comprising ▪ broadcast signal ≈ broadcasts ▪ radio frequency ≈ センタ	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses that the cable headend s signal processor performs necessary encryption of signals in order to prepare the… ▪ discloses an electronic coupon system in which a user must decide which coupons they are interested in before… ▪ teaches a method for allowing a user to access interactive program guide features on a display screen the method… ▪ discloses that the operations center corresponds to central multimedia provider comprises a database for the control…	X	X				X			X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X			X	X	X	X	X	X					X			X
15	US5821523A (Alan G. Bunte, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Intermec Technologies Corp (Current Assignee) Intermec Technologies Corp	Combined code reader and digital camera using a common photodetector	▪ receiving device ≈ second position ▪ information capture ≈ captured images ▪ mobile communication, mobile communication device ≈ image quality ▪ bar codes ≈ code images, when i	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches a code reader with image capture means and a real time display for assisting the user in aiming… ▪ discloses a method for transmitting digital media between remote computers via a communication network the method… ▪ teaches a method comprising detecting a presence of a barcode within a scene of interest by an image capture device… ▪ discloses the method of image taking device that able to capture barcode of a product process the images and send the…	X												X	X		X	X		X			X	X		X							X		X	X
16	US6058304A (Francis John Callaghan, 2000)	(Original Assignee) Dataquill Ltd (Current Assignee) Dataquill Ltd	Data entry system	▪ cellular telephony ≈ cellular telephone network ▪ information capture ≈ power source ▪ placing digital information ≈ like carrier ▪ telephone number, text form ≈ said screen ▪ code reader, bar codes ≈ code reader, bar codes	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches sending a message to con rm whether successful transmission of data has occurred and then displays the message… ▪ discloses an external apparatus that periodically receives status information and stores it in a database see column… ▪ teaches both identifying a form and monitoring where marks occur on the form by monitoring the position of the sensing… ▪ discloses a network terminal that has the ability to monitor and display printing attribute and operation stated of the…		X				X						X				X	X									X							X	X	X
17	US5978013A (Charles P. Jones, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Nuworld Marketing Ltd (Current Assignee) NCH Marketing Services Inc	Apparatus and method for generating product coupons in response to televised offers	▪ time information indicator ≈ determined time ▪ text form ≈ comprises d, text form	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses an apparatus article of manufacture and method for generating product coupons in response to televised offers… ▪ teaches wherein b comprises checking whether a further update rule comprising a further update condition and relating… ▪ discloses that transmitted advertising program may be broadcast by standard television see col… ▪ teaches all of the claim limitations of the contents acquisition system according to claim…																									X								X
18	US5857149A (Hiromichi Suzuki, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Media Marketing Network KK (Current Assignee) Media Marketing Network KK ; Tokyo FM Broadcasting Co Ltd	Multibroadcast receiver for extracting desired broadcast information based on an identification code	▪ radio frequency, time information ≈ statistical processing ▪ broadcast signal ≈ broadcasting station ▪ bar codes ≈ identification code, dimensional code ▪ optical reader ≈ optical reader ▪ pulse reader, light pulse reader ≈ magnetic read, radio wave	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches a broadcasting station providing quizzes for radio… ▪ discloses a method of controlling a digital apparatus the method comprising displaying on a display of the digital… ▪ discloses an interactive television system where a central broadcast location includes signals carrying commands… ▪ teaches after transmitting the e commerce results receiving at the client device an indication of whether the…	X	X				X			X	X	X			X	X				X				X	X	X									X	X	X	X
19	EP0713335A2 (Katherine G. August, 1996)	(Original Assignee) AT&T Corp (Current Assignee) AT&T Corp	System and method for wireless capture of encoded data transmitted with a television, video or audio signal and subsequent initiation of a transaction using such data	▪ telephone number ≈ telephone number ▪ electronic mail ≈ remote location ▪ tight pulse ≈ said apparatus	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses the methodology for determining the cost of a targeted advertising campaign… ▪ teaches that the display means is operable to display the retrieved text data in superposition over a displayed video… ▪ teaches online tagging for articles ranking them by frequency and monitoring thresholds for better indexing and… ▪ teaches the content includes a plurality of advertisements…																										X	X			X					X
20	US5579537A (Tsutumo Takahisa, 1996)	(Original Assignee) Digital D J Inc (Current Assignee) Digital D J Inc	Broadcast system with associated data capabilities	▪ placing digital information ≈ interface apparatus ▪ bar code ≈ bar code	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches the communication link could be using the wireless link… ▪ teaches displaying the advertisement content stored in advance during the buffering time of cache memory… ▪ discloses an interactive television system where a central broadcast location includes signals carrying commands… ▪ teaches storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen column…		X				X						X					X			X	X
21	EP0840248A2 (Francis John Callaghan, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Dataquill Ltd (Current Assignee) Dataquill Ltd	Data entry systems	▪ cellular telephony ≈ cellular telephone network ▪ cellular transmission ≈ remote processing ▪ display screen ≈ display screen ▪ information capture ≈ power source ▪ placing digital information ≈ like carrier ▪ telephone number, text form ≈ said screen ▪ code reader, bar codes ≈ code reader, bar codes	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches sending a message to con rm whether successful transmission of data has occurred and then displays the message… ▪ discloses an external apparatus that periodically receives status information and stores it in a database see column… ▪ teaches both identifying a form and monitoring where marks occur on the form by monitoring the position of the sensing… ▪ discloses a network terminal that has the ability to monitor and display printing attribute and operation stated of the…	X	X				X	X					X				X	X		X	X						X		X					X	X	X
22	WO9323955A1 (Michael J. Holman, 1993)	(Original Assignee) Holman Michael J	Electronic redeemable coupon system	▪ time information indicator, pulse reader ≈ vertical blanking ▪ first data ≈ log information ▪ tight pulse ≈ said apparatus ▪ amplitude modulation ≈ coding data	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses that signals are transmitted and that video signals and program control signals PG information are received at… ▪ discloses electronic coupons which contain expiration dates fig… ▪ teaches a method for allowing a user to access interactive program guide features on a display screen the method… ▪ teaches a television method comprising displaying a link to an advertiser s website…	X	X		X		X				X	X														X										X	X	X
23	US5523794A (Roy J. Mankovitz, 1996)	(Original Assignee) Index Systems LLC (Current Assignee) Rovi Guides Inc	Method and apparatus for portable storage and use of data transmitted by television signal	▪ time information, information capture ≈ data retrieval ▪ mobile communication ≈ current time ▪ amplitude modulation ≈ coding data ▪ digital user ≈ said time ▪ bar code ≈ bar code	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses providing metadata such as embedded control data that allows a user to edit or remove certain sections of the… ▪ teaches a coupon ie advertising information includes a URL for a local merchant… ▪ discloses those limitations recited above but fails to explicitly describe a method further comprising in connection… ▪ discloses a method for receiving user input canceling redemption of an offer such that it is excluded from the set of…	X			X								X	X	X		X	X		X	X	X	X	X		X							X			X			X
24	US5285278A (Michael J. Holman, 1994)	(Original Assignee) Holman Michael J	Electronic redeemable coupon system via television	▪ time information indicator, pulse reader ≈ vertical blanking ▪ first data ≈ log information ▪ tight pulse ≈ said apparatus ▪ digital information, placing digital information ≈ storage means	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses that signals are transmitted and that video signals and program control signals PG information are received at… ▪ discloses electronic coupons which contain expiration dates fig… ▪ teaches a method for allowing a user to access interactive program guide features on a display screen the method… ▪ teaches a television method comprising displaying a link to an advertiser s website…	X	X	X			X				X	X						X	X							X										X	X	X
25	CA2347812A1 (Martin L. Hess, 2000)	(Original Assignee) Ebay, Inc.; Martin L. Hess; Michael K. Wilson (Current Assignee) eBay Inc	Information presentation and management in an online trading environment	▪ digital information ≈ second user ▪ frequency modulation ≈ first image	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches the invention substantially as claimed as discussed above… ▪ teaches describing a sale item that with a description and an image… ▪ teaches the transmitting the response to the request includes transmitting the content to a client computer device see… ▪ teaches displaying information representing search results in an order corresponding to a relevance ranking…	X	X	X		X	X											X	X
26	US6038591A (Robert L. Wolfe, 2000)	(Original Assignee) MusicBooth LLC (Current Assignee) Hanger Solutions LLC	Programmed music on demand from the internet	▪ display screen ≈ requesting user ▪ information capture ≈ host computer ▪ radio frequency ≈ desired one ▪ first data ≈ first data	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses the correlationmatchingcomparison of identifiers read as fields… ▪ discloses the known technique of retrieving user interaction information at a lowest priority such as during offpeak… ▪ teaches purchasing rights to second multimedia files from owners of such rights col… ▪ teaches a user interface having a viewing history window pane…	X						X		X			X		X	X				X	X			X	X	X										X
27	WO9959283A2 (Adam De Boor, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Geoworks Corporation	Integrated advertising for wireless communication devices with rich content and direct user response mechanism	▪ tight pulse ≈ interface element ▪ telephone number ≈ telephone number ▪ text form ≈ comprises d ▪ first data ≈ time t																											X	X							X		X
28	WO9956450A1 (Roy J. Mankovitz, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Mankovitz Roy J	Methods and apparatus for providing information in response to telephonic requests	▪ cellular telephony ≈ cellular telephone network ▪ telephone number ≈ telephone number ▪ electronic mail, electronic mail address ≈ electronic mail	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches an apparatus for providing credit history information for a customer column… ▪ teaches receiving advertisements from various sources which reads on receiving updated content and using the weight… ▪ discloses a device wherein the mobile device further comprises a location device con gured to provide a location of the… ▪ discloses transmitting the tuning information comprises transmitting the tuning information as a short message service…																X	X									X	X			X
29	WO9953457A1 (William M. Maynard, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Sensormatic Electronics Corporation	Rfid tagging system for network assets	▪ radio frequency ≈ radio frequency ▪ bar code ≈ security data ▪ time information indicator ≈ work station ▪ first data ≈ first data ▪ bar codes ≈ code data	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses determining whether a predetermined amount of time has passed initiating discovery of a plurality of… ▪ discloses a portable device as discussed above but fails to disclose a portable device having a radio frequency tag… ▪ discloses a system comprising a plurality of sensors each sensor configured to monitor a respective detection region… ▪ teaches a novel and costeffective solution to the problem of laptop theft while at the same time providing a complete…									X			X		X	X					X	X		X	X	X									X
30	WO9941684A1 (Ali S. Kazeroonian, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Fast Tv	Processing and delivery of audio-video information	▪ information capture ≈ selected word ▪ electronic message ≈ other port																															X	X					X
31	WO9930256A1 (Keith Fortenberry, 1999)	(Original Assignee) International Business Machines Corporation; Ibm United Kingdom Limited	Method for electronic distribution and redemption of coupons on the world wide web	▪ digital user ≈ said database ▪ electronic mail ≈ mail address	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses a system for distributing in an interactive manner over a computer network or the… ▪ discloses the concept of receiving a user identifier from a point of sale received by a user device… ▪ teaches a system that allows advertisers to compare the effectiveness of each of the publishing sites that advertises… ▪ discloses authenticating means for authenticating said other information processing apparatus with which communication…																											X			X					X			X
32	JP2000148847A (Mizue Kanda, 2000)	(Original Assignee) Hitachi Ltd; 株式会社日立製作所	Method and system for providing product information	▪ amplitude modulation ≈ サーバー ▪ telephone number ≈ comprising ▪ electronic message ≈ 送信し						X																						X
33	EP0905995A2 (Atshushi Shionozaki, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Sony Corp (Current Assignee) Sony Corp	Network resource reservation control method and apparatus, receiving terminal, sending terminal, and relay apparatus	▪ tight pulse, tight pulse reader ≈ control apparatus ▪ mobile communication device ≈ relay apparatus	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses a method for downloading application software and transmitting messages through one channel of a digital… ▪ teaches wherein the mobile station further comprises an erasing unit which erases the identification information… ▪ discloses an arrangement that enables VIPs to share sources within the reserved section… ▪ discloses in a packet network a method of allowing use of different routes for each flow according to the…	X												X	X		X	X		X			X	X									X			X	X	X
34	WO9905866A1 (Ltd. Vidicast, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Emelko Glenn A	Television signal data transmission system	▪ digital information, placing digital information ≈ digital conversion, analog converter ▪ time information indicator, pulse reader ≈ vertical blanking ▪ cellular transmission ≈ cable television ▪ receiving device ≈ receiving device ▪ radio frequency ≈ radio frequency ▪ amplitude modulation ≈ RF signal	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches a document management system in which a user can access the system over the internet… ▪ teaches comparing version information as discussed above and performing a function if the version is outdated… ▪ discloses wherein a method of installing on the handheld device the manipulation program corresponding to the… ▪ teaches the user editingmarking up a XML documentcomponent…	X	X	X	X		X			X	X	X			X	X		X	X					X	X	X			X							X	X	X
35	CN1212576A (布兰特·坎德洛尔, 1999)	(Original Assignee) 通用仪器公司	收费电视的数字附单	▪ telephone number ≈ 一个预定数目, 一个预定数量 ▪ receiving device ≈ 接收数字 ▪ first data ≈ 第二个	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses a method of generating realtime ratings eg generating most popular shows most often viewed program or ranking… ▪ discloses all the limitations as previously discussed with respect to claim… ▪ teaches multiple search criteria mood type categorygenre actor time year preference and standard rating that can be… ▪ discloses sending of external program information such as background information for certain programs including video…																									X	X
36	US6011758A (Jean Francois Dockes, 2000)	(Original Assignee) Music Connection (Current Assignee) Musicmakercom Inc	System and method for production of compact discs on demand	▪ time information ≈ established connection ▪ mobile communication ≈ storage subsystem ▪ broadcast signal ≈ order data	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses a method and apparatus for implementing parallel operations in a database management system comprising query… ▪ teaches a means of linking the audio data in digital format… ▪ teaches manufacturing data associated with manufacture of a population of products… ▪ discloses the above limitation but does not expressly teach are carried out on a repetitive daily basis to obtain data…	X	X				X				X	X		X	X		X	X		X			X	X		X							X			X
37	EP0921696A1 (Peter Shintani, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Sony Corp (Current Assignee) Sony Corp	Device and method for receiving information and device and method for transmitting information	▪ receiving device ≈ receiving device ▪ electronic mail address ≈ said operation	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches a system wherein the first plurality of receiving circuit modules is coupled to the IP network through a… ▪ teaches an electronic device and methods for reproducing mass media content in paragraph… ▪ teaches using peertopeer communication system to allow drivers to populate the map on the vehicle navigation with… ▪ teaches displaying credit information on the screen of a mobile terminal…																									X		X
38	JPH1169249A (Takahiro Harashima, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Toshiba Corp; 株式会社東芝	Information display control method, information transmission method, information display device, and recording medium	▪ light pulser ≈ デジタル ▪ telephone number, mobile communication device ≈ comprising, plurality ▪ time information indicator ≈ の表示			X												X	X		X	X		X			X	X		X	X						X			X
39	WO9856188A2 (P. Robert Hsu, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Sony Electronics Inc.	Displaying internet content and television programming	▪ SMS messaging ≈ additional documents ▪ display screen ≈ alternately display ▪ cellular telephony ≈ include links ▪ tight pulse reader, light pulse reader ≈ one mode	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches a intemet based multimedia access system which uses DVD to display music video and graphics… ▪ teaches a search engine where broadcast ondemand and saved media can be searched see… ▪ teaches a rotary wheel menu to allow selection of a menu item column… ▪ discloses determining whether a connection exists between the interactive television application system and the on…	X						X					X				X	X		X	X											X				X	X	X
40	WO9848532A2 (Kevin J. Robell, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Playnetwork, Inc.	Customized cd-rom music distribution and playback system	▪ tight pulse ≈ clock circuit ▪ mobile communication ≈ current time	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches commercial data residing in the synchronization packet paragraph… ▪ discloses the logic for determining whether to provide the content to the home system from the server or the… ▪ teaches a user being able to vote for a song to be downloaded and played by a jukeboxNathan page… ▪ discloses a system for rating programming clearly teaches compiling a list of program reviews and delivering it to the…	X												X	X		X	X		X			X	X									X			X
41	WO9847082A1 (John Harrison Bailey, 1998)	(Original Assignee) British Telecommunications Public Limited Company	Service creation	▪ tight pulse reader ≈ predetermined format ▪ video camera ≈ such image																																		X			X	X
42	US6064990A (Kevin Scott Goldsmith, 2000)	(Original Assignee) International Business Machines Corp (Current Assignee) PayPal Inc	System for electronic notification of account activity	▪ electronic message ≈ electronic message ▪ display screen ≈ display screen	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses creating a validation record in a database and providing access by a payment cardholder to the database… ▪ discloses a method and system to prevent fraudulent payment in creditdebit card transactions comprising a transaction… ▪ teaches a signature determining unit determining validity of said communication information said second history… ▪ teaches electronic and person assisted dispute resolution and customer support services col…	X						X					X							X	X									X	X
43	JPH11275536A (Katsumi Tawara, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Sony Corp; ソニー株式会社	Information transmitting apparatus and method, information receiving apparatus and method, and providing medium	▪ receiving device ≈ transmitting apparatus ▪ telephone number ≈ comprising																											X	X
44	WO9842173A2 (Seppo Ensio Lahti, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Fd Finanssidata Oy	Use of banking services in a digital cellular radio system	▪ radio frequency, telephone number ≈ cellular radio system ▪ SMS messaging ≈ short message service ▪ mobile communication ≈ data communications ▪ digital user ≈ said database ▪ electronic mail address ≈ transfer data	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses wherein the outgoing message includes a monetary amount of the financial transaction… ▪ teaches the transmission device has a data fax SMS or USSD transmission unit col… ▪ teaches inserting a card in the telephone to transfer payment having a reader for reading the credit amount from the… ▪ teaches interfaces television and data communication in wireless environment then it would have been obvious to an…	X								X				X	X	X	X	X		X			X	X	X		X	X				X	X			X			X
45	JPH117453A (Akira Kotani, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Mitsubishi Electric Corp; 三菱電機株式会社	メディア情報推薦装置	▪ electronic mail address ≈ チャンネル選択 ▪ placing digital information ≈ 情報出力 ▪ electronic mail ≈ 監視部 ▪ display screen ≈ テレビ			X	X				X	X					X					X		X	X							X			X
46	JPH11225294A (Yoji Yamamoto, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Pfu Ltd; 株式会社ピーエフユー	Public information machines, small information machines and recording media	▪ bar code ≈ public information ▪ bar codes ≈ する手段 ▪ telephone number ≈ comprising														X								X	X					X								X
47	WO9832289A2 (Robert B. Doorenbos, 1998)	(Original Assignee) The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Washington	Method and apparatus for accessing on-line stores	▪ bar code ≈ character string ▪ first data ≈ second function ▪ tight pulse ≈ said apparatus														X								X	X				X										X
48	US6016476A (Stephane Herman Maes, 2000)	(Original Assignee) International Business Machines Corp (Current Assignee) Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings Corp	Portable information and transaction processing system and method utilizing biometric authorization and digital certificate security	▪ electronic mail ≈ remote location ▪ first data ≈ said sub	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches a means of linking the audio data in digital format… ▪ discloses an ID system which authorizes user with biometric input including signature or other writing col… ▪ discloses wherein the module is to send to a financial party the financial data associated with funds of the user… ▪ discloses a method and system of enabling a user to access a computer system comprising the steps of capturing biometric…																									X		X			X
49	US6055505A (Mary B. Elston, 2000)	(Original Assignee) US West Inc; MediaOne Group Inc (Current Assignee) Qwest Communications International Inc	Automatic customer notification system and method	▪ radio frequency ≈ telecommunications system ▪ time information ≈ notification method ▪ text form ≈ interactive voice ▪ first data ≈ first data	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses that when an event of interest to the customer occurs the system will notify the customer by phone fax or even… ▪ teaches prior art call center processes of routing a call to an appropriate agent wherein the agent is selected to… ▪ teaches a system managed by a business accepting a call from customer obtaining caller information and session… ▪ teaches customer service being implemented by a system of computers that can be distributed across a network and…									X					X	X								X	X	X								X
50	JPH11184445A (Ryuji Sugiyama, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Hitachi Ltd; 株式会社日立製作所	Display image capturing method for display device, image display performance inspection method and device therefor	▪ light pulse reader ≈ vertical synchronization ▪ bar codes ≈ する手段 ▪ telephone number ≈ comprising ▪ text form ≈ inspection ▪ mobile communication device, receiving device ≈ apparatus ▪ digital user ≈ 周波数 ▪ information capture ≈ capturing ▪ broadcast signal ≈ up device			X	X				X				X	X		X	X		X	X		X			X	X		X	X						X	X	X	X	X	X	X
51	US6067369A (Toshio Kamei, 2000)	(Original Assignee) NEC Corp (Current Assignee) NEC Corp	Image feature extractor and an image feature analyzer	▪ video camera ≈ affine transformation ▪ first data ≈ last one	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a)	▪ teaches a single image is used to form feature vectors and will be interpreted as single form consistent with the… ▪ discloses wherein the at least one digital signal comprises one or more of digital audio information digital video…																									X							X				X
52	US5973723A (Michael Joseph DeLuca, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Deluca; Michael Joseph	Selective commercial detector and eliminator apparatus and method	▪ text form ≈ television programs ▪ time information indicator ≈ determined time ▪ first data ≈ second program ▪ digital information, placing digital information ≈ storage means ▪ pulse reader ≈ return signal ▪ broadcast signal ≈ video image	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches identifying such commercial and noncommercial undesirable program segments portions of audiodatavisual signals… ▪ discloses that the output module is an audio reproduction module comprising at least one headphone… ▪ teaches automatically changing the channel when a channel changing event occurs with… ▪ discloses a method of providing transition by using fading video from opaque to transparency…	X	X	X			X				X	X						X	X							X								X		X	X	X
53	US5978855A (Erik Christopher Metz, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Bell Atlantic Network Services Inc (Current Assignee) Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc	Downloading applications software through a broadcast channel	▪ radio frequency ≈ determined length ▪ broadcast signal ≈ channel change ▪ digital information ≈ second user	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses an arrangement that enables VIPs to share sources within the reserved section… ▪ discloses a system for displaying an interactive program guide see include but not limited to figure… ▪ discloses a method for distributing software updates in a broadcasted manner which is an equivalent of parallel… ▪ teaches a communication system and a portable data communications device comprising a server system that stores…	X	X	X			X			X	X	X			X	X		X	X					X	X
54	JPH11150692A (Kasumi Takeda, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Sony Corp; ソニー株式会社	Electronic device, function operation method in electronic device, and medium storing program executable in electronic device	▪ light pulser ≈ デジタル ▪ telephone number ≈ comprising ▪ mobile communication device, receiving device ≈ apparatus ▪ time information indicator ≈ の表示			X												X	X		X	X		X			X	X		X	X						X			X
55	US6061056A (Robert Menard, 2000)	(Original Assignee) Telexis Corp (Current Assignee) March Networks Corp	Television monitoring system with automatic selection of program material of interest and subsequent display under user control	▪ amplitude modulation ≈ binary information, coding data ▪ time information indicator, pulse reader ≈ vertical blanking, respective users ▪ electronic mail ≈ remote location ▪ information capture ≈ capture devices ▪ digital user ≈ said database ▪ video camera ≈ audio signals ▪ bar codes ≈ when i	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses attaching usage rights to a digital work such as a video col… ▪ teaches the invention substantially as claimed and described in claim… ▪ teaches the electronic signal processor includes video image processor that queries by image content… ▪ discloses comparing said viewing preferences with a set of audiodatavisual signals to identify desired audiodatavisual…	X	X		X		X				X	X														X		X			X		X		X	X	X	X	X
56	US5978791A (David A. Farber, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Kinetech Inc (Current Assignee) Personalweb Technologies LLC ; Level 3 Communications LLC	Data processing system using substantially unique identifiers to identify data items, whereby identical data items have the same identifiers	▪ red light ≈ given data item ▪ electronic mail, electronic mail address ≈ up means	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches claimed subject matter substantially as claimed however… ▪ discloses the archiving policy being executed if the data element is not dependent on a second data element that is not… ▪ discloses tape storage offers contrasting benefits to disk storage see… ▪ teaches wherein the second computer provides the certain data item directly to the requesting computer at…													X									X					X			X
57	US6009410A (Suzanne L. LeMole, 1999)	(Original Assignee) AT&T Corp (Current Assignee) AT&T Corp	Method and system for presenting customized advertising to a user on the world wide web	▪ information distribution ≈ data network ▪ text form ≈ comprises d	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses use of product viewing histories of users to identify related products… ▪ teaches creating an association between the selection of the user and the indication of information desired by the… ▪ teaches the claimed limitations wherein the media content is produced by the mobile device and comprises one or more… ▪ teaches the invention substantially as claimed as discussed above…	X																X																X
58	US5883810A (D. Chase Franklin, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Microsoft Corp (Current Assignee) Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC	Electronic online commerce card with transactionproxy number for online transactions	▪ frequency modulation ≈ first data field ▪ telephone number ≈ private key ▪ first data ≈ time t	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches a method for presenting and payment of an electronic invoice generated in connection with a purchase… ▪ discloses payment but does not specifically teach payment by card… ▪ teaches signing the request with the private encryption key column… ▪ discloses wherein the payment device corresponds to a funding account and wherein the transaction request is initiated…					X																				X	X
59	US5914472A (Mark Jeffrey Foladare, 1999)	(Original Assignee) AT&T Corp (Current Assignee) Citicorp USA Inc	Credit card spending authorization control system	▪ electronic mail, electronic message ≈ personal communications ▪ receiving device ≈ predetermined value ▪ information capture ≈ single data ▪ first data ≈ first data	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches funds allocated to account from parent company and from rewards for performance para… ▪ teaches payment and transactions in electronic commerce system… ▪ discloses wherein receiving the account reactivation request comprises receiving the account reactivation request over… ▪ discloses sending the PIN to the client terminal in response to the client request…																									X		X		X	X					X
60	US5961603A (Gerard Kunkel, 1999)	(Original Assignee) WorldGate Communications Inc (Current Assignee) WORLDGATE SERVICES Inc ; Comcast IP Holdings I LLC	Access system and method for providing interactive access to an information source through a networked distribution system	▪ time information indicator, pulse reader ≈ vertical blanking, broadcast signal ▪ cellular transmission ≈ cable television ▪ receiving device ≈ receiving device ▪ first data ≈ time t	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses at least one display signal includes data to generate at least one menudriven window includes displayable… ▪ discloses the functional network being a paging network that includes a paging server and a plurality of pagers… ▪ discloses an access system and method for providing interactive access to an information source through a networked… ▪ discloses that the cable headend s signal processor performs necessary encryption of signals in order to prepare the…	X	X				X				X	X														X			X							X	X	X
61	US5855008A (A. Nathaniel Goldhaber, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Cybergold Inc (Current Assignee) MyPoints com Inc	Attention brokerage	▪ cellular transmission ≈ cable television ▪ information capture ≈ gathered data	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses users searching for users with similar characteristics… ▪ teaches interstitial ads displayed to a user s browser from an… ▪ discloses the method for distributing advertisements according to claim… ▪ teaches many embodiments whereby a registered computer user is compensated for viewing advertising abstract…																												X							X
62	US5774525A (Dimitri Kanevsky, 1998)	(Original Assignee) International Business Machines Corp (Current Assignee) International Business Machines Corp	Method and apparatus utilizing dynamic questioning to provide secure access control	▪ tight pulse ≈ said apparatus ▪ digital user ≈ said database ▪ receiving device ≈ said number	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses a method and apparatus for dynamic questioning to provide secure access control… ▪ teaches in an analogous art a validity period during which the digital certificate and key is valid and authentication… ▪ teaches determining a fault tolerance level the fault tolerance based on one or more security settings… ▪ teaches associating a score with each heuristic totaling the scores and concluding that the contact is interested if…																									X										X			X
63	US5918223A (Thomas L. Blum, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Muscle Fish (Current Assignee) MUSCLE FISH LLC	Method and article of manufacture for content-based analysis, storage, retrieval, and segmentation of audio information	▪ light pulser ≈ statistical measurement ▪ telephone number ≈ average value ▪ text form ≈ audio files	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches the product code translator can respond to a query containing a designation of one or more universal product… ▪ discloses all of the claimed subject matter except that the current work is an audio work and the step of inserting… ▪ discloses a networked personal contact manager title comprising address books for multiple users where users can link to… ▪ discloses processing video content and audio content so that all users will be able to view the video…																										X							X		X
64	US5878337A (Raymond Anthony Joao, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Joao; Raymond Anthony; Bock; Robert Richard (Current Assignee) JOAO BOCK TRANSACTION SYSTEMS LLC	Transaction security apparatus and method	▪ electronic mail, electronic message ≈ personal communications ▪ information capture ≈ communication devices ▪ pulse reader ≈ financial account ▪ receiving device ≈ receiving device ▪ tight pulse ≈ said apparatus ▪ code reader ≈ debit card	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches a method and system for credit card and debit card transactions the method include the step of determining… ▪ teaches wherein the information pertaining to the customer includes one or more physical characteristics of the… ▪ discloses the further steps of requesting selecting rejecting or accepting the offer cost of transactions before hand… ▪ discloses a single account with one or more user selected transaction limits…												X													X		X		X	X					X	X	X
65	US5903830A (Raymond Anthony Joao, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Joao; Raymond Anthony; Bock; Robert Richard (Current Assignee) JOAO BOCK TRANSACTION SYSTEMS LLC	Transaction security apparatus and method	▪ electronic mail, electronic message ≈ personal communications ▪ telephone number ≈ telephone number ▪ tight pulse ≈ said apparatus ▪ receiving device ≈ phone calls ▪ bar codes ≈ access code ▪ code reader ≈ debit card	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches a method and system for credit card and debit card transactions the method include the step of determining… ▪ teaches wherein the information pertaining to the customer includes one or more physical characteristics of the… ▪ discloses the further steps of requesting selecting rejecting or accepting the offer cost of transactions before hand… ▪ discloses a single account with one or more user selected transaction limits…												X													X	X	X		X	X				X	X
66	WO9841020A1 (Michael J. Freeman, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Actv, Inc.	A digital interactive system for providing full interactivity with live programming events	▪ video camera ≈ compressed video signal, video camera ▪ cellular transmission ≈ cable television ▪ time information indicator ≈ determined time	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses a system for distributing television data clearly teaches at least some of said computers are configured to… ▪ discloses said personalized content file being a particular personalized content file… ▪ teaches the step b of receiving digital image data for said alternate scene sequence comprises the step of receiving… ▪ teaches a system for capturing and storing video tracks from a live performance the system comprising a plurality of…																									X			X				X				X
67	US5963265A (Jum-Han Bae, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Samsung Electronics Co Ltd	Closed-caption broadcasting and receiving method and apparatus suitable for syllable characters	▪ electronic mail, electronic message ≈ enabling transmission ▪ amplitude modulation ≈ second sine wave, first sine wave ▪ bar code reader ≈ character codes ▪ display screen ≈ display screen ▪ bar codes ≈ code value			X			X			X					X							X	X							X		X	X				X
68	US6044376A (II Stephen J. Kurtzman, 2000)	(Original Assignee) Imgis Inc (Current Assignee) ADFORCE Inc ; ADFORCE Inc A CORP OF DELAWARE	Content stream analysis	▪ text form ≈ television programs ▪ electronic message ≈ HTML format	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses a method and apparatus for facilitating and controlling a buyer driven market where prospective buyers of… ▪ discloses a method for storing items in a hierarchical structure allowing users to select items within that structure… ▪ discloses sending a conditional purchase order CPO to the most appropriate sellers… ▪ discloses the method the system and the computer readable medium according to claim…																													X	X			X
69	US5782692A (Jan Stelovsky, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Stelovsky; Jan	Time-segmented multimedia game playing and authoring system	▪ cellular network ≈ audio track ▪ broadcast signal ≈ video image	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches a means for buffering the transcribed text into fragments separate files and sending the fragments to the… ▪ teaches various types of indicator for the player or user to indicate whether player performed pitch rhythm or the… ▪ teaches that the motion video sound and accompanying text are synchronized with the time segments abstract… ▪ discloses an audiovisual playback device associated with a randomly accessible audiovisual archive and question database…	X	X				X		X		X	X
70	US5796952A (Owen Davis, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Dot Com Dev Inc (Current Assignee) Nielsen Company US LLC	Method and apparatus for tracking client interaction with a network resource and creating client profiles and resource database	▪ information capture ≈ single data ▪ broadcast signal ≈ count value ▪ first data ≈ first data, time t	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches wherein the user satisfaction is based on how long the second user stays at a web page… ▪ teaches a method for delivering art information by use of a telecommunication path according to claim… ▪ teaches persistent storage on a harddisk drive within the host organization having space allocated to a customer… ▪ discloses a method of presenting and prioritizing internet search results while…	X	X				X				X	X														X										X
71	US5931901A (Robert L. Wolfe, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Robert L. Wolfe (Current Assignee) Hanger Solutions LLC	Programmed music on demand from the internet	▪ broadcast signal ≈ copyright holder ▪ display screen ≈ requesting user ▪ radio frequency ≈ desired one ▪ first data ≈ first data	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses the correlationmatchingcomparison of identifiers read as fields… ▪ discloses the known technique of retrieving user interaction information at a lowest priority such as during offpeak… ▪ teaches purchasing rights to second multimedia files from owners of such rights col… ▪ teaches a user interface having a viewing history window pane…	X	X				X	X		X	X	X	X		X	X				X	X			X	X	X
72	US5818935A (Chia-Yiu Maa, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Maa; Chia-Yiu	Internet enhanced video system	▪ telephone number ≈ other channels ▪ time information indicator ≈ signal output	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses inserting said personalized content file onto said personalized content stream… ▪ teaches a system for capturing and storing video tracks from a live performance the system comprising a plurality of… ▪ teaches of purchasing a program so that a user can record the program… ▪ discloses that wherein each of the plurality of control streams comprises a dedicated control stream…																									X	X
73	JPH10243361A (Kiyoshi Hoshino, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Toshiba Ave Corp; Toshiba Corp; 東芝エー・ブイ・イー株式会社; 株式会社東芝	Television receiver	▪ placing digital information ≈ オブジェクト処理 ▪ telephone number, mobile communication device ≈ comprising, plurality ▪ display screen ≈ テレビ			X	X				X	X					X	X	X		X	X		X	X		X	X		X	X						X			X
74	CN1214837A (亨利·C·尤恩, 1999)	(Original Assignee) E盖德公司	双向交互电视系统	▪ receiving device ≈ 接收命令, 的接收 ▪ electronic message ≈ 一个数 ▪ bar code reader ≈ 的指令 ▪ time information indicator ≈ 提供双	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches implementing an interactive online purchase of the goods andor services from commercial providers in an… ▪ discloses an interactive information distribution system delivering digital program information over a large geographic… ▪ discloses sharing of digital media via personal broadcast channels… ▪ teaches wherein b comprises inserting in said trigger a trigger condition of a trigger condition type corresponding to…												X													X				X	X
75	US5996006A (Gregory J. Speicher, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Speicher; Gregory J. (Current Assignee) NETDATE OF TEXAS LLC	Internet-audiotext electronic advertising system with enhanced matching and notification	▪ electronic mail address ≈ to send information ▪ digital user ≈ said database ▪ cellular network ≈ audio track ▪ first data ≈ said sub, time t	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses an initial advertisement conversion module operable to convert the initial advertisement from the initial… ▪ teaches at least one voice link to a voice application interface the link or links accessible to the user working… ▪ teaches that the content selector server ie server is originating criteria for advertisement priority ie ranking page… ▪ discloses wherein each of the moving thumbnails comprises two or more moving frames derived from its associated original…								X																	X		X								X			X
76	US5948040A (David M. DeLorme, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Delorme Publishing Co Inc (Current Assignee) Delorme Publishing Co Inc	Travel reservation information and planning system	▪ cellular network ≈ personal digital assistants ▪ mobile communication ≈ data communications ▪ pulse reader, light pulse reader ≈ temporal database ▪ electronic mail, electronic message ≈ boundary line ▪ digital user ≈ said database ▪ bar codes ≈ access code	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches the motivation of identifying modified cells for use in a code… ▪ teaches a procedure that generates a sequence of approximate solutions the prior art further teaches scoring ad… ▪ discloses analyzing geographic data with respect to a user s needs and providing data that is segmented for their review… ▪ discloses a location coordinates in that GPS system that uses latitude and longitude for directions as well addresses to…	X							X					X	X		X	X		X			X	X				X		X	X		X		X	X	X	X	X
77	US6006990A (Angi Ye, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Telxon Corp (Current Assignee) Symbol Technologies LLC	Dataform reader utilizing hand jittering compensation method	▪ frequency modulation ≈ first image ▪ time information indicator ≈ dark area ▪ first data ≈ time t	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses the processor subsystem is configured to instruct the illumination subsystem to emit a plurality of light… ▪ discloses means for correcting two dimensional image intensities of images captured by an image sensor based on… ▪ teaches that the analyzing module further performs statistics on the recorded second fields paragraphs… ▪ discloses an image constructor for registering the pixels of one of the imaging sensor arrays with the pixel elements of…					X																				X
78	US6021433A (John M. Payne, 2000)	(Original Assignee) Wireless Internet Inc (Current Assignee) Wireless Internet Inc ; SimpleAir Inc	System and method for transmission of data	▪ frequency modulation ≈ addressing scheme ▪ telephone number, bar codes ≈ code words	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches the system wherein the processor is further caused to receive a broadcast schedule of the plurality of data… ▪ teaches a system for providing multiple points of presence in real time communications comprising a messaging service… ▪ teaches selectively delivering the data to the two or more client devices via the connections based on a connection… ▪ teaches an agent that searches and collects data for speci c individual distribution…					X																					X								X
79	US6058238A (Yee Kong Ng, 2000)	(Original Assignee) Index Systems LLC (Current Assignee) Rovi Guides Inc	Identifier generation and remote programming for individually addressable video cassette recorders	▪ time information indicator, pulse reader ≈ vertical blanking ▪ electronic mail ≈ central station, remote location ▪ bar codes ≈ second counter ▪ digital information ≈ second user	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses means for receiving data for assigning the characteristic from a remote control handset associated with the… ▪ teaches that when future programs are presented to the user heshe is able to mark the show to be placed in a reminder… ▪ teaches that a current time reference information comprises a… ▪ teaches an interactive television program guide system col…	X	X	X			X				X	X						X	X							X		X			X				X	X	X	X
80	WO9828900A1 (Rudolf Ritter, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Swisscom Ag	Verfahren und system zur übermittlung von aufträgen in einem telekommunikationsnetz	▪ frequency modulation ≈ mobile radio ▪ first data ≈ said sub ▪ bar codes ≈ PIN code	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses that mobile operator sends low balance or over limit message to customer… ▪ discloses the system wherein the wired or wireless network connecting the merchant device with the secure transaction… ▪ teaches the non transitory computerreadable medium of claim… ▪ discloses that there is provided a novel system method and computer program product for processing payments for goods or…					X																				X									X
81	US5931908A (George Gerba, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Walt Disney Co (Current Assignee) Disney Enterprises Inc ; Walt Disney Co	Visual object present within live programming as an actionable event for user selection of alternate programming wherein the actionable event is selected by human operator at a head end for distributed data and programming	▪ digital information ≈ second user ▪ electronic mail, electronic message ≈ face data ▪ first data ≈ time t	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses systems and methods for navigating hypermedia over a home area network using multiple coordinated inputoutput… ▪ teaches that users of different devices may have preferences for different languages… ▪ teaches the claimed invention wherein the functions are substantially the same as the method of claim… ▪ discloses need for permitting two way communication of control information through the interface module…	X	X	X			X											X	X							X		X		X	X
82	US5905988A (David M. Schwartz, 1999)	(Original Assignee) ImaginOn (Current Assignee) Zarbana Digital Fund LLC	Method and apparatus for database transformation and adaptive playback	▪ cellular transmission ≈ adaptive algorithm ▪ digital user ≈ said selection, said time ▪ first data ≈ first data	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses the network advertisement delivery system in accordance with claim… ▪ discloses that programs can be selected from recorded or previously stored programs or a broadcast channel… ▪ teaches the invention substantially as claimed and described in claim… ▪ teaches determining whether a program being viewed by the user is sponsored by a provider of at least one of the…																									X			X							X			X
83	US5796393A (Bruce A. MacNaughton, 1998)	(Original Assignee) CompuServe Inc (Current Assignee) Facebook Inc	System for intergrating an on-line service community with a foreign service	▪ text form ≈ hypertext markup language ▪ electronic mail address ≈ said operation ▪ mobile communication device, bar code reader ≈ herein act	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches the claimed invention wherein the functions are substantially the same as the method of claim… ▪ discloses browser tool could come handy for those who don t want to click through to another site for ancillary… ▪ discloses as soon as the user selects a product the shopping agent gathers price availability sales tax shipping costs… ▪ discloses A system for providing personalized online information to users registered with an online community the system…	X											X	X	X		X	X		X			X	X		X		X					X	X		X
84	US6049823A (Ivan Chung-Shung Hwang, 2000)	(Original Assignee) Hwang; Ivan Chung-Shung	Multi server, interactive, video-on-demand television system utilizing a direct-access-on-demand workgroup	▪ mobile communication ≈ data communications ▪ radio frequency ≈ radio frequency ▪ tight pulse reader, light pulse reader ≈ one mode	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses systems and methods for navigating hypermedia over a home area network using multiple coordinated inputoutput… ▪ teaches that users of different devices may have preferences for different languages… ▪ teaches the claimed invention wherein the functions are substantially the same as the method of claim… ▪ discloses need for permitting two way communication of control information through the interface module…	X								X				X	X	X	X	X		X			X	X	X								X			X	X	X
85	US5905865A (Shelton L. Palmer, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Web Pager Inc (Current Assignee) Disney Enterprises Inc	Apparatus and method of automatically accessing on-line services in response to broadcast of on-line addresses	▪ electronic message ≈ electromagnetic waves ▪ cellular telephony ≈ Universal Resource ▪ receiving device, pulse reader ≈ carrier frequency ▪ first data ≈ said sub	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses that signals are transmitted and that video signals and program control signals PG information are received at… ▪ discloses the method system and computer readable medium of claim… ▪ discloses that the procedure of receiving the execution key can be performed repeatedly… ▪ teaches that the user can select from the menus on the future programming events via the user remote one or more…																X	X								X				X	X					X	X	X
86	GB2311451A (Yossef Tsuria, 1997)	(Original Assignee) News Datacom Ltd (Current Assignee) News Datacom Ltd	Pay television systems	▪ text form ≈ television programs, comprises d ▪ time information indicator ≈ determined time ▪ digital user ≈ said time ▪ first data ≈ time t																											X								X		X			X
87	US5948061A (Dwight Allen Merriman, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Double Click Inc (Current Assignee) Google LLC ; Double Click Inc	Method of delivery, targeting, and measuring advertising over networks	▪ bar codes ≈ including advertising ▪ electronic message ≈ time zone	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches the limitations as shown in the rejection of claim… ▪ discloses a performance analysis module configured to collect data about and analyze the performance of the at least one… ▪ discloses wherein when two or more display times overlap the information provider adjusts a connection time zone to… ▪ discloses maintaining a plurality of network segments including the network segment receiving bids to direct a…																													X	X				X
88	US5774666A (Michael J. Portuesi, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Silicon Graphics Inc (Current Assignee) Open Invention Network LLC	System and method for displaying uniform network resource locators embedded in time-based medium	▪ time information ≈ output terminal ▪ cellular network ≈ audio track ▪ electronic message ≈ web browser ▪ text form ≈ comprises d	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses an information reproducing apparatus comprising a receiver for receiving broadcast information and selecting a… ▪ teaches a system that allows a user to interact with content using a portable device… ▪ teaches in response to receiving an input indicating selection of at least one of the one or more selectable controls… ▪ discloses the substitute content is displayed as a main screen view and the broadcast content is displayed as a…								X																	X				X	X			X
89	US5959285A (Frederick Schuessler, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Symbol Technologies LLC (Current Assignee) Symbol Technologies LLC	Two-dimensional bar code symbology using gray code encodation scheme	▪ broadcast signal ≈ coded codewords ▪ bar codes ≈ other code ▪ first data ≈ said sub			X	X				X				X	X														X									X
90	US5892536A (James D. Logan, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Personal Audio (Current Assignee) TiVo Solutions Inc	Systems and methods for computer enhanced broadcast monitoring	▪ broadcast signal ≈ broadcast signal ▪ digital user ≈ said selection, said database ▪ information distribution ≈ local database ▪ first data ≈ said sub	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses sending of external program information such as background information for certain programs including video… ▪ teaches selecting events of interests program segments using a remote control or a mouse… ▪ discloses the correlationmatchingcomparison of identifiers read as fields… ▪ teaches receiving information submitting by at least one of the user…	X	X				X				X	X						X								X										X			X
91	US5721827A (James Logan, 1998)	(Original Assignee) PERSONAL AUDIO Inc (Current Assignee) Personal Audio LLC	System for electrically distributing personalized information	▪ mobile communication ≈ data communications ▪ video camera ≈ ordered sequence ▪ electronic mail ≈ storing program			X												X	X		X	X		X			X	X				X			X		X			X	X
92	JPH10105599A (Ryoji Kawabe, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Hitachi Ltd; 株式会社日立製作所	Presentation method of shopping basket function in electronic shopping system	▪ pulse reader, light pulse reader ≈ presentation ▪ bar code, bar code reader ≈ instruction ▪ telephone number ≈ comprising	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses logging the datetimenetwork address and a list of queries andor goods for storage which may be made accessible… ▪ teaches the information recording service provision method according to claim… ▪ teaches an electronic sourcing method and system that provides a user with the capability of searching a database… ▪ teaches a method for electronic sourcing of items including automatically splitting an order including individual…												X								X	X					X									X	X	X
93	US5991801A (Mohammed S. Rebec, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Trans Video Electronics Ltd (Current Assignee) TRANSVIDEO ELECTRONICS Ltd ; Trans Video Electronics Ltd	Global digital video news distribution system	▪ amplitude modulation ≈ synchronous signal ▪ video camera ≈ audio signals ▪ first data ≈ last one	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses executing its disclosed method using server and user processors according to instructions stored on memories… ▪ teaches the method wherein displaying images related to lower level functions displaying images corresponding to send… ▪ discloses and illustrates as part of his invention a weather resistant… ▪ discloses the same method above in mobile device see at least…				X																					X							X				X
94	JPH1042218A (Kazuhiro Akaike, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Sony Corp; ソニー株式会社	Image display control device and method	▪ frequency modulation ≈ シンボル ▪ telephone number ≈ comprising ▪ mobile communication device, receiving device ≈ apparatus			X				X								X	X		X	X		X			X	X		X	X						X			X
95	US5809512A (Masao Kato, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Panasonic Corp (Current Assignee) Panasonic Corp	Information provider apparatus enabling selective playing of multimedia information by interactive input based on displayed hypertext information	▪ electronic mail ≈ transmission bandwidth, one page ▪ tight pulse reader ≈ predetermined format ▪ information distribution ≈ destination server ▪ cellular network ≈ terminal function ▪ readable form ≈ file contents ▪ code reader ≈ circuit path ▪ text form ≈ comprises d ▪ first data ≈ time t			X							X				X					X								X		X			X			X		X
96	US5832499A (Samuel Gustman, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Survivors of Shoah Visual History Foundation (Current Assignee) University of Southern California USC	Digital library system	▪ bar code ≈ usable medium ▪ light pulse reader ≈ data capture	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches all the claimed subject matters as discussed in claim… ▪ discloses this limitation in that the discourse structure included the local and global salient value for every referent… ▪ teaches implementing a local weighting function and implementing a global weighting function… ▪ teaches a computer product for extracting metadata for plural related objects of different types from a database the…												X								X	X															X	X
97	WO9705616A1 (Carl J. Yankowski, 1997)	(Original Assignee) Sony Electronics Inc.	Compact disc changer utilizing disc database	▪ electronic mail ≈ remote location ▪ first data ≈ first data	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses displaying content in a defined second interval such as… ▪ teaches means for updating the content of the database at any time through the… ▪ discloses a selected information accepting apparatus of accepting through the network selected information from the… ▪ teaches a storage and selection system for audio visual and information storage media…																									X		X			X
98	US5903816A (Elliott Broadwin, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc; Sun Microsystems Inc (Current Assignee) OpenTV Inc ; Sun Microsystems Inc	Interactive television system and method for displaying web-like stills with hyperlinks	▪ display screen ≈ display screen ▪ digital user ≈ said selection ▪ text form ≈ comprises d ▪ first data ≈ time t	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses that the cable headend s signal processor performs necessary encryption of signals in order to prepare the… ▪ discloses an electronic coupon system in which a user must decide which coupons they are interested in before… ▪ teaches the content feed includes data corresponding to the event… ▪ discloses inserting said personalized content file onto said personalized content stream…	X						X					X							X	X					X								X		X			X
99	US5929850A (Elliot Broadwin, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc; Sun Microsystems Inc (Current Assignee) OpenTV Inc ; Sun Microsystems Inc	Interactive television system and method having on-demand web-like navigational capabilities for displaying requested hyperlinked web-like still images associated with television content	▪ digital user ≈ said selection ▪ display screen ≈ display screen ▪ text form ≈ comprises d ▪ mobile communication, first data ≈ one second, said sub	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses that the cable headend s signal processor performs necessary encryption of signals in order to prepare the… ▪ discloses an electronic coupon system in which a user must decide which coupons they are interested in before… ▪ teaches display data displayable indicia are preassociated with commands at a service provider… ▪ teaches a method for allowing a user to access interactive program guide features on a display screen the method…	X						X					X	X	X		X	X		X	X		X	X		X							X	X		X			X
100	US5956716A (Brian Kenner, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Intervu Inc (Current Assignee) Intervu Inc	System and method for delivery of video data over a computer network	▪ electronic mail, electronic mail address ≈ state information, Web server ▪ display screen ≈ desired content ▪ information distribution ≈ local database ▪ receiving device ≈ segment data	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses identifying device properties of each client access device containing a client device session eg monitoring… ▪ discloses converting program with different quality level see col… ▪ teaches a system for storing and retrieving video data at distributed sites… ▪ teaches the invention substantially as claimed including a method for determining optimal resource replica count and…	X	X	X			X	X					X					X	X	X	X					X		X			X
101	US5745576A (Dennis G. Abraham, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Visa International Service Association (Current Assignee) Visa International Service Association	Method and apparatus for initialization of cryptographic terminal	▪ electronic mail address ≈ said operation ▪ bar code ≈ usable medium	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches wherein the received password comprises the credential where in the credential has been encrypted using a… ▪ discloses a base station controller including a computer column… ▪ teaches the processor uses an encryption key to encrypt the information sent to the server… ▪ discloses that often an encrypted exchange will be preceded by a key exchange to create a session key to use in further…												X								X	X						X
102	US5862260A (Geoffrey B. Rhoads, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Digimarc Corp (Current Assignee) Digimarc Corp	Methods for surveying dissemination of proprietary empirical data	▪ telephone number, text form ≈ said screen ▪ bar codes ≈ code signal	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches the steps of managing digital rights via a standardized software protocol custom tailoring compression… ▪ discloses altering lower significant bits of at least some of audio or video information abstract paragraph… ▪ discloses creating by light emitting or light altering devices selected from the group of incandescent plasma… ▪ teaches the claimed invention as described above see claim…																										X							X	X
103	JPH09307617A (Pooru Howaito Jiei, 1997)	(Original Assignee) Olympus Optical Co Ltd; オリンパス光学工業株式会社	Telephone	▪ broadcast signal ≈ バーコード情報, Telephone ▪ time information indicator ≈ manual controller ▪ cellular telephony ≈ コードレス ▪ light pulser ≈ ディジタル ▪ bar code reader, bar code ≈ instruction, コード化 ▪ telephone number, receiving device ≈ plurality, ユニット ▪ electronic message ≈ 送信し			X	X				X				X	X	X	X	X		X	X		X	X	X	X	X		X	X			X	X		X			X
104	US5778187A (Antonio M. Monteiro, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Netcast Communications Corp (Current Assignee) TWO-WAY MEDIA Ltd	Multicasting method and apparatus	▪ telephone number ≈ multiple stream ▪ first data ≈ time t	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses wherein the request comprises an HTTP request message ie web based commands… ▪ discloses a relatively limited GUI for a user to select programming in… ▪ teaches the limitations of the claims a method and a system for multicasting a multimedia message delivering audio… ▪ describes a licensing restriction and selecting content that complies with the licensing restriction…																									X	X
105	WO9636163A2 (Geoffrey B. Rhoads, 1996)	(Original Assignee) Digimarc Corporation	Steganography systems	▪ radio frequency ≈ image processing method ▪ mobile communication ≈ horizontal axis ▪ first data ≈ sample values ▪ text form ≈ comprises d	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches the claimed invention as described above see claim… ▪ teaches the steps of managing digital rights via a standardized software protocol custom tailoring compression… ▪ teaches a human visual system model to determine where to place a watermark such that chances of perception are… ▪ discloses a method for surveying dissemination of proprietary empirical data utilizing the function lines…	X								X				X	X	X	X	X		X			X	X	X	X							X	X		X
106	US5929849A (Dan Kikinis, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Phoenix Technologies Ltd (Current Assignee) Kinglite Holdings Inc	Integration of dynamic universal resource locators with television presentations	▪ cellular telephony ≈ Universal Resource ▪ receiving device ≈ second position ▪ frequency modulation ≈ first image	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses a web television eg TV with internet access capability comprising col… ▪ teaches the step b of receiving digital image data for said alternate scene sequence comprises the step of receiving… ▪ teaches the source can originate from a TV signal and information pertaining to the element comes from a webserver… ▪ discloses a method for displaying a motion picture according to claim…					X											X	X								X
107	US5822436A (Geoffrey B. Rhoads, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Digimarc Corp (Current Assignee) Digimarc Corp	Photographic products and methods employing embedded information	▪ amplitude modulation ≈ binary information ▪ first data ≈ said sub	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches the steps of managing digital rights via a standardized software protocol custom tailoring compression… ▪ discloses creating by light emitting or light altering devices selected from the group of incandescent plasma… ▪ discloses this when saying the sound cannot be detected by a human paragraph… ▪ teaches the claimed invention as described above see claim…				X																					X
108	WO9632702A1 (Frank Nemirofsky, 1996)	(Original Assignee) Smart Tv Co.	Interactive smart card system for integrating the provision of remote and local services	▪ readable form, text form ≈ user provides input, comprises d ▪ time information ≈ time information ▪ telephone number ≈ telephone number ▪ tight pulse ≈ said apparatus ▪ information capture ≈ said light	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches using a smart card and transmitter in a smart card col… ▪ discloses a method for operating a video device the method comprising displaying via the video device television program… ▪ discloses a system for displaying an interactive program guide see include but not limited to figure… ▪ discloses transmitting coupon data to a computer screen over a computer network and writing the coupon data onto a smart…																									X	X							X	X	X
109	US5774664A (Jack D. Hidary, 1998)	(Original Assignee) ACTV Inc (Current Assignee) EARTH WEB Inc ; OpenTV Inc	Enhanced video programming system and method for incorporating and displaying retrieved integrated internet information segments	▪ telephone number ≈ predetermined times ▪ tight pulse reader ≈ entered information ▪ video camera ≈ audio signals	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses that a device may extract information related to a currently displayed video program for example while a… ▪ teaches receiving information submitting by the user that indicates the location of the related external information… ▪ discloses that such known systems completely disregard the data portion of the digital broadcast signal… ▪ teaches from extracting the URL or other network information identifier unique code identifying a web site at a server…																										X						X			X	X
110	US5953415A (Jakob Nielsen, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Sun Microsystems Inc (Current Assignee) Oracle America Inc	Fingerprinting plain text information	▪ bar codes ≈ error correcting code, computer code ▪ broadcast signal ≈ selected segments	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses systems and methods for secure transaction management and electronic rights protection… ▪ discloses an electronic content delivery system wherein secure containers SCs are distributed with certi cates… ▪ discloses deregistering or deleting a key under certain conditions such as in response to reaching limits in the use of… ▪ teaches an image commercial transactions system comprising…	X	X				X				X	X																							X
111	WO9628903A1 (Bruce Kostreski, 1996)	(Original Assignee) Bell Atlantic Network Services, Inc.	Simulcasting digital video programs for broadcast and interactive services	▪ video camera ≈ compressed video signal, audio signals ▪ first data ≈ wireless transceivers ▪ digital information ≈ digital information ▪ mobile communication ≈ data communications ▪ digital user ≈ receiving inputs ▪ cellular telephony ≈ wireline access ▪ time information indicator ≈ second group	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches in his enhanced delivery of audio data the same technique for users to receive the digital audio signal… ▪ teaches a wireless personal video network comprising a video display system comprising a wireless transceiver for… ▪ teaches the concept of processing a portion of a received signal wherein multiple channels are multiplexed and… ▪ discloses method and apparatus for connecting a television interphone monitor system to a concierge station over the…	X	X	X			X							X	X		X	X	X	X			X	X		X							X			X	X		X
112	US5778181A (Jack D. Hidary, 1998)	(Original Assignee) ACTV Inc (Current Assignee) EARTH WEB Inc ; OpenTV Inc	Enhanced video programming system and method for incorporating and displaying retrieved integrated internet information segments	▪ telephone number ≈ predetermined times ▪ time information indicator, pulse reader ≈ vertical blanking ▪ video camera ≈ audio signals ▪ electronic message ≈ web browser	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses that a device may extract information related to a currently displayed video program for example while a… ▪ teaches receiving information submitting by the user that indicates the location of the related external information… ▪ teaches operating a DVD player at a user site to read a video program with embedded URLs unique code which is stored… ▪ teaches from extracting the URL or other network information identifier unique code identifying a web site at a server…	X	X				X				X	X														X	X			X	X		X			X	X	X
113	US5751956A (Steven T. Kirsch, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Infoseek Corp (Current Assignee) Disney Enterprises Inc	Method and apparatus for redirection of server external hyper-link references	▪ time information indicator ≈ server computer system ▪ electronic mail, electronic message ≈ execution instruction, Web server ▪ mobile communication ≈ other service	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches speci c examples that the content count unit may be in bytes or words in col… ▪ teaches wherein facilitating a compensation arrangement between a data provider and a data consumer regarding one or… ▪ discloses a communication network webbased information system per pending… ▪ teaches the yellow page content database may contain a plurality of advertisements that can be viewed by the end user…	X	X	X			X							X	X		X	X	X	X			X	X		X		X		X	X		X			X
114	US5867821A (Douglas J. Ballantyne, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Paxton Devs Inc (Current Assignee) Care Innovations LLC	Method and apparatus for electronically accessing and distributing personal health care information and services in hospitals and homes	▪ time information indicator ≈ server computer system ▪ bar codes ≈ identification code ▪ time information ≈ temporarily store ▪ tight pulse ≈ patient care ▪ broadcast signal ≈ video image	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches a patient monitoring system that includes a PDA for health care providers which provides reminders and… ▪ discloses transmitting information to a cellular telephone col… ▪ discloses further comprising extracting said medical records from a hospital database prior to formatting said medical… ▪ discloses wherein each of said patient s medical status comprises an expected departure date and updating the database…	X	X				X				X	X														X									X	X
115	US6047327A (Michael Man-Hak Tso, 2000)	(Original Assignee) Intel Corp (Current Assignee) Dialogic Corp	System for distributing electronic information to a targeted group of users	▪ digital user ≈ said database ▪ electronic mail address ≈ home server ▪ placing digital information ≈ base unit				X				X											X										X								X			X
116	US5648824A (Matthew W. Dunn, 1997)	(Original Assignee) Microsoft Corp (Current Assignee) Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC	Video control user interface for controlling display of a video	▪ time information indicator ≈ second group ▪ bar codes ≈ represents a ▪ telephone number ≈ video mode	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses a method of generating realtime ratings eg generating most popular shows most often viewed program or ranking… ▪ teaches multiple search criteria mood type categorygenre actor time year preference and standard rating that can be… ▪ discloses that signals are transmitted and that video signals and program control signals PG information are received at… ▪ discloses a system for distributing television data clearly teaches at least some of said computers are configured to…																									X	X								X
117	US5926230A (Makoto Niijima, 1999)	(Original Assignee) Sony Corp (Current Assignee) Sony Corp	Electrical program guide system and method	▪ frequency modulation ≈ program selection ▪ text form ≈ displayed images ▪ display screen ≈ display screen ▪ digital information, placing digital information ≈ storage means ▪ video camera ≈ audio signals	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses a method of generating realtime ratings eg generating most popular shows most often viewed program or ranking… ▪ teaches multiple search criteria mood type categorygenre actor time year preference and standard rating that can be… ▪ discloses that signals are transmitted and that video signals and program control signals PG information are received at… ▪ discloses a system for distributing television data clearly teaches at least some of said computers are configured to…	X	X	X		X	X	X					X					X	X	X	X												X	X			X
118	JPH09171504A (Teiji Koga, 1997)	(Original Assignee) Sony Corp; ソニー株式会社	Information processing apparatus and information processing method	▪ information distribution ≈ する対象物 ▪ electronic message ≈ 情報提示 ▪ telephone number ≈ comprising ▪ mobile communication device, receiving device ≈ apparatus			X												X	X		X	X		X			X	X		X	X			X	X		X			X
119	US5703349A (Robert F. Meyerson, 1997)	(Original Assignee) Metanetics Corp (Current Assignee) Symbol Technologies LLC	Portable data collection device with two dimensional imaging assembly	▪ electronic mail ≈ remote location ▪ digital user ≈ sensor elements, said selection ▪ video camera ≈ digital image ▪ receiving device ≈ image area	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches a method of using an optical code scanner to read an optical code… ▪ discloses the use one or more light sources in sequentially illuminating a target area… ▪ teaches that the terminal is devoid of a keyboard and display figures… ▪ discloses two image sensor arrays that are registered with one another…																									X		X			X		X			X	X		X
120	US5850490A (Walter A. L. Johnson, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Xerox Corp (Current Assignee) Xerox Corp	Analyzing an image of a document using alternative positionings of a class of segments	▪ digital information, placing digital information ≈ storage means ▪ bar codes ≈ represents a			X	X	X			X											X	X																X
121	US5845265A (Thomas G. Woolston, 1998)	(Original Assignee) MercExchange LLC (Current Assignee) eBay Inc ; MercExchange Va LLC	Consignment nodes	▪ bar codes ≈ identification code ▪ placing digital information ≈ notification module ▪ digital user ≈ receiving inputs ▪ electronic mail, electronic mail address ≈ electronic mail ▪ bar code reader ≈ world wide web ▪ telephone number ≈ imaging device	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses a method for tracking and converting loyalty points as in… ▪ discloses all of the elements of the claimed invention but fails to explicitly disclose the standard processing unit and… ▪ discloses administering registration of a personal information in a database in a manner tending to assure integrity of… ▪ teaches corporate securities are selected for the group consisting of stocks bonds notes and debentures col…		X				X						X					X									X	X			X				X	X			X
122	US5692213A (David Goldberg, 1997)	(Original Assignee) Xerox Corp (Current Assignee) LG Electronics Inc	Method for controlling real-time presentation of audio/visual data on a computer system	▪ broadcast signal ≈ video image ▪ digital user ≈ said time	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches that the user resumes the desired program from the point at which the interruption being presented to the user… ▪ teaches controlling the rate and sequence with which stored data retrieve from memory is transferred to outputs see… ▪ discloses A recording system that facilitates providing playback of recorded information comprising a recording… ▪ discloses that a viewer can answer a phone call by using keys of the remote control without hisher eyes off the…	X	X				X				X	X																								X			X
123	US5873069A (Douglas G. Reuhl, 1999)	(Original Assignee) American TV and Appliance of Madison Inc (Current Assignee) MURPHY USA Inc ; American TV and Appliance of Madison Inc	System and method for automatic updating and display of retail prices	▪ display screen ≈ display screen ▪ tight pulse ≈ said apparatus ▪ digital information, placing digital information ≈ storage means	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses all of the elements of the claimed invention but fails to explicitly disclose the standard processing unit and… ▪ discloses a a method for issuing instant credit to a customer the method comprising creating an instant credit record… ▪ discloses a method and apparatus for facilitating and controlling a buyer driven market where prospective buyers of… ▪ discloses sending a conditional purchase order CPO to the most appropriate sellers…	X	X	X			X	X					X					X	X	X	X															X
124	US5832119A (Geoffrey B. Rhoads, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Digimarc Corp (Current Assignee) Digimarc Corp	Methods for controlling systems using control signals embedded in empirical data	▪ electronic mail ≈ remote location ▪ video camera ≈ adjacent image ▪ frequency modulation ≈ coding method ▪ cellular network ≈ audio track	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses the method steps of receiving related information synchronous metadata from an interactive network the related… ▪ discloses a method of steganographically embedding watermarking col… ▪ discloses an illustrative television equipment used in the on demand system comprising a personal video recorder… ▪ teaches A computer readable medium having software for performing the method of claim…					X			X																			X			X		X				X
125	JPH0983467A (Katsunori Enomoto, 1997)	(Original Assignee) Brother Ind Ltd; Ekushingu:Kk; ブラザー工業株式会社; 株式会社エクシング	Broadcasting center	▪ time information ≈ time information ▪ broadcast signal ≈ broadcast signal ▪ mobile communication ≈ 読み出し ▪ mobile communication device ≈ データ ▪ electronic message ≈ 送信し ▪ radio frequency ≈ センタ			X	X				X			X	X	X		X	X	X	X	X		X			X	X	X	X				X	X		X			X
126	GB2304217A (Owen Philip Mclaughlin, 1997)	(Original Assignee) GEN INFORMATION SYSTEMS Ltd (Current Assignee) GEN INFORMATION SYSTEMS Ltd	Transmitting selection data	▪ electronic mail address ≈ telephone connection, transfer data ▪ telephone number ≈ telephone number, phone numbers ▪ tight pulse ≈ said apparatus ▪ digital information, placing digital information ≈ storage means			X	X	X			X											X	X								X	X								X
127	US5841978A (Geoffrey B. Rhoads, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Digimarc Corp (Current Assignee) Digimarc Corp	Network linking method using steganographically embedded data objects	▪ mobile communication ≈ data communications ▪ electronic mail address ≈ internet connection	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches the claimed invention as described above see claim… ▪ teaches A computer readable medium having software for performing the method of claim… ▪ teaches A purchase motivation analysis supporting apparatus comprising an access source extracting and storing unit… ▪ discloses the rst information and the second information are embedded in the image as invisible or less visible…	X												X	X		X	X		X			X	X				X					X			X
128	US5818441A (John A. Throckmorton, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Intel Corp (Current Assignee) Intel Corp	System and method for simulating two-way connectivity for one way data streams	▪ cellular transmission ≈ cable television ▪ information capture ≈ single data	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses inserting said personalized content file onto said personalized content stream… ▪ teaches a system for capturing and storing video tracks from a live performance the system comprising a plurality of… ▪ teaches of purchasing a program so that a user can record the program… ▪ discloses that wherein each of the plurality of control streams comprises a dedicated control stream…																												X							X
129	US5504518A (Michael D. Ellis, 1996)	(Original Assignee) Nielsen Audio Inc (Current Assignee) Nielsen Company US LLC ; Nielsen Holdings PLC	Method and system for recognition of broadcast segments	▪ time information ≈ temporarily store ▪ digital information ≈ recognition data	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses a reproducing system that programs information according to area codes that specify a certain area thereby… ▪ teaches a new media identification system comprising at least one analysis module… ▪ teaches transmitting the broadcast program signatures representation by means of telecommunications link over a… ▪ discloses a signalprocessing apparatus and method comprising…	X	X	X			X											X	X							X
130	US5589892A (Robert A. Knee, 1996)	(Original Assignee) Telecommunications of Colorado Inc; TV Guide Magazine Group Inc (Current Assignee) TCI-TVGOS Inc ; UV Corp ; Rovi Guides Inc ; Telecommunications of Colorado Inc ; TV Guide Inc	Electronic television program guide schedule system and method with data feed access	▪ text form ≈ television programs ▪ electronic message ≈ sequence control ▪ electronic mail ≈ storing program ▪ digital information, placing digital information ≈ storage means ▪ digital user ≈ said time	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches the visual indicator is one of the following elements a bar interposed in the first list an arrow… ▪ teaches sizing EPG elements according to the length of the movie and the amount of space required to display the title… ▪ discloses presenting an ordering submenu instead of displaying a program signal along with the graphic overlay… ▪ discloses that the cable headend s signal processor performs necessary encryption of signals in order to prepare the…	X	X	X			X											X	X									X		X	X			X		X			X
131	US5686954A (Hitoshi Yoshinobu, 1997)	(Original Assignee) Sony Corp (Current Assignee) Sony Corp	Program information broadcasting method program information display method, and receiving device	▪ time information ≈ time information ▪ display screen ≈ display screen, screen menu ▪ pulse reader ≈ stop time	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches a method and computer readable media comprising computer executable instructions that when executed on a… ▪ discloses a search capability and requesting audio data corresponding to a musical piece and reproducing the audio data… ▪ teaches recording means for recording the data and management information since both… ▪ teaches commercial data residing in the synchronization packet that establishes an ending time for the commercial time…	X						X					X							X	X					X										X	X	X
132	US5607356A (David M. Schwartz, 1997)	(Original Assignee) ATARI Corp (Current Assignee) ATARI Corp ; Warner Bros Entertainment Inc	Interactive game film	▪ radio frequency ≈ determined length ▪ first data ≈ control program, repeating step ▪ digital user ≈ said selection, said time	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses a method for notifying a user of a newly received message the messages may include voicemail messages… ▪ teaches an editor monitor that only provides those segments of the program that are consistent with viewer preferences… ▪ teaches segments of a video is assigned a particular rating… ▪ discloses the use of a fast forward rewind and frame advance function column…									X					X	X								X	X	X										X			X
133	US5748783A (Geoffrey B. Rhoads, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Digimarc Corp (Current Assignee) Digimarc Corp	Method and apparatus for robust information coding	▪ digital user ≈ processed image signal ▪ text form ≈ comprises d	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches the steps of managing digital rights via a standardized software protocol custom tailoring compression… ▪ teaches the claimed invention as described above see claim… ▪ discloses a method for robust information coding wherein several random digital signals are generated to be… ▪ teaches a human visual system model to determine where to place a watermark such that chances of perception are…																																	X		X			X
134	US5706364A (Gary E. Kopec, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Xerox Corp (Current Assignee) Xerox Corp	Method of producing character templates using unsegmented samples	▪ information distribution ≈ probability values ▪ bar code reader ≈ second character ▪ bar codes ≈ represents a, when i ▪ frequency modulation ≈ first image			X				X							X					X																	X
135	US5584025A (Ronald D. Keithley, 1996)	(Original Assignee) Real Estate Network (Current Assignee) TREN TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING LLC	Apparatus and method for interactive communication for tracking and viewing data	▪ electronic mail, electronic mail address ≈ state information ▪ digital information, placing digital information ≈ storage means ▪ digital user ≈ said database ▪ bar codes ≈ access code ▪ first data ≈ said sub	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses that a content provider can be paid for providing information col… ▪ discloses an apparatus and method for interactive communication for tracking and viewing data… ▪ discloses the receiving of the indication of the acceptance comprises at least in part determining that the homeowner… ▪ discloses the system allowing discounts or credits to be issued if downloads are found to be dif cult or slow…	X	X	X			X											X	X							X		X			X				X	X			X
136	US5790176A (Bernard Jeff Craig, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Bell Atlantic Network Services Inc (Current Assignee) Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc	Media server for supplying video and multi-media data over the public switched telephone network	▪ bar codes ≈ code division multiplexing ▪ radio frequency, time information ≈ frequency division ▪ first data ≈ other programs, memory array ▪ information distribution ≈ data network ▪ digital user ≈ said time	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses wherein the video server memory further comprises a commercial computer memory platform… ▪ teaches control logic for tape cassette players see abstract and figure… ▪ teaches a system for processing broadcast multimedia program content and advertisements to provide a composite program… ▪ discloses where the content transport network is a fiber digital video broadcastingasynchronous interface DVBASI network…	X								X					X	X		X						X	X	X									X	X			X
137	US5724605A (Michael J. Wissner, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Avid Technology Inc (Current Assignee) Avid Technology Inc	Method and apparatus for representing and editing multimedia compositions using a tree structure	▪ digital information ≈ digital information ▪ bar codes ≈ represents a ▪ frequency modulation, radio frequency ≈ sample rate	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses an apparatus for replaying a recording medium having means for displaying the contents of the recording medium… ▪ teaches identifying which program is related to a message received from viewers via a network wherein the message… ▪ teaches a user selects a target track and a source track and mapping to target tracks… ▪ discloses a system for rating programming clearly teaches compiling a list of program reviews and delivering it to the…	X	X	X		X	X			X					X	X		X	X					X	X										X
138	US5629739A (Robert A. Dougherty, 1997)	(Original Assignee) A C Nielsen Co (Current Assignee) Nielsen Company US LLC	Apparatus and method for injecting an ancillary signal into a low energy density portion of a color television frequency spectrum	▪ radio frequency ≈ directional coupler, second mixer ▪ receiving device, pulse reader ≈ carrier frequency ▪ mobile communication ≈ lower energy	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a)	▪ discloses a computer readable storage device is analyzed with respect to the citations andor rationale provided in the… ▪ discloses a method for identifying locally inserted media content the method comprising monitoring a media content… ▪ teaches wherein extracting the identifier includes extracting a watermark embedded in the at least one of the audio or… ▪ discloses the identification data comprises a source identifier that is received from a source identifier module…	X								X				X	X	X	X	X		X			X	X	X	X							X			X	X	X
139	US5602377A (William E. Beller, 1997)	(Original Assignee) Metanetics Corp (Current Assignee) Symbol Technologies LLC	Bar code dataform scanning and labeling apparatus and method	▪ mobile communication ≈ mathematical formula ▪ digital information, placing digital information ≈ storage means	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses that when a receipt is received the context is switched a supervisory or store mode… ▪ teaches the loading of an inventory list as a result of scanning a barcode identifier of the inventory list associated… ▪ teaches that information in the database includes length of warranty period col… ▪ teaches a private key generator which generates a private key with a passphrase containing at least the second printer…	X	X	X			X							X	X		X	X	X	X			X	X									X			X
140	US6005561A (William Hawkins, 1999)	(Original Assignee) 3DO Co (Current Assignee) Patent Purchase Manager LLC	Interactive information delivery system	▪ information distribution ≈ information distribution ▪ bar codes ≈ programming code ▪ broadcast signal ≈ video image	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches receiving from a remote device across a plurality of networks at least one inbound packet including inbound… ▪ teaches a data stream uses a streaming protocol for video and audio compression col… ▪ teaches wherein the broadcast television program is associated with an index of time points and wherein the… ▪ discloses a graphical user interface for reminders of contents available see fig…	X	X				X				X	X						X																	X
141	US5638443A (Mark J. Stefik, 1997)	(Original Assignee) Xerox Corp (Current Assignee) ContentGuard Holdings Inc	System for controlling the distribution and use of composite digital works	▪ radio frequency ≈ access requests ▪ digital information, placing digital information ≈ storage means	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses wherein the business rules indicate whether a particular address or range of addresses is authorized to… ▪ discloses a system that monitors what is displayed in the monitor… ▪ discloses media content protection utilizing public key cryptography… ▪ discloses wherein the at least one feature extracted from the digital signal is selected from the group consisting of…	X	X	X			X			X					X	X		X	X					X	X
142	US5715314A (Andrew C. Payne, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Open Market Inc (Current Assignee) Soverain Software LLC ; Open Market Inc	Network sales system	▪ digital user ≈ said database ▪ first data ≈ time t	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses standard techniques for establishing an authenticated channel between computers… ▪ teaches a payment link is generated by recipient of funds see at least paragraph… ▪ teaches entering a personal identi cation and inserting a smart card into a smart card reader gure… ▪ teaches a signature determining unit determining validity of said communication information said second history…																									X										X			X
143	US5513250A (Alex McAllister, 1996)	(Original Assignee) Bell Atlantic Network Services Inc (Current Assignee) Google LLC	Telephone based credit card protection	▪ mobile communication ≈ data communications ▪ digital user ≈ said database, said time ▪ information capture ≈ selected word ▪ first data ≈ said sub	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses the claimed invention except for determining that the buyer is present with the seller at the time of the… ▪ teaches use of information relating to identity of said credit card user inputted from a portable communications… ▪ discloses a method and system to prevent fraudulent payment in creditdebit card transactions comprising a transaction… ▪ discloses system and methods of validating an authorized user of a payment card and authorization of a payment card…	X												X	X		X	X		X			X	X		X							X			X			X
144	US5510603A (William D. Hess, 1996)	(Original Assignee) United Parcel Service of America Inc (Current Assignee) United Parcel Service of America Inc	Method and apparatus for detecting and decoding information bearing symbols encoded using multiple optical codes	▪ frequency modulation ≈ first image ▪ bar code ≈ bar code							X							X								X	X
145	US5550735A (Michael G. Slade, 1996)	(Original Assignee) Datavision Technology (Current Assignee) CUSTOM MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES LLC ; SLADE MICHAEL	Compiling system and method for mass producing individually customized media	▪ frequency modulation, video camera ≈ user information signal ▪ time information indicator ≈ work station ▪ time information ≈ N number	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches a system for remote identification of a patron in a them park wherein the patron… ▪ teaches an apparatus and method for tracking the playing of VCR programs including means for automatically selecting… ▪ teaches receiving multicast streams that comprise events of interest… ▪ teaches if the user does not want edit the scheduled time the program will be recorded according to the broadcast…					X																				X							X				X
146	US5594934A (Daozheng Lu, 1997)	(Original Assignee) A C Nielsen Co (Current Assignee) Nielsen Company US LLC	Real time correlation meter	▪ bar codes ≈ identification code, represents a ▪ pulse reader, light pulse reader ≈ modulation signal ▪ text form ≈ comprises d	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches wherein the serverprocessor is configured with serverexecutable instructions to perform operations further… ▪ discloses the RF proximity detection and identi cation system of claim… ▪ teaches at least one algorithm for anonymizing said unique identification and provide said annonymized unique… ▪ teaches a scanning tuner used to cycle through all channels that are available for tuning see…																																	X	X	X	X	X
147	US5615110A (Kam-Fu Wong, 1997)	(Original Assignee) Wong; Kam-Fu (Current Assignee) GENIUS EMPIRE Ltd	Security system for non-cash transactions	▪ receiving device ≈ transmitting system ▪ telephone number ≈ telephone number ▪ light pulse reader ≈ processing speed ▪ bar code reader, code reader ≈ reading device ▪ time information, time information indicator ≈ taking place ▪ bar codes, information distribution ≈ secret code, ID code	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches providing a more secure way of using existing credit cards and in particular to providing an improved way of… ▪ discloses limiteduse credit card limited for use based on or category of merchant for which the card can be used col… ▪ discloses a method of operating a computer account system at an agency the method comprising maintaining a plurality of… ▪ discloses a credit card can be used to implement a debit plan where the credit card is limited to a specific merchant…	X											X					X								X	X								X		X	X
148	JPH0840276A (Hiroyuki Yasuda, 1996)	(Original Assignee) Mitsubishi Denki Bill Techno Service Kk; 三菱電機ビルテクノサービス株式会社	Shopping cart	▪ telephone number ≈ comprising ▪ mobile communication device ≈ データ ▪ time information indicator ≈ カート			X												X	X		X	X		X			X	X		X	X						X			X
149	JPH0837507A (Akira Kurihara, 1996)	(Original Assignee) Sony Corp; ソニー株式会社	Service providing device	▪ telephone number ≈ comprising ▪ mobile communication device, receiving device ≈ apparatus			X												X	X		X	X		X			X	X		X	X						X			X
150	US5500681A (Charles P. Jones, 1996)	(Original Assignee) Jones; Charles P. (Current Assignee) NCH Marketing Services Inc	Apparatus and method for generating product coupons in response to televised offers	▪ electronic mail ≈ predetermined time period ▪ broadcast signal ≈ first predetermined time	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses an apparatus article of manufacture and method for generating product coupons in response to televised offers… ▪ teaches wherein b comprises checking whether a further update rule comprising a further update condition and relating… ▪ discloses that transmitted advertising program may be broadcast by standard television see col… ▪ teaches all of the claim limitations of the contents acquisition system according to claim…	X	X				X				X	X																X			X
151	WO9426063A1 (Fabio Barone, 1994)	(Original Assignee) Pinjaroo Pty Limited	Subliminal message display system	▪ information distribution ≈ image generator ▪ bar codes ≈ represents a ▪ first data ≈ time t	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ describes the difficulties of traversing a window filled with a of graphical objects… ▪ describes a particular user interface that includes an array of button and also different bitmap images for the button… ▪ discloses the correlationmatchingcomparison of identifiers read as fields… ▪ teaches receiving graphical user interfaces from a target device…	X																X								X									X
152	US5759101A (Henry Von Kohorn, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Response Reward Systems LC (Current Assignee) QUEST NETTECH Corp ; Response Reward Systems LC	Central and remote evaluation of responses of participatory broadcast audience with automatic crediting and couponing	▪ cellular network ≈ broadcast station ▪ time information indicator ≈ providing signals ▪ digital information, placing digital information ≈ storage means ▪ first data ≈ first program ▪ pulse reader, light pulse reader ≈ allowed time ▪ receiving device ≈ second prize, first prize ▪ digital user ≈ said time	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches generation of enlarged participatory broadcast audience… ▪ discloses a system method and computer program for advertising on a computer network as in… ▪ teaches a gaming system in which the television channel is encrypted and the local television decrypts the television… ▪ discloses an apparatus comprising reception means for receiving said broadcasted signal column…	X							X																	X										X	X	X	X
153	JPH07284035A (Masahiro Yamada, 1995)	(Original Assignee) Toshiba Corp; 株式会社東芝	Television receiver and program information display method	▪ time information ≈ time information ▪ broadcast signal ≈ broadcast signal ▪ display screen ≈ display screen, 表示画面 ▪ time information indicator ≈ 算出結果 ▪ bar codes ≈ する手段 ▪ digital user ≈ calculation ▪ telephone number ≈ comprising ▪ cellular transmission ≈ searching ▪ electronic message ≈ メッセ			X	X				X	X			X	X	X							X	X					X	X		X	X	X				X	X			X
154	US5465353A (Jonathan J. Hull, 1995)	(Original Assignee) Ricoh Co Ltd; Ricoh Americas Corp (Current Assignee) Ricoh Co Ltd ; Ricoh Innovations Corp ; Ricoh Americas Corp	Image matching and retrieval by multi-access redundant hashing	▪ electronic mail, electronic message ≈ consecutive sequence ▪ first data ≈ word length	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches in the same eld of endeavor teaches indexing the image using the hash value wherein the hashing has been used… ▪ teaches characters to which the character codes are assigned are shown… ▪ teaches a method wherein displaying the results comprises displaying together a plurality of characters which have… ▪ discloses an image forming section for forming a combined image by the image processing apparatus on a sheet…																									X		X		X	X
155	US5581658A (Michael O'Hagan, 1996)	(Original Assignee) Infobase Systems Inc (Current Assignee) O'HAGAN NADJA K ; Infobase Systems Inc	Adaptive system for broadcast program identification and reporting	▪ mobile communication, mobile communication device ≈ positive integer ▪ digital information ≈ frequency region ▪ digital user ≈ said selection ▪ bar codes ≈ represents a	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches at least one algorithm for anonymizing said unique identification and provide said annonymized unique… ▪ teaches wherein the serverprocessor is configured with serverexecutable instructions to perform operations further… ▪ teaches transmitting a wireless signal to a media presentation device a research data gathering device… ▪ discloses many of the features as set forth above neither of them explicitly discloses wherein the information comprises…	X	X	X			X							X	X		X	X	X	X			X	X									X		X	X			X
156	US5734853A (John S. Hendricks, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Discovery Communications LLC (Current Assignee) Comcast IP Holdings I LLC	Set top terminal for cable television delivery systems	▪ electronic mail ≈ predetermined time period ▪ text form ≈ television programs ▪ placing digital information ≈ remote signal ▪ mobile communication ≈ current time	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses a multiplexer to combine encoded audiovisual program data synchronized with the EPG data and produce an EPG… ▪ discloses an EPG editor to receive the management information and commercial information and to provide EPG data see… ▪ describes the media programs wherein step d includes comparing the metadata to the express user preferences and… ▪ teaches bringing the user to the correct channel when the programming s start time is approaching…	X	X				X							X	X		X	X		X			X	X				X			X		X	X		X
157	US5798785A (John S. Hendricks, 1998)	(Original Assignee) Discovery Communications LLC (Current Assignee) Cox Communications Inc	Terminal for suggesting programs offered on a television program delivery system	▪ readable form ≈ information comprises information ▪ electronic mail ≈ storing program, remote location ▪ first data ≈ other programs ▪ information capture ≈ creating means	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses an electronic coupon system in which a user must decide which coupons they are interested in before… ▪ discloses an embodiment wherein the current program version remains in FLASH ROM while the new program version is… ▪ discloses the playback operation upon selection of a key frame indicating the position to begin playback… ▪ teaches further comprising determining whether to override the recommended digital content candidate…																									X		X			X				X	X
158	US5481294A (William L. Thomas, 1996)	(Original Assignee) A C Nielsen Co (Current Assignee) Nielsen Company US LLC	Audience measurement system utilizing ancillary codes and passive signatures	▪ video camera ≈ compressed video signal ▪ bar codes ≈ identification code, code data ▪ broadcast signal ≈ broadcast signal ▪ first data ≈ second program, repeating step ▪ text form ≈ comprises d	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses the redeeming step comprising a transaction between the user and the merchant at the merchant s store or… ▪ discloses a n audience measurement system that collects data representative of tuned programs rather than of tuned… ▪ teaches receiving program guide data at a mobile unit via satellite… ▪ teaches that data is transmitted or not ie EQP duration based on the current bandwidth…	X	X				X				X	X														X							X	X	X		X
159	US5594936A (Mohammed S. Rebec, 1997)	(Original Assignee) Trans Video Electronics Inc (Current Assignee) TRANS VIDEO ELECTRONICS Ltd A CORP OF ; TRANSVIDEO ELECTRONICS Ltd ; Trans Video Electronics Inc	Global digital video news distribution system	▪ information distribution ≈ information distribution ▪ electronic message ≈ respective receiving ▪ text form ≈ comprises d	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ discloses executing its disclosed method using server and user processors according to instructions stored on memories… ▪ teaches the method wherein displaying images related to lower level functions displaying images corresponding to send… ▪ discloses and illustrates as part of his invention a weather resistant… ▪ discloses the same method above in mobile device see at least…	X																X												X	X			X
160	US5438355A (Shelton L. Palmer, 1995)	(Original Assignee) Palmer; Shelton L. (Current Assignee) RPX Corp	Interactive system for processing viewer responses to television programming	▪ text form ≈ television programs ▪ code reader ≈ code reader ▪ digital user ≈ TV signals	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ discloses a transmitting to the user computer via the global computer network data referring to the product col… ▪ discloses all the claim limitations as previously discussed with respect to claim… ▪ discloses a data processing apparatus for providing supplemental broadcast information see gure… ▪ teaches using a smart card and transmitter in a smart card col…												X																					X		X			X
161	US5410326A (Steven W. Goldstein, 1995)	(Original Assignee) Goldstein; Steven W. (Current Assignee) Logitech Europe SA	Programmable remote control device for interacting with a plurality of remotely controlled devices	▪ cellular telephony ≈ bidirectional communications ▪ cellular transmission ≈ cable television ▪ digital user ≈ said selection ▪ red light ≈ red light	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b)	▪ teaches a settop box claimed customer premise equipment col… ▪ teaches the method for offering reward incentives as recited in claim… ▪ discloses wherein the limit comprises a time dependent limit… ▪ discloses providing an instruction to a user to make a selection instruction on user display to make a selection col…													X			X	X					X						X							X			X
162	JPH06162247A (Masahiro Dan, 1994)	(Original Assignee) Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd; 松下電器産業株式会社	Bar code reader for reading 2D codes	▪ electronic message ≈ number information ▪ bar code reader, bar code ≈ bar code reader, instruction ▪ bar codes ≈ する手段														X								X	X								X	X				X
163	JPH05174204A (Yutaka Adachi, 1993)	(Original Assignee) Olympus Optical Co Ltd; オリンパス光学工業株式会社	Color barcode and barcode reader	▪ amplitude modulation ≈ color scheme ▪ bar codes ≈ する手段 ▪ telephone number, mobile communication device ≈ comprising, plurality ▪ bar code ≈ bar code			X			X								X	X	X		X	X		X	X	X	X	X		X	X						X		X	X
164	US5227874A (Henry Von Kohorn, 1993)	(Original Assignee) Kohorn H Von (Current Assignee) QUEST NETTECH Corp ; Response Reward Systems LC	Method for measuring the effectiveness of stimuli on decisions of shoppers	▪ digital user ≈ said selection ▪ first data ≈ repeating step, time t	▪ 35 U.S.C. 103(a) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(b) ▪ 35 U.S.C. 102(e)	▪ teaches generation of enlarged participatory broadcast audience… ▪ discloses a system method and computer program for advertising on a computer network as in… ▪ teaches a gaming system in which the television channel is encrypted and the local television decrypts the television… ▪ discloses the coupon data management software being used at least in connection with the printing of coupons col…																									X										X			X

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	MULTIMEDIA STORAGE AND ARCHIVING SYSTEMS IV. 3846: 281-292 1999 Publication Year: 1999 Searching Near-replicas Of Images Via Clustering Stanford University Chang, Li, Wang, Mork, Wiederhold, Panchanathan, Chang, Kuo
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (similar objects) .	Searching Near-replicas Of Images Via Clustering . Internet piracy has been one of the major concerns for Web publishing . In this study we present a system , RIME , that we have prototyped for detecting unauthorized image copying on the World-Wide Web . To speed up the copy detection , RIME uses a new clustering/hashing approach that first clusters similar images on adjacent disk cylinders and then builds indexes to access the clusters made in this way . Searching for the replicas of an image often takes just one IO to look up the location of the cluster containing similar objects (telephone number) and one sequential file IO to read in this cluster . Our experimental results show that RIME can detect image copies both more efficiently and effectively than the traditional content-based image retrieval systems that use tree-like structures to index images . In addition , RIME copes well with image format conversion , resampling , requantization and geometric transformations .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (just one) .	Searching Near-replicas Of Images Via Clustering . Internet piracy has been one of the major concerns for Web publishing . In this study we present a system , RIME , that we have prototyped for detecting unauthorized image copying on the World-Wide Web . To speed up the copy detection , RIME uses a new clustering/hashing approach that first clusters similar images on adjacent disk cylinders and then builds indexes to access the clusters made in this way . Searching for the replicas of an image often takes just one (electronic message) IO to look up the location of the cluster containing similar objects and one sequential file IO to read in this cluster . Our experimental results show that RIME can detect image copies both more efficiently and effectively than the traditional content-based image retrieval systems that use tree-like structures to index images . In addition , RIME copes well with image format conversion , resampling , requantization and geometric transformations .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (just one) comprises at least one electronic mail .	Searching Near-replicas Of Images Via Clustering . Internet piracy has been one of the major concerns for Web publishing . In this study we present a system , RIME , that we have prototyped for detecting unauthorized image copying on the World-Wide Web . To speed up the copy detection , RIME uses a new clustering/hashing approach that first clusters similar images on adjacent disk cylinders and then builds indexes to access the clusters made in this way . Searching for the replicas of an image often takes just one (electronic message) IO to look up the location of the cluster containing similar objects and one sequential file IO to read in this cluster . Our experimental results show that RIME can detect image copies both more efficiently and effectively than the traditional content-based image retrieval systems that use tree-like structures to index images . In addition , RIME copes well with image format conversion , resampling , requantization and geometric transformations .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER VISION. 18 (3): 233-254 JUN 1996 Publication Year: 1996 Photobook: Content-based Manipulation Of Image Databases Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Pentland, Picard, Sclaroff
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (standard image) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	Photobook : Content-based Manipulation Of Image Databases . We describe the Photobook system , which is a set of interactive tools for browsing and searching images and image sequences . These query tools differ from those used in standard image (placing digital information) databases in that they make direct use of the image content rather than relying on text annotations . Direct search on image content is made possible by use of semantics-preserving image compression , which reduces images to a small set of perceptually-significant coefficients . We discuss three types of Photobook descriptions in detail : one that allows search based on appearance , one that uses 2-D shape , and a third that allows search based on textural properties . These image content descriptions can be combined with each other and with text-based descriptions to provide a sophisticated browsing and search capability . In this paper we demonstrate Photobook on databases containing images of people , video keyframes , hand tools , fish , texture swatches , and 3-D medical data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (standard image) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	Photobook : Content-based Manipulation Of Image Databases . We describe the Photobook system , which is a set of interactive tools for browsing and searching images and image sequences . These query tools differ from those used in standard image (placing digital information) databases in that they make direct use of the image content rather than relying on text annotations . Direct search on image content is made possible by use of semantics-preserving image compression , which reduces images to a small set of perceptually-significant coefficients . We discuss three types of Photobook descriptions in detail : one that allows search based on appearance , one that uses 2-D shape , and a third that allows search based on textural properties . These image content descriptions can be combined with each other and with text-based descriptions to provide a sophisticated browsing and search capability . In this paper we demonstrate Photobook on databases containing images of people , video keyframes , hand tools , fish , texture swatches , and 3-D medical data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (significant coefficients) and said reader is a bar code reader .	Photobook : Content-based Manipulation Of Image Databases . We describe the Photobook system , which is a set of interactive tools for browsing and searching images and image sequences . These query tools differ from those used in standard image databases in that they make direct use of the image content rather than relying on text annotations . Direct search on image content is made possible by use of semantics-preserving image compression , which reduces images to a small set of perceptually-significant coefficients (bar code) . We discuss three types of Photobook descriptions in detail : one that allows search based on appearance , one that uses 2-D shape , and a third that allows search based on textural properties . These image content descriptions can be combined with each other and with text-based descriptions to provide a sophisticated browsing and search capability . In this paper we demonstrate Photobook on databases containing images of people , video keyframes , hand tools , fish , texture swatches , and 3-D medical data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (standard image) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	Photobook : Content-based Manipulation Of Image Databases . We describe the Photobook system , which is a set of interactive tools for browsing and searching images and image sequences . These query tools differ from those used in standard image (placing digital information) databases in that they make direct use of the image content rather than relying on text annotations . Direct search on image content is made possible by use of semantics-preserving image compression , which reduces images to a small set of perceptually-significant coefficients . We discuss three types of Photobook descriptions in detail : one that allows search based on appearance , one that uses 2-D shape , and a third that allows search based on textural properties . These image content descriptions can be combined with each other and with text-based descriptions to provide a sophisticated browsing and search capability . In this paper we demonstrate Photobook on databases containing images of people , video keyframes , hand tools , fish , texture swatches , and 3-D medical data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (significant coefficients) , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	Photobook : Content-based Manipulation Of Image Databases . We describe the Photobook system , which is a set of interactive tools for browsing and searching images and image sequences . These query tools differ from those used in standard image databases in that they make direct use of the image content rather than relying on text annotations . Direct search on image content is made possible by use of semantics-preserving image compression , which reduces images to a small set of perceptually-significant coefficients (bar code) . We discuss three types of Photobook descriptions in detail : one that allows search based on appearance , one that uses 2-D shape , and a third that allows search based on textural properties . These image content descriptions can be combined with each other and with text-based descriptions to provide a sophisticated browsing and search capability . In this paper we demonstrate Photobook on databases containing images of people , video keyframes , hand tools , fish , texture swatches , and 3-D medical data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said printable visual pattern comprises a bar code (significant coefficients) .	Photobook : Content-based Manipulation Of Image Databases . We describe the Photobook system , which is a set of interactive tools for browsing and searching images and image sequences . These query tools differ from those used in standard image databases in that they make direct use of the image content rather than relying on text annotations . Direct search on image content is made possible by use of semantics-preserving image compression , which reduces images to a small set of perceptually-significant coefficients (bar code) . We discuss three types of Photobook descriptions in detail : one that allows search based on appearance , one that uses 2-D shape , and a third that allows search based on textural properties . These image content descriptions can be combined with each other and with text-based descriptions to provide a sophisticated browsing and search capability . In this paper we demonstrate Photobook on databases containing images of people , video keyframes , hand tools , fish , texture swatches , and 3-D medical data .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	COMPUTER. 28 (9): 40-48 SEP 1995 Publication Year: 1995 CHABOT - RETRIEVAL FROM A RELATIONAL DATABASE OF IMAGES University of California—Berkeley Ogle
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (complex data) .	CHABOT - RETRIEVAL FROM A RELATIONAL DATABASE OF IMAGES . With its digitized image collection growing and the number of requests for prints and slides increasing , the State of California Department of Water Resources is looking to Chabot to enhance its search and retrieval capabilities . Chabot is a picture retrieval system for a database that will eventually include more than 500 , 000 digitized multiresolution images . The authors describe the design and construction of this system , which uses the relational database management system Postgres for storing and managing the images and their associated textual data . For retrieval , Chabot uses tools provided by Postgres , such as representation of complex data (code reader, tight pulse reader, pulse reader) types , a rich query language , and extensible types and functions . To implement retrieval from the current collection of 11 , 643 images , Chabot integrates the use of stored text and other data types with content-based analysis of the images to perform ''concept queries . '' As a first step toward integrating content analysis into the retrieval system , the authors implemented a method for image color analysis . They describe how the effectiveness of content analysis was tested by measuring the recall and precision obtained with certain concept queries . The use of either keywords or content alone failed to give satisfactory image retrieval results , but when concept queries combined both methods , results showed significant improvement .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (associated text) .	CHABOT - RETRIEVAL FROM A RELATIONAL DATABASE OF IMAGES . With its digitized image collection growing and the number of requests for prints and slides increasing , the State of California Department of Water Resources is looking to Chabot to enhance its search and retrieval capabilities . Chabot is a picture retrieval system for a database that will eventually include more than 500 , 000 digitized multiresolution images . The authors describe the design and construction of this system , which uses the relational database management system Postgres for storing and managing the images and their associated text (electronic message) ual data . For retrieval , Chabot uses tools provided by Postgres , such as representation of complex data types , a rich query language , and extensible types and functions . To implement retrieval from the current collection of 11 , 643 images , Chabot integrates the use of stored text and other data types with content-based analysis of the images to perform ''concept queries . '' As a first step toward integrating content analysis into the retrieval system , the authors implemented a method for image color analysis . They describe how the effectiveness of content analysis was tested by measuring the recall and precision obtained with certain concept queries . The use of either keywords or content alone failed to give satisfactory image retrieval results , but when concept queries combined both methods , results showed significant improvement .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (associated text) comprises at least one electronic mail .	CHABOT - RETRIEVAL FROM A RELATIONAL DATABASE OF IMAGES . With its digitized image collection growing and the number of requests for prints and slides increasing , the State of California Department of Water Resources is looking to Chabot to enhance its search and retrieval capabilities . Chabot is a picture retrieval system for a database that will eventually include more than 500 , 000 digitized multiresolution images . The authors describe the design and construction of this system , which uses the relational database management system Postgres for storing and managing the images and their associated text (electronic message) ual data . For retrieval , Chabot uses tools provided by Postgres , such as representation of complex data types , a rich query language , and extensible types and functions . To implement retrieval from the current collection of 11 , 643 images , Chabot integrates the use of stored text and other data types with content-based analysis of the images to perform ''concept queries . '' As a first step toward integrating content analysis into the retrieval system , the authors implemented a method for image color analysis . They describe how the effectiveness of content analysis was tested by measuring the recall and precision obtained with certain concept queries . The use of either keywords or content alone failed to give satisfactory image retrieval results , but when concept queries combined both methods , results showed significant improvement .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (complex data) (complex data) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	CHABOT - RETRIEVAL FROM A RELATIONAL DATABASE OF IMAGES . With its digitized image collection growing and the number of requests for prints and slides increasing , the State of California Department of Water Resources is looking to Chabot to enhance its search and retrieval capabilities . Chabot is a picture retrieval system for a database that will eventually include more than 500 , 000 digitized multiresolution images . The authors describe the design and construction of this system , which uses the relational database management system Postgres for storing and managing the images and their associated textual data . For retrieval , Chabot uses tools provided by Postgres , such as representation of complex data (code reader, tight pulse reader, pulse reader) types , a rich query language , and extensible types and functions . To implement retrieval from the current collection of 11 , 643 images , Chabot integrates the use of stored text and other data types with content-based analysis of the images to perform ''concept queries . '' As a first step toward integrating content analysis into the retrieval system , the authors implemented a method for image color analysis . They describe how the effectiveness of content analysis was tested by measuring the recall and precision obtained with certain concept queries . The use of either keywords or content alone failed to give satisfactory image retrieval results , but when concept queries combined both methods , results showed significant improvement .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (complex data) comprises a video camera .	CHABOT - RETRIEVAL FROM A RELATIONAL DATABASE OF IMAGES . With its digitized image collection growing and the number of requests for prints and slides increasing , the State of California Department of Water Resources is looking to Chabot to enhance its search and retrieval capabilities . Chabot is a picture retrieval system for a database that will eventually include more than 500 , 000 digitized multiresolution images . The authors describe the design and construction of this system , which uses the relational database management system Postgres for storing and managing the images and their associated textual data . For retrieval , Chabot uses tools provided by Postgres , such as representation of complex data (code reader, tight pulse reader, pulse reader) types , a rich query language , and extensible types and functions . To implement retrieval from the current collection of 11 , 643 images , Chabot integrates the use of stored text and other data types with content-based analysis of the images to perform ''concept queries . '' As a first step toward integrating content analysis into the retrieval system , the authors implemented a method for image color analysis . They describe how the effectiveness of content analysis was tested by measuring the recall and precision obtained with certain concept queries . The use of either keywords or content alone failed to give satisfactory image retrieval results , but when concept queries combined both methods , results showed significant improvement .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (complex data) comprises a photodetector .	CHABOT - RETRIEVAL FROM A RELATIONAL DATABASE OF IMAGES . With its digitized image collection growing and the number of requests for prints and slides increasing , the State of California Department of Water Resources is looking to Chabot to enhance its search and retrieval capabilities . Chabot is a picture retrieval system for a database that will eventually include more than 500 , 000 digitized multiresolution images . The authors describe the design and construction of this system , which uses the relational database management system Postgres for storing and managing the images and their associated textual data . For retrieval , Chabot uses tools provided by Postgres , such as representation of complex data (code reader, tight pulse reader, pulse reader) types , a rich query language , and extensible types and functions . To implement retrieval from the current collection of 11 , 643 images , Chabot integrates the use of stored text and other data types with content-based analysis of the images to perform ''concept queries . '' As a first step toward integrating content analysis into the retrieval system , the authors implemented a method for image color analysis . They describe how the effectiveness of content analysis was tested by measuring the recall and precision obtained with certain concept queries . The use of either keywords or content alone failed to give satisfactory image retrieval results , but when concept queries combined both methods , results showed significant improvement .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER VISION. 7 (1): 11-32 NOV 1991 Publication Year: 1991 COLOR INDEXING The University of Chicago, The University of Rochester Swain, Ballard
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (colored object) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	COLOR INDEXING . Computer vision is embracing a new research focus in which the aim is to develop visual skills for robots that allow them to interact with a dynamic , realistic environment . To achieve this aim , new kinds of vision algorithms need to be developed which run in real time and subserve the robot's goals . Two fundamental goals are determining the location of a known object . Color can be successfully used for both tasks . This article demonstrates that color histograms of multicolored object (video camera) s provide a robust , efficient cue for indexing into a large database of models . It shows that color histograms are stable object representations in the presence of occlusion and over change in view , and that they can differentiate among a large number of objects . For solving the identification problem , it introduces a technique called Histogram Intersection , which matches model and image histograms and a fast incremental version of Histogram Intersection , which allows real-time indexing into a large database of stored models . For solving the location problem it introduces an algorithm called Histogram Backprojection , which performs this task efficiently in crowded scenes .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse (image histogram) reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	COLOR INDEXING . Computer vision is embracing a new research focus in which the aim is to develop visual skills for robots that allow them to interact with a dynamic , realistic environment . To achieve this aim , new kinds of vision algorithms need to be developed which run in real time and subserve the robot's goals . Two fundamental goals are determining the location of a known object . Color can be successfully used for both tasks . This article demonstrates that color histograms of multicolored objects provide a robust , efficient cue for indexing into a large database of models . It shows that color histograms are stable object representations in the presence of occlusion and over change in view , and that they can differentiate among a large number of objects . For solving the identification problem , it introduces a technique called Histogram Intersection , which matches model and image histogram (tight pulse, tight pulse reader) s and a fast incremental version of Histogram Intersection , which allows real-time indexing into a large database of stored models . For solving the location problem it introduces an algorithm called Histogram Backprojection , which performs this task efficiently in crowded scenes .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (colored object) .	COLOR INDEXING . Computer vision is embracing a new research focus in which the aim is to develop visual skills for robots that allow them to interact with a dynamic , realistic environment . To achieve this aim , new kinds of vision algorithms need to be developed which run in real time and subserve the robot's goals . Two fundamental goals are determining the location of a known object . Color can be successfully used for both tasks . This article demonstrates that color histograms of multicolored object (video camera) s provide a robust , efficient cue for indexing into a large database of models . It shows that color histograms are stable object representations in the presence of occlusion and over change in view , and that they can differentiate among a large number of objects . For solving the identification problem , it introduces a technique called Histogram Intersection , which matches model and image histograms and a fast incremental version of Histogram Intersection , which allows real-time indexing into a large database of stored models . For solving the location problem it introduces an algorithm called Histogram Backprojection , which performs this task efficiently in crowded scenes .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	IEEE JOURNAL ON SELECTED AREAS IN COMMUNICATIONS. 13 (8): 1495-1504 OCT 1995 Publication Year: 1995 ELECTRONIC MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES TO DISCOURAGE DOCUMENT COPYING AT&T Bell Laboratories Brassil, Low, Maxemchuk, Ogorman
US7349668B2 CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises frequency modulation (coding method) .	ELECTRONIC MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES TO DISCOURAGE DOCUMENT COPYING . Modern computer networks make it possible to distribute documents quickly and economically by electronic means rather than by conventional paper means , However , the widespread adoption of electronic distribution of copyrighted material is currently impeded by the ease of unauthorized copying and dissemination , In this paper we propose techniques that discourage unauthorized distribution by embedding each document with a unique codeword , Our encoding techniques are indiscernible by readers , yet enable us to identify the sanctioned recipient of a document by examination of a recovered document , We propose three coding method (frequency modulation) s , describe one in detail , and present experimental results showing that our identification techniques are highly reliable , even after documents have been photocopied .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (unique code) , and combinations thereof .	ELECTRONIC MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES TO DISCOURAGE DOCUMENT COPYING . Modern computer networks make it possible to distribute documents quickly and economically by electronic means rather than by conventional paper means , However , the widespread adoption of electronic distribution of copyrighted material is currently impeded by the ease of unauthorized copying and dissemination , In this paper we propose techniques that discourage unauthorized distribution by embedding each document with a unique code (bar codes) word , Our encoding techniques are indiscernible by readers , yet enable us to identify the sanctioned recipient of a document by examination of a recovered document , We propose three coding methods , describe one in detail , and present experimental results showing that our identification techniques are highly reliable , even after documents have been photocopied .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (unauthorized copying) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	ELECTRONIC MARKING AND IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES TO DISCOURAGE DOCUMENT COPYING . Modern computer networks make it possible to distribute documents quickly and economically by electronic means rather than by conventional paper means , However , the widespread adoption of electronic distribution of copyrighted material is currently impeded by the ease of unauthorized copying (tight pulse reader) and dissemination , In this paper we propose techniques that discourage unauthorized distribution by embedding each document with a unique codeword , Our encoding techniques are indiscernible by readers , yet enable us to identify the sanctioned recipient of a document by examination of a recovered document , We propose three coding methods , describe one in detail , and present experimental results showing that our identification techniques are highly reliable , even after documents have been photocopied .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	SEMINARS IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE. 24 (4): 311-323 OCT 1994 Publication Year: 1994 CORRELATIVE IMAGE REGISTRATION University of California—Davis Weber, Ivanovic
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (other function) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	CORRELATIVE IMAGE REGISTRATION . Image registration in nuclear medicine and radiology refers to the spatial matching or merging of two or more images from the same or different imaging modalities . The coordinates of the corresponding picture elements (pixels) from different images are transformed to align and equate their positions and spatial coordinates . Correlative image registration is a more restrictive term that applies to the matching of spatial coordinates of images coming from different imaging modalities . The registration of correlative images provides a useful approach to combine the best sensitivities and specificities of complementary procedures to detect , locate , monitor , and measure pathological and other physical changes . Here we review the registration of images from nuclear medicine (single-photon emission computed tomography , positron emission tomography and planar imaging) with those from other imaging modalities (magnetic resonance imaging , computed tomography , digital subtraction angiography and ultrasound) to closely correlate changes in metabolism , blood flow , receptor density , and other function (display screen) al measurements with regional anatomy and morphological changes . The types of image registration applications , techniques , and terminology associated with image registration and examples of applications are presented . Copyright (C) 1994 by W . B . Saunders Company
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (other function) .	CORRELATIVE IMAGE REGISTRATION . Image registration in nuclear medicine and radiology refers to the spatial matching or merging of two or more images from the same or different imaging modalities . The coordinates of the corresponding picture elements (pixels) from different images are transformed to align and equate their positions and spatial coordinates . Correlative image registration is a more restrictive term that applies to the matching of spatial coordinates of images coming from different imaging modalities . The registration of correlative images provides a useful approach to combine the best sensitivities and specificities of complementary procedures to detect , locate , monitor , and measure pathological and other physical changes . Here we review the registration of images from nuclear medicine (single-photon emission computed tomography , positron emission tomography and planar imaging) with those from other imaging modalities (magnetic resonance imaging , computed tomography , digital subtraction angiography and ultrasound) to closely correlate changes in metabolism , blood flow , receptor density , and other function (display screen) al measurements with regional anatomy and morphological changes . The types of image registration applications , techniques , and terminology associated with image registration and examples of applications are presented . Copyright (C) 1994 by W . B . Saunders Company
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (other function) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader .	CORRELATIVE IMAGE REGISTRATION . Image registration in nuclear medicine and radiology refers to the spatial matching or merging of two or more images from the same or different imaging modalities . The coordinates of the corresponding picture elements (pixels) from different images are transformed to align and equate their positions and spatial coordinates . Correlative image registration is a more restrictive term that applies to the matching of spatial coordinates of images coming from different imaging modalities . The registration of correlative images provides a useful approach to combine the best sensitivities and specificities of complementary procedures to detect , locate , monitor , and measure pathological and other physical changes . Here we review the registration of images from nuclear medicine (single-photon emission computed tomography , positron emission tomography and planar imaging) with those from other imaging modalities (magnetic resonance imaging , computed tomography , digital subtraction angiography and ultrasound) to closely correlate changes in metabolism , blood flow , receptor density , and other function (display screen) al measurements with regional anatomy and morphological changes . The types of image registration applications , techniques , and terminology associated with image registration and examples of applications are presented . Copyright (C) 1994 by W . B . Saunders Company
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (other function) of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	CORRELATIVE IMAGE REGISTRATION . Image registration in nuclear medicine and radiology refers to the spatial matching or merging of two or more images from the same or different imaging modalities . The coordinates of the corresponding picture elements (pixels) from different images are transformed to align and equate their positions and spatial coordinates . Correlative image registration is a more restrictive term that applies to the matching of spatial coordinates of images coming from different imaging modalities . The registration of correlative images provides a useful approach to combine the best sensitivities and specificities of complementary procedures to detect , locate , monitor , and measure pathological and other physical changes . Here we review the registration of images from nuclear medicine (single-photon emission computed tomography , positron emission tomography and planar imaging) with those from other imaging modalities (magnetic resonance imaging , computed tomography , digital subtraction angiography and ultrasound) to closely correlate changes in metabolism , blood flow , receptor density , and other function (display screen) al measurements with regional anatomy and morphological changes . The types of image registration applications , techniques , and terminology associated with image registration and examples of applications are presented . Copyright (C) 1994 by W . B . Saunders Company
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (other function) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	CORRELATIVE IMAGE REGISTRATION . Image registration in nuclear medicine and radiology refers to the spatial matching or merging of two or more images from the same or different imaging modalities . The coordinates of the corresponding picture elements (pixels) from different images are transformed to align and equate their positions and spatial coordinates . Correlative image registration is a more restrictive term that applies to the matching of spatial coordinates of images coming from different imaging modalities . The registration of correlative images provides a useful approach to combine the best sensitivities and specificities of complementary procedures to detect , locate , monitor , and measure pathological and other physical changes . Here we review the registration of images from nuclear medicine (single-photon emission computed tomography , positron emission tomography and planar imaging) with those from other imaging modalities (magnetic resonance imaging , computed tomography , digital subtraction angiography and ultrasound) to closely correlate changes in metabolism , blood flow , receptor density , and other function (display screen) al measurements with regional anatomy and morphological changes . The types of image registration applications , techniques , and terminology associated with image registration and examples of applications are presented . Copyright (C) 1994 by W . B . Saunders Company
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (different images) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	CORRELATIVE IMAGE REGISTRATION . Image registration in nuclear medicine and radiology refers to the spatial matching or merging of two or more images from the same or different imaging modalities . The coordinates of the corresponding picture elements (pixels) from different images (video camera) are transformed to align and equate their positions and spatial coordinates . Correlative image registration is a more restrictive term that applies to the matching of spatial coordinates of images coming from different imaging modalities . The registration of correlative images provides a useful approach to combine the best sensitivities and specificities of complementary procedures to detect , locate , monitor , and measure pathological and other physical changes . Here we review the registration of images from nuclear medicine (single-photon emission computed tomography , positron emission tomography and planar imaging) with those from other imaging modalities (magnetic resonance imaging , computed tomography , digital subtraction angiography and ultrasound) to closely correlate changes in metabolism , blood flow , receptor density , and other functional measurements with regional anatomy and morphological changes . The types of image registration applications , techniques , and terminology associated with image registration and examples of applications are presented . Copyright (C) 1994 by W . B . Saunders Company
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (different images) .	CORRELATIVE IMAGE REGISTRATION . Image registration in nuclear medicine and radiology refers to the spatial matching or merging of two or more images from the same or different imaging modalities . The coordinates of the corresponding picture elements (pixels) from different images (video camera) are transformed to align and equate their positions and spatial coordinates . Correlative image registration is a more restrictive term that applies to the matching of spatial coordinates of images coming from different imaging modalities . The registration of correlative images provides a useful approach to combine the best sensitivities and specificities of complementary procedures to detect , locate , monitor , and measure pathological and other physical changes . Here we review the registration of images from nuclear medicine (single-photon emission computed tomography , positron emission tomography and planar imaging) with those from other imaging modalities (magnetic resonance imaging , computed tomography , digital subtraction angiography and ultrasound) to closely correlate changes in metabolism , blood flow , receptor density , and other functional measurements with regional anatomy and morphological changes . The types of image registration applications , techniques , and terminology associated with image registration and examples of applications are presented . Copyright (C) 1994 by W . B . Saunders Company

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS. 48 (1-2): 1-13 JUN 1993 Publication Year: 1993 REGISTRATION REVISITED University of California—Los Angeles Toga, Banerjee
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (image quality) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	REGISTRATION REVISITED . Image registration is important for numerous imaging applications such as three-dimensional reconstruction , multimodality correlations , image averaging and subtraction . Methods used for image registration are based upon either the shape and form of the image pairs or their densitometric relationships . This paper describes the algorithms used for five different registration methods ; frequency domain cross-correlation , spatial domain cross-correlation , principal axes/center of mass , fiducials and manual . These methods were compared in terms of their accuracy , efficiency and application with several different data types including different species and modalities . The underlying mathematical bases for each also are presented and compared . The results of the comparisons showed that image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) influenced the behavior of all methods . Images of the blockface provide an excellent reference for subsequent registration . These results also suggest that the statistical performance of various methods is not a reliable metric when distant and different images are registered . Visual comparisons by image overlap and pixel differencing illustrated that some methods are more prone to rotational error than others , especially when repeated pairwise registrations were computed along the rostral/caudal axis .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (image quality) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	REGISTRATION REVISITED . Image registration is important for numerous imaging applications such as three-dimensional reconstruction , multimodality correlations , image averaging and subtraction . Methods used for image registration are based upon either the shape and form of the image pairs or their densitometric relationships . This paper describes the algorithms used for five different registration methods ; frequency domain cross-correlation , spatial domain cross-correlation , principal axes/center of mass , fiducials and manual . These methods were compared in terms of their accuracy , efficiency and application with several different data types including different species and modalities . The underlying mathematical bases for each also are presented and compared . The results of the comparisons showed that image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) influenced the behavior of all methods . Images of the blockface provide an excellent reference for subsequent registration . These results also suggest that the statistical performance of various methods is not a reliable metric when distant and different images are registered . Visual comparisons by image overlap and pixel differencing illustrated that some methods are more prone to rotational error than others , especially when repeated pairwise registrations were computed along the rostral/caudal axis .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (image quality) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	REGISTRATION REVISITED . Image registration is important for numerous imaging applications such as three-dimensional reconstruction , multimodality correlations , image averaging and subtraction . Methods used for image registration are based upon either the shape and form of the image pairs or their densitometric relationships . This paper describes the algorithms used for five different registration methods ; frequency domain cross-correlation , spatial domain cross-correlation , principal axes/center of mass , fiducials and manual . These methods were compared in terms of their accuracy , efficiency and application with several different data types including different species and modalities . The underlying mathematical bases for each also are presented and compared . The results of the comparisons showed that image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) influenced the behavior of all methods . Images of the blockface provide an excellent reference for subsequent registration . These results also suggest that the statistical performance of various methods is not a reliable metric when distant and different images are registered . Visual comparisons by image overlap and pixel differencing illustrated that some methods are more prone to rotational error than others , especially when repeated pairwise registrations were computed along the rostral/caudal axis .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (image quality) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	REGISTRATION REVISITED . Image registration is important for numerous imaging applications such as three-dimensional reconstruction , multimodality correlations , image averaging and subtraction . Methods used for image registration are based upon either the shape and form of the image pairs or their densitometric relationships . This paper describes the algorithms used for five different registration methods ; frequency domain cross-correlation , spatial domain cross-correlation , principal axes/center of mass , fiducials and manual . These methods were compared in terms of their accuracy , efficiency and application with several different data types including different species and modalities . The underlying mathematical bases for each also are presented and compared . The results of the comparisons showed that image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) influenced the behavior of all methods . Images of the blockface provide an excellent reference for subsequent registration . These results also suggest that the statistical performance of various methods is not a reliable metric when distant and different images are registered . Visual comparisons by image overlap and pixel differencing illustrated that some methods are more prone to rotational error than others , especially when repeated pairwise registrations were computed along the rostral/caudal axis .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (image quality) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	REGISTRATION REVISITED . Image registration is important for numerous imaging applications such as three-dimensional reconstruction , multimodality correlations , image averaging and subtraction . Methods used for image registration are based upon either the shape and form of the image pairs or their densitometric relationships . This paper describes the algorithms used for five different registration methods ; frequency domain cross-correlation , spatial domain cross-correlation , principal axes/center of mass , fiducials and manual . These methods were compared in terms of their accuracy , efficiency and application with several different data types including different species and modalities . The underlying mathematical bases for each also are presented and compared . The results of the comparisons showed that image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) influenced the behavior of all methods . Images of the blockface provide an excellent reference for subsequent registration . These results also suggest that the statistical performance of various methods is not a reliable metric when distant and different images are registered . Visual comparisons by image overlap and pixel differencing illustrated that some methods are more prone to rotational error than others , especially when repeated pairwise registrations were computed along the rostral/caudal axis .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (image quality) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	REGISTRATION REVISITED . Image registration is important for numerous imaging applications such as three-dimensional reconstruction , multimodality correlations , image averaging and subtraction . Methods used for image registration are based upon either the shape and form of the image pairs or their densitometric relationships . This paper describes the algorithms used for five different registration methods ; frequency domain cross-correlation , spatial domain cross-correlation , principal axes/center of mass , fiducials and manual . These methods were compared in terms of their accuracy , efficiency and application with several different data types including different species and modalities . The underlying mathematical bases for each also are presented and compared . The results of the comparisons showed that image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) influenced the behavior of all methods . Images of the blockface provide an excellent reference for subsequent registration . These results also suggest that the statistical performance of various methods is not a reliable metric when distant and different images are registered . Visual comparisons by image overlap and pixel differencing illustrated that some methods are more prone to rotational error than others , especially when repeated pairwise registrations were computed along the rostral/caudal axis .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (image quality) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	REGISTRATION REVISITED . Image registration is important for numerous imaging applications such as three-dimensional reconstruction , multimodality correlations , image averaging and subtraction . Methods used for image registration are based upon either the shape and form of the image pairs or their densitometric relationships . This paper describes the algorithms used for five different registration methods ; frequency domain cross-correlation , spatial domain cross-correlation , principal axes/center of mass , fiducials and manual . These methods were compared in terms of their accuracy , efficiency and application with several different data types including different species and modalities . The underlying mathematical bases for each also are presented and compared . The results of the comparisons showed that image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) influenced the behavior of all methods . Images of the blockface provide an excellent reference for subsequent registration . These results also suggest that the statistical performance of various methods is not a reliable metric when distant and different images are registered . Visual comparisons by image overlap and pixel differencing illustrated that some methods are more prone to rotational error than others , especially when repeated pairwise registrations were computed along the rostral/caudal axis .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (image quality) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	REGISTRATION REVISITED . Image registration is important for numerous imaging applications such as three-dimensional reconstruction , multimodality correlations , image averaging and subtraction . Methods used for image registration are based upon either the shape and form of the image pairs or their densitometric relationships . This paper describes the algorithms used for five different registration methods ; frequency domain cross-correlation , spatial domain cross-correlation , principal axes/center of mass , fiducials and manual . These methods were compared in terms of their accuracy , efficiency and application with several different data types including different species and modalities . The underlying mathematical bases for each also are presented and compared . The results of the comparisons showed that image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) influenced the behavior of all methods . Images of the blockface provide an excellent reference for subsequent registration . These results also suggest that the statistical performance of various methods is not a reliable metric when distant and different images are registered . Visual comparisons by image overlap and pixel differencing illustrated that some methods are more prone to rotational error than others , especially when repeated pairwise registrations were computed along the rostral/caudal axis .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (different images) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (image quality) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	REGISTRATION REVISITED . Image registration is important for numerous imaging applications such as three-dimensional reconstruction , multimodality correlations , image averaging and subtraction . Methods used for image registration are based upon either the shape and form of the image pairs or their densitometric relationships . This paper describes the algorithms used for five different registration methods ; frequency domain cross-correlation , spatial domain cross-correlation , principal axes/center of mass , fiducials and manual . These methods were compared in terms of their accuracy , efficiency and application with several different data types including different species and modalities . The underlying mathematical bases for each also are presented and compared . The results of the comparisons showed that image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) influenced the behavior of all methods . Images of the blockface provide an excellent reference for subsequent registration . These results also suggest that the statistical performance of various methods is not a reliable metric when distant and different images (video camera) are registered . Visual comparisons by image overlap and pixel differencing illustrated that some methods are more prone to rotational error than others , especially when repeated pairwise registrations were computed along the rostral/caudal axis .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (image quality) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	REGISTRATION REVISITED . Image registration is important for numerous imaging applications such as three-dimensional reconstruction , multimodality correlations , image averaging and subtraction . Methods used for image registration are based upon either the shape and form of the image pairs or their densitometric relationships . This paper describes the algorithms used for five different registration methods ; frequency domain cross-correlation , spatial domain cross-correlation , principal axes/center of mass , fiducials and manual . These methods were compared in terms of their accuracy , efficiency and application with several different data types including different species and modalities . The underlying mathematical bases for each also are presented and compared . The results of the comparisons showed that image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) influenced the behavior of all methods . Images of the blockface provide an excellent reference for subsequent registration . These results also suggest that the statistical performance of various methods is not a reliable metric when distant and different images are registered . Visual comparisons by image overlap and pixel differencing illustrated that some methods are more prone to rotational error than others , especially when repeated pairwise registrations were computed along the rostral/caudal axis .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (different images) .	REGISTRATION REVISITED . Image registration is important for numerous imaging applications such as three-dimensional reconstruction , multimodality correlations , image averaging and subtraction . Methods used for image registration are based upon either the shape and form of the image pairs or their densitometric relationships . This paper describes the algorithms used for five different registration methods ; frequency domain cross-correlation , spatial domain cross-correlation , principal axes/center of mass , fiducials and manual . These methods were compared in terms of their accuracy , efficiency and application with several different data types including different species and modalities . The underlying mathematical bases for each also are presented and compared . The results of the comparisons showed that image quality influenced the behavior of all methods . Images of the blockface provide an excellent reference for subsequent registration . These results also suggest that the statistical performance of various methods is not a reliable metric when distant and different images (video camera) are registered . Visual comparisons by image overlap and pixel differencing illustrated that some methods are more prone to rotational error than others , especially when repeated pairwise registrations were computed along the rostral/caudal axis .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	IBM SYSTEMS JOURNAL. 38 (4): 566-574 1999 Publication Year: 1999 Wireless Networked Digital Devices: A New Paradigm For Computing And Communication International Business Machines Corporation Zimmerman
US7349668B2 CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable over a cellular network (personal digital assistants, wireless personal area) .	Wireless Networked Digital Devices : A New Paradigm For Computing And Communication . The proliferation of mobile computing devices including laptops , personal digital assistants (cellular network) (PDAs) , and wearable computers has created a demand for wireless personal area (cellular network) networks (PANs) . PANs allow proximal devices to share information and resources . The mobile nature of these devices places unique requirements on PANs , such as low power consumption , frequent make-and-break connections , resource discovery and utilization , and international regulations This paper examines wireless technologies appropriate for PANs and reviews promising research in resource discovery and service utilization .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 32 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving a cellular transmission (low power) .	Wireless Networked Digital Devices : A New Paradigm For Computing And Communication . The proliferation of mobile computing devices including laptops , personal digital assistants (PDAs) , and wearable computers has created a demand for wireless personal area networks (PANs) . PANs allow proximal devices to share information and resources . The mobile nature of these devices places unique requirements on PANs , such as low power (cellular transmission) consumption , frequent make-and-break connections , resource discovery and utilization , and international regulations This paper examines wireless technologies appropriate for PANs and reviews promising research in resource discovery and service utilization .

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Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25

Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media

(Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd

Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag

IBM SYSTEMS JOURNAL. 38 (4): 566-574 1999

Publication Year: 1999

Wireless Networked Digital Devices: A New Paradigm For Computing And Communication

International Business Machines Corporation

Zimmerman

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CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable over a cellular network (personal digital assistants, wireless personal area) .

Wireless Networked Digital Devices : A New Paradigm For Computing And Communication . The proliferation of mobile computing devices including laptops , personal digital assistants (cellular network) (PDAs) , and wearable computers has created a demand for wireless personal area (cellular network) networks (PANs) . PANs allow proximal devices to share information and resources . The mobile nature of these devices places unique requirements on PANs , such as low power consumption , frequent make-and-break connections , resource discovery and utilization , and international regulations This paper examines wireless technologies appropriate for PANs and reviews promising research in resource discovery and service utilization .

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CLAIM 32 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving a cellular transmission (low power) .

Wireless Networked Digital Devices : A New Paradigm For Computing And Communication . The proliferation of mobile computing devices including laptops , personal digital assistants (PDAs) , and wearable computers has created a demand for wireless personal area networks (PANs) . PANs allow proximal devices to share information and resources . The mobile nature of these devices places unique requirements on PANs , such as low power (cellular transmission) consumption , frequent make-and-break connections , resource discovery and utilization , and international regulations This paper examines wireless technologies appropriate for PANs and reviews promising research in resource discovery and service utilization .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON IMAGE PROCESSING. 6 (12): 1673-1687 DEC 1997 Publication Year: 1997 Secure Spread Spectrum Watermarking For Multimedia Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), InterTrust Technologies Corporation STAR Lab, NEC Research Institute Cox, Kilian, Leighton, Shamoon
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (digital conversion) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	Secure Spread Spectrum Watermarking For Multimedia . This paper presents a secure (tamper-resistant) algorithm for watermarking images , and a methodology for digital watermarking that may be generalized to audio , video , and multimedia data , We advocate that a watermark should be constructed as an independent and identically distributed (i . i . d .) Gaussian random vector that is imperceptibly inserted in a spread-spectrum-like fashion into the perceptually most significant spectral components of the data , We argue that insertion of a watermark under this regime makes the watermark robust to signal processing operations (such as lossy compression , filtering , digital-analog and analog-digital conversion (digital information) , requantization , etc .) , and common geometric transformations (such as cropping , scaling , translation , and rotation) provided that the original image is available and that it can be succesfully registered against the transformed watermarked image , In these cases , the watermark detector unambiguously identifies the owner , Further , the use of Gaussian noise , ensures strong resilience to multiple-document , or collusional , attacks . Experimental results are provided to support these claims , along with an exposition of pending open problems .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (digital conversion) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	Secure Spread Spectrum Watermarking For Multimedia . This paper presents a secure (tamper-resistant) algorithm for watermarking images , and a methodology for digital watermarking that may be generalized to audio , video , and multimedia data , We advocate that a watermark should be constructed as an independent and identically distributed (i . i . d . ) Gaussian random vector that is imperceptibly inserted in a spread-spectrum-like fashion into the perceptually most significant spectral components of the data , We argue that insertion of a watermark under this regime makes the watermark robust to signal processing operations (such as lossy compression , filtering , digital-analog and analog-digital conversion (digital information) , requantization , etc . ) , and common geometric transformations (such as cropping , scaling , translation , and rotation) provided that the original image is available and that it can be succesfully registered against the transformed watermarked image , In these cases , the watermark detector unambiguously identifies the owner , Further , the use of Gaussian noise , ensures strong resilience to multiple-document , or collusional , attacks . Experimental results are provided to support these claims , along with an exposition of pending open problems .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (digital conversion) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	Secure Spread Spectrum Watermarking For Multimedia . This paper presents a secure (tamper-resistant) algorithm for watermarking images , and a methodology for digital watermarking that may be generalized to audio , video , and multimedia data , We advocate that a watermark should be constructed as an independent and identically distributed (i . i . d . ) Gaussian random vector that is imperceptibly inserted in a spread-spectrum-like fashion into the perceptually most significant spectral components of the data , We argue that insertion of a watermark under this regime makes the watermark robust to signal processing operations (such as lossy compression , filtering , digital-analog and analog-digital conversion (digital information) , requantization , etc . ) , and common geometric transformations (such as cropping , scaling , translation , and rotation) provided that the original image is available and that it can be succesfully registered against the transformed watermarked image , In these cases , the watermark detector unambiguously identifies the owner , Further , the use of Gaussian noise , ensures strong resilience to multiple-document , or collusional , attacks . Experimental results are provided to support these claims , along with an exposition of pending open problems .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (digital conversion) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	Secure Spread Spectrum Watermarking For Multimedia . This paper presents a secure (tamper-resistant) algorithm for watermarking images , and a methodology for digital watermarking that may be generalized to audio , video , and multimedia data , We advocate that a watermark should be constructed as an independent and identically distributed (i . i . d . ) Gaussian random vector that is imperceptibly inserted in a spread-spectrum-like fashion into the perceptually most significant spectral components of the data , We argue that insertion of a watermark under this regime makes the watermark robust to signal processing operations (such as lossy compression , filtering , digital-analog and analog-digital conversion (digital information) , requantization , etc . ) , and common geometric transformations (such as cropping , scaling , translation , and rotation) provided that the original image is available and that it can be succesfully registered against the transformed watermarked image , In these cases , the watermark detector unambiguously identifies the owner , Further , the use of Gaussian noise , ensures strong resilience to multiple-document , or collusional , attacks . Experimental results are provided to support these claims , along with an exposition of pending open problems .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (watermark detector) .	Secure Spread Spectrum Watermarking For Multimedia . This paper presents a secure (tamper-resistant) algorithm for watermarking images , and a methodology for digital watermarking that may be generalized to audio , video , and multimedia data , We advocate that a watermark should be constructed as an independent and identically distributed (i . i . d . ) Gaussian random vector that is imperceptibly inserted in a spread-spectrum-like fashion into the perceptually most significant spectral components of the data , We argue that insertion of a watermark under this regime makes the watermark robust to signal processing operations (such as lossy compression , filtering , digital-analog and analog-digital conversion , requantization , etc . ) , and common geometric transformations (such as cropping , scaling , translation , and rotation) provided that the original image is available and that it can be succesfully registered against the transformed watermarked image , In these cases , the watermark detector (code reader) unambiguously identifies the owner , Further , the use of Gaussian noise , ensures strong resilience to multiple-document , or collusional , attacks . Experimental results are provided to support these claims , along with an exposition of pending open problems .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (digital conversion) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	Secure Spread Spectrum Watermarking For Multimedia . This paper presents a secure (tamper-resistant) algorithm for watermarking images , and a methodology for digital watermarking that may be generalized to audio , video , and multimedia data , We advocate that a watermark should be constructed as an independent and identically distributed (i . i . d . ) Gaussian random vector that is imperceptibly inserted in a spread-spectrum-like fashion into the perceptually most significant spectral components of the data , We argue that insertion of a watermark under this regime makes the watermark robust to signal processing operations (such as lossy compression , filtering , digital-analog and analog-digital conversion (digital information) , requantization , etc . ) , and common geometric transformations (such as cropping , scaling , translation , and rotation) provided that the original image is available and that it can be succesfully registered against the transformed watermarked image , In these cases , the watermark detector unambiguously identifies the owner , Further , the use of Gaussian noise , ensures strong resilience to multiple-document , or collusional , attacks . Experimental results are provided to support these claims , along with an exposition of pending open problems .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (digital conversion) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	Secure Spread Spectrum Watermarking For Multimedia . This paper presents a secure (tamper-resistant) algorithm for watermarking images , and a methodology for digital watermarking that may be generalized to audio , video , and multimedia data , We advocate that a watermark should be constructed as an independent and identically distributed (i . i . d . ) Gaussian random vector that is imperceptibly inserted in a spread-spectrum-like fashion into the perceptually most significant spectral components of the data , We argue that insertion of a watermark under this regime makes the watermark robust to signal processing operations (such as lossy compression , filtering , digital-analog and analog-digital conversion (digital information) , requantization , etc . ) , and common geometric transformations (such as cropping , scaling , translation , and rotation) provided that the original image is available and that it can be succesfully registered against the transformed watermarked image , In these cases , the watermark detector unambiguously identifies the owner , Further , the use of Gaussian noise , ensures strong resilience to multiple-document , or collusional , attacks . Experimental results are provided to support these claims , along with an exposition of pending open problems .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5488423A Filed: 1994-11-17 Issued: 1996-01-30 Home communication method and apparatus (Original Assignee) U S Narrow Networks Inc (Current Assignee) U S Narrow Networks Inc M. Jay Walkingshaw, Lorne R. Somerville, Anthony R. Esdaile, David J. Stuart
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (storage means) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5488423A CLAIM 1 . A non-interactive method for providing coupon and information printouts to a consumer in the consumer' ; s premises wherein either or both coupon and information data is embedded in program broadcast signal (broadcast signal) s , said method comprising the steps of providing a consumer with means for detecting coupon and information data embedded in received broadcast signals , means for storing data identifying selected product and information categories desired by the consumer , and printing means , receiving broadcast signals with embedded coupon and information data at said consumer' ; s location , detecting said coupon and information data from said received broadcast signals , comparing the detected coupon and information data with data identifying selected product and information categories previously stored at the consumer' ; s location , and actuating said printing means to provide printouts of coupons and information upon correspondence of said selected product and information categories with the product and information categories of the detected coupon and information data . US5488423A CLAIM 6 . Non-interactive apparatus for generating either or both coupons and information printouts at a consumer' ; s premises from coupon and information data embedded in broadcast program signals comprising : data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing data identifying product and information categories selected by the consumer , decoder means for detecting coupon and information data embedded in broadcast program signals , means for supplying broadcast program signals to said decoder means , comparison means for comparing the product and information category data in said data storage means with coupon and information category data detected by said decoder means from received broadcast program signals , and printer means responsive to correspondence between said stored product and information category data and product and information categories of said detected product and information data to provide printouts of coupons and information in the categories selected by the consumer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5488423A CLAIM 1 . A non-interactive method for providing coupon and information printouts to a consumer in the consumer' ; s premises wherein either or both coupon and information data is embedded in program broadcast signal (broadcast signal) s , said method comprising the steps of providing a consumer with means for detecting coupon and information data embedded in received broadcast signals , means for storing data identifying selected product and information categories desired by the consumer , and printing means , receiving broadcast signals with embedded coupon and information data at said consumer' ; s location , detecting said coupon and information data from said received broadcast signals , comparing the detected coupon and information data with data identifying selected product and information categories previously stored at the consumer' ; s location , and actuating said printing means to provide printouts of coupons and information upon correspondence of said selected product and information categories with the product and information categories of the detected coupon and information data . US5488423A CLAIM 6 . Non-interactive apparatus for generating either or both coupons and information printouts at a consumer' ; s premises from coupon and information data embedded in broadcast program signals comprising : data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing data identifying product and information categories selected by the consumer , decoder means for detecting coupon and information data embedded in broadcast program signals , means for supplying broadcast program signals to said decoder means , comparison means for comparing the product and information category data in said data storage means with coupon and information category data detected by said decoder means from received broadcast program signals , and printer means responsive to correspondence between said stored product and information category data and product and information categories of said detected product and information data to provide printouts of coupons and information in the categories selected by the consumer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (storage means) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5488423A CLAIM 6 . Non-interactive apparatus for generating either or both coupons and information printouts at a consumer' ; s premises from coupon and information data embedded in broadcast program signals comprising : data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing data identifying product and information categories selected by the consumer , decoder means for detecting coupon and information data embedded in broadcast program signals , means for supplying broadcast program signals to said decoder means , comparison means for comparing the product and information category data in said data storage means with coupon and information category data detected by said decoder means from received broadcast program signals , and printer means responsive to correspondence between said stored product and information category data and product and information categories of said detected product and information data to provide printouts of coupons and information in the categories selected by the consumer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5488423A CLAIM 1 . A non-interactive method for providing coupon and information printouts to a consumer in the consumer' ; s premises wherein either or both coupon and information data is embedded in program broadcast signal (broadcast signal) s , said method comprising the steps of providing a consumer with means for detecting coupon and information data embedded in received broadcast signals , means for storing data identifying selected product and information categories desired by the consumer , and printing means , receiving broadcast signals with embedded coupon and information data at said consumer' ; s location , detecting said coupon and information data from said received broadcast signals , comparing the detected coupon and information data with data identifying selected product and information categories previously stored at the consumer' ; s location , and actuating said printing means to provide printouts of coupons and information upon correspondence of said selected product and information categories with the product and information categories of the detected coupon and information data . US5488423A CLAIM 6 . Non-interactive apparatus for generating either or both coupons and information printouts at a consumer' ; s premises from coupon and information data embedded in broadcast program signals comprising : data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing data identifying product and information categories selected by the consumer , decoder means for detecting coupon and information data embedded in broadcast program signals , means for supplying broadcast program signals to said decoder means , comparison means for comparing the product and information category data in said data storage means with coupon and information category data detected by said decoder means from received broadcast program signals , and printer means responsive to correspondence between said stored product and information category data and product and information categories of said detected product and information data to provide printouts of coupons and information in the categories selected by the consumer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5488423A CLAIM 1 . A non-interactive method for providing coupon and information printouts to a consumer in the consumer' ; s premises wherein either or both coupon and information data is embedded in program broadcast signal (broadcast signal) s , said method comprising the steps of providing a consumer with means for detecting coupon and information data embedded in received broadcast signals , means for storing data identifying selected product and information categories desired by the consumer , and printing means , receiving broadcast signals with embedded coupon and information data at said consumer' ; s location , detecting said coupon and information data from said received broadcast signals , comparing the detected coupon and information data with data identifying selected product and information categories previously stored at the consumer' ; s location , and actuating said printing means to provide printouts of coupons and information upon correspondence of said selected product and information categories with the product and information categories of the detected coupon and information data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5488423A CLAIM 1 . A non-interactive method for providing coupon and information printouts to a consumer in the consumer' ; s premises wherein either or both coupon and information data is embedded in program broadcast signal (broadcast signal) s , said method comprising the steps of providing a consumer with means for detecting coupon and information data embedded in received broadcast signals , means for storing data identifying selected product and information categories desired by the consumer , and printing means , receiving broadcast signals with embedded coupon and information data at said consumer' ; s location , detecting said coupon and information data from said received broadcast signals , comparing the detected coupon and information data with data identifying selected product and information categories previously stored at the consumer' ; s location , and actuating said printing means to provide printouts of coupons and information upon correspondence of said selected product and information categories with the product and information categories of the detected coupon and information data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (storage means) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5488423A CLAIM 6 . Non-interactive apparatus for generating either or both coupons and information printouts at a consumer' ; s premises from coupon and information data embedded in broadcast program signals comprising : data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing data identifying product and information categories selected by the consumer , decoder means for detecting coupon and information data embedded in broadcast program signals , means for supplying broadcast program signals to said decoder means , comparison means for comparing the product and information category data in said data storage means with coupon and information category data detected by said decoder means from received broadcast program signals , and printer means responsive to correspondence between said stored product and information category data and product and information categories of said detected product and information data to provide printouts of coupons and information in the categories selected by the consumer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (storage means) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5488423A CLAIM 6 . Non-interactive apparatus for generating either or both coupons and information printouts at a consumer' ; s premises from coupon and information data embedded in broadcast program signals comprising : data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing data identifying product and information categories selected by the consumer , decoder means for detecting coupon and information data embedded in broadcast program signals , means for supplying broadcast program signals to said decoder means , comparison means for comparing the product and information category data in said data storage means with coupon and information category data detected by said decoder means from received broadcast program signals , and printer means responsive to correspondence between said stored product and information category data and product and information categories of said detected product and information data to provide printouts of coupons and information in the categories selected by the consumer .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	EP0995313A1 Filed: 1998-07-20 Issued: 2000-04-26 Communication system and method (Original Assignee) Tvcompasscom Ltd (Current Assignee) TVCOMPASS LIMITED Gavin Robert Ferris, Peter Charles Florence
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (providing signals, determined time) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	EP0995313A1 CLAIM 2 . Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the remote station is distinct from a primary station providing signals (time information indicator) to a broadcast receiver . EP0995313A1 CLAIM 9 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 8 , further comprising time comparison means for controlling display of information in response to a stored signal at a predetermined time (time information indicator) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (to display information) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	EP0995313A1 CLAIM 7 . An apparatus as claimed in any one of the claims 1 to 6 , wherein the means for displaying information is arranged to display information (digital user) immediately in response to a signal received by the receiving means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (to display information) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	EP0995313A1 CLAIM 7 . An apparatus as claimed in any one of the claims 1 to 6 , wherein the means for displaying information is arranged to display information (digital user) immediately in response to a signal received by the receiving means .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9904568A1 Filed: 1998-07-20 Issued: 1999-01-28 Communication system and method (Original Assignee) Tvcompass.Com Limited Gavin Robert Ferris, Peter Charles Florence
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (providing signals, determined time) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	WO9904568A1 CLAIM 2 . Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the remote station is distinct from a primary station providing signals (time information indicator) to a broadcast receiver . WO9904568A1 CLAIM 9 . An apparatus as claimed in claim 8 , further comprising time comparison means for controlling display of information in response to a stored signal at a predetermined time (time information indicator) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (to display information) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9904568A1 CLAIM 7 . An apparatus as claimed in any one of the claims 1 to 6 , wherein the means for displaying information is arranged to display information (digital user) immediately in response to a signal received by the receiving means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (to display information) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	WO9904568A1 CLAIM 7 . An apparatus as claimed in any one of the claims 1 to 6 , wherein the means for displaying information is arranged to display information (digital user) immediately in response to a signal received by the receiving means .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	EP0833511A2 Filed: 1997-09-08 Issued: 1998-04-01 A broadcasting system and an information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus used therein (Original Assignee) Panasonic Corp (Current Assignee) Panasonic Corp Takenosuke Harada, Isao Kandaka, Kazuhiro Machida, Akira Usui
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (count value) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	EP0833511A2 CLAIM 13 A method according to claim 10 , 11 or 12 , wherein said coupon has at least two values which are a current value and a discount value (broadcast signal) , and said discount value is subtracted from said current value when said coupon is used .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (count value) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	EP0833511A2 CLAIM 13 A method according to claim 10 , 11 or 12 , wherein said coupon has at least two values which are a current value and a discount value (broadcast signal) , and said discount value is subtracted from said current value when said coupon is used .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (count value) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	EP0833511A2 CLAIM 13 A method according to claim 10 , 11 or 12 , wherein said coupon has at least two values which are a current value and a discount value (broadcast signal) , and said discount value is subtracted from said current value when said coupon is used .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (count value) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	EP0833511A2 CLAIM 13 A method according to claim 10 , 11 or 12 , wherein said coupon has at least two values which are a current value and a discount value (broadcast signal) , and said discount value is subtracted from said current value when said coupon is used .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (count value) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	EP0833511A2 CLAIM 13 A method according to claim 10 , 11 or 12 , wherein said coupon has at least two values which are a current value and a discount value (broadcast signal) , and said discount value is subtracted from said current value when said coupon is used .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (sound information) .	EP0833511A2 CLAIM 1 A method for issuing a coupon in a broadcasting system including a center and at least one information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus , comprising the steps of : providing a service providing apparatus in said center ; making contents data of services of each of various programs configured with video information , sound information (readable form, text form) , character information and the like transmitted by a broadcasting means , and service additional information in which information relating to said services is described as attribute information ; broadcasting said contents data of said services and said service additional information as data of each of said various programs from said service providing apparatus ; receiving said contents data of said services and said service additional information by said information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus of a viewer and accumulating the same in said information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus ; regenerating said contents data of said services or said service additional information received by said information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus to provide additional services on the basis of said service additional information when said viewer views said program ; broadcasting coupon indirect information used to issue a coupon as said contents data of said services from said service providing apparatus of said center ; and receiving and accumulating said coupon indirect information by said information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus and accumulating the same in said information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus , thereby issuing said coupon .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form (sound information) is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes , and combinations thereof .	EP0833511A2 CLAIM 1 A method for issuing a coupon in a broadcasting system including a center and at least one information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus , comprising the steps of : providing a service providing apparatus in said center ; making contents data of services of each of various programs configured with video information , sound information (readable form, text form) , character information and the like transmitted by a broadcasting means , and service additional information in which information relating to said services is described as attribute information ; broadcasting said contents data of said services and said service additional information as data of each of said various programs from said service providing apparatus ; receiving said contents data of said services and said service additional information by said information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus of a viewer and accumulating the same in said information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus ; regenerating said contents data of said services or said service additional information received by said information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus to provide additional services on the basis of said service additional information when said viewer views said program ; broadcasting coupon indirect information used to issue a coupon as said contents data of said services from said service providing apparatus of said center ; and receiving and accumulating said coupon indirect information by said information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus and accumulating the same in said information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus , thereby issuing said coupon .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH10108145A Filed: 1996-09-27 Issued: 1998-04-24 Broadcasting system and information broadcast receiving terminal device used therefor (Original Assignee) Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd; 松下電器産業株式会社 Takenosuke Harada, Isao Kamitaka, Kazuhiro Machida, Akira Usui, 田武之助原, 田和弘町, 高勲神, 井晶臼
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (broadcasts) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (読み出し) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データ (receiving device, mobile communication device) と、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センターのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts (broadcast signal) the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon . JPH10108145A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置からは視聴者の要求を通信回線を用いてセンター側へ送信する一方、センターのサービス提供装置からは視聴者からの要求に基づき任意のクーポン間接情報を放送し得るようにするとともに、前記情報放送受信端末装置は視聴者の利用実績に関する情報を蓄積しており、視聴者の要求を送信するときに、この視聴者の利用実績に放送するクーポンに見合う額だけ加算を行ない、クーポンの送り先情報、クーポンの種別、クーポンの額に関する情報とともにセンターに対してクーポン間接情報の放送要求を行ない、サービス提供装置は、前記視聴者からの要求に基づきクーポン間接情報を放送し、クーポン間接情報を受信した情報放送受信端末装置は、クーポン間接情報が自己機宛てに送られてきたか否かを判定して自己機宛てに送られてきた場合はクーポンを発行することを特徴とする請求項１記載の放送システム。 16 . A viewer' ; s information broadcast receiving terminal device transmits a viewer' ; s request to a center side using a communication line , while a center service providing device transmits an arbitrary coupon indirectly based on a viewer' ; s request . While allowing information to be broadcast , the information broadcast receiving terminal device stores information on the use results of the viewer , and when transmitting a viewer request , This viewer' ; s usage record is added only to the amount corresponding to the coupon to be broadcast , and a request for broadcasting coupon indirect information to the center together with information on the destination (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the coupon , the type of coupon , and information on the amount of the coupon is made . The information broadcast receiving terminal device , which broadcasts coupon indirect information based on the request from the viewer and receives the coupon indirect information , determines whether or not the coupon indirect information has been sent to its own device and sends it to its own device . 2 . A broadcasting system according to claim 1 , wherein a coupon is issued when the broadcasting is sent to the broadcasting system . JPH10108145A CLAIM 21 【請求項２１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データと、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とをセンターで作成し、前記各種番組のデータとしてセンターのサービス提供装置から放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を受信する手段と、受信したサービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を蓄積する記憶手段と、記憶手段に蓄積されたサービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を互いに非同期で管理する情報管理手段と、記憶手段に蓄積されたサービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を任意のタイミングで読み出し (mobile communication) て再生する再生手段と、を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、前記受信手段はこのクーポン間接情報を受信し、また、受信したクーポン間接情報を蓄積するクーポン間接情報蓄積手段と、受信したクーポン間接情報からクーポンを発行する手段を有することを特徴とする放送システムに用いる情報放送受信端末装置。 21 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , etc . , and describes service content data of various programs transmitted by the broadcast means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Means for generating information at the center and receiving the service content data and the service additional information broadcast from the service providing device of the center as data of the various programs ; and storing the received service content data and the service additional information . Means , information management means for asynchronously managing the service content data and service additional information stored in the storage means , and reproduction for reading and reproducing the service content data and service additional information stored in the storage means at an arbitrary timing . Means , and from the service providing device of the center , Coupon indirect information , which is information for issuing a coupon as service content data , the receiving means receiving the coupon indirect information , and coupon indirect information storage means for storing the received coupon indirect information ; An information broadcast receiving terminal device for use in a broadcast system , comprising : means for issuing a coupon from the obtained coupon indirect information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (broadcasts) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データと、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センターのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts (broadcast signal) the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (broadcasts) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データと、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センターのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts (broadcast signal) the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (センタ) (RF) .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データと、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センタ (radio frequency) ーのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (broadcasts) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データと、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センターのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts (broadcast signal) the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (broadcasts) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データと、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センターのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts (broadcast signal) the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (スポンサ) .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 20 【請求項２０】クーポン間接情報中の分類情報を、その放送プログラムを提供しているスポンサ (code reader) ー情報に特定してクーポンを分類することを特徴とする請求項１９記載の放送システム。 20 . The broadcast system according to claim 19 , wherein the coupon is classified by specifying the classification information in the coupon indirect information as sponsor information providing the broadcast program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (読み出し) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データ (receiving device, mobile communication device) と、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センターのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon . JPH10108145A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置からは視聴者の要求を通信回線を用いてセンター側へ送信する一方、センターのサービス提供装置からは視聴者からの要求に基づき任意のクーポン間接情報を放送し得るようにするとともに、前記情報放送受信端末装置は視聴者の利用実績に関する情報を蓄積しており、視聴者の要求を送信するときに、この視聴者の利用実績に放送するクーポンに見合う額だけ加算を行ない、クーポンの送り先情報、クーポンの種別、クーポンの額に関する情報とともにセンターに対してクーポン間接情報の放送要求を行ない、サービス提供装置は、前記視聴者からの要求に基づきクーポン間接情報を放送し、クーポン間接情報を受信した情報放送受信端末装置は、クーポン間接情報が自己機宛てに送られてきたか否かを判定して自己機宛てに送られてきた場合はクーポンを発行することを特徴とする請求項１記載の放送システム。 16 . A viewer' ; s information broadcast receiving terminal device transmits a viewer' ; s request to a center side using a communication line , while a center service providing device transmits an arbitrary coupon indirectly based on a viewer' ; s request . While allowing information to be broadcast , the information broadcast receiving terminal device stores information on the use results of the viewer , and when transmitting a viewer request , This viewer' ; s usage record is added only to the amount corresponding to the coupon to be broadcast , and a request for broadcasting coupon indirect information to the center together with information on the destination (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the coupon , the type of coupon , and information on the amount of the coupon is made . The information broadcast receiving terminal device , which broadcasts coupon indirect information based on the request from the viewer and receives the coupon indirect information , determines whether or not the coupon indirect information has been sent to its own device and sends it to its own device . 2 . A broadcasting system according to claim 1 , wherein a coupon is issued when the broadcasting is sent to the broadcasting system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (センタ) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (読み出し) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データ (receiving device, mobile communication device) と、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センタ (radio frequency) ーのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon . JPH10108145A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置からは視聴者の要求を通信回線を用いてセンター側へ送信する一方、センターのサービス提供装置からは視聴者からの要求に基づき任意のクーポン間接情報を放送し得るようにするとともに、前記情報放送受信端末装置は視聴者の利用実績に関する情報を蓄積しており、視聴者の要求を送信するときに、この視聴者の利用実績に放送するクーポンに見合う額だけ加算を行ない、クーポンの送り先情報、クーポンの種別、クーポンの額に関する情報とともにセンターに対してクーポン間接情報の放送要求を行ない、サービス提供装置は、前記視聴者からの要求に基づきクーポン間接情報を放送し、クーポン間接情報を受信した情報放送受信端末装置は、クーポン間接情報が自己機宛てに送られてきたか否かを判定して自己機宛てに送られてきた場合はクーポンを発行することを特徴とする請求項１記載の放送システム。 16 . A viewer' ; s information broadcast receiving terminal device transmits a viewer' ; s request to a center side using a communication line , while a center service providing device transmits an arbitrary coupon indirectly based on a viewer' ; s request . While allowing information to be broadcast , the information broadcast receiving terminal device stores information on the use results of the viewer , and when transmitting a viewer request , This viewer' ; s usage record is added only to the amount corresponding to the coupon to be broadcast , and a request for broadcasting coupon indirect information to the center together with information on the destination (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the coupon , the type of coupon , and information on the amount of the coupon is made . The information broadcast receiving terminal device , which broadcasts coupon indirect information based on the request from the viewer and receives the coupon indirect information , determines whether or not the coupon indirect information has been sent to its own device and sends it to its own device . 2 . A broadcasting system according to claim 1 , wherein a coupon is issued when the broadcasting is sent to the broadcasting system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (センタ) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データと、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センタ (radio frequency) ーのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (読み出し) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データ (receiving device, mobile communication device) と、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センターのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon . JPH10108145A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置からは視聴者の要求を通信回線を用いてセンター側へ送信する一方、センターのサービス提供装置からは視聴者からの要求に基づき任意のクーポン間接情報を放送し得るようにするとともに、前記情報放送受信端末装置は視聴者の利用実績に関する情報を蓄積しており、視聴者の要求を送信するときに、この視聴者の利用実績に放送するクーポンに見合う額だけ加算を行ない、クーポンの送り先情報、クーポンの種別、クーポンの額に関する情報とともにセンターに対してクーポン間接情報の放送要求を行ない、サービス提供装置は、前記視聴者からの要求に基づきクーポン間接情報を放送し、クーポン間接情報を受信した情報放送受信端末装置は、クーポン間接情報が自己機宛てに送られてきたか否かを判定して自己機宛てに送られてきた場合はクーポンを発行することを特徴とする請求項１記載の放送システム。 16 . A viewer' ; s information broadcast receiving terminal device transmits a viewer' ; s request to a center side using a communication line , while a center service providing device transmits an arbitrary coupon indirectly based on a viewer' ; s request . While allowing information to be broadcast , the information broadcast receiving terminal device stores information on the use results of the viewer , and when transmitting a viewer request , This viewer' ; s usage record is added only to the amount corresponding to the coupon to be broadcast , and a request for broadcasting coupon indirect information to the center together with information on the destination (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the coupon , the type of coupon , and information on the amount of the coupon is made . The information broadcast receiving terminal device , which broadcasts coupon indirect information based on the request from the viewer and receives the coupon indirect information , determines whether or not the coupon indirect information has been sent to its own device and sends it to its own device . 2 . A broadcasting system according to claim 1 , wherein a coupon is issued when the broadcasting is sent to the broadcasting system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (読み出し) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データ (receiving device, mobile communication device) と、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センターのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon . JPH10108145A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置からは視聴者の要求を通信回線を用いてセンター側へ送信する一方、センターのサービス提供装置からは視聴者からの要求に基づき任意のクーポン間接情報を放送し得るようにするとともに、前記情報放送受信端末装置は視聴者の利用実績に関する情報を蓄積しており、視聴者の要求を送信するときに、この視聴者の利用実績に放送するクーポンに見合う額だけ加算を行ない、クーポンの送り先情報、クーポンの種別、クーポンの額に関する情報とともにセンターに対してクーポン間接情報の放送要求を行ない、サービス提供装置は、前記視聴者からの要求に基づきクーポン間接情報を放送し、クーポン間接情報を受信した情報放送受信端末装置は、クーポン間接情報が自己機宛てに送られてきたか否かを判定して自己機宛てに送られてきた場合はクーポンを発行することを特徴とする請求項１記載の放送システム。 16 . A viewer' ; s information broadcast receiving terminal device transmits a viewer' ; s request to a center side using a communication line , while a center service providing device transmits an arbitrary coupon indirectly based on a viewer' ; s request . While allowing information to be broadcast , the information broadcast receiving terminal device stores information on the use results of the viewer , and when transmitting a viewer request , This viewer' ; s usage record is added only to the amount corresponding to the coupon to be broadcast , and a request for broadcasting coupon indirect information to the center together with information on the destination (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the coupon , the type of coupon , and information on the amount of the coupon is made . The information broadcast receiving terminal device , which broadcasts coupon indirect information based on the request from the viewer and receives the coupon indirect information , determines whether or not the coupon indirect information has been sent to its own device and sends it to its own device . 2 . A broadcasting system according to claim 1 , wherein a coupon is issued when the broadcasting is sent to the broadcasting system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (読み出し) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データ (receiving device, mobile communication device) と、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センターのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon . JPH10108145A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置からは視聴者の要求を通信回線を用いてセンター側へ送信する一方、センターのサービス提供装置からは視聴者からの要求に基づき任意のクーポン間接情報を放送し得るようにするとともに、前記情報放送受信端末装置は視聴者の利用実績に関する情報を蓄積しており、視聴者の要求を送信するときに、この視聴者の利用実績に放送するクーポンに見合う額だけ加算を行ない、クーポンの送り先情報、クーポンの種別、クーポンの額に関する情報とともにセンターに対してクーポン間接情報の放送要求を行ない、サービス提供装置は、前記視聴者からの要求に基づきクーポン間接情報を放送し、クーポン間接情報を受信した情報放送受信端末装置は、クーポン間接情報が自己機宛てに送られてきたか否かを判定して自己機宛てに送られてきた場合はクーポンを発行することを特徴とする請求項１記載の放送システム。 16 . A viewer' ; s information broadcast receiving terminal device transmits a viewer' ; s request to a center side using a communication line , while a center service providing device transmits an arbitrary coupon indirectly based on a viewer' ; s request . While allowing information to be broadcast , the information broadcast receiving terminal device stores information on the use results of the viewer , and when transmitting a viewer request , This viewer' ; s usage record is added only to the amount corresponding to the coupon to be broadcast , and a request for broadcasting coupon indirect information to the center together with information on the destination (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the coupon , the type of coupon , and information on the amount of the coupon is made . The information broadcast receiving terminal device , which broadcasts coupon indirect information based on the request from the viewer and receives the coupon indirect information , determines whether or not the coupon indirect information has been sent to its own device and sends it to its own device . 2 . A broadcasting system according to claim 1 , wherein a coupon is issued when the broadcasting is sent to the broadcasting system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (読み出し) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データ (receiving device, mobile communication device) と、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センターのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon . JPH10108145A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置からは視聴者の要求を通信回線を用いてセンター側へ送信する一方、センターのサービス提供装置からは視聴者からの要求に基づき任意のクーポン間接情報を放送し得るようにするとともに、前記情報放送受信端末装置は視聴者の利用実績に関する情報を蓄積しており、視聴者の要求を送信するときに、この視聴者の利用実績に放送するクーポンに見合う額だけ加算を行ない、クーポンの送り先情報、クーポンの種別、クーポンの額に関する情報とともにセンターに対してクーポン間接情報の放送要求を行ない、サービス提供装置は、前記視聴者からの要求に基づきクーポン間接情報を放送し、クーポン間接情報を受信した情報放送受信端末装置は、クーポン間接情報が自己機宛てに送られてきたか否かを判定して自己機宛てに送られてきた場合はクーポンを発行することを特徴とする請求項１記載の放送システム。 16 . A viewer' ; s information broadcast receiving terminal device transmits a viewer' ; s request to a center side using a communication line , while a center service providing device transmits an arbitrary coupon indirectly based on a viewer' ; s request . While allowing information to be broadcast , the information broadcast receiving terminal device stores information on the use results of the viewer , and when transmitting a viewer request , This viewer' ; s usage record is added only to the amount corresponding to the coupon to be broadcast , and a request for broadcasting coupon indirect information to the center together with information on the destination (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the coupon , the type of coupon , and information on the amount of the coupon is made . The information broadcast receiving terminal device , which broadcasts coupon indirect information based on the request from the viewer and receives the coupon indirect information , determines whether or not the coupon indirect information has been sent to its own device and sends it to its own device . 2 . A broadcasting system according to claim 1 , wherein a coupon is issued when the broadcasting is sent to the broadcasting system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (センタ) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (読み出し) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データ (receiving device, mobile communication device) と、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センタ (radio frequency) ーのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon . JPH10108145A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置からは視聴者の要求を通信回線を用いてセンター側へ送信する一方、センターのサービス提供装置からは視聴者からの要求に基づき任意のクーポン間接情報を放送し得るようにするとともに、前記情報放送受信端末装置は視聴者の利用実績に関する情報を蓄積しており、視聴者の要求を送信するときに、この視聴者の利用実績に放送するクーポンに見合う額だけ加算を行ない、クーポンの送り先情報、クーポンの種別、クーポンの額に関する情報とともにセンターに対してクーポン間接情報の放送要求を行ない、サービス提供装置は、前記視聴者からの要求に基づきクーポン間接情報を放送し、クーポン間接情報を受信した情報放送受信端末装置は、クーポン間接情報が自己機宛てに送られてきたか否かを判定して自己機宛てに送られてきた場合はクーポンを発行することを特徴とする請求項１記載の放送システム。 16 . A viewer' ; s information broadcast receiving terminal device transmits a viewer' ; s request to a center side using a communication line , while a center service providing device transmits an arbitrary coupon indirectly based on a viewer' ; s request . While allowing information to be broadcast , the information broadcast receiving terminal device stores information on the use results of the viewer , and when transmitting a viewer request , This viewer' ; s usage record is added only to the amount corresponding to the coupon to be broadcast , and a request for broadcasting coupon indirect information to the center together with information on the destination (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the coupon , the type of coupon , and information on the amount of the coupon is made . The information broadcast receiving terminal device , which broadcasts coupon indirect information based on the request from the viewer and receives the coupon indirect information , determines whether or not the coupon indirect information has been sent to its own device and sends it to its own device . 2 . A broadcasting system according to claim 1 , wherein a coupon is issued when the broadcasting is sent to the broadcasting system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (センタ) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データと、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センタ (radio frequency) ーのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (destination, apparatus, データ) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データ (receiving device, mobile communication device) と、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センターのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon . JPH10108145A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置からは視聴者の要求を通信回線を用いてセンター側へ送信する一方、センターのサービス提供装置からは視聴者からの要求に基づき任意のクーポン間接情報を放送し得るようにするとともに、前記情報放送受信端末装置は視聴者の利用実績に関する情報を蓄積しており、視聴者の要求を送信するときに、この視聴者の利用実績に放送するクーポンに見合う額だけ加算を行ない、クーポンの送り先情報、クーポンの種別、クーポンの額に関する情報とともにセンターに対してクーポン間接情報の放送要求を行ない、サービス提供装置は、前記視聴者からの要求に基づきクーポン間接情報を放送し、クーポン間接情報を受信した情報放送受信端末装置は、クーポン間接情報が自己機宛てに送られてきたか否かを判定して自己機宛てに送られてきた場合はクーポンを発行することを特徴とする請求項１記載の放送システム。 16 . A viewer' ; s information broadcast receiving terminal device transmits a viewer' ; s request to a center side using a communication line , while a center service providing device transmits an arbitrary coupon indirectly based on a viewer' ; s request . While allowing information to be broadcast , the information broadcast receiving terminal device stores information on the use results of the viewer , and when transmitting a viewer request , This viewer' ; s usage record is added only to the amount corresponding to the coupon to be broadcast , and a request for broadcasting coupon indirect information to the center together with information on the destination (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the coupon , the type of coupon , and information on the amount of the coupon is made . The information broadcast receiving terminal device , which broadcasts coupon indirect information based on the request from the viewer and receives the coupon indirect information , determines whether or not the coupon indirect information has been sent to its own device and sends it to its own device . 2 . A broadcasting system according to claim 1 , wherein a coupon is issued when the broadcasting is sent to the broadcasting system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising) .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 25 【請求項２５】視聴者についての情報を蓄積する視聴者情報蓄積手段と、視聴者情報に基づいてクーポン情報の通知やクーポンの発行の可否を判定する制御手段とを備えた請求項２１乃至２４のいずれかに記載の放送システムに用いる情報放送装置。 25 . A system according to claim 21 , comprising (telephone number) : viewer information storage means for storing information about viewers ; and control means for judging whether or not to issue coupon information or to issue coupon information based on the viewer information . An information broadcast device used for the broadcast system according to any one of the above .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail address (の対応関係) .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】クーポン間接情報中に、クーポンを発行することができるサービスとの対応関係 (electronic mail address) の情報を１つ以上持ち、放送、或いは蓄積装置からの任意のサービスの再生、表示時に、そのサービスに対応するクーポン間接情報が蓄積されている場合、視聴者にクーポン情報を通知するようにしたことを特徴とする請求項１記載の放送システム。 2 . In the coupon indirect information , one or more pieces of information corresponding to a service capable of issuing a coupon are provided , and when reproducing or displaying an arbitrary service from a broadcast or storage device , the service is provided with the information . The broadcast system according to claim 1 , wherein when the corresponding coupon indirect information is stored , the viewer is notified of the coupon information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (読み出し) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データ (receiving device, mobile communication device) と、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センターのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon . JPH10108145A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置からは視聴者の要求を通信回線を用いてセンター側へ送信する一方、センターのサービス提供装置からは視聴者からの要求に基づき任意のクーポン間接情報を放送し得るようにするとともに、前記情報放送受信端末装置は視聴者の利用実績に関する情報を蓄積しており、視聴者の要求を送信するときに、この視聴者の利用実績に放送するクーポンに見合う額だけ加算を行ない、クーポンの送り先情報、クーポンの種別、クーポンの額に関する情報とともにセンターに対してクーポン間接情報の放送要求を行ない、サービス提供装置は、前記視聴者からの要求に基づきクーポン間接情報を放送し、クーポン間接情報を受信した情報放送受信端末装置は、クーポン間接情報が自己機宛てに送られてきたか否かを判定して自己機宛てに送られてきた場合はクーポンを発行することを特徴とする請求項１記載の放送システム。 16 . A viewer' ; s information broadcast receiving terminal device transmits a viewer' ; s request to a center side using a communication line , while a center service providing device transmits an arbitrary coupon indirectly based on a viewer' ; s request . While allowing information to be broadcast , the information broadcast receiving terminal device stores information on the use results of the viewer , and when transmitting a viewer request , This viewer' ; s usage record is added only to the amount corresponding to the coupon to be broadcast , and a request for broadcasting coupon indirect information to the center together with information on the destination (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the coupon , the type of coupon , and information on the amount of the coupon is made . The information broadcast receiving terminal device , which broadcasts coupon indirect information based on the request from the viewer and receives the coupon indirect information , determines whether or not the coupon indirect information has been sent to its own device and sends it to its own device . 2 . A broadcasting system according to claim 1 , wherein a coupon is issued when the broadcasting is sent to the broadcasting system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (読み出し) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH10108145A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】映像情報や音声情報等、或いは文字情報等で構成され、放送手段により伝送される各種番組のサービスの内容データ (receiving device, mobile communication device) と、これらのサービスに関連する情報を属性情報として記述したサービス付加情報とを作成し、センターのサービス提供装置から、前記サービス内容データおよびサービス付加情報を前記各種番組のデータとして放送し、放送された前記サービス内容データ及びサービス付加情報を視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置で受信、蓄積し、情報放送受信端末装置で受信したサービス内容データまたはサービス付加情報を再生し、前記番組を視聴するに当たって、サービス付加情報に基づいて付加的サービスを提供する機能を備え、センターのサービス提供装置からは、サービス内容データとしてクーポンを発行するための情報であるクーポン間接情報を放送し、視聴者の情報放送受信端末装置では、前記クーポン間接情報を受信、蓄積し、クーポンを発行することを特徴とする放送システム。 1 . Service addition data which is composed of video information , audio information , etc . , or character information , and which describes service content data of various programs transmitted by broadcasting means and information relating to these services as attribute information . Information , and broadcasts the service content data and the service additional information as data of the various programs from the service providing device of the center , and broadcasts the broadcasted service content data and the service additional information to an information broadcast receiving terminal of a viewer . The center has a function of reproducing service content data or service additional information received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device and received by the information broadcast receiving terminal device , and providing an additional service based on the service additional information when viewing the program . To issue a coupon as service content data Broadcast system broadcasts coupon indirect information is information , in the information broadcast receiving terminal apparatus (receiving device, mobile communication device) of the viewer , which receives the coupon indirect information accumulated , and issues the coupon .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5821523A Filed: 1996-08-27 Issued: 1998-10-13 Combined code reader and digital camera using a common photodetector (Original Assignee) Intermec Technologies Corp (Current Assignee) Intermec Technologies Corp Alan G. Bunte, Arvin D. Danielson, Dennis A. Durbin, James D. Bennett
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (image quality) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5821523A CLAIM 6 . The image capture system of claim 1 , wherein the controller further comprises coded image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) determination circuitry .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (image quality) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5821523A CLAIM 6 . The image capture system of claim 1 , wherein the controller further comprises coded image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) determination circuitry .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (image quality) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5821523A CLAIM 6 . The image capture system of claim 1 , wherein the controller further comprises coded image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) determination circuitry .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (image quality) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5821523A CLAIM 6 . The image capture system of claim 1 , wherein the controller further comprises coded image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) determination circuitry .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (image quality) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5821523A CLAIM 6 . The image capture system of claim 1 , wherein the controller further comprises coded image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) determination circuitry .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (image quality) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5821523A CLAIM 6 . The image capture system of claim 1 , wherein the controller further comprises coded image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) determination circuitry .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (image quality) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5821523A CLAIM 6 . The image capture system of claim 1 , wherein the controller further comprises coded image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) determination circuitry .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (image quality) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5821523A CLAIM 6 . The image capture system of claim 1 , wherein the controller further comprises coded image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) determination circuitry .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (second position) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5821523A CLAIM 2 . The image capture system of claim 1 , further comprising : an illuminator unit operable in a first position to provide background lighting during capture of a non-coded , photo image and in a second position (receiving device) during capture of a coded image .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (image quality) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5821523A CLAIM 6 . The image capture system of claim 1 , wherein the controller further comprises coded image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) determination circuitry .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (code images, when i) , and combinations thereof .	US5821523A CLAIM 1 . An image capture system comprising : an optical path ; a photo-detector that captures via the optical path images that comprise coded images and non-coded , photo images ; a controller , coupled to the photo-detector , selectively operable in a first mode and a second mode ; and the controller , when operating in the first mode , attempts to decode images (bar codes) captured by the photo-detector , and , when operating in the second mode stores captured images without attempting decoding . US5821523A CLAIM 11 . The image capture system of claim 10 , further comprising : an illuminator operable in a first position to provide background lighting when i (bar codes) n the camera mode , and operable in a second position when in the decode mode .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (captured images) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (image quality) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5821523A CLAIM 1 . An image capture system comprising : an optical path ; a photo-detector that captures via the optical path images that comprise coded images and non-coded , photo images ; a controller , coupled to the photo-detector , selectively operable in a first mode and a second mode ; and the controller , when operating in the first mode , attempts to decode images captured by the photo-detector , and , when operating in the second mode stores captured images (information capture) without attempting decoding . US5821523A CLAIM 6 . The image capture system of claim 1 , wherein the controller further comprises coded image quality (mobile communication, mobile communication device) determination circuitry .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6058304A Filed: 1996-05-23 Issued: 2000-05-02 Data entry system (Original Assignee) Dataquill Ltd (Current Assignee) Dataquill Ltd Francis John Callaghan, Paul Marshall Doran, Gary Douglas Robb
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (like carrier) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US6058304A CLAIM 19 . A data entry device according to any of claims 1 , 2 or 3 , comprising a verification device in the form of a verification card or like carrier (placing digital information) carrying a verification code such as a bar code and/or dot code or any other means for verification of user information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (like carrier) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US6058304A CLAIM 19 . A data entry device according to any of claims 1 , 2 or 3 , comprising a verification device in the form of a verification card or like carrier (placing digital information) carrying a verification code such as a bar code and/or dot code or any other means for verification of user information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (code reader, bar codes) .	US6058304A CLAIM 11 . A data entry device according to any of claims 1 , 2 or 3 wherein a said reading sensor is for reading coded data such as fingerprints or signatures or written text , wherein said controller is arranged to access stored information for selectable items to determine natural language characters or images corresponding to the coded data for display , and wherein said coded data comprises bar codes (code reader, bar codes) and/or binary dot codes and said sensor is a bar code and/or dot code reader (code reader, bar codes) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (cellular telephone network) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US6058304A CLAIM 1 . A data entry device for use in a data entry system , said data entry device comprising : a reading sensor responsive to commands and/or sensed commands and data to produce input signals ; a controller coupled to said reading sensor to receive and process said input signals ; said controller coupled to a communications inter-face to selectively control transmission over said communications interface of command and/or data signals as determined by said input signals processed by said controller ; said communications interface being operable directly to connect said data entry device to a wireless telecommunications network ; and a display coupled to said controller to display commands and/or information under control of said input signals processed by said controller ; wherein said reading sensor , controller and display comprise a unitary assembly and said communications interface is a cellular telephone network (cellular telephony) interface and said wireless telecommunications network is a cellular telephone network , and wherein said controller is responsive to a said command to cause downloading of information from a remote processing center as required for updating information previously stored in said data entry device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (like carrier) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (cellular telephone network) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US6058304A CLAIM 1 . A data entry device for use in a data entry system , said data entry device comprising : a reading sensor responsive to commands and/or sensed commands and data to produce input signals ; a controller coupled to said reading sensor to receive and process said input signals ; said controller coupled to a communications inter-face to selectively control transmission over said communications interface of command and/or data signals as determined by said input signals processed by said controller ; said communications interface being operable directly to connect said data entry device to a wireless telecommunications network ; and a display coupled to said controller to display commands and/or information under control of said input signals processed by said controller ; wherein said reading sensor , controller and display comprise a unitary assembly and said communications interface is a cellular telephone network (cellular telephony) interface and said wireless telecommunications network is a cellular telephone network , and wherein said controller is responsive to a said command to cause downloading of information from a remote processing center as required for updating information previously stored in said data entry device . US6058304A CLAIM 19 . A data entry device according to any of claims 1 , 2 or 3 , comprising a verification device in the form of a verification card or like carrier (placing digital information) carrying a verification code such as a bar code and/or dot code or any other means for verification of user information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (said screen) .	US6058304A CLAIM 9 . A data entry device according to any of claims 1 , 2 or 3 , wherein said display screen comprises a touch sensitive screen forming a said reading sensor , said controller being arranged to be responsive to a location at which said screen (telephone number, text form) is touched for user input .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (said screen) .	US6058304A CLAIM 9 . A data entry device according to any of claims 1 , 2 or 3 , wherein said display screen comprises a touch sensitive screen forming a said reading sensor , said controller being arranged to be responsive to a location at which said screen (telephone number, text form) is touched for user input .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (code reader, bar codes) , and combinations thereof .	US6058304A CLAIM 11 . A data entry device according to any of claims 1 , 2 or 3 wherein a said reading sensor is for reading coded data such as fingerprints or signatures or written text , wherein said controller is arranged to access stored information for selectable items to determine natural language characters or images corresponding to the coded data for display , and wherein said coded data comprises bar codes (code reader, bar codes) and/or binary dot codes and said sensor is a bar code and/or dot code reader (code reader, bar codes) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (power source) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US6058304A CLAIM 6 . A data entry device according to any of claims 1 , 2 or 3 , wherein said data entry device includes a rechargeable power source (information capture) , means being provided for recharging said power source .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5978013A Filed: 1996-02-05 Issued: 1999-11-02 Apparatus and method for generating product coupons in response to televised offers (Original Assignee) Nuworld Marketing Ltd (Current Assignee) NCH Marketing Services Inc Charles P. Jones, Robert T. Kulakowski
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (determined time) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5978013A CLAIM 9 . The system for transmitting token information recited in claim 8 , wherein said controller at said second location comprises timing means for deleting said token information after a predetermined time (time information indicator) interval .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (comprises d, text form) .	US5978013A CLAIM 3 . The system for transmitting token information recited in claim 1 , wherein said controller at said first location embeds token information in said video signal in teletext form (text form) at . US5978013A CLAIM 16 . The method for transmitting token information recited in claim 15 , wherein said detecting step comprises d (text form) etecting a token identifier embedded in said video signal in closed-captioning format .

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Filed: 1996-02-05 Issued: 1999-11-02

Apparatus and method for generating product coupons in response to televised offers

(Original Assignee) Nuworld Marketing Ltd (Current Assignee) NCH Marketing Services Inc

Charles P. Jones, Robert T. Kulakowski

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CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ;

using said time information indicator (determined time) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .

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CLAIM 9 . The system for transmitting token information recited in claim 8 , wherein said controller at said second location comprises timing means for deleting said token information after a predetermined time (time information indicator) interval .

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CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (comprises d, text form) .

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CLAIM 3 . The system for transmitting token information recited in claim 1 , wherein said controller at said first location embeds token information in said video signal in teletext form (text form) at .

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CLAIM 16 . The method for transmitting token information recited in claim 15 , wherein said detecting step comprises d (text form) etecting a token identifier embedded in said video signal in closed-captioning format .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5857149A Filed: 1996-01-18 Issued: 1999-01-05 Multibroadcast receiver for extracting desired broadcast information based on an identification code (Original Assignee) Media Marketing Network KK (Current Assignee) Media Marketing Network KK ; Tokyo FM Broadcasting Co Ltd Hiromichi Suzuki
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (broadcasting station) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader (optical reader) ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5857149A CLAIM 4 . A multibroadcast receiver according to claim 3 , wherein said reading means comprises an optical reader (optical reader) , and said recording means comprises printing means and records the necessary information on the card by a two-dimensional code and characters . US5857149A CLAIM 34 . A broadcast receiving system comprising : a broadcasting station (broadcast signal) for including and broadcasting an identification code related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave in a multibroadcasting radio wave ; a card having the identification code recorded thereon in advance ; a multibroadcast receiver having an insert portion for inserting said card therethrough and constructed so that information necessary to identify the contents of the broadcasting program is extracted from the data signal based on the identification code recorded on said card and is recorded on said card ; and card recovery locations scattered within a broadcasting area so as to recover said card ; whereby high value-added information or physical services are provided at the card recovery locations based on the records on said card , while the records on said card which are collected through the card recovery locations , are used for statistical processing .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (broadcasting station) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5857149A CLAIM 34 . A broadcast receiving system comprising : a broadcasting station (broadcast signal) for including and broadcasting an identification code related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave in a multibroadcasting radio wave ; a card having the identification code recorded thereon in advance ; a multibroadcast receiver having an insert portion for inserting said card therethrough and constructed so that information necessary to identify the contents of the broadcasting program is extracted from the data signal based on the identification code recorded on said card and is recorded on said card ; and card recovery locations scattered within a broadcasting area so as to recover said card ; whereby high value-added information or physical services are provided at the card recovery locations based on the records on said card , while the records on said card which are collected through the card recovery locations , are used for statistical processing .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (broadcasting station) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5857149A CLAIM 34 . A broadcast receiving system comprising : a broadcasting station (broadcast signal) for including and broadcasting an identification code related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave in a multibroadcasting radio wave ; a card having the identification code recorded thereon in advance ; a multibroadcast receiver having an insert portion for inserting said card therethrough and constructed so that information necessary to identify the contents of the broadcasting program is extracted from the data signal based on the identification code recorded on said card and is recorded on said card ; and card recovery locations scattered within a broadcasting area so as to recover said card ; whereby high value-added information or physical services are provided at the card recovery locations based on the records on said card , while the records on said card which are collected through the card recovery locations , are used for statistical processing .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (statistical processing) (RF) .	US5857149A CLAIM 34 . A broadcast receiving system comprising : a broadcasting station for including and broadcasting an identification code related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave in a multibroadcasting radio wave ; a card having the identification code recorded thereon in advance ; a multibroadcast receiver having an insert portion for inserting said card therethrough and constructed so that information necessary to identify the contents of the broadcasting program is extracted from the data signal based on the identification code recorded on said card and is recorded on said card ; and card recovery locations scattered within a broadcasting area so as to recover said card ; whereby high value-added information or physical services are provided at the card recovery locations based on the records on said card , while the records on said card which are collected through the card recovery locations , are used for statistical processing (radio frequency, time information, time information indicator) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (broadcasting station) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5857149A CLAIM 34 . A broadcast receiving system comprising : a broadcasting station (broadcast signal) for including and broadcasting an identification code related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave in a multibroadcasting radio wave ; a card having the identification code recorded thereon in advance ; a multibroadcast receiver having an insert portion for inserting said card therethrough and constructed so that information necessary to identify the contents of the broadcasting program is extracted from the data signal based on the identification code recorded on said card and is recorded on said card ; and card recovery locations scattered within a broadcasting area so as to recover said card ; whereby high value-added information or physical services are provided at the card recovery locations based on the records on said card , while the records on said card which are collected through the card recovery locations , are used for statistical processing .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (broadcasting station) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5857149A CLAIM 34 . A broadcast receiving system comprising : a broadcasting station (broadcast signal) for including and broadcasting an identification code related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave in a multibroadcasting radio wave ; a card having the identification code recorded thereon in advance ; a multibroadcast receiver having an insert portion for inserting said card therethrough and constructed so that information necessary to identify the contents of the broadcasting program is extracted from the data signal based on the identification code recorded on said card and is recorded on said card ; and card recovery locations scattered within a broadcasting area so as to recover said card ; whereby high value-added information or physical services are provided at the card recovery locations based on the records on said card , while the records on said card which are collected through the card recovery locations , are used for statistical processing .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (statistical processing) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5857149A CLAIM 34 . A broadcast receiving system comprising : a broadcasting station for including and broadcasting an identification code related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave in a multibroadcasting radio wave ; a card having the identification code recorded thereon in advance ; a multibroadcast receiver having an insert portion for inserting said card therethrough and constructed so that information necessary to identify the contents of the broadcasting program is extracted from the data signal based on the identification code recorded on said card and is recorded on said card ; and card recovery locations scattered within a broadcasting area so as to recover said card ; whereby high value-added information or physical services are provided at the card recovery locations based on the records on said card , while the records on said card which are collected through the card recovery locations , are used for statistical processing (radio frequency, time information, time information indicator) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (statistical processing) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5857149A CLAIM 34 . A broadcast receiving system comprising : a broadcasting station for including and broadcasting an identification code related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave in a multibroadcasting radio wave ; a card having the identification code recorded thereon in advance ; a multibroadcast receiver having an insert portion for inserting said card therethrough and constructed so that information necessary to identify the contents of the broadcasting program is extracted from the data signal based on the identification code recorded on said card and is recorded on said card ; and card recovery locations scattered within a broadcasting area so as to recover said card ; whereby high value-added information or physical services are provided at the card recovery locations based on the records on said card , while the records on said card which are collected through the card recovery locations , are used for statistical processing (radio frequency, time information, time information indicator) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader (optical reader) at a point of sale .	US5857149A CLAIM 4 . A multibroadcast receiver according to claim 3 , wherein said reading means comprises an optical reader (optical reader) , and said recording means comprises printing means and records the necessary information on the card by a two-dimensional code and characters .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (statistical processing) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5857149A CLAIM 34 . A broadcast receiving system comprising : a broadcasting station for including and broadcasting an identification code related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave in a multibroadcasting radio wave ; a card having the identification code recorded thereon in advance ; a multibroadcast receiver having an insert portion for inserting said card therethrough and constructed so that information necessary to identify the contents of the broadcasting program is extracted from the data signal based on the identification code recorded on said card and is recorded on said card ; and card recovery locations scattered within a broadcasting area so as to recover said card ; whereby high value-added information or physical services are provided at the card recovery locations based on the records on said card , while the records on said card which are collected through the card recovery locations , are used for statistical processing (radio frequency, time information, time information indicator) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (statistical processing) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5857149A CLAIM 34 . A broadcast receiving system comprising : a broadcasting station for including and broadcasting an identification code related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave in a multibroadcasting radio wave ; a card having the identification code recorded thereon in advance ; a multibroadcast receiver having an insert portion for inserting said card therethrough and constructed so that information necessary to identify the contents of the broadcasting program is extracted from the data signal based on the identification code recorded on said card and is recorded on said card ; and card recovery locations scattered within a broadcasting area so as to recover said card ; whereby high value-added information or physical services are provided at the card recovery locations based on the records on said card , while the records on said card which are collected through the card recovery locations , are used for statistical processing (radio frequency, time information, time information indicator) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (statistical processing) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5857149A CLAIM 34 . A broadcast receiving system comprising : a broadcasting station for including and broadcasting an identification code related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave in a multibroadcasting radio wave ; a card having the identification code recorded thereon in advance ; a multibroadcast receiver having an insert portion for inserting said card therethrough and constructed so that information necessary to identify the contents of the broadcasting program is extracted from the data signal based on the identification code recorded on said card and is recorded on said card ; and card recovery locations scattered within a broadcasting area so as to recover said card ; whereby high value-added information or physical services are provided at the card recovery locations based on the records on said card , while the records on said card which are collected through the card recovery locations , are used for statistical processing (radio frequency, time information, time information indicator) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (identification code, dimensional code) , and combinations thereof .	US5857149A CLAIM 1 . A multibroadcast receiver for including an identification code (bar codes) related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave in a multibroadcasting radio wave and extracting information desired by an audience from the data signal , based on the identification code , comprising : extracting means for extracting the identification code related to the contents of the broadcasting program from the data signal ; an insert portion for inserting therethrough a card with a predetermined identification code recorded thereon ; reading means for reading the identification code from the card inserted into said insert portion ; recording means for writing necessary information included in the data signal into the inserted card ; and control means for checking the identification code extracted from the data signal against the identification code read from the card , and controlling said recording means in accordance with the result of the check . US5857149A CLAIM 4 . A multibroadcast receiver according to claim 3 , wherein said reading means comprises an optical reader , and said recording means comprises printing means and records the necessary information on the card by a two-dimensional code (bar codes) and characters .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (magnetic read, radio wave) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5857149A CLAIM 1 . A multibroadcast receiver for including an identification code related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave (pulse reader, light pulse reader, tight pulse reader) in a multibroadcasting radio wave and extracting information desired by an audience from the data signal , based on the identification code , comprising : extracting means for extracting the identification code related to the contents of the broadcasting program from the data signal ; an insert portion for inserting therethrough a card with a predetermined identification code recorded thereon ; reading means for reading the identification code from the card inserted into said insert portion ; recording means for writing necessary information included in the data signal into the inserted card ; and control means for checking the identification code extracted from the data signal against the identification code read from the card , and controlling said recording means in accordance with the result of the check . US5857149A CLAIM 13 . A multibroadcast receiver according to claim 3 , wherein each of said reading means and said recording means comprises a magnetic read (pulse reader, light pulse reader, tight pulse reader) er" ; recorder and the card is a magnetic recording card .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (magnetic read, radio wave) comprises a video camera .	US5857149A CLAIM 1 . A multibroadcast receiver for including an identification code related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave (pulse reader, light pulse reader, tight pulse reader) in a multibroadcasting radio wave and extracting information desired by an audience from the data signal , based on the identification code , comprising : extracting means for extracting the identification code related to the contents of the broadcasting program from the data signal ; an insert portion for inserting therethrough a card with a predetermined identification code recorded thereon ; reading means for reading the identification code from the card inserted into said insert portion ; recording means for writing necessary information included in the data signal into the inserted card ; and control means for checking the identification code extracted from the data signal against the identification code read from the card , and controlling said recording means in accordance with the result of the check . US5857149A CLAIM 13 . A multibroadcast receiver according to claim 3 , wherein each of said reading means and said recording means comprises a magnetic read (pulse reader, light pulse reader, tight pulse reader) er" ; recorder and the card is a magnetic recording card .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (magnetic read, radio wave) comprises a photodetector .	US5857149A CLAIM 1 . A multibroadcast receiver for including an identification code related to the contents of a broadcasting program in a data signal carried by an additive-information radio wave (pulse reader, light pulse reader, tight pulse reader) in a multibroadcasting radio wave and extracting information desired by an audience from the data signal , based on the identification code , comprising : extracting means for extracting the identification code related to the contents of the broadcasting program from the data signal ; an insert portion for inserting therethrough a card with a predetermined identification code recorded thereon ; reading means for reading the identification code from the card inserted into said insert portion ; recording means for writing necessary information included in the data signal into the inserted card ; and control means for checking the identification code extracted from the data signal against the identification code read from the card , and controlling said recording means in accordance with the result of the check . US5857149A CLAIM 13 . A multibroadcast receiver according to claim 3 , wherein each of said reading means and said recording means comprises a magnetic read (pulse reader, light pulse reader, tight pulse reader) er" ; recorder and the card is a magnetic recording card .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	EP0713335A2 Filed: 1995-11-06 Issued: 1996-05-22 System and method for wireless capture of encoded data transmitted with a television, video or audio signal and subsequent initiation of a transaction using such data (Original Assignee) AT&T Corp (Current Assignee) AT&T Corp Katherine G. August, Charles D. Caldwell, Steven M. Herbst, Theodore Sizer Ii
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (telephone number) .	EP0713335A2 CLAIM 8 Apparatus for initiating a transaction relating to a program appearing on a television display , said apparatus comprising means arranged for wireless capture of data directly from said television display , said data being indiscernible to a viewer of said television display ; means responsive to said captured data for obtaining a telephone number (telephone number) , said telephone number being associated with a remote location arranged to perform transactions associated with said program appearing on said television display ; means for initiating a telephone call using said telephone number ; and means for transmitting to said remote location , during said telephone call , additional information contained in said captured data , said additional information also pertaining to said program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (remote location) address .	EP0713335A2 CLAIM 8 Apparatus for initiating a transaction relating to a program appearing on a television display , said apparatus comprising means arranged for wireless capture of data directly from said television display , said data being indiscernible to a viewer of said television display ; means responsive to said captured data for obtaining a telephone number , said telephone number being associated with a remote location (electronic mail) arranged to perform transactions associated with said program appearing on said television display ; means for initiating a telephone call using said telephone number ; and means for transmitting to said remote location , during said telephone call , additional information contained in said captured data , said additional information also pertaining to said program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (remote location) .	EP0713335A2 CLAIM 8 Apparatus for initiating a transaction relating to a program appearing on a television display , said apparatus comprising means arranged for wireless capture of data directly from said television display , said data being indiscernible to a viewer of said television display ; means responsive to said captured data for obtaining a telephone number , said telephone number being associated with a remote location (electronic mail) arranged to perform transactions associated with said program appearing on said television display ; means for initiating a telephone call using said telephone number ; and means for transmitting to said remote location , during said telephone call , additional information contained in said captured data , said additional information also pertaining to said program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse (said apparatus) reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	EP0713335A2 CLAIM 3 The invention defined in claim 1 wherein said apparatus (tight pulse) further includes means responsive to said capture means for storing said data , and wherein said transfer means includes means for coupling information from said storing means directly to a separate transaction processor .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5579537A Filed: 1995-04-20 Issued: 1996-11-26 Broadcast system with associated data capabilities (Original Assignee) Digital D J Inc (Current Assignee) Digital D J Inc Tsutumo Takahisa
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (interface apparatus) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5579537A CLAIM 1 . A system for the transmission and reception of program material and associated data , comprising : a transmitter for broadcasting said program material and said associated data , said associated data including header data defining a plurality of user interface selections ; a receiver , including , a demodulator for detecting said program material and said associated data as detected program material and detected associated data , respectively ; program material reproduction circuitry for reproducing said detected program material ; and user interface apparatus (placing digital information) for displaying a first portion of said detected associated data on a display , for displaying on said display said header data from said detected associated data as a menu of user interface choices , and for displaying a subsequent portion of said detected associated data responsive to user selection of one of said user interface choices , said receiver operating in a plurality of modes responsive to mode selection made by a user by manipulation of said user interface apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (interface apparatus) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5579537A CLAIM 1 . A system for the transmission and reception of program material and associated data , comprising : a transmitter for broadcasting said program material and said associated data , said associated data including header data defining a plurality of user interface selections ; a receiver , including , a demodulator for detecting said program material and said associated data as detected program material and detected associated data , respectively ; program material reproduction circuitry for reproducing said detected program material ; and user interface apparatus (placing digital information) for displaying a first portion of said detected associated data on a display , for displaying on said display said header data from said detected associated data as a menu of user interface choices , and for displaying a subsequent portion of said detected associated data responsive to user selection of one of said user interface choices , said receiver operating in a plurality of modes responsive to mode selection made by a user by manipulation of said user interface apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (bar code) and said reader is a bar code reader .	US5579537A CLAIM 13 . A system as in claim 1 , wherein one of said plurality of modes provides display of a scannable bar code (bar code) on said user interface apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (interface apparatus) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5579537A CLAIM 1 . A system for the transmission and reception of program material and associated data , comprising : a transmitter for broadcasting said program material and said associated data , said associated data including header data defining a plurality of user interface selections ; a receiver , including , a demodulator for detecting said program material and said associated data as detected program material and detected associated data , respectively ; program material reproduction circuitry for reproducing said detected program material ; and user interface apparatus (placing digital information) for displaying a first portion of said detected associated data on a display , for displaying on said display said header data from said detected associated data as a menu of user interface choices , and for displaying a subsequent portion of said detected associated data responsive to user selection of one of said user interface choices , said receiver operating in a plurality of modes responsive to mode selection made by a user by manipulation of said user interface apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (bar code) , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US5579537A CLAIM 13 . A system as in claim 1 , wherein one of said plurality of modes provides display of a scannable bar code (bar code) on said user interface apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said printable visual pattern comprises a bar code (bar code) .	US5579537A CLAIM 13 . A system as in claim 1 , wherein one of said plurality of modes provides display of a scannable bar code (bar code) on said user interface apparatus .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	EP0840248A2 Filed: 1994-09-27 Issued: 1998-05-06 Data entry systems (Original Assignee) Dataquill Ltd (Current Assignee) Dataquill Ltd Francis John Callaghan, Paul Marshall Doran, Gary Douglas Robb
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (display screen) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	EP0840248A2 CLAIM 1 A hand holdable data entry unit (10) comprising a reading sensor (14 , 90) for sensing commands and/or data and for producing input signals in response to said sensed commands and/or data , rewritable storage (78) programmable with information relating to selectable items , a controller (74) connected to receive and process said input signals from said sensor (14 , 90) , said controller (74) being arranged to respond to commands and/or sensed commands to control said data entry unit (10) and to said data to select a said item and a display screen (display screen) (20) for displaying a user readable representation of said commands and said stored information for said selected item , and a telecommunications interface (52 , 94 , 116) for telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from said storage (78) to a telecommunications network (50) and for telephonic reception of information relating to said selectable items to said storage (78) from said telecommunications network (50) , wherein said telecommunications interface (52 , 94 , 116) is a telecommunications line interface integral to said data entry unit (10) and directly connects said data entry unit (10) to said telecommunications network (50) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (like carrier) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	EP0840248A2 CLAIM 21 A system according to any of Claims 18 to 20 , comprising a verification device in the form of a verification card or like carrier (placing digital information) carrying a verification code such as a bar code and/or dot code for verification of user information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (like carrier) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	EP0840248A2 CLAIM 21 A system according to any of Claims 18 to 20 , comprising a verification device in the form of a verification card or like carrier (placing digital information) carrying a verification code such as a bar code and/or dot code for verification of user information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (display screen) .	EP0840248A2 CLAIM 1 A hand holdable data entry unit (10) comprising a reading sensor (14 , 90) for sensing commands and/or data and for producing input signals in response to said sensed commands and/or data , rewritable storage (78) programmable with information relating to selectable items , a controller (74) connected to receive and process said input signals from said sensor (14 , 90) , said controller (74) being arranged to respond to commands and/or sensed commands to control said data entry unit (10) and to said data to select a said item and a display screen (display screen) (20) for displaying a user readable representation of said commands and said stored information for said selected item , and a telecommunications interface (52 , 94 , 116) for telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from said storage (78) to a telecommunications network (50) and for telephonic reception of information relating to said selectable items to said storage (78) from said telecommunications network (50) , wherein said telecommunications interface (52 , 94 , 116) is a telecommunications line interface integral to said data entry unit (10) and directly connects said data entry unit (10) to said telecommunications network (50) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (code reader, bar codes) .	EP0840248A2 CLAIM 1 A hand holdable data entry unit (10) comprising a reading sensor (14 , 90) for sensing commands and/or data and for producing input signals in response to said sensed commands and/or data , rewritable storage (78) programmable with information relating to selectable items , a controller (74) connected to receive and process said input signals from said sensor (14 , 90) , said controller (74) being arranged to respond to commands and/or sensed commands to control said data entry unit (10) and to said data to select a said item and a display screen (display screen) (20) for displaying a user readable representation of said commands and said stored information for said selected item , and a telecommunications interface (52 , 94 , 116) for telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from said storage (78) to a telecommunications network (50) and for telephonic reception of information relating to said selectable items to said storage (78) from said telecommunications network (50) , wherein said telecommunications interface (52 , 94 , 116) is a telecommunications line interface integral to said data entry unit (10) and directly connects said data entry unit (10) to said telecommunications network (50) . EP0840248A2 CLAIM 12 A data entry unit according to Claim 11 , wherein said coded data comprises bar codes (code reader, bar codes) and/or binary dot codes and a said reading sensor (14) is a bar code and/or dot code reader (code reader, bar codes) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (cellular telephone network) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	EP0840248A2 CLAIM 5 A data entry unit according to any preceding claim , wherein said telecommunications interface (116) is a cellular telephone network (cellular telephony) interface .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (like carrier) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (cellular telephone network) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	EP0840248A2 CLAIM 5 A data entry unit according to any preceding claim , wherein said telecommunications interface (116) is a cellular telephone network (cellular telephony) interface . EP0840248A2 CLAIM 21 A system according to any of Claims 18 to 20 , comprising a verification device in the form of a verification card or like carrier (placing digital information) carrying a verification code such as a bar code and/or dot code for verification of user information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (display screen) of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	EP0840248A2 CLAIM 1 A hand holdable data entry unit (10) comprising a reading sensor (14 , 90) for sensing commands and/or data and for producing input signals in response to said sensed commands and/or data , rewritable storage (78) programmable with information relating to selectable items , a controller (74) connected to receive and process said input signals from said sensor (14 , 90) , said controller (74) being arranged to respond to commands and/or sensed commands to control said data entry unit (10) and to said data to select a said item and a display screen (display screen) (20) for displaying a user readable representation of said commands and said stored information for said selected item , and a telecommunications interface (52 , 94 , 116) for telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from said storage (78) to a telecommunications network (50) and for telephonic reception of information relating to said selectable items to said storage (78) from said telecommunications network (50) , wherein said telecommunications interface (52 , 94 , 116) is a telecommunications line interface integral to said data entry unit (10) and directly connects said data entry unit (10) to said telecommunications network (50) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	EP0840248A2 CLAIM 1 A hand holdable data entry unit (10) comprising a reading sensor (14 , 90) for sensing commands and/or data and for producing input signals in response to said sensed commands and/or data , rewritable storage (78) programmable with information relating to selectable items , a controller (74) connected to receive and process said input signals from said sensor (14 , 90) , said controller (74) being arranged to respond to commands and/or sensed commands to control said data entry unit (10) and to said data to select a said item and a display screen (display screen) (20) for displaying a user readable representation of said commands and said stored information for said selected item , and a telecommunications interface (52 , 94 , 116) for telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from said storage (78) to a telecommunications network (50) and for telephonic reception of information relating to said selectable items to said storage (78) from said telecommunications network (50) , wherein said telecommunications interface (52 , 94 , 116) is a telecommunications line interface integral to said data entry unit (10) and directly connects said data entry unit (10) to said telecommunications network (50) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (said screen) .	EP0840248A2 CLAIM 10 A data entry unit according to any preceding claim , wherein said display screen (20) comprises a touch sensitive screen (90) forming a said reading sensor , said controller (74) being arranged to be responsive to a location at which said screen (telephone number, text form) (90) is touched for user input .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 32 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving a cellular transmission (remote processing) .	EP0840248A2 CLAIM 2 A data entry unit according to Claim 1 , wherein said controller (74) is responsive to a said command to cause downloading of information from a remote processing (cellular transmission) centre (108) as required for updating information previously stored in said rewritable storage (78) for selectable items .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (said screen) .	EP0840248A2 CLAIM 10 A data entry unit according to any preceding claim , wherein said display screen (20) comprises a touch sensitive screen (90) forming a said reading sensor , said controller (74) being arranged to be responsive to a location at which said screen (telephone number, text form) (90) is touched for user input .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (code reader, bar codes) , and combinations thereof .	EP0840248A2 CLAIM 12 A data entry unit according to Claim 11 , wherein said coded data comprises bar codes (code reader, bar codes) and/or binary dot codes and a said reading sensor (14) is a bar code and/or dot code reader (code reader, bar codes) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (power source) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	EP0840248A2 CLAIM 3 A data entry unit according to any preceding claim , including a rechargeable power source (information capture) (70) .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9323955A1 Filed: 1993-05-11 Issued: 1993-11-25 Electronic redeemable coupon system (Original Assignee) Holman Michael J Michael J. Holman
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	WO9323955A1 CLAIM 11 . The decoding unit as claimed in Claim 3 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	WO9323955A1 CLAIM 11 . The decoding unit as claimed in Claim 3 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises amplitude modulation (coding data) .	WO9323955A1 CLAIM 33 . An electronic redeemable coupon selection apparatus , for use with a television set having closed-caption display capabilities and including decoding means for decoding data (amplitude modulation) transmitted with the picture information of a standard television signal transmission using closed-caption methodology , said television signal transmission including coupon-related data encoded using closed-caption methodology , said apparatus comprising : means coupled to said decoding means for selecting at least portions of said coupon-related data ; and recording means for recording representations of said selected portions of said decoded coupon-related data on a recording medium for subsequent readout and redemption .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	WO9323955A1 CLAIM 11 . The decoding unit as claimed in Claim 3 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	WO9323955A1 CLAIM 11 . The decoding unit as claimed in Claim 3 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	WO9323955A1 CLAIM 11 . The decoding unit as claimed in Claim 3 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (vertical blanking) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (log information) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	WO9323955A1 CLAIM 11 . The decoding unit as claimed in Claim 3 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal . WO9323955A1 CLAIM 19 . The decoding unit as claimed in Claim 18 , wherein : the coupon-related data contained in said broadcasted standard television signal includes broadcast source log information (first data) ; and said recording means records a representation of said broadcast source log information on said recording medium .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (vertical blanking) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9323955A1 CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for decoding and storing messages encoded in the signal of a television picture transmission , said television picture transmission containing video , audio , and message components , the video component of said television picture transmission being displayed as a picture on a video screen , said apparatus (tight pulse) comprising : decoding means for receiving said message component , and for decoding said encoded messages contained therein to produce a message signal containing said messages ; a logo generator for generating a logo signal to create a visible logo on the display of a video screen , said logo generator synchronized with said video component of said television picture transmission signal ; a video mixer receiving said video component of said television picture transmission signal , and receiving output from said logo generator for mixing said logo signal with said video component so as to superimpose said logo on said picture as viewed on the video screen ; means coupled to said decoding means for sensing the existence of a message signal , and enabling the coupling of said logo signal to said video mixer only during the time a message exists ; means coupled to the output of said decoding means for passing selected ones of said message signals to said video mixer for mixing said message signal with said video component so as to superimpose said selected message on said video component as viewed on the video screen ; storage means capable of storing at least a part of each message selected ; means for manually selecting ones of said displayed messages for storage in said storage means ; and means for storing said selected message in said storage means . WO9323955A1 CLAIM 11 . The decoding unit as claimed in Claim 3 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical blanking) comprises a video camera .	WO9323955A1 CLAIM 11 . The decoding unit as claimed in Claim 3 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical blanking) comprises a photodetector .	WO9323955A1 CLAIM 11 . The decoding unit as claimed in Claim 3 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5523794A Filed: 1993-04-16 Issued: 1996-06-04 Method and apparatus for portable storage and use of data transmitted by television signal (Original Assignee) Index Systems LLC (Current Assignee) Rovi Guides Inc Roy J. Mankovitz, Henry C. Yuen
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (current time) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5523794A CLAIM 1 . A portable data coupon comprising : means for receiving encoded data ; means for storing the received data ; a timekeeping means ; said means for storing also stores current time (mobile communication) and date from the timekeeping means with the received data ; means for selectively decoding and displaying the data present in the storing means ; and means for selectively transmitting the encoded data to a receiving apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises amplitude modulation (coding data) .	US5523794A CLAIM 42 . A method for data retrieval and use comprising the steps of : encoding data (amplitude modulation) in a predetermined transmission format ; broadcasting the encoded data as a . portion of a television transmission signal during the vertical blanking interval portion of the signal ; receiving the television signal with a VBI decoder and extracting the encoded data from the vertical blanking interval ; intermediately storing the encoded data in a memory prior to retransmission ; retransmitting the encoded data ; receiving the retransmitted encoded data in a portable data coupon ; storing the received data in the portable data coupon ; selectively decoding and displaying the data present in the portable data coupon ; and selectively transmitting the encoded data from the portable data coupon to a receiving apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (bar code) and said reader is a bar code reader .	US5523794A CLAIM 9 . A portable data coupon as defined in claim 8 wherein the decoding and display means selectively decodes and displays said encoded data in a first alpha numeric format and in a second bar code (bar code) format and said portable data coupon further includes means for selection of display format .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5523794A CLAIM 1 . A portable data coupon comprising : means for receiving encoded data ; means for storing the received data ; a timekeeping means ; said means for storing also stores current time (mobile communication) and date from the timekeeping means with the received data ; means for selectively decoding and displaying the data present in the storing means ; and means for selectively transmitting the encoded data to a receiving apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5523794A CLAIM 1 . A portable data coupon comprising : means for receiving encoded data ; means for storing the received data ; a timekeeping means ; said means for storing also stores current time (mobile communication) and date from the timekeeping means with the received data ; means for selectively decoding and displaying the data present in the storing means ; and means for selectively transmitting the encoded data to a receiving apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5523794A CLAIM 1 . A portable data coupon comprising : means for receiving encoded data ; means for storing the received data ; a timekeeping means ; said means for storing also stores current time (mobile communication) and date from the timekeeping means with the received data ; means for selectively decoding and displaying the data present in the storing means ; and means for selectively transmitting the encoded data to a receiving apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (current time) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5523794A CLAIM 1 . A portable data coupon comprising : means for receiving encoded data ; means for storing the received data ; a timekeeping means ; said means for storing also stores current time (mobile communication) and date from the timekeeping means with the received data ; means for selectively decoding and displaying the data present in the storing means ; and means for selectively transmitting the encoded data to a receiving apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (current time) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5523794A CLAIM 1 . A portable data coupon comprising : means for receiving encoded data ; means for storing the received data ; a timekeeping means ; said means for storing also stores current time (mobile communication) and date from the timekeeping means with the received data ; means for selectively decoding and displaying the data present in the storing means ; and means for selectively transmitting the encoded data to a receiving apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (bar code) , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US5523794A CLAIM 9 . A portable data coupon as defined in claim 8 wherein the decoding and display means selectively decodes and displays said encoded data in a first alpha numeric format and in a second bar code (bar code) format and said portable data coupon further includes means for selection of display format .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said printable visual pattern comprises a bar code (bar code) .	US5523794A CLAIM 9 . A portable data coupon as defined in claim 8 wherein the decoding and display means selectively decodes and displays said encoded data in a first alpha numeric format and in a second bar code (bar code) format and said portable data coupon further includes means for selection of display format .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5523794A CLAIM 1 . A portable data coupon comprising : means for receiving encoded data ; means for storing the received data ; a timekeeping means ; said means for storing also stores current time (mobile communication) and date from the timekeeping means with the received data ; means for selectively decoding and displaying the data present in the storing means ; and means for selectively transmitting the encoded data to a receiving apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5523794A CLAIM 1 . A portable data coupon comprising : means for receiving encoded data ; means for storing the received data ; a timekeeping means ; said means for storing also stores current time (mobile communication) and date from the timekeeping means with the received data ; means for selectively decoding and displaying the data present in the storing means ; and means for selectively transmitting the encoded data to a receiving apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (data retrieval) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5523794A CLAIM 42 . A method for data retrieval (time information, information capture) and use comprising the steps of : encoding data in a predetermined transmission format ; broadcasting the encoded data as a . portion of a television transmission signal during the vertical blanking interval portion of the signal ; receiving the television signal with a VBI decoder and extracting the encoded data from the vertical blanking interval ; intermediately storing the encoded data in a memory prior to retransmission ; retransmitting the encoded data ; receiving the retransmitted encoded data in a portable data coupon ; storing the received data in the portable data coupon ; selectively decoding and displaying the data present in the portable data coupon ; and selectively transmitting the encoded data from the portable data coupon to a receiving apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (current time) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5523794A CLAIM 1 . A portable data coupon comprising : means for receiving encoded data ; means for storing the received data ; a timekeeping means ; said means for storing also stores current time (mobile communication) and date from the timekeeping means with the received data ; means for selectively decoding and displaying the data present in the storing means ; and means for selectively transmitting the encoded data to a receiving apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (data retrieval) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said time) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (current time) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5523794A CLAIM 1 . A portable data coupon comprising : means for receiving encoded data ; means for storing the received data ; a timekeeping means ; said means for storing also stores current time (mobile communication) and date from the timekeeping means with the received data ; means for selectively decoding and displaying the data present in the storing means ; and means for selectively transmitting the encoded data to a receiving apparatus . US5523794A CLAIM 2 . A portable data coupon as defined in claim 1 wherein the encoded data includes current time and date information and further comprising means for updating said time (digital user) keeping means to current time and date responsive to the encoded data . US5523794A CLAIM 42 . A method for data retrieval (time information, information capture) and use comprising the steps of : encoding data in a predetermined transmission format ; broadcasting the encoded data as a . portion of a television transmission signal during the vertical blanking interval portion of the signal ; receiving the television signal with a VBI decoder and extracting the encoded data from the vertical blanking interval ; intermediately storing the encoded data in a memory prior to retransmission ; retransmitting the encoded data ; receiving the retransmitted encoded data in a portable data coupon ; storing the received data in the portable data coupon ; selectively decoding and displaying the data present in the portable data coupon ; and selectively transmitting the encoded data from the portable data coupon to a receiving apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said time) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5523794A CLAIM 2 . A portable data coupon as defined in claim 1 wherein the encoded data includes current time and date information and further comprising means for updating said time (digital user) keeping means to current time and date responsive to the encoded data .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5285278A Filed: 1992-05-21 Issued: 1994-02-08 Electronic redeemable coupon system via television (Original Assignee) Holman Michael J Michael J. Holman
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (storage means) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5285278A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for decoding and storing messages encoded in the signal of a television picture transmission , said television picture transmission containing video , audio , and message components , the video component of said television picture transmission being displayed as a picture on a video screen , said apparatus comprising : decoding means for receiving said message component , and for decoding said encoded messages contained therein to produce a message signal containing said messages ; a logo generator for generating a logo signal to create a visible logo on the display of a video screen , said logo generator synchronized with said video component of said television picture transmission signal ; a video mixer receiving said video component of said television picture transmission signal , and receiving output from said logo generator for mixing said logo signal with said video component so as to superimpose said logo on said picture as viewed on the video screen ; means coupled to said decoding means for sensing the existence of a message signal , and enabling the coupling of said logo signal to said video mixer only during the time a message exists ; means coupled to the output of said decoding means for passing selected ones of said message signals to said video mixer for mixing said message signal with said video component so as to superimpose said selected message on said video component as viewed on the video screen ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) capable of storing at least a part of each message selected ; means for manually selecting ones of said displayed messages for storage in said storage means ; and means for storing said selected message in said storage means . US5285278A CLAIM 34 . The decoding unit as claimed in claim 28 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5285278A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for decoding and storing messages encoded in the signal of a television picture transmission , said television picture transmission containing video , audio , and message components , the video component of said television picture transmission being displayed as a picture on a video screen , said apparatus comprising : decoding means for receiving said message component , and for decoding said encoded messages contained therein to produce a message signal containing said messages ; a logo generator for generating a logo signal to create a visible logo on the display of a video screen , said logo generator synchronized with said video component of said television picture transmission signal ; a video mixer receiving said video component of said television picture transmission signal , and receiving output from said logo generator for mixing said logo signal with said video component so as to superimpose said logo on said picture as viewed on the video screen ; means coupled to said decoding means for sensing the existence of a message signal , and enabling the coupling of said logo signal to said video mixer only during the time a message exists ; means coupled to the output of said decoding means for passing selected ones of said message signals to said video mixer for mixing said message signal with said video component so as to superimpose said selected message on said video component as viewed on the video screen ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) capable of storing at least a part of each message selected ; means for manually selecting ones of said displayed messages for storage in said storage means ; and means for storing said selected message in said storage means . US5285278A CLAIM 34 . The decoding unit as claimed in claim 28 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (storage means) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5285278A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for decoding and storing messages encoded in the signal of a television picture transmission , said television picture transmission containing video , audio , and message components , the video component of said television picture transmission being displayed as a picture on a video screen , said apparatus comprising : decoding means for receiving said message component , and for decoding said encoded messages contained therein to produce a message signal containing said messages ; a logo generator for generating a logo signal to create a visible logo on the display of a video screen , said logo generator synchronized with said video component of said television picture transmission signal ; a video mixer receiving said video component of said television picture transmission signal , and receiving output from said logo generator for mixing said logo signal with said video component so as to superimpose said logo on said picture as viewed on the video screen ; means coupled to said decoding means for sensing the existence of a message signal , and enabling the coupling of said logo signal to said video mixer only during the time a message exists ; means coupled to the output of said decoding means for passing selected ones of said message signals to said video mixer for mixing said message signal with said video component so as to superimpose said selected message on said video component as viewed on the video screen ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) capable of storing at least a part of each message selected ; means for manually selecting ones of said displayed messages for storage in said storage means ; and means for storing said selected message in said storage means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5285278A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for decoding and storing messages encoded in the signal of a television picture transmission , said television picture transmission containing video , audio , and message components , the video component of said television picture transmission being displayed as a picture on a video screen , said apparatus comprising : decoding means for receiving said message component , and for decoding said encoded messages contained therein to produce a message signal containing said messages ; a logo generator for generating a logo signal to create a visible logo on the display of a video screen , said logo generator synchronized with said video component of said television picture transmission signal ; a video mixer receiving said video component of said television picture transmission signal , and receiving output from said logo generator for mixing said logo signal with said video component so as to superimpose said logo on said picture as viewed on the video screen ; means coupled to said decoding means for sensing the existence of a message signal , and enabling the coupling of said logo signal to said video mixer only during the time a message exists ; means coupled to the output of said decoding means for passing selected ones of said message signals to said video mixer for mixing said message signal with said video component so as to superimpose said selected message on said video component as viewed on the video screen ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) capable of storing at least a part of each message selected ; means for manually selecting ones of said displayed messages for storage in said storage means ; and means for storing said selected message in said storage means . US5285278A CLAIM 34 . The decoding unit as claimed in claim 28 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5285278A CLAIM 34 . The decoding unit as claimed in claim 28 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5285278A CLAIM 34 . The decoding unit as claimed in claim 28 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (storage means) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5285278A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for decoding and storing messages encoded in the signal of a television picture transmission , said television picture transmission containing video , audio , and message components , the video component of said television picture transmission being displayed as a picture on a video screen , said apparatus comprising : decoding means for receiving said message component , and for decoding said encoded messages contained therein to produce a message signal containing said messages ; a logo generator for generating a logo signal to create a visible logo on the display of a video screen , said logo generator synchronized with said video component of said television picture transmission signal ; a video mixer receiving said video component of said television picture transmission signal , and receiving output from said logo generator for mixing said logo signal with said video component so as to superimpose said logo on said picture as viewed on the video screen ; means coupled to said decoding means for sensing the existence of a message signal , and enabling the coupling of said logo signal to said video mixer only during the time a message exists ; means coupled to the output of said decoding means for passing selected ones of said message signals to said video mixer for mixing said message signal with said video component so as to superimpose said selected message on said video component as viewed on the video screen ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) capable of storing at least a part of each message selected ; means for manually selecting ones of said displayed messages for storage in said storage means ; and means for storing said selected message in said storage means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (storage means) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5285278A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for decoding and storing messages encoded in the signal of a television picture transmission , said television picture transmission containing video , audio , and message components , the video component of said television picture transmission being displayed as a picture on a video screen , said apparatus comprising : decoding means for receiving said message component , and for decoding said encoded messages contained therein to produce a message signal containing said messages ; a logo generator for generating a logo signal to create a visible logo on the display of a video screen , said logo generator synchronized with said video component of said television picture transmission signal ; a video mixer receiving said video component of said television picture transmission signal , and receiving output from said logo generator for mixing said logo signal with said video component so as to superimpose said logo on said picture as viewed on the video screen ; means coupled to said decoding means for sensing the existence of a message signal , and enabling the coupling of said logo signal to said video mixer only during the time a message exists ; means coupled to the output of said decoding means for passing selected ones of said message signals to said video mixer for mixing said message signal with said video component so as to superimpose said selected message on said video component as viewed on the video screen ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) capable of storing at least a part of each message selected ; means for manually selecting ones of said displayed messages for storage in said storage means ; and means for storing said selected message in said storage means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (vertical blanking) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (log information) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5285278A CLAIM 34 . The decoding unit as claimed in claim 28 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal . US5285278A CLAIM 37 . The decoding unit as claimed in claim 28 , wherein : the coupon-related data contained in said broadcasted standard television signal includes broadcast source log information (first data) ; and said recording means records a representation of said broadcast source log information on said recording medium .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (vertical blanking) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5285278A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for decoding and storing messages encoded in the signal of a television picture transmission , said television picture transmission containing video , audio , and message components , the video component of said television picture transmission being displayed as a picture on a video screen , said apparatus (tight pulse) comprising : decoding means for receiving said message component , and for decoding said encoded messages contained therein to produce a message signal containing said messages ; a logo generator for generating a logo signal to create a visible logo on the display of a video screen , said logo generator synchronized with said video component of said television picture transmission signal ; a video mixer receiving said video component of said television picture transmission signal , and receiving output from said logo generator for mixing said logo signal with said video component so as to superimpose said logo on said picture as viewed on the video screen ; means coupled to said decoding means for sensing the existence of a message signal , and enabling the coupling of said logo signal to said video mixer only during the time a message exists ; means coupled to the output of said decoding means for passing selected ones of said message signals to said video mixer for mixing said message signal with said video component so as to superimpose said selected message on said video component as viewed on the video screen ; storage means capable of storing at least a part of each message selected ; means for manually selecting ones of said displayed messages for storage in said storage means ; and means for storing said selected message in said storage means . US5285278A CLAIM 34 . The decoding unit as claimed in claim 28 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical blanking) comprises a video camera .	US5285278A CLAIM 34 . The decoding unit as claimed in claim 28 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical blanking) comprises a photodetector .	US5285278A CLAIM 34 . The decoding unit as claimed in claim 28 , wherein said means for extracting includes pulse detecting means and pulse decoding means for detecting and decoding coupon-related data which has been pulse encoded within the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the standard television signal .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	CA2347812A1 Filed: 1999-08-12 Issued: 2000-05-04 Information presentation and management in an online trading environment (Original Assignee) Ebay, Inc.; Martin L. Hess; Michael K. Wilson (Current Assignee) eBay Inc Martin L. Hess, Michael K. Wilson
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (second user) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	CA2347812A1 CLAIM 1 I5 . A method of displaying items , the method comprising the steps of : storing in a database a first thumbnail image associated with a first item for sale , the first thumbnail image created based on a first user-specified image at a first remote site ; storing in the database a second thumbnail image associated with a second item for sale , the second thumbnail image created based upon a second user (digital information) -specified image at a second remote site ; and responsive to a query , combining the first and second thumbnail images onto a web page for presentation at a client from which the query originated . 16 . A method of displaying items in an person-to-person online trading environment , the method comprising the steps of : creating a first thumbnail image associated with a first item for sale , the first thumbnail image based on a first image at a first remote site ; creating a second thumbnail image associated with a second item for sale , the second thumbnail image based on a second image at a second remote site ; and responsive to a user query , combining the first and second thumbnail images onto a web page for presentation at a client from which the user query originated .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (second user) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	CA2347812A1 CLAIM 1 I5 . A method of displaying items , the method comprising the steps of : storing in a database a first thumbnail image associated with a first item for sale , the first thumbnail image created based on a first user-specified image at a first remote site ; storing in the database a second thumbnail image associated with a second item for sale , the second thumbnail image created based upon a second user (digital information) -specified image at a second remote site ; and responsive to a query , combining the first and second thumbnail images onto a web page for presentation at a client from which the query originated . 16 . A method of displaying items in an person-to-person online trading environment , the method comprising the steps of : creating a first thumbnail image associated with a first item for sale , the first thumbnail image based on a first image at a first remote site ; creating a second thumbnail image associated with a second item for sale , the second thumbnail image based on a second image at a second remote site ; and responsive to a user query , combining the first and second thumbnail images onto a web page for presentation at a client from which the user query originated .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (second user) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	CA2347812A1 CLAIM 1 I5 . A method of displaying items , the method comprising the steps of : storing in a database a first thumbnail image associated with a first item for sale , the first thumbnail image created based on a first user-specified image at a first remote site ; storing in the database a second thumbnail image associated with a second item for sale , the second thumbnail image created based upon a second user (digital information) -specified image at a second remote site ; and responsive to a query , combining the first and second thumbnail images onto a web page for presentation at a client from which the query originated . 16 . A method of displaying items in an person-to-person online trading environment , the method comprising the steps of : creating a first thumbnail image associated with a first item for sale , the first thumbnail image based on a first image at a first remote site ; creating a second thumbnail image associated with a second item for sale , the second thumbnail image based on a second image at a second remote site ; and responsive to a user query , combining the first and second thumbnail images onto a web page for presentation at a client from which the user query originated .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises frequency modulation (first image) .	CA2347812A1 CLAIM 6 . A method of displaying items in an person-to-person online trading environment , the method comprising the steps of : storing at a local site a first thumbnail image associated with a first item for sale , the first thumbnail image created based on a first image (frequency modulation) at a first remote site ; storing at the local site a second thumbnail image associated with a second item for sale , the second thumbnail image created based upon a second image at a second remote site ; and combining the first and second thumbnail images onto a web page for presentation at a third remote site .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (second user) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	CA2347812A1 CLAIM 1 I5 . A method of displaying items , the method comprising the steps of : storing in a database a first thumbnail image associated with a first item for sale , the first thumbnail image created based on a first user-specified image at a first remote site ; storing in the database a second thumbnail image associated with a second item for sale , the second thumbnail image created based upon a second user (digital information) -specified image at a second remote site ; and responsive to a query , combining the first and second thumbnail images onto a web page for presentation at a client from which the query originated . 16 . A method of displaying items in an person-to-person online trading environment , the method comprising the steps of : creating a first thumbnail image associated with a first item for sale , the first thumbnail image based on a first image at a first remote site ; creating a second thumbnail image associated with a second item for sale , the second thumbnail image based on a second image at a second remote site ; and responsive to a user query , combining the first and second thumbnail images onto a web page for presentation at a client from which the user query originated .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (second user) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	CA2347812A1 CLAIM 1 I5 . A method of displaying items , the method comprising the steps of : storing in a database a first thumbnail image associated with a first item for sale , the first thumbnail image created based on a first user-specified image at a first remote site ; storing in the database a second thumbnail image associated with a second item for sale , the second thumbnail image created based upon a second user (digital information) -specified image at a second remote site ; and responsive to a query , combining the first and second thumbnail images onto a web page for presentation at a client from which the query originated . 16 . A method of displaying items in an person-to-person online trading environment , the method comprising the steps of : creating a first thumbnail image associated with a first item for sale , the first thumbnail image based on a first image at a first remote site ; creating a second thumbnail image associated with a second item for sale , the second thumbnail image based on a second image at a second remote site ; and responsive to a user query , combining the first and second thumbnail images onto a web page for presentation at a client from which the user query originated .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (second user) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	CA2347812A1 CLAIM 1 I5 . A method of displaying items , the method comprising the steps of : storing in a database a first thumbnail image associated with a first item for sale , the first thumbnail image created based on a first user-specified image at a first remote site ; storing in the database a second thumbnail image associated with a second item for sale , the second thumbnail image created based upon a second user (digital information) -specified image at a second remote site ; and responsive to a query , combining the first and second thumbnail images onto a web page for presentation at a client from which the query originated . 16 . A method of displaying items in an person-to-person online trading environment , the method comprising the steps of : creating a first thumbnail image associated with a first item for sale , the first thumbnail image based on a first image at a first remote site ; creating a second thumbnail image associated with a second item for sale , the second thumbnail image based on a second image at a second remote site ; and responsive to a user query , combining the first and second thumbnail images onto a web page for presentation at a client from which the user query originated .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6038591A Filed: 1999-06-15 Issued: 2000-03-14 Programmed music on demand from the internet (Original Assignee) MusicBooth LLC (Current Assignee) Hanger Solutions LLC Robert L. Wolfe, Jeffrey Pinals
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (requesting user) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US6038591A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile , the data units comprising musical content ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message identifying a source of the programmed information and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (requesting user) .	US6038591A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile , the data units comprising musical content ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message identifying a source of the programmed information and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (desired one) (RF) .	US6038591A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile , the data units comprising musical content ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one (radio frequency) of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message identifying a source of the programmed information and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (requesting user) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader .	US6038591A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile , the data units comprising musical content ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message identifying a source of the programmed information and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (desired one) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US6038591A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile , the data units comprising musical content ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one (radio frequency) of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message identifying a source of the programmed information and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (desired one) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US6038591A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile , the data units comprising musical content ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one (radio frequency) of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message identifying a source of the programmed information and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (requesting user) of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US6038591A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile , the data units comprising musical content ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message identifying a source of the programmed information and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (requesting user) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US6038591A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile , the data units comprising musical content ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message identifying a source of the programmed information and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (desired one) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US6038591A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile , the data units comprising musical content ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one (radio frequency) of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message identifying a source of the programmed information and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (desired one) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US6038591A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile , the data units comprising musical content ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one (radio frequency) of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message identifying a source of the programmed information and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (first data) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US6038591A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first data (first data) base containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile , the data units comprising musical content ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message identifying a source of the programmed information and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (host computer) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US6038591A CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the profile associated with the user is derived by gathering identifying characteristics of the user during the user' ; s communication session with a host computer (information capture) , the host computer transmitting the user' ; s identifying characteristics to the server .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9959283A2 Filed: 1999-05-07 Issued: 1999-11-18 Integrated advertising for wireless communication devices with rich content and direct user response mechanism (Original Assignee) Geoworks Corporation Adam De Boor, Michael D. Eggers
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	WO9959283A2 CLAIM 3 . The software product of claim 1 , wherein each advertisement has a display limit defining a limited number of time t (first data) he advertisement may be displayed and a display count of a number of times the advertisement has been displayed , and the advertising manager does not display an advertisement if the display count equals or exceeds the display limit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (telephone number) .	WO9959283A2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the action defined in the advertisement is to dial a telephone number (telephone number) , and effecting the action comprises dialing the telephone number .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (comprises d) .	WO9959283A2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 13 , wherein the action defined in the advertisement is to dial a telephone number , and effecting the action comprises d (text form) ialing the telephone number .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse (interface element) reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9959283A2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 8 , wherein displaying the selected advertisement comprises : associating an action for responding to the advertisement and defined in the advertisement with a user selectable user interface element (tight pulse) displayed on a screen display of the wireless communication device .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9956450A1 Filed: 1999-04-23 Issued: 1999-11-04 Methods and apparatus for providing information in response to telephonic requests (Original Assignee) Mankovitz Roy J Roy J. Mankovitz
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (cellular telephone network) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	WO9956450A1 CLAIM 28 . The apparatus of claim 26 , wherein the telephone network is a cellular telephone network (cellular telephony) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (cellular telephone network) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	WO9956450A1 CLAIM 28 . The apparatus of claim 26 , wherein the telephone network is a cellular telephone network (cellular telephony) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (telephone number) .	WO9956450A1 CLAIM 10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the supplemental information relating to the caller includes at least a portion of the telephone number (telephone number) of the caller .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (electronic mail) address .	WO9956450A1 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the reply is sent through the mail , by facsimile , or via electronic mail (electronic mail, electronic mail address) later directed to the caller .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (electronic mail) .	WO9956450A1 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the reply is sent through the mail , by facsimile , or via electronic mail (electronic mail, electronic mail address) later directed to the caller .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9953457A1 Filed: 1999-04-09 Issued: 1999-10-21 Rfid tagging system for network assets (Original Assignee) Sensormatic Electronics Corporation William M. Maynard
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (radio frequency) (RF) .	WO9953457A1 CLAIM 1 . A radio frequency (radio frequency) identification (RFID) tagging system for computer network assets , the system comprising : an RFID host ; a transponder tag attached to an asset in a computer network , said transponder tag having stored therein tag identifying data and inventory data describing said asset ; an electronically erasable and programmable memory (EEPROM) adapted for operation as part of said asset ; an RFID reader/writer for reading data from said transponder tag in an interrogation zone ; respective communications links between said RFID host and each one of said RFID reader/writer and said asset , enabling said transponder tag identifying data and said inventory data to be transferred between each of said RFID host , said EEPROM and said transponder tag , said inventory data also being stored in said EEPROM ; and , means in said RFID host and in said asset for enabling operation of said asset only in response to a predetermined communications sequence between said RFID host and said asset over said respective communications link , whereby said asset can be identified in said interrogation zone for enabling only an authorized removal of said asset and whereby operation of said asset can be automatically inhibited absent completion of said predetermined communications sequence between said asset and said RFID host .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (security data) and said reader is a bar code reader .	WO9953457A1 CLAIM 6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein said transponder tag has a first data storage area for data uniquely identifying said transponder tag , a second data storage area for data describing said asset and components within said asset , and a third data storage area for security data (bar code) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (radio frequency) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9953457A1 CLAIM 1 . A radio frequency (radio frequency) identification (RFID) tagging system for computer network assets , the system comprising : an RFID host ; a transponder tag attached to an asset in a computer network , said transponder tag having stored therein tag identifying data and inventory data describing said asset ; an electronically erasable and programmable memory (EEPROM) adapted for operation as part of said asset ; an RFID reader/writer for reading data from said transponder tag in an interrogation zone ; respective communications links between said RFID host and each one of said RFID reader/writer and said asset , enabling said transponder tag identifying data and said inventory data to be transferred between each of said RFID host , said EEPROM and said transponder tag , said inventory data also being stored in said EEPROM ; and , means in said RFID host and in said asset for enabling operation of said asset only in response to a predetermined communications sequence between said RFID host and said asset over said respective communications link , whereby said asset can be identified in said interrogation zone for enabling only an authorized removal of said asset and whereby operation of said asset can be automatically inhibited absent completion of said predetermined communications sequence between said asset and said RFID host .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (radio frequency) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	WO9953457A1 CLAIM 1 . A radio frequency (radio frequency) identification (RFID) tagging system for computer network assets , the system comprising : an RFID host ; a transponder tag attached to an asset in a computer network , said transponder tag having stored therein tag identifying data and inventory data describing said asset ; an electronically erasable and programmable memory (EEPROM) adapted for operation as part of said asset ; an RFID reader/writer for reading data from said transponder tag in an interrogation zone ; respective communications links between said RFID host and each one of said RFID reader/writer and said asset , enabling said transponder tag identifying data and said inventory data to be transferred between each of said RFID host , said EEPROM and said transponder tag , said inventory data also being stored in said EEPROM ; and , means in said RFID host and in said asset for enabling operation of said asset only in response to a predetermined communications sequence between said RFID host and said asset over said respective communications link , whereby said asset can be identified in said interrogation zone for enabling only an authorized removal of said asset and whereby operation of said asset can be automatically inhibited absent completion of said predetermined communications sequence between said asset and said RFID host .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (security data) , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	WO9953457A1 CLAIM 6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein said transponder tag has a first data storage area for data uniquely identifying said transponder tag , a second data storage area for data describing said asset and components within said asset , and a third data storage area for security data (bar code) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said printable visual pattern comprises a bar code (security data) .	WO9953457A1 CLAIM 6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein said transponder tag has a first data storage area for data uniquely identifying said transponder tag , a second data storage area for data describing said asset and components within said asset , and a third data storage area for security data (bar code) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (radio frequency) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9953457A1 CLAIM 1 . A radio frequency (radio frequency) identification (RFID) tagging system for computer network assets , the system comprising : an RFID host ; a transponder tag attached to an asset in a computer network , said transponder tag having stored therein tag identifying data and inventory data describing said asset ; an electronically erasable and programmable memory (EEPROM) adapted for operation as part of said asset ; an RFID reader/writer for reading data from said transponder tag in an interrogation zone ; respective communications links between said RFID host and each one of said RFID reader/writer and said asset , enabling said transponder tag identifying data and said inventory data to be transferred between each of said RFID host , said EEPROM and said transponder tag , said inventory data also being stored in said EEPROM ; and , means in said RFID host and in said asset for enabling operation of said asset only in response to a predetermined communications sequence between said RFID host and said asset over said respective communications link , whereby said asset can be identified in said interrogation zone for enabling only an authorized removal of said asset and whereby operation of said asset can be automatically inhibited absent completion of said predetermined communications sequence between said asset and said RFID host .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (radio frequency) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	WO9953457A1 CLAIM 1 . A radio frequency (radio frequency) identification (RFID) tagging system for computer network assets , the system comprising : an RFID host ; a transponder tag attached to an asset in a computer network , said transponder tag having stored therein tag identifying data and inventory data describing said asset ; an electronically erasable and programmable memory (EEPROM) adapted for operation as part of said asset ; an RFID reader/writer for reading data from said transponder tag in an interrogation zone ; respective communications links between said RFID host and each one of said RFID reader/writer and said asset , enabling said transponder tag identifying data and said inventory data to be transferred between each of said RFID host , said EEPROM and said transponder tag , said inventory data also being stored in said EEPROM ; and , means in said RFID host and in said asset for enabling operation of said asset only in response to a predetermined communications sequence between said RFID host and said asset over said respective communications link , whereby said asset can be identified in said interrogation zone for enabling only an authorized removal of said asset and whereby operation of said asset can be automatically inhibited absent completion of said predetermined communications sequence between said asset and said RFID host .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (work station) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (first data) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	WO9953457A1 CLAIM 6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein said transponder tag has a first data (first data) storage area for data uniquely identifying said transponder tag , a second data storage area for data describing said asset and components within said asset , and a third data storage area for security data . WO9953457A1 CLAIM 14 . The system of claim 13 , wherein at least one of said assets comprises a computer work station (time information indicator) on said network .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (code data) , and combinations thereof .	WO9953457A1 CLAIM 9 . The system of claim 6 , wherein said data uniquely identifying said transponder tag comprises at least one of the following : manufacturing site code data (bar codes) ; and , serial number data .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9941684A1 Filed: 1999-02-11 Issued: 1999-08-19 Processing and delivery of audio-video information (Original Assignee) Fast Tv Ali S. Kazeroonian, David Kamins, James Pratt Twitchell, John M. Gauch, Susan E. Gauch, David James Pankratz, Robert James O'connell
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (other port) .	WO9941684A1 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 8 wherein the step of processing the closed captions of the program includes the step of comparing the frequency of previously selected words in one portion of the program to their frequency in another port (electronic message) ion of the program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (other port) comprises at least one electronic mail .	WO9941684A1 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 8 wherein the step of processing the closed captions of the program includes the step of comparing the frequency of previously selected words in one portion of the program to their frequency in another port (electronic message) ion of the program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (selected word) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9941684A1 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 8 wherein the step of processing the closed captions of the program includes the step of comparing the frequency of previously selected word (information capture) s in one portion of the program to their frequency in another portion of the program .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9930256A1 Filed: 1998-12-10 Issued: 1999-06-17 Method for electronic distribution and redemption of coupons on the world wide web (Original Assignee) International Business Machines Corporation; Ibm United Kingdom Limited Keith Fortenberry, James Toohey, Robert Szabo, David Allard
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (mail address) address .	WO9930256A1 CLAIM 5 . A method as claimed in claim 4 wherein said record is comprised of at least one of an associated transaction number , a supplier/manufacturer name , a date on which said computer file was transferred to a user , a date the file was received at said coupon redemption web site (38) , a merchant identification number , identification of the product purchased , the user name , and the user' ; s e-mail address (electronic mail) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (mail address) .	WO9930256A1 CLAIM 5 . A method as claimed in claim 4 wherein said record is comprised of at least one of an associated transaction number , a supplier/manufacturer name , a date on which said computer file was transferred to a user , a date the file was received at said coupon redemption web site (38) , a merchant identification number , identification of the product purchased , the user name , and the user' ; s e-mail address (electronic mail) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said database) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9930256A1 CLAIM 4 . A method as claimed m claim 1 further comprising the steps of : maintaining a database (32) at said centralized computer facility (28) ; requesting certain predefined user information from said user as a condition for said user receiving said computer file ; encoding said user information as part of said computer file ; transmitting (22) a record at least partly comprised of said information , from said coupon redemption web site (38) to said centralized computer facility via said computer network ; and storing data comprising said record as part of said database (digital user) (32) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said database) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	WO9930256A1 CLAIM 4 . A method as claimed m claim 1 further comprising the steps of : maintaining a database (32) at said centralized computer facility (28) ; requesting certain predefined user information from said user as a condition for said user receiving said computer file ; encoding said user information as part of said computer file ; transmitting (22) a record at least partly comprised of said information , from said coupon redemption web site (38) to said centralized computer facility via said computer network ; and storing data comprising said record as part of said database (digital user) (32) .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JP2000148847A Filed: 1998-11-09 Issued: 2000-05-30 Method and system for providing product information (Original Assignee) Hitachi Ltd; 株式会社日立製作所 Mizue Kanda, Masako Saotome, Megumi Yonezawa, 正子五月女, 瑞絵神田, 恵米澤
US7349668B2 CLAIM 4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises amplitude modulation (サーバー) .	JP2000148847A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】商品選択サーバー (amplitude modulation) と情報発信サーバーとを有し商品情報を提供するシステムであって、該商品選択サーバーは、各利用者の識別子に対応してその利用者に提案済みの商品の識別子を格納する第１の記憶手段と、あらかじめ設定された商品情報を提供する商品の候補のリストを格納する第２の記憶手段と、該情報発信サーバーから利用者の識別子を受け取り、第１及び第２の記憶手段を参照して提案商品リストから該利用者に提案済みの商品を除いて残りの提案商品の識別子を該情報発信サーバーに送る処理手段とを有し、該情報発信サーバーは、提案商品の商品情報を格納する記憶手段と、利用者のクライアント装置からのアクセスを受け付け、その利用者の識別子を該商品選択サーバーに送る処理手段と、該商品選択サーバーから提案商品の識別子を受け取り、記憶手段から指定された提案商品の商品情報を取り出して該利用者のクライアント装置に送信する処理手段とを有することを特徴とする商品情報を提供するシステム。 1 . A system for providing product information having a product selection server and an information transmission server , wherein the product selection server corresponds to an identifier of each user and displays a product that has been proposed to that user . First storage means for storing an identifier ; A second storage unit for storing a list of product candidates providing preset product information ; and a user product identifier received from the information transmission server and referred to the first and second storage units . Processing means for transmitting the identifiers of the remaining proposed products to the information transmission server except for the products already proposed to the user from the list , the information transmission server comprising : storage means for storing product information of the proposed products ; Processing means for receiving an access from the client device of the user and transmitting the identifier of the user to the product selection server ; receiving the identifier of the proposed product from the product selection server ; Processing means for extracting information and transmitting the information to the client device of the user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising) .	JP2000148847A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】商品選択サーバーと情報発信サーバーとを有し商品情報を提供するシステムであって、該商品選択サーバーは、各利用者の識別子に対応してその利用者に提案済みの商品の識別子を格納する第１の記憶手段と、あらかじめ設定された商品情報を提供する商品の候補のリストを格納する第２の記憶手段と、該情報発信サーバーから利用者の識別子を受け取り、第１及び第２の記憶手段を参照して提案商品リストから該利用者に提案済みの商品を除いて残りの提案商品の識別子を該情報発信サーバーに送る処理手段とを有し、該情報発信サーバーは、提案商品の商品情報を格納する記憶手段と、利用者のクライアント装置からのアクセスを受け付け、その利用者の識別子を該商品選択サーバーに送る処理手段と、該商品選択サーバーから提案商品の識別子を受け取り、記憶手段から指定された提案商品の商品情報を取り出して該利用者のクライアント装置に送信する処理手段とを有することを特徴とする商品情報を提供するシステム。 1 . A system for providing product information having a product selection server and an information transmission server , wherein the product selection server corresponds to an identifier of each user and displays a product that has been proposed to that user . First storage means for storing an identifier ; A second storage unit for storing a list of product candidates providing preset product information ; and a user product identifier received from the information transmission server and referred to the first and second storage units . Processing means for transmitting the identifiers of the remaining proposed products to the information transmission server except for the products already proposed to the user from the list , the information transmission server comprising (telephone number) : storage means for storing product information of the proposed products ; Processing means for receiving an access from the client device of the user and transmitting the identifier of the user to the product selection server ; receiving the identifier of the proposed product from the product selection server ; Processing means for extracting information and transmitting the information to the client device of the user .

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Filed: 1998-11-09 Issued: 2000-05-30

Method and system for providing product information

(Original Assignee) Hitachi Ltd; 株式会社日立製作所

Mizue Kanda, Masako Saotome, Megumi Yonezawa, 正子五月女, 瑞絵神田, 恵米澤

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CLAIM 4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises amplitude modulation (サーバー) .

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CLAIM 1 【請求項１】商品選択サーバー (amplitude modulation) と情報発信サーバーとを有し商品情報を提供するシステムであって、該商品選択サーバーは、各利用者の識別子に対応してその利用者に提案済みの商品の識別子を格納する第１の記憶手段と、あらかじめ設定された商品情報を提供する商品の候補のリストを格納する第２の記憶手段と、該情報発信サーバーから利用者の識別子を受け取り、第１及び第２の記憶手段を参照して提案商品リストから該利用者に提案済みの商品を除いて残りの提案商品の識別子を該情報発信サーバーに送る処理手段とを有し、該情報発信サーバーは、提案商品の商品情報を格納する記憶手段と、利用者のクライアント装置からのアクセスを受け付け、その利用者の識別子を該商品選択サーバーに送る処理手段と、該商品選択サーバーから提案商品の識別子を受け取り、記憶手段から指定された提案商品の商品情報を取り出して該利用者のクライアント装置に送信する処理手段とを有することを特徴とする商品情報を提供するシステム。 1 . A system for providing product information having a product selection server and an information transmission server , wherein the product selection server corresponds to an identifier of each user and displays a product that has been proposed to that user . First storage means for storing an identifier ;
A second storage unit for storing a list of product candidates providing preset product information ;
and a user product identifier received from the information transmission server and referred to the first and second storage units . Processing means for transmitting the identifiers of the remaining proposed products to the information transmission server except for the products already proposed to the user from the list , the information transmission server comprising : storage means for storing product information of the proposed products ;
Processing means for receiving an access from the client device of the user and transmitting the identifier of the user to the product selection server ;
receiving the identifier of the proposed product from the product selection server ;
Processing means for extracting information and transmitting the information to the client device of the user .

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CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising) .

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CLAIM 1 【請求項１】商品選択サーバーと情報発信サーバーとを有し商品情報を提供するシステムであって、該商品選択サーバーは、各利用者の識別子に対応してその利用者に提案済みの商品の識別子を格納する第１の記憶手段と、あらかじめ設定された商品情報を提供する商品の候補のリストを格納する第２の記憶手段と、該情報発信サーバーから利用者の識別子を受け取り、第１及び第２の記憶手段を参照して提案商品リストから該利用者に提案済みの商品を除いて残りの提案商品の識別子を該情報発信サーバーに送る処理手段とを有し、該情報発信サーバーは、提案商品の商品情報を格納する記憶手段と、利用者のクライアント装置からのアクセスを受け付け、その利用者の識別子を該商品選択サーバーに送る処理手段と、該商品選択サーバーから提案商品の識別子を受け取り、記憶手段から指定された提案商品の商品情報を取り出して該利用者のクライアント装置に送信する処理手段とを有することを特徴とする商品情報を提供するシステム。 1 . A system for providing product information having a product selection server and an information transmission server , wherein the product selection server corresponds to an identifier of each user and displays a product that has been proposed to that user . First storage means for storing an identifier ;
A second storage unit for storing a list of product candidates providing preset product information ;
and a user product identifier received from the information transmission server and referred to the first and second storage units . Processing means for transmitting the identifiers of the remaining proposed products to the information transmission server except for the products already proposed to the user from the list , the information transmission server comprising (telephone number) : storage means for storing product information of the proposed products ;
Processing means for receiving an access from the client device of the user and transmitting the identifier of the user to the product selection server ;
receiving the identifier of the proposed product from the product selection server ;
Processing means for extracting information and transmitting the information to the client device of the user .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	EP0905995A2 Filed: 1998-09-25 Issued: 1999-03-31 Network resource reservation control method and apparatus, receiving terminal, sending terminal, and relay apparatus (Original Assignee) Sony Corp (Current Assignee) Sony Corp Atshushi Shionozaki
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device (relay apparatus) , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	EP0905995A2 CLAIM 11 A relay apparatus (mobile communication device) for performing resource reservation between a sending terminal for sending data and a receiving terminal for receiving said data through a network to relay said data , comprising : a relay means for relaying a message composed of first information for specifying , as a direction in which said resource reservation is performed , one of unidirectional communication in which said resource reservation is performed in one of directions including a first direction from said sending terminal to said receiving terminal , a second direction from said receiving terminal to said sending terminal and bidirectional communication in which said first direction and said second direction are combined and second information for independently requesting resources in said first direction and said second direction ; and a resource reserving means for reserving the resource requested by said second information in the direction specified by said first information of said message relayed by said relay means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (relay apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	EP0905995A2 CLAIM 11 A relay apparatus (mobile communication device) for performing resource reservation between a sending terminal for sending data and a receiving terminal for receiving said data through a network to relay said data , comprising : a relay means for relaying a message composed of first information for specifying , as a direction in which said resource reservation is performed , one of unidirectional communication in which said resource reservation is performed in one of directions including a first direction from said sending terminal to said receiving terminal , a second direction from said receiving terminal to said sending terminal and bidirectional communication in which said first direction and said second direction are combined and second information for independently requesting resources in said first direction and said second direction ; and a resource reserving means for reserving the resource requested by said second information in the direction specified by said first information of said message relayed by said relay means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (relay apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	EP0905995A2 CLAIM 11 A relay apparatus (mobile communication device) for performing resource reservation between a sending terminal for sending data and a receiving terminal for receiving said data through a network to relay said data , comprising : a relay means for relaying a message composed of first information for specifying , as a direction in which said resource reservation is performed , one of unidirectional communication in which said resource reservation is performed in one of directions including a first direction from said sending terminal to said receiving terminal , a second direction from said receiving terminal to said sending terminal and bidirectional communication in which said first direction and said second direction are combined and second information for independently requesting resources in said first direction and said second direction ; and a resource reserving means for reserving the resource requested by said second information in the direction specified by said first information of said message relayed by said relay means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device (relay apparatus) to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	EP0905995A2 CLAIM 11 A relay apparatus (mobile communication device) for performing resource reservation between a sending terminal for sending data and a receiving terminal for receiving said data through a network to relay said data , comprising : a relay means for relaying a message composed of first information for specifying , as a direction in which said resource reservation is performed , one of unidirectional communication in which said resource reservation is performed in one of directions including a first direction from said sending terminal to said receiving terminal , a second direction from said receiving terminal to said sending terminal and bidirectional communication in which said first direction and said second direction are combined and second information for independently requesting resources in said first direction and said second direction ; and a resource reserving means for reserving the resource requested by said second information in the direction specified by said first information of said message relayed by said relay means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device (relay apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	EP0905995A2 CLAIM 11 A relay apparatus (mobile communication device) for performing resource reservation between a sending terminal for sending data and a receiving terminal for receiving said data through a network to relay said data , comprising : a relay means for relaying a message composed of first information for specifying , as a direction in which said resource reservation is performed , one of unidirectional communication in which said resource reservation is performed in one of directions including a first direction from said sending terminal to said receiving terminal , a second direction from said receiving terminal to said sending terminal and bidirectional communication in which said first direction and said second direction are combined and second information for independently requesting resources in said first direction and said second direction ; and a resource reserving means for reserving the resource requested by said second information in the direction specified by said first information of said message relayed by said relay means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device (relay apparatus) ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	EP0905995A2 CLAIM 11 A relay apparatus (mobile communication device) for performing resource reservation between a sending terminal for sending data and a receiving terminal for receiving said data through a network to relay said data , comprising : a relay means for relaying a message composed of first information for specifying , as a direction in which said resource reservation is performed , one of unidirectional communication in which said resource reservation is performed in one of directions including a first direction from said sending terminal to said receiving terminal , a second direction from said receiving terminal to said sending terminal and bidirectional communication in which said first direction and said second direction are combined and second information for independently requesting resources in said first direction and said second direction ; and a resource reserving means for reserving the resource requested by said second information in the direction specified by said first information of said message relayed by said relay means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (relay apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	EP0905995A2 CLAIM 11 A relay apparatus (mobile communication device) for performing resource reservation between a sending terminal for sending data and a receiving terminal for receiving said data through a network to relay said data , comprising : a relay means for relaying a message composed of first information for specifying , as a direction in which said resource reservation is performed , one of unidirectional communication in which said resource reservation is performed in one of directions including a first direction from said sending terminal to said receiving terminal , a second direction from said receiving terminal to said sending terminal and bidirectional communication in which said first direction and said second direction are combined and second information for independently requesting resources in said first direction and said second direction ; and a resource reserving means for reserving the resource requested by said second information in the direction specified by said first information of said message relayed by said relay means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (relay apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	EP0905995A2 CLAIM 11 A relay apparatus (mobile communication device) for performing resource reservation between a sending terminal for sending data and a receiving terminal for receiving said data through a network to relay said data , comprising : a relay means for relaying a message composed of first information for specifying , as a direction in which said resource reservation is performed , one of unidirectional communication in which said resource reservation is performed in one of directions including a first direction from said sending terminal to said receiving terminal , a second direction from said receiving terminal to said sending terminal and bidirectional communication in which said first direction and said second direction are combined and second information for independently requesting resources in said first direction and said second direction ; and a resource reserving means for reserving the resource requested by said second information in the direction specified by said first information of said message relayed by said relay means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device (relay apparatus) to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	EP0905995A2 CLAIM 11 A relay apparatus (mobile communication device) for performing resource reservation between a sending terminal for sending data and a receiving terminal for receiving said data through a network to relay said data , comprising : a relay means for relaying a message composed of first information for specifying , as a direction in which said resource reservation is performed , one of unidirectional communication in which said resource reservation is performed in one of directions including a first direction from said sending terminal to said receiving terminal , a second direction from said receiving terminal to said sending terminal and bidirectional communication in which said first direction and said second direction are combined and second information for independently requesting resources in said first direction and said second direction ; and a resource reserving means for reserving the resource requested by said second information in the direction specified by said first information of said message relayed by said relay means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse (control apparatus) reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device (relay apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	EP0905995A2 CLAIM 7 A network resource reservation control apparatus (tight pulse, tight pulse reader, light pulse reader) for controlling resource reservation between a sending terminal for sending data and a receiving terminal for receiving said data through a network , comprising : a sending means for sending a message composed of first information for specifying , as a direction in which said resource reservation is performed , one of unidirectional communication in which said resource reservation is performed in one of directions including a first direction from said sending terminal to said receiving terminal , a second direction from said receiving terminal to said sending terminal and bidirectional communication in which said first direction and said second direction are combined and second information for independently requesting resources in said first direction and said second direction ; and a resource reserving means for reserving the resource requested by said second information in the direction specified by said first information of said message sent by said sending means . EP0905995A2 CLAIM 11 A relay apparatus (mobile communication device) for performing resource reservation between a sending terminal for sending data and a receiving terminal for receiving said data through a network to relay said data , comprising : a relay means for relaying a message composed of first information for specifying , as a direction in which said resource reservation is performed , one of unidirectional communication in which said resource reservation is performed in one of directions including a first direction from said sending terminal to said receiving terminal , a second direction from said receiving terminal to said sending terminal and bidirectional communication in which said first direction and said second direction are combined and second information for independently requesting resources in said first direction and said second direction ; and a resource reserving means for reserving the resource requested by said second information in the direction specified by said first information of said message relayed by said relay means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (control apparatus) comprises a video camera .	EP0905995A2 CLAIM 7 A network resource reservation control apparatus (tight pulse, tight pulse reader, light pulse reader) for controlling resource reservation between a sending terminal for sending data and a receiving terminal for receiving said data through a network , comprising : a sending means for sending a message composed of first information for specifying , as a direction in which said resource reservation is performed , one of unidirectional communication in which said resource reservation is performed in one of directions including a first direction from said sending terminal to said receiving terminal , a second direction from said receiving terminal to said sending terminal and bidirectional communication in which said first direction and said second direction are combined and second information for independently requesting resources in said first direction and said second direction ; and a resource reserving means for reserving the resource requested by said second information in the direction specified by said first information of said message sent by said sending means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (control apparatus) comprises a photodetector .	EP0905995A2 CLAIM 7 A network resource reservation control apparatus (tight pulse, tight pulse reader, light pulse reader) for controlling resource reservation between a sending terminal for sending data and a receiving terminal for receiving said data through a network , comprising : a sending means for sending a message composed of first information for specifying , as a direction in which said resource reservation is performed , one of unidirectional communication in which said resource reservation is performed in one of directions including a first direction from said sending terminal to said receiving terminal , a second direction from said receiving terminal to said sending terminal and bidirectional communication in which said first direction and said second direction are combined and second information for independently requesting resources in said first direction and said second direction ; and a resource reserving means for reserving the resource requested by said second information in the direction specified by said first information of said message sent by said sending means .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9905866A1 Filed: 1998-07-20 Issued: 1999-02-04 Television signal data transmission system (Original Assignee) Emelko Glenn A Ltd. Vidicast
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (digital conversion, analog converter, storage means) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 3 . A data transmission system according to claim 1 , wherein said transmitting means further comprises first storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing raw data . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 15 . A data transmission system according to claim 2 , wherein said timing signal data includes timing data associated with a horizontal blanking interval and a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 38 . A data transmission system according to claim 37 , wherein said system further comprises : receiving means adapted for receiving the RF signal , including : digital conversion (digital information, placing digital information) means adapted for converting the analog encoded data to digital encoded data ; and decoding means adapted for converting the digital encoded data to raw data . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 50 . A data transmission system for transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal , the system comprising : a transmitter adapted for transmitting the RF signal , including : an encoder adapted for receiving raw data values and generating digital encoded data values indicative of the raw data values , wherein said encoder includes : means for receiving a plurality of raw data values to be encoded , wherein said raw data values may be one of N different values , and means for establishing at least N+l output levels having a corresponding digital encoded data value , each transition in said output level representing a raw data value ; and a digital-to-analog converter (digital information, placing digital information) for converting the digital encoded data to analog encoded data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (digital conversion, analog converter, storage means) into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 3 . A data transmission system according to claim 1 , wherein said transmitting means further comprises first storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing raw data . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 15 . A data transmission system according to claim 2 , wherein said timing signal data includes timing data associated with a horizontal blanking interval and a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 38 . A data transmission system according to claim 37 , wherein said system further comprises : receiving means adapted for receiving the RF signal , including : digital conversion (digital information, placing digital information) means adapted for converting the analog encoded data to digital encoded data ; and decoding means adapted for converting the digital encoded data to raw data . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 50 . A data transmission system for transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal , the system comprising : a transmitter adapted for transmitting the RF signal , including : an encoder adapted for receiving raw data values and generating digital encoded data values indicative of the raw data values , wherein said encoder includes : means for receiving a plurality of raw data values to be encoded , wherein said raw data values may be one of N different values , and means for establishing at least N+l output levels having a corresponding digital encoded data value , each transition in said output level representing a raw data value ; and a digital-to-analog converter (digital information, placing digital information) for converting the digital encoded data to analog encoded data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (digital conversion, analog converter, storage means) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 3 . A data transmission system according to claim 1 , wherein said transmitting means further comprises first storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing raw data . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 38 . A data transmission system according to claim 37 , wherein said system further comprises : receiving means adapted for receiving the RF signal , including : digital conversion (digital information, placing digital information) means adapted for converting the analog encoded data to digital encoded data ; and decoding means adapted for converting the digital encoded data to raw data . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 50 . A data transmission system for transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal , the system comprising : a transmitter adapted for transmitting the RF signal , including : an encoder adapted for receiving raw data values and generating digital encoded data values indicative of the raw data values , wherein said encoder includes : means for receiving a plurality of raw data values to be encoded , wherein said raw data values may be one of N different values , and means for establishing at least N+l output levels having a corresponding digital encoded data value , each transition in said output level representing a raw data value ; and a digital-to-analog converter (digital information, placing digital information) for converting the digital encoded data to analog encoded data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises amplitude modulation (RF signal) .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 37 . A data transmission system for transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal , the system comprising : transmitting means adapted for transmitting the RF signal (amplitude modulation) , including : encoding means adapted for receiving raw data values and generating digital encoded data values indicative of the raw data values , wherein said encoding means includes : means for receiving a plurality of raw data values to be encoded , wherein said raw data values may be one of N different values , and means for establishing at least N+l output levels having a corresponding digital encoded data value , each transition in said output level representing a raw data value ; and analog conversion means adapted for converting the digital encoded data to analog encoded data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (digital conversion, analog converter, storage means) into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 3 . A data transmission system according to claim 1 , wherein said transmitting means further comprises first storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing raw data . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 15 . A data transmission system according to claim 2 , wherein said timing signal data includes timing data associated with a horizontal blanking interval and a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 38 . A data transmission system according to claim 37 , wherein said system further comprises : receiving means adapted for receiving the RF signal , including : digital conversion (digital information, placing digital information) means adapted for converting the analog encoded data to digital encoded data ; and decoding means adapted for converting the digital encoded data to raw data . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 50 . A data transmission system for transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal , the system comprising : a transmitter adapted for transmitting the RF signal , including : an encoder adapted for receiving raw data values and generating digital encoded data values indicative of the raw data values , wherein said encoder includes : means for receiving a plurality of raw data values to be encoded , wherein said raw data values may be one of N different values , and means for establishing at least N+l output levels having a corresponding digital encoded data value , each transition in said output level representing a raw data value ; and a digital-to-analog converter (digital information, placing digital information) for converting the digital encoded data to analog encoded data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (radio frequency) (RF) .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 37 . A data transmission system for transmitting a radio frequency (radio frequency) (RF) signal , the system comprising : transmitting means adapted for transmitting the RF signal , including : encoding means adapted for receiving raw data values and generating digital encoded data values indicative of the raw data values , wherein said encoding means includes : means for receiving a plurality of raw data values to be encoded , wherein said raw data values may be one of N different values , and means for establishing at least N+l output levels having a corresponding digital encoded data value , each transition in said output level representing a raw data value ; and analog conversion means adapted for converting the digital encoded data to analog encoded data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 15 . A data transmission system according to claim 2 , wherein said timing signal data includes timing data associated with a horizontal blanking interval and a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 15 . A data transmission system according to claim 2 , wherein said timing signal data includes timing data associated with a horizontal blanking interval and a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (radio frequency) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 37 . A data transmission system for transmitting a radio frequency (radio frequency) (RF) signal , the system comprising : transmitting means adapted for transmitting the RF signal , including : encoding means adapted for receiving raw data values and generating digital encoded data values indicative of the raw data values , wherein said encoding means includes : means for receiving a plurality of raw data values to be encoded , wherein said raw data values may be one of N different values , and means for establishing at least N+l output levels having a corresponding digital encoded data value , each transition in said output level representing a raw data value ; and analog conversion means adapted for converting the digital encoded data to analog encoded data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (radio frequency) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 37 . A data transmission system for transmitting a radio frequency (radio frequency) (RF) signal , the system comprising : transmitting means adapted for transmitting the RF signal , including : encoding means adapted for receiving raw data values and generating digital encoded data values indicative of the raw data values , wherein said encoding means includes : means for receiving a plurality of raw data values to be encoded , wherein said raw data values may be one of N different values , and means for establishing at least N+l output levels having a corresponding digital encoded data value , each transition in said output level representing a raw data value ; and analog conversion means adapted for converting the digital encoded data to analog encoded data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (digital conversion, analog converter, storage means) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 3 . A data transmission system according to claim 1 , wherein said transmitting means further comprises first storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing raw data . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 38 . A data transmission system according to claim 37 , wherein said system further comprises : receiving means adapted for receiving the RF signal , including : digital conversion (digital information, placing digital information) means adapted for converting the analog encoded data to digital encoded data ; and decoding means adapted for converting the digital encoded data to raw data . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 50 . A data transmission system for transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal , the system comprising : a transmitter adapted for transmitting the RF signal , including : an encoder adapted for receiving raw data values and generating digital encoded data values indicative of the raw data values , wherein said encoder includes : means for receiving a plurality of raw data values to be encoded , wherein said raw data values may be one of N different values , and means for establishing at least N+l output levels having a corresponding digital encoded data value , each transition in said output level representing a raw data value ; and a digital-to-analog converter (digital information, placing digital information) for converting the digital encoded data to analog encoded data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (digital conversion, analog converter, storage means) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 3 . A data transmission system according to claim 1 , wherein said transmitting means further comprises first storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing raw data . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 38 . A data transmission system according to claim 37 , wherein said system further comprises : receiving means adapted for receiving the RF signal , including : digital conversion (digital information, placing digital information) means adapted for converting the analog encoded data to digital encoded data ; and decoding means adapted for converting the digital encoded data to raw data . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 50 . A data transmission system for transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal , the system comprising : a transmitter adapted for transmitting the RF signal , including : an encoder adapted for receiving raw data values and generating digital encoded data values indicative of the raw data values , wherein said encoder includes : means for receiving a plurality of raw data values to be encoded , wherein said raw data values may be one of N different values , and means for establishing at least N+l output levels having a corresponding digital encoded data value , each transition in said output level representing a raw data value ; and a digital-to-analog converter (digital information, placing digital information) for converting the digital encoded data to analog encoded data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (radio frequency) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 37 . A data transmission system for transmitting a radio frequency (radio frequency) (RF) signal , the system comprising : transmitting means adapted for transmitting the RF signal , including : encoding means adapted for receiving raw data values and generating digital encoded data values indicative of the raw data values , wherein said encoding means includes : means for receiving a plurality of raw data values to be encoded , wherein said raw data values may be one of N different values , and means for establishing at least N+l output levels having a corresponding digital encoded data value , each transition in said output level representing a raw data value ; and analog conversion means adapted for converting the digital encoded data to analog encoded data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (radio frequency) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 37 . A data transmission system for transmitting a radio frequency (radio frequency) (RF) signal , the system comprising : transmitting means adapted for transmitting the RF signal , including : encoding means adapted for receiving raw data values and generating digital encoded data values indicative of the raw data values , wherein said encoding means includes : means for receiving a plurality of raw data values to be encoded , wherein said raw data values may be one of N different values , and means for establishing at least N+l output levels having a corresponding digital encoded data value , each transition in said output level representing a raw data value ; and analog conversion means adapted for converting the digital encoded data to analog encoded data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (receiving device) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (vertical blanking) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 15 . A data transmission system according to claim 2 , wherein said timing signal data includes timing data associated with a horizontal blanking interval and a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval . WO9905866A1 CLAIM 36 . A data transmission system according to claim 32 , wherein said receiving means includes a plurality of television signal receiving device (receiving device) s .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 32 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving a cellular transmission (cable television) .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 6 . A data transmission system according to claim 5 , wherein said television signal communications medium includes at least one of : over-the-air broadcast transmission , cable television (cellular transmission) transmission , satellite television transmission , microwave television transmission and closed-circuit television transmission .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (vertical blanking) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 15 . A data transmission system according to claim 2 , wherein said timing signal data includes timing data associated with a horizontal blanking interval and a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical blanking) comprises a video camera .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 15 . A data transmission system according to claim 2 , wherein said timing signal data includes timing data associated with a horizontal blanking interval and a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical blanking) comprises a photodetector .	WO9905866A1 CLAIM 15 . A data transmission system according to claim 2 , wherein said timing signal data includes timing data associated with a horizontal blanking interval and a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	CN1212576A Filed: 1998-07-09 Issued: 1999-03-31 收费电视的数字附单 (Original Assignee) 通用仪器公司布兰特·坎德洛尔
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (接收数字) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (第二个) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	CN1212576A CLAIM 10 . 通讯系统中的一个用户终端，包括：装置，用于有选择地恢复通过一个通讯频道从控制器接收的节目服务；装置，用于通过所说的通讯频道从所说的控制器中接收数字 (receiving device) 附单信息；当按照所说的数字附单信息的预定条件接收第一特定节目服务时，所说的数字附单信息允许所说的终端获得信用单；和装置，用于保持所获得的信用单的现有余额。 CN1212576A CLAIM 11 . 如权利要求10所说的终端，其中：所说的信用单可用于以一个降低的支出获得第二个 (first data) 特定节目服务。
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (一个预定数目, 一个预定数量, 用户输入, 至少下列) .	CN1212576A CLAIM 15 . 如权利要求10到14之一所述的终端，还包括：响应于用户接口、用于使所说的终端根据一个用户输入 (telephone number) 有选择地补偿所说的信用单的装置。 CN1212576A CLAIM 25 . 如权利要求24所述的方法，其中所说的第一特定节目服务提供了多个适于由所说的选择的终端单独恢复的单独节目，所说的方法还包括下列步骤：当所说的使用状态指示所说的选择的终端已经恢复至少下列 (telephone number) 之一时提供所说的信用单：(A)一个预定数目 (telephone number) 的所说的多个单独节目；和(B)由所说的选择的终端恢复所说的单独节目中的至少一个时所支付费用的一个预定数量 (telephone number) 。

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Filed: 1998-07-09 Issued: 1999-03-31

收费电视的数字附单

(Original Assignee) 通用仪器公司

布兰特·坎德洛尔

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CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (接收数字) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ;

using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (第二个) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .

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CLAIM 10 . 通讯系统中的一个用户终端，包括：装置，用于有选择地恢复通过一个通讯频道从控制器接收的节目服务；装置，用于通过所说的通讯频道从所说的控制器中接收数字 (receiving device) 附单信息；当按照所说的数字附单信息的预定条件接收第一特定节目服务时，所说的数字附单信息允许所说的终端获得信用单；和装置，用于保持所获得的信用单的现有余额。

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CLAIM 11 . 如权利要求10所说的终端，其中：所说的信用单可用于以一个降低的支出获得第二个 (first data) 特定节目服务。

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CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (一个预定数目, 一个预定数量, 用户输入, 至少下列) .

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CLAIM 15 . 如权利要求10到14之一所述的终端，还包括：响应于用户接口、用于使所说的终端根据一个用户输入 (telephone number) 有选择地补偿所说的信用单的装置。

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CLAIM 25 . 如权利要求24所述的方法，其中所说的第一特定节目服务提供了多个适于由所说的选择的终端单独恢复的单独节目，所说的方法还包括下列步骤：当所说的使用状态指示所说的选择的终端已经恢复至少下列 (telephone number) 之一时提供所说的信用单：(A)一个预定数目 (telephone number) 的所说的多个单独节目；和(B)由所说的选择的终端恢复所说的单独节目中的至少一个时所支付费用的一个预定数量 (telephone number) 。

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6011758A Filed: 1998-07-01 Issued: 2000-01-04 System and method for production of compact discs on demand (Original Assignee) Music Connection (Current Assignee) Musicmakercom Inc Jean Francois Dockes, Didier Pierre, Bruno Costa-Marini
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (order data) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (storage subsystem) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystem (mobile communication) s accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection ; receiving customer order data (broadcast signal) including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (order data) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystems accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection ; receiving customer order data (broadcast signal) including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (order data) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystems accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection ; receiving customer order data (broadcast signal) including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (order data) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystems accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection ; receiving customer order data (broadcast signal) including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (order data) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystems accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection ; receiving customer order data (broadcast signal) including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (storage subsystem) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystem (mobile communication) s accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection ; receiving customer order data including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (storage subsystem) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystem (mobile communication) s accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection ; receiving customer order data including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (storage subsystem) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystem (mobile communication) s accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection ; receiving customer order data including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (storage subsystem) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystem (mobile communication) s accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection ; receiving customer order data including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (storage subsystem) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystem (mobile communication) s accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection ; receiving customer order data including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (storage subsystem) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystem (mobile communication) s accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection ; receiving customer order data including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (storage subsystem) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystem (mobile communication) s accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection ; receiving customer order data including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (established connection) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystems accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection (time information) ; receiving customer order data including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (storage subsystem) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystem (mobile communication) s accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection ; receiving customer order data including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (storage subsystem) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US6011758A CLAIM 1 . A method for producing customized compact discs (CDS) containing digital data files , comprising the steps of : associating identification data with each digital data file on a plurality of source CDS ; reading said digital data files from said plurality of source CDS ; selecting a destination storage location , for each digital data file , from a plurality of storage subsystem (mobile communication) s accessible via a plurality of servers including a master server controlling the operation of one or more slave servers , the step of selecting including polling at least one of said master server and said one or more slave servers to determine an available storage location ; establishing a connection to said selected destination storage location for transferring at least one digital data file from said source CDS ; and transferring said digital data file using said established connection ; receiving customer order data including customer selection data ; determining at least one selected digital data file based on said customer selection data ; reading at least one said selected digital data file from at least one of said plurality of storage subsystems via at least one of said plurality of servers ; recording said at least one selected digital data file onto a destination CD ; and packaging said destination CD .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	EP0921696A1 Filed: 1998-06-19 Issued: 1999-06-09 Device and method for receiving information and device and method for transmitting information (Original Assignee) Sony Corp (Current Assignee) Sony Corp Peter Shintani
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (receiving device) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	EP0921696A1 CLAIM 1 An information receiving device (receiving device) , comprising : a receiving means for receiving a program to be transmitted ; an operation means for operating points corresponding to a viewer' ; s response to the response request of a response program which requests a viewer' ; s response ; and a recording means for recording specifying information to specify a response program , and the points operated by said operation means at least , when the program received by said receiving means is said response program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail address (said operation) .	EP0921696A1 CLAIM 1 An information receiving device , comprising : a receiving means for receiving a program to be transmitted ; an operation means for operating points corresponding to a viewer' ; s response to the response request of a response program which requests a viewer' ; s response ; and a recording means for recording specifying information to specify a response program , and the points operated by said operation (electronic mail address) means at least , when the program received by said receiving means is said response program .

EP0921696A1

Filed: 1998-06-19 Issued: 1999-06-09

Device and method for receiving information and device and method for transmitting information

(Original Assignee) Sony Corp (Current Assignee) Sony Corp

Peter Shintani

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CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (receiving device) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ;

using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .

EP0921696A1
CLAIM 1 An information receiving device (receiving device) , comprising : a receiving means for receiving a program to be transmitted ;
an operation means for operating points corresponding to a viewer' ;
s response to the response request of a response program which requests a viewer' ;
s response ;
and a recording means for recording specifying information to specify a response program , and the points operated by said operation means at least , when the program received by said receiving means is said response program .

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CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail address (said operation) .

EP0921696A1
CLAIM 1 An information receiving device , comprising : a receiving means for receiving a program to be transmitted ;
an operation means for operating points corresponding to a viewer' ;
s response to the response request of a response program which requests a viewer' ;
s response ;
and a recording means for recording specifying information to specify a response program , and the points operated by said operation (electronic mail address) means at least , when the program received by said receiving means is said response program .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH1169249A Filed: 1998-06-11 Issued: 1999-03-09 Information display control method, information transmission method, information display device, and recording medium (Original Assignee) Toshiba Corp; 株式会社東芝 Takahiro Harashima, Osamu Hori, Tatsu Kamibayashi, Toshimitsu Kaneko, Shigeru Koyanagi, Toshihiro Morohoshi, Shigeyasu Natsubori, Takeshi Saito, Yoshinori Suzuki, Naomi Takeda, Tetsuya Yamane, Hiroshi Yao, 達上林, 高広原島, 修堀, 重靖夏堀, 滋小柳, 徹也山根, 健斉藤, 奈穂美武田, 浩矢尾, 利弘諸星, 敏充金子, 義規鈴木
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH1169249A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】少なくとも複数のストリーム情報及び制御情報が多重化されたデジタル信号が入力される入力手段と、前記入力手段により入力された前記デジタル信号から、前記ストリーム情報及び前記制御情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段により抽出した前記制御情報に基づいて、表示すべき前記ストリーム情報を決定する第１の決定手段と、前記決定手段により決定した前記ストリーム情報を表示する表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とする情報表示装置。 An input means for receiving a digital signal in which at least a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of stream information and control information are multiplexed , and a digital signal input from the input means , Extracting means for extracting the stream information and the control information , based on the control information extracted by the extracting means , An information display device comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : a first determination unit that determines the stream information to be displayed ; and a display unit that displays the stream information determined by the determination unit . JPH1169249A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記個別ストリーム情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記第１の決定手段で決定された前記ストリーム情報が個別ストリーム情報の場合、該個別ストリーム情報を入力された順に表示するか、前記記憶手段に記憶するかを決定する第２の決定手段と、前記第１及び第２の決定手段の決定に基づき、前記表示手段で表示する内容を制御する制御手段とをさらに具備したことを特徴とする請求項２記載の情報表示装置。 3 . A storage means for storing the individual stream information , wherein , if the stream information determined by the first determination means is individual stream information , the individual stream information is displayed in the order in which it is input ; The apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) further comprises : second determining means for determining whether to store the information in the storage means ; and control means for controlling the content displayed on the display means based on the determination by the first and second determining means . The information display device according to claim 2 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH1169249A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】少なくとも複数のストリーム情報及び制御情報が多重化されたデジタル信号が入力される入力手段と、前記入力手段により入力された前記デジタル信号から、前記ストリーム情報及び前記制御情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段により抽出した前記制御情報に基づいて、表示すべき前記ストリーム情報を決定する第１の決定手段と、前記決定手段により決定した前記ストリーム情報を表示する表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とする情報表示装置。 An input means for receiving a digital signal in which at least a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of stream information and control information are multiplexed , and a digital signal input from the input means , Extracting means for extracting the stream information and the control information , based on the control information extracted by the extracting means , An information display device comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : a first determination unit that determines the stream information to be displayed ; and a display unit that displays the stream information determined by the determination unit . JPH1169249A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記個別ストリーム情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記第１の決定手段で決定された前記ストリーム情報が個別ストリーム情報の場合、該個別ストリーム情報を入力された順に表示するか、前記記憶手段に記憶するかを決定する第２の決定手段と、前記第１及び第２の決定手段の決定に基づき、前記表示手段で表示する内容を制御する制御手段とをさらに具備したことを特徴とする請求項２記載の情報表示装置。 3 . A storage means for storing the individual stream information , wherein , if the stream information determined by the first determination means is individual stream information , the individual stream information is displayed in the order in which it is input ; The apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) further comprises : second determining means for determining whether to store the information in the storage means ; and control means for controlling the content displayed on the display means based on the determination by the first and second determining means . The information display device according to claim 2 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH1169249A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】少なくとも複数のストリーム情報及び制御情報が多重化されたデジタル信号が入力される入力手段と、前記入力手段により入力された前記デジタル信号から、前記ストリーム情報及び前記制御情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段により抽出した前記制御情報に基づいて、表示すべき前記ストリーム情報を決定する第１の決定手段と、前記決定手段により決定した前記ストリーム情報を表示する表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とする情報表示装置。 An input means for receiving a digital signal in which at least a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of stream information and control information are multiplexed , and a digital signal input from the input means , Extracting means for extracting the stream information and the control information , based on the control information extracted by the extracting means , An information display device comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : a first determination unit that determines the stream information to be displayed ; and a display unit that displays the stream information determined by the determination unit . JPH1169249A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記個別ストリーム情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記第１の決定手段で決定された前記ストリーム情報が個別ストリーム情報の場合、該個別ストリーム情報を入力された順に表示するか、前記記憶手段に記憶するかを決定する第２の決定手段と、前記第１及び第２の決定手段の決定に基づき、前記表示手段で表示する内容を制御する制御手段とをさらに具備したことを特徴とする請求項２記載の情報表示装置。 3 . A storage means for storing the individual stream information , wherein , if the stream information determined by the first determination means is individual stream information , the individual stream information is displayed in the order in which it is input ; The apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) further comprises : second determining means for determining whether to store the information in the storage means ; and control means for controlling the content displayed on the display means based on the determination by the first and second determining means . The information display device according to claim 2 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	JPH1169249A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】少なくとも複数のストリーム情報及び制御情報が多重化されたデジタル信号が入力される入力手段と、前記入力手段により入力された前記デジタル信号から、前記ストリーム情報及び前記制御情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段により抽出した前記制御情報に基づいて、表示すべき前記ストリーム情報を決定する第１の決定手段と、前記決定手段により決定した前記ストリーム情報を表示する表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とする情報表示装置。 An input means for receiving a digital signal in which at least a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of stream information and control information are multiplexed , and a digital signal input from the input means , Extracting means for extracting the stream information and the control information , based on the control information extracted by the extracting means , An information display device comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : a first determination unit that determines the stream information to be displayed ; and a display unit that displays the stream information determined by the determination unit . JPH1169249A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記個別ストリーム情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記第１の決定手段で決定された前記ストリーム情報が個別ストリーム情報の場合、該個別ストリーム情報を入力された順に表示するか、前記記憶手段に記憶するかを決定する第２の決定手段と、前記第１及び第２の決定手段の決定に基づき、前記表示手段で表示する内容を制御する制御手段とをさらに具備したことを特徴とする請求項２記載の情報表示装置。 3 . A storage means for storing the individual stream information , wherein , if the stream information determined by the first determination means is individual stream information , the individual stream information is displayed in the order in which it is input ; The apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) further comprises : second determining means for determining whether to store the information in the storage means ; and control means for controlling the content displayed on the display means based on the determination by the first and second determining means . The information display device according to claim 2 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	JPH1169249A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】少なくとも複数のストリーム情報及び制御情報が多重化されたデジタル信号が入力される入力手段と、前記入力手段により入力された前記デジタル信号から、前記ストリーム情報及び前記制御情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段により抽出した前記制御情報に基づいて、表示すべき前記ストリーム情報を決定する第１の決定手段と、前記決定手段により決定した前記ストリーム情報を表示する表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とする情報表示装置。 An input means for receiving a digital signal in which at least a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of stream information and control information are multiplexed , and a digital signal input from the input means , Extracting means for extracting the stream information and the control information , based on the control information extracted by the extracting means , An information display device comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : a first determination unit that determines the stream information to be displayed ; and a display unit that displays the stream information determined by the determination unit . JPH1169249A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記個別ストリーム情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記第１の決定手段で決定された前記ストリーム情報が個別ストリーム情報の場合、該個別ストリーム情報を入力された順に表示するか、前記記憶手段に記憶するかを決定する第２の決定手段と、前記第１及び第２の決定手段の決定に基づき、前記表示手段で表示する内容を制御する制御手段とをさらに具備したことを特徴とする請求項２記載の情報表示装置。 3 . A storage means for storing the individual stream information , wherein , if the stream information determined by the first determination means is individual stream information , the individual stream information is displayed in the order in which it is input ; The apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) further comprises : second determining means for determining whether to store the information in the storage means ; and control means for controlling the content displayed on the display means based on the determination by the first and second determining means . The information display device according to claim 2 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH1169249A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】少なくとも複数のストリーム情報及び制御情報が多重化されたデジタル信号が入力される入力手段と、前記入力手段により入力された前記デジタル信号から、前記ストリーム情報及び前記制御情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段により抽出した前記制御情報に基づいて、表示すべき前記ストリーム情報を決定する第１の決定手段と、前記決定手段により決定した前記ストリーム情報を表示する表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とする情報表示装置。 An input means for receiving a digital signal in which at least a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of stream information and control information are multiplexed , and a digital signal input from the input means , Extracting means for extracting the stream information and the control information , based on the control information extracted by the extracting means , An information display device comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : a first determination unit that determines the stream information to be displayed ; and a display unit that displays the stream information determined by the determination unit . JPH1169249A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記個別ストリーム情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記第１の決定手段で決定された前記ストリーム情報が個別ストリーム情報の場合、該個別ストリーム情報を入力された順に表示するか、前記記憶手段に記憶するかを決定する第２の決定手段と、前記第１及び第２の決定手段の決定に基づき、前記表示手段で表示する内容を制御する制御手段とをさらに具備したことを特徴とする請求項２記載の情報表示装置。 3 . A storage means for storing the individual stream information , wherein , if the stream information determined by the first determination means is individual stream information , the individual stream information is displayed in the order in which it is input ; The apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) further comprises : second determining means for determining whether to store the information in the storage means ; and control means for controlling the content displayed on the display means based on the determination by the first and second determining means . The information display device according to claim 2 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH1169249A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】少なくとも複数のストリーム情報及び制御情報が多重化されたデジタル信号が入力される入力手段と、前記入力手段により入力された前記デジタル信号から、前記ストリーム情報及び前記制御情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段により抽出した前記制御情報に基づいて、表示すべき前記ストリーム情報を決定する第１の決定手段と、前記決定手段により決定した前記ストリーム情報を表示する表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とする情報表示装置。 An input means for receiving a digital signal in which at least a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of stream information and control information are multiplexed , and a digital signal input from the input means , Extracting means for extracting the stream information and the control information , based on the control information extracted by the extracting means , An information display device comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : a first determination unit that determines the stream information to be displayed ; and a display unit that displays the stream information determined by the determination unit . JPH1169249A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記個別ストリーム情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記第１の決定手段で決定された前記ストリーム情報が個別ストリーム情報の場合、該個別ストリーム情報を入力された順に表示するか、前記記憶手段に記憶するかを決定する第２の決定手段と、前記第１及び第２の決定手段の決定に基づき、前記表示手段で表示する内容を制御する制御手段とをさらに具備したことを特徴とする請求項２記載の情報表示装置。 3 . A storage means for storing the individual stream information , wherein , if the stream information determined by the first determination means is individual stream information , the individual stream information is displayed in the order in which it is input ; The apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) further comprises : second determining means for determining whether to store the information in the storage means ; and control means for controlling the content displayed on the display means based on the determination by the first and second determining means . The information display device according to claim 2 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH1169249A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】少なくとも複数のストリーム情報及び制御情報が多重化されたデジタル信号が入力される入力手段と、前記入力手段により入力された前記デジタル信号から、前記ストリーム情報及び前記制御情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段により抽出した前記制御情報に基づいて、表示すべき前記ストリーム情報を決定する第１の決定手段と、前記決定手段により決定した前記ストリーム情報を表示する表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とする情報表示装置。 An input means for receiving a digital signal in which at least a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of stream information and control information are multiplexed , and a digital signal input from the input means , Extracting means for extracting the stream information and the control information , based on the control information extracted by the extracting means , An information display device comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : a first determination unit that determines the stream information to be displayed ; and a display unit that displays the stream information determined by the determination unit . JPH1169249A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記個別ストリーム情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記第１の決定手段で決定された前記ストリーム情報が個別ストリーム情報の場合、該個別ストリーム情報を入力された順に表示するか、前記記憶手段に記憶するかを決定する第２の決定手段と、前記第１及び第２の決定手段の決定に基づき、前記表示手段で表示する内容を制御する制御手段とをさらに具備したことを特徴とする請求項２記載の情報表示装置。 3 . A storage means for storing the individual stream information , wherein , if the stream information determined by the first determination means is individual stream information , the individual stream information is displayed in the order in which it is input ; The apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) further comprises : second determining means for determining whether to store the information in the storage means ; and control means for controlling the content displayed on the display means based on the determination by the first and second determining means . The information display device according to claim 2 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (の表示) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	JPH1169249A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】少なくとも複数のストリーム情報及び制御情報が多重化されたデジタル信号が入力される入力手段と、前記入力手段により入力された前記デジタル信号から、前記ストリーム情報及び前記制御情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段により抽出した前記制御情報に基づいて、表示すべき前記ストリーム情報を決定する第１の決定手段と、前記決定手段により決定した前記ストリーム情報を表示する表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とする情報表示装置。 An input means for receiving a digital signal in which at least a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of stream information and control information are multiplexed , and a digital signal input from the input means , Extracting means for extracting the stream information and the control information , based on the control information extracted by the extracting means , An information display device comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : a first determination unit that determines the stream information to be displayed ; and a display unit that displays the stream information determined by the determination unit . JPH1169249A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記個別ストリーム情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記第１の決定手段で決定された前記ストリーム情報が個別ストリーム情報の場合、該個別ストリーム情報を入力された順に表示するか、前記記憶手段に記憶するかを決定する第２の決定手段と、前記第１及び第２の決定手段の決定に基づき、前記表示手段で表示する内容を制御する制御手段とをさらに具備したことを特徴とする請求項２記載の情報表示装置。 3 . A storage means for storing the individual stream information , wherein , if the stream information determined by the first determination means is individual stream information , the individual stream information is displayed in the order in which it is input ; The apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) further comprises : second determining means for determining whether to store the information in the storage means ; and control means for controlling the content displayed on the display means based on the determination by the first and second determining means . The information display device according to claim 2 , wherein JPH1169249A CLAIM 6 【請求項６】少なくとも複数のストリーム情報及び制御情報が多重化されたデジタル信号から、前記ストリーム情報及び前記制御情報を抽出し、抽出した前記制御情報に基づいて、表示すべき前記ストリーム情報を決定し、この決定した前記ストリーム情報の表示 (time information indicator) を制御することを特徴とする情報表示制御方法。 6 . Extracting the stream information and the control information from a digital signal in which at least a plurality of stream information and control information are multiplexed , and determining the stream information to be displayed based on the extracted control information . Controlling the display of the determined stream information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising, plurality, apparatus) .	JPH1169249A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】少なくとも複数のストリーム情報及び制御情報が多重化されたデジタル信号が入力される入力手段と、前記入力手段により入力された前記デジタル信号から、前記ストリーム情報及び前記制御情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段により抽出した前記制御情報に基づいて、表示すべき前記ストリーム情報を決定する第１の決定手段と、前記決定手段により決定した前記ストリーム情報を表示する表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とする情報表示装置。 An input means for receiving a digital signal in which at least a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of stream information and control information are multiplexed , and a digital signal input from the input means , Extracting means for extracting the stream information and the control information , based on the control information extracted by the extracting means , An information display device comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : a first determination unit that determines the stream information to be displayed ; and a display unit that displays the stream information determined by the determination unit . JPH1169249A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記個別ストリーム情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記第１の決定手段で決定された前記ストリーム情報が個別ストリーム情報の場合、該個別ストリーム情報を入力された順に表示するか、前記記憶手段に記憶するかを決定する第２の決定手段と、前記第１及び第２の決定手段の決定に基づき、前記表示手段で表示する内容を制御する制御手段とをさらに具備したことを特徴とする請求項２記載の情報表示装置。 3 . A storage means for storing the individual stream information , wherein , if the stream information determined by the first determination means is individual stream information , the individual stream information is displayed in the order in which it is input ; The apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) further comprises : second determining means for determining whether to store the information in the storage means ; and control means for controlling the content displayed on the display means based on the determination by the first and second determining means . The information display device according to claim 2 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH1169249A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】少なくとも複数のストリーム情報及び制御情報が多重化されたデジタル信号が入力される入力手段と、前記入力手段により入力された前記デジタル信号から、前記ストリーム情報及び前記制御情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段により抽出した前記制御情報に基づいて、表示すべき前記ストリーム情報を決定する第１の決定手段と、前記決定手段により決定した前記ストリーム情報を表示する表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とする情報表示装置。 An input means for receiving a digital signal in which at least a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of stream information and control information are multiplexed , and a digital signal input from the input means , Extracting means for extracting the stream information and the control information , based on the control information extracted by the extracting means , An information display device comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : a first determination unit that determines the stream information to be displayed ; and a display unit that displays the stream information determined by the determination unit . JPH1169249A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記個別ストリーム情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記第１の決定手段で決定された前記ストリーム情報が個別ストリーム情報の場合、該個別ストリーム情報を入力された順に表示するか、前記記憶手段に記憶するかを決定する第２の決定手段と、前記第１及び第２の決定手段の決定に基づき、前記表示手段で表示する内容を制御する制御手段とをさらに具備したことを特徴とする請求項２記載の情報表示装置。 3 . A storage means for storing the individual stream information , wherein , if the stream information determined by the first determination means is individual stream information , the individual stream information is displayed in the order in which it is input ; The apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) further comprises : second determining means for determining whether to store the information in the storage means ; and control means for controlling the content displayed on the display means based on the determination by the first and second determining means . The information display device according to claim 2 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser (デジタル) associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH1169249A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】少なくとも複数のストリーム情報及び制御情報が多重化されたデジタル (light pulser) 信号が入力される入力手段と、前記入力手段により入力された前記デジタル信号から、前記ストリーム情報及び前記制御情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段により抽出した前記制御情報に基づいて、表示すべき前記ストリーム情報を決定する第１の決定手段と、前記決定手段により決定した前記ストリーム情報を表示する表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とする情報表示装置。 An input means for receiving a digital signal in which at least a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of stream information and control information are multiplexed , and a digital signal input from the input means , Extracting means for extracting the stream information and the control information , based on the control information extracted by the extracting means , An information display device comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : a first determination unit that determines the stream information to be displayed ; and a display unit that displays the stream information determined by the determination unit . JPH1169249A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記個別ストリーム情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記第１の決定手段で決定された前記ストリーム情報が個別ストリーム情報の場合、該個別ストリーム情報を入力された順に表示するか、前記記憶手段に記憶するかを決定する第２の決定手段と、前記第１及び第２の決定手段の決定に基づき、前記表示手段で表示する内容を制御する制御手段とをさらに具備したことを特徴とする請求項２記載の情報表示装置。 3 . A storage means for storing the individual stream information , wherein , if the stream information determined by the first determination means is individual stream information , the individual stream information is displayed in the order in which it is input ; The apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) further comprises : second determining means for determining whether to store the information in the storage means ; and control means for controlling the content displayed on the display means based on the determination by the first and second determining means . The information display device according to claim 2 , wherein

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9856188A2 Filed: 1998-06-02 Issued: 1998-12-10 Displaying internet content and television programming (Original Assignee) Sony Electronics Inc. P. Robert Hsu, Yumie Sonoda, Makoto Niijima, Hiroaki Nakano, Robert Rosin
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (alternately display) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	WO9856188A2 CLAIM 116 . A system for alternately display (display screen) ing internet content and a television program signal on a television screen , the system comprising : a client including a video input and at least one data communication line , and a digital storage medium ; a display connected to the client , wherein the client is capable of displaying video from the video input and data from the digital storage medium on the display ; and a server connected to the client by the communication line , the server being capable of communication with a plurality of other servers , wherein the server and the client can communicate with one another such that documents from the other servers can be provided to the client and stored on the digital storage device , the server further having a database categorizing a number of documents from the other servers into topics according to pre-selected criteria ; and wherein the server monitors documents requested by the client in order to determine the topics of interest to the user of the client , and the server provides suggestions to the client for additional documents categorized into the topics of interest from the other servers .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (alternately display) .	WO9856188A2 CLAIM 116 . A system for alternately display (display screen) ing internet content and a television program signal on a television screen , the system comprising : a client including a video input and at least one data communication line , and a digital storage medium ; a display connected to the client , wherein the client is capable of displaying video from the video input and data from the digital storage medium on the display ; and a server connected to the client by the communication line , the server being capable of communication with a plurality of other servers , wherein the server and the client can communicate with one another such that documents from the other servers can be provided to the client and stored on the digital storage device , the server further having a database categorizing a number of documents from the other servers into topics according to pre-selected criteria ; and wherein the server monitors documents requested by the client in order to determine the topics of interest to the user of the client , and the server provides suggestions to the client for additional documents categorized into the topics of interest from the other servers .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (alternately display) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader .	WO9856188A2 CLAIM 116 . A system for alternately display (display screen) ing internet content and a television program signal on a television screen , the system comprising : a client including a video input and at least one data communication line , and a digital storage medium ; a display connected to the client , wherein the client is capable of displaying video from the video input and data from the digital storage medium on the display ; and a server connected to the client by the communication line , the server being capable of communication with a plurality of other servers , wherein the server and the client can communicate with one another such that documents from the other servers can be provided to the client and stored on the digital storage device , the server further having a database categorizing a number of documents from the other servers into topics according to pre-selected criteria ; and wherein the server monitors documents requested by the client in order to determine the topics of interest to the user of the client , and the server provides suggestions to the client for additional documents categorized into the topics of interest from the other servers .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (include links) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	WO9856188A2 CLAIM 44 . A system as set forth in any preceding claim , wherein the templates include links (cellular telephony) classified into categories , which templates provide a framework for presenting the links m the client graphical user interface .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (include links) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	WO9856188A2 CLAIM 44 . A system as set forth in any preceding claim , wherein the templates include links (cellular telephony) classified into categories , which templates provide a framework for presenting the links m the client graphical user interface .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (alternately display) of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	WO9856188A2 CLAIM 116 . A system for alternately display (display screen) ing internet content and a television program signal on a television screen , the system comprising : a client including a video input and at least one data communication line , and a digital storage medium ; a display connected to the client , wherein the client is capable of displaying video from the video input and data from the digital storage medium on the display ; and a server connected to the client by the communication line , the server being capable of communication with a plurality of other servers , wherein the server and the client can communicate with one another such that documents from the other servers can be provided to the client and stored on the digital storage device , the server further having a database categorizing a number of documents from the other servers into topics according to pre-selected criteria ; and wherein the server monitors documents requested by the client in order to determine the topics of interest to the user of the client , and the server provides suggestions to the client for additional documents categorized into the topics of interest from the other servers .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (alternately display) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	WO9856188A2 CLAIM 116 . A system for alternately display (display screen) ing internet content and a television program signal on a television screen , the system comprising : a client including a video input and at least one data communication line , and a digital storage medium ; a display connected to the client , wherein the client is capable of displaying video from the video input and data from the digital storage medium on the display ; and a server connected to the client by the communication line , the server being capable of communication with a plurality of other servers , wherein the server and the client can communicate with one another such that documents from the other servers can be provided to the client and stored on the digital storage device , the server further having a database categorizing a number of documents from the other servers into topics according to pre-selected criteria ; and wherein the server monitors documents requested by the client in order to determine the topics of interest to the user of the client , and the server provides suggestions to the client for additional documents categorized into the topics of interest from the other servers .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 37 . The method of claim 27 , wherein at least one of said transmission and said further information are transferred by SMS messaging (additional documents) .	WO9856188A2 CLAIM 30 . A system as set forth m claim 8 , wherein the server provides suggestions to the client for additional documents (SMS messaging) categorized into the topics of interest from the other servers
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (one mode) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9856188A2 CLAIM 11 . A system as set forth m any preceding claim , wherein data connection oetween the client and server includes a telephone mode (tight pulse reader, light pulse reader) m .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (one mode) comprises a video camera .	WO9856188A2 CLAIM 11 . A system as set forth m any preceding claim , wherein data connection oetween the client and server includes a telephone mode (tight pulse reader, light pulse reader) m .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (one mode) comprises a photodetector .	WO9856188A2 CLAIM 11 . A system as set forth m any preceding claim , wherein data connection oetween the client and server includes a telephone mode (tight pulse reader, light pulse reader) m .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9848532A2 Filed: 1998-04-22 Issued: 1998-10-29 Customized cd-rom music distribution and playback system (Original Assignee) Playnetwork, Inc. Kevin J. Robell, Craig L. Huizenga, Boyd E. Collings
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (current time) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	WO9848532A2 CLAIM 9 . A compressed audio disk player , comprising : a CD-ROM having a number of compressed audio files stored thereon , the CD-ROM also including a time at which an audio file is to be played ; a CD-ROM player that reads the compressed audio files from the CD-ROM and decompresses the audio files ; a computer system that controls the CD-ROM player , the computer system including a clock circuit that provides a current time (mobile communication) , the computer system being programmed to compare the current time with a time specified on the CD-ROM in order to actuate the CD-ROM player to play an audio file at the time specified .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9848532A2 CLAIM 9 . A compressed audio disk player , comprising : a CD-ROM having a number of compressed audio files stored thereon , the CD-ROM also including a time at which an audio file is to be played ; a CD-ROM player that reads the compressed audio files from the CD-ROM and decompresses the audio files ; a computer system that controls the CD-ROM player , the computer system including a clock circuit that provides a current time (mobile communication) , the computer system being programmed to compare the current time with a time specified on the CD-ROM in order to actuate the CD-ROM player to play an audio file at the time specified .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9848532A2 CLAIM 9 . A compressed audio disk player , comprising : a CD-ROM having a number of compressed audio files stored thereon , the CD-ROM also including a time at which an audio file is to be played ; a CD-ROM player that reads the compressed audio files from the CD-ROM and decompresses the audio files ; a computer system that controls the CD-ROM player , the computer system including a clock circuit that provides a current time (mobile communication) , the computer system being programmed to compare the current time with a time specified on the CD-ROM in order to actuate the CD-ROM player to play an audio file at the time specified .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	WO9848532A2 CLAIM 9 . A compressed audio disk player , comprising : a CD-ROM having a number of compressed audio files stored thereon , the CD-ROM also including a time at which an audio file is to be played ; a CD-ROM player that reads the compressed audio files from the CD-ROM and decompresses the audio files ; a computer system that controls the CD-ROM player , the computer system including a clock circuit that provides a current time (mobile communication) , the computer system being programmed to compare the current time with a time specified on the CD-ROM in order to actuate the CD-ROM player to play an audio file at the time specified .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (current time) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	WO9848532A2 CLAIM 9 . A compressed audio disk player , comprising : a CD-ROM having a number of compressed audio files stored thereon , the CD-ROM also including a time at which an audio file is to be played ; a CD-ROM player that reads the compressed audio files from the CD-ROM and decompresses the audio files ; a computer system that controls the CD-ROM player , the computer system including a clock circuit that provides a current time (mobile communication) , the computer system being programmed to compare the current time with a time specified on the CD-ROM in order to actuate the CD-ROM player to play an audio file at the time specified .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (current time) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	WO9848532A2 CLAIM 9 . A compressed audio disk player , comprising : a CD-ROM having a number of compressed audio files stored thereon , the CD-ROM also including a time at which an audio file is to be played ; a CD-ROM player that reads the compressed audio files from the CD-ROM and decompresses the audio files ; a computer system that controls the CD-ROM player , the computer system including a clock circuit that provides a current time (mobile communication) , the computer system being programmed to compare the current time with a time specified on the CD-ROM in order to actuate the CD-ROM player to play an audio file at the time specified .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9848532A2 CLAIM 9 . A compressed audio disk player , comprising : a CD-ROM having a number of compressed audio files stored thereon , the CD-ROM also including a time at which an audio file is to be played ; a CD-ROM player that reads the compressed audio files from the CD-ROM and decompresses the audio files ; a computer system that controls the CD-ROM player , the computer system including a clock circuit that provides a current time (mobile communication) , the computer system being programmed to compare the current time with a time specified on the CD-ROM in order to actuate the CD-ROM player to play an audio file at the time specified .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9848532A2 CLAIM 9 . A compressed audio disk player , comprising : a CD-ROM having a number of compressed audio files stored thereon , the CD-ROM also including a time at which an audio file is to be played ; a CD-ROM player that reads the compressed audio files from the CD-ROM and decompresses the audio files ; a computer system that controls the CD-ROM player , the computer system including a clock circuit that provides a current time (mobile communication) , the computer system being programmed to compare the current time with a time specified on the CD-ROM in order to actuate the CD-ROM player to play an audio file at the time specified .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (current time) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9848532A2 CLAIM 9 . A compressed audio disk player , comprising : a CD-ROM having a number of compressed audio files stored thereon , the CD-ROM also including a time at which an audio file is to be played ; a CD-ROM player that reads the compressed audio files from the CD-ROM and decompresses the audio files ; a computer system that controls the CD-ROM player , the computer system including a clock circuit that provides a current time (mobile communication) , the computer system being programmed to compare the current time with a time specified on the CD-ROM in order to actuate the CD-ROM player to play an audio file at the time specified .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse (clock circuit) reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (current time) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9848532A2 CLAIM 9 . A compressed audio disk player , comprising : a CD-ROM having a number of compressed audio files stored thereon , the CD-ROM also including a time at which an audio file is to be played ; a CD-ROM player that reads the compressed audio files from the CD-ROM and decompresses the audio files ; a computer system that controls the CD-ROM player , the computer system including a clock circuit (tight pulse) that provides a current time (mobile communication) , the computer system being programmed to compare the current time with a time specified on the CD-ROM in order to actuate the CD-ROM player to play an audio file at the time specified .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9847082A1 Filed: 1998-04-07 Issued: 1998-10-22 Service creation (Original Assignee) British Telecommunications Public Limited Company John Harrison Bailey
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (such image) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9847082A1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to any one of the preceding claims in which at least some of the actions identified in the list are the display of a further such image (video camera) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (predetermined format) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9847082A1 CLAIM 1 . A method of service creation for use in preparing a graphical user interface for display to an end user , the method comprising : scanning a coded representation of an image to be displayed for predetermined format (tight pulse reader) s and so identifying areas of the image defined by the predetermined formats ; generating a list of the said areas ; including in the said list information identifying actions to be performed , each action being associated with a respective one of said areas ; and outputting a coded version of the image and the list .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (such image) .	WO9847082A1 CLAIM 4 . A method according to any one of the preceding claims in which at least some of the actions identified in the list are the display of a further such image (video camera) .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6064990A Filed: 1998-03-31 Issued: 2000-05-16 System for electronic notification of account activity (Original Assignee) International Business Machines Corp (Current Assignee) PayPal Inc Kevin Scott Goldsmith
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (display screen) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US6064990A CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein a financial institution computer system performs the steps of maintaining financial account information , maintaining electronic user contact information , receiving and processing transaction information , generating the message , processing the user contact information , and transmitting the message , further comprising the steps of : transmitting the message providing information on the transaction to a user computer ; and causing the user computer to display the message after receiving the message in a user interface displayed on a display screen (display screen) attached to the user computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (display screen) .	US6064990A CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein a financial institution computer system performs the steps of maintaining financial account information , maintaining electronic user contact information , receiving and processing transaction information , generating the message , processing the user contact information , and transmitting the message , further comprising the steps of : transmitting the message providing information on the transaction to a user computer ; and causing the user computer to display the message after receiving the message in a user interface displayed on a display screen (display screen) attached to the user computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader .	US6064990A CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein a financial institution computer system performs the steps of maintaining financial account information , maintaining electronic user contact information , receiving and processing transaction information , generating the message , processing the user contact information , and transmitting the message , further comprising the steps of : transmitting the message providing information on the transaction to a user computer ; and causing the user computer to display the message after receiving the message in a user interface displayed on a display screen (display screen) attached to the user computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (display screen) of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US6064990A CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein a financial institution computer system performs the steps of maintaining financial account information , maintaining electronic user contact information , receiving and processing transaction information , generating the message , processing the user contact information , and transmitting the message , further comprising the steps of : transmitting the message providing information on the transaction to a user computer ; and causing the user computer to display the message after receiving the message in a user interface displayed on a display screen (display screen) attached to the user computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US6064990A CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein a financial institution computer system performs the steps of maintaining financial account information , maintaining electronic user contact information , receiving and processing transaction information , generating the message , processing the user contact information , and transmitting the message , further comprising the steps of : transmitting the message providing information on the transaction to a user computer ; and causing the user computer to display the message after receiving the message in a user interface displayed on a display screen (display screen) attached to the user computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (electronic message) .	US6064990A CLAIM 11 . A system for notifying a user of account activity , comprising : (a) a computer system including a database including information on financial accounts and user contact information for at least one of the financial accounts , wherein the financial accounts are maintained in the financial institution computer system ; (b) program logic implemented in the financial institution computer system , comprising : (i) means for processing information on a completed transaction with respect to one of the financial accounts in the computer system , wherein all completed financial transactions regardless of amount are processed ; (ii) means for generating an electronic message (electronic message) providing information on the completed transaction ; and (iii) means for processing the user contact information for the account involved in the completed transaction ; and (c) a communication port including means for electronically transmitting the electronic message immediately from the financial institution computer system to the location identified by the user contact information for the account .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (electronic message) comprises at least one electronic mail .	US6064990A CLAIM 11 . A system for notifying a user of account activity , comprising : (a) a computer system including a database including information on financial accounts and user contact information for at least one of the financial accounts , wherein the financial accounts are maintained in the financial institution computer system ; (b) program logic implemented in the financial institution computer system , comprising : (i) means for processing information on a completed transaction with respect to one of the financial accounts in the computer system , wherein all completed financial transactions regardless of amount are processed ; (ii) means for generating an electronic message (electronic message) providing information on the completed transaction ; and (iii) means for processing the user contact information for the account involved in the completed transaction ; and (c) a communication port including means for electronically transmitting the electronic message immediately from the financial institution computer system to the location identified by the user contact information for the account .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH11275536A Filed: 1998-03-23 Issued: 1999-10-08 Information transmitting apparatus and method, information receiving apparatus and method, and providing medium (Original Assignee) Sony Corp; ソニー株式会社 Katsumi Tawara, 勝己田原
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (transmitting apparatus) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	JPH11275536A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】符号化された画像信号とそれに付随する音声信号を送信する情報送信装置において、前記画像信号と前記音声信号からなる主信号と、それに対応する付加情報を符号化する符号化手段と、前記符号化手段が符号化した前記付加情報のエレメンタリストリームと、前記主信号のエレメンタリストリームを多重化してトランスポートストリームを生成する多重化手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報送信装置。 1 . An information transmitting apparatus (receiving device) for transmitting an encoded image signal and an accompanying audio signal , wherein said encoding means encodes a main signal comprising said image signal and said audio signal and additional information corresponding thereto . An information transmission apparatus comprising : an elementary stream of the additional information encoded by the encoding unit ; and a multiplexing unit that multiplexes an elementary stream of the main signal to generate a transport stream . .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising) .	JPH11275536A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】符号化された画像信号とそれに付随する音声信号を送信する情報送信装置において、前記画像信号と前記音声信号からなる主信号と、それに対応する付加情報を符号化する符号化手段と、前記符号化手段が符号化した前記付加情報のエレメンタリストリームと、前記主信号のエレメンタリストリームを多重化してトランスポートストリームを生成する多重化手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報送信装置。 1 . An information transmitting apparatus for transmitting an encoded image signal and an accompanying audio signal , wherein said encoding means encodes a main signal comprising (telephone number) said image signal and said audio signal and additional information corresponding thereto . An information transmission apparatus comprising : an elementary stream of the additional information encoded by the encoding unit ; and a multiplexing unit that multiplexes an elementary stream of the main signal to generate a transport stream . .

JPH11275536A

Filed: 1998-03-23 Issued: 1999-10-08

Information transmitting apparatus and method, information receiving apparatus and method, and providing medium

(Original Assignee) Sony Corp; ソニー株式会社

Katsumi Tawara, 勝己田原

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CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (transmitting apparatus) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ;

using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .

JPH11275536A
CLAIM 1 【請求項１】符号化された画像信号とそれに付随する音声信号を送信する情報送信装置において、前記画像信号と前記音声信号からなる主信号と、それに対応する付加情報を符号化する符号化手段と、前記符号化手段が符号化した前記付加情報のエレメンタリストリームと、前記主信号のエレメンタリストリームを多重化してトランスポートストリームを生成する多重化手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報送信装置。 1 . An information transmitting apparatus (receiving device) for transmitting an encoded image signal and an accompanying audio signal , wherein said encoding means encodes a main signal comprising said image signal and said audio signal and additional information corresponding thereto . An information transmission apparatus comprising : an elementary stream of the additional information encoded by the encoding unit ;
and a multiplexing unit that multiplexes an elementary stream of the main signal to generate a transport stream . .

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CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising) .

JPH11275536A
CLAIM 1 【請求項１】符号化された画像信号とそれに付随する音声信号を送信する情報送信装置において、前記画像信号と前記音声信号からなる主信号と、それに対応する付加情報を符号化する符号化手段と、前記符号化手段が符号化した前記付加情報のエレメンタリストリームと、前記主信号のエレメンタリストリームを多重化してトランスポートストリームを生成する多重化手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報送信装置。 1 . An information transmitting apparatus for transmitting an encoded image signal and an accompanying audio signal , wherein said encoding means encodes a main signal comprising (telephone number) said image signal and said audio signal and additional information corresponding thereto . An information transmission apparatus comprising : an elementary stream of the additional information encoded by the encoding unit ;
and a multiplexing unit that multiplexes an elementary stream of the main signal to generate a transport stream . .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9842173A2 Filed: 1998-03-23 Issued: 1998-10-01 Use of banking services in a digital cellular radio system (Original Assignee) Fd Finanssidata Oy Seppo Ensio Lahti, Sami Pekka Telama, Petri Juhani Larjava, Sirpa Marja-Terttu Liukkonen
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (data communications) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 5 . A system for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system , characterized in that it comprises - at least one digital cellular radio system (11 , 12) and in connection with it at least one short message service center (13 , 14) , - a user interface server (16) to automatically send and receive short messages , - a data communications (mobile communication) connection to transfer short messages between a short message service center and a user interface server , - a self service unit (17) to provide self service type banking services , - a data communications connection to transfer data related to banking services between a user interface server and a self service unit , - a banking application computer (18) , and - a data communications connection to transfer transactions and data resulting from transactions between a self service unit and a banking application computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (cellular radio system) (RF) .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 1 . A method for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system (radio frequency, telephone number) , characterized in that it comprises steps wherein - a first short message is transferred from the user' ; s terminal (10) via a cellular radio network (11 , 12) to a short message service center (13 , 14) , - said short message is routed from the short message service center (13 , 14) to a bank' ; s user interface server (16) , - data contained in the first short message are transferred from the user interface server (16) to the bank' ; s self service unit (17) , - based on the data contained in the first short message a first banking service is carried out , - a first reply representing the outcome of said first banking service is transferred from the bank' ; s self service unit (17) to the user interface server (16) , and - said first reply is included in a second short message which is sent from the user interface server (16) via the short message service center (13 , 14) and cellular radio network (11 , 12) to the user' ; s terminal (10) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 5 . A system for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system , characterized in that it comprises - at least one digital cellular radio system (11 , 12) and in connection with it at least one short message service center (13 , 14) , - a user interface server (16) to automatically send and receive short messages , - a data communications (mobile communication) connection to transfer short messages between a short message service center and a user interface server , - a self service unit (17) to provide self service type banking services , - a data communications connection to transfer data related to banking services between a user interface server and a self service unit , - a banking application computer (18) , and - a data communications connection to transfer transactions and data resulting from transactions between a self service unit and a banking application computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (cellular radio system) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 1 . A method for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system (radio frequency, telephone number) , characterized in that it comprises steps wherein - a first short message is transferred from the user' ; s terminal (10) via a cellular radio network (11 , 12) to a short message service center (13 , 14) , - said short message is routed from the short message service center (13 , 14) to a bank' ; s user interface server (16) , - data contained in the first short message are transferred from the user interface server (16) to the bank' ; s self service unit (17) , - based on the data contained in the first short message a first banking service is carried out , - a first reply representing the outcome of said first banking service is transferred from the bank' ; s self service unit (17) to the user interface server (16) , and - said first reply is included in a second short message which is sent from the user interface server (16) via the short message service center (13 , 14) and cellular radio network (11 , 12) to the user' ; s terminal (10) . WO9842173A2 CLAIM 5 . A system for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system , characterized in that it comprises - at least one digital cellular radio system (11 , 12) and in connection with it at least one short message service center (13 , 14) , - a user interface server (16) to automatically send and receive short messages , - a data communications (mobile communication) connection to transfer short messages between a short message service center and a user interface server , - a self service unit (17) to provide self service type banking services , - a data communications connection to transfer data related to banking services between a user interface server and a self service unit , - a banking application computer (18) , and - a data communications connection to transfer transactions and data resulting from transactions between a self service unit and a banking application computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (cellular radio system) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 1 . A method for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system (radio frequency, telephone number) , characterized in that it comprises steps wherein - a first short message is transferred from the user' ; s terminal (10) via a cellular radio network (11 , 12) to a short message service center (13 , 14) , - said short message is routed from the short message service center (13 , 14) to a bank' ; s user interface server (16) , - data contained in the first short message are transferred from the user interface server (16) to the bank' ; s self service unit (17) , - based on the data contained in the first short message a first banking service is carried out , - a first reply representing the outcome of said first banking service is transferred from the bank' ; s self service unit (17) to the user interface server (16) , and - said first reply is included in a second short message which is sent from the user interface server (16) via the short message service center (13 , 14) and cellular radio network (11 , 12) to the user' ; s terminal (10) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 5 . A system for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system , characterized in that it comprises - at least one digital cellular radio system (11 , 12) and in connection with it at least one short message service center (13 , 14) , - a user interface server (16) to automatically send and receive short messages , - a data communications (mobile communication) connection to transfer short messages between a short message service center and a user interface server , - a self service unit (17) to provide self service type banking services , - a data communications connection to transfer data related to banking services between a user interface server and a self service unit , - a banking application computer (18) , and - a data communications connection to transfer transactions and data resulting from transactions between a self service unit and a banking application computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 5 . A system for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system , characterized in that it comprises - at least one digital cellular radio system (11 , 12) and in connection with it at least one short message service center (13 , 14) , - a user interface server (16) to automatically send and receive short messages , - a data communications (mobile communication) connection to transfer short messages between a short message service center and a user interface server , - a self service unit (17) to provide self service type banking services , - a data communications connection to transfer data related to banking services between a user interface server and a self service unit , - a banking application computer (18) , and - a data communications connection to transfer transactions and data resulting from transactions between a self service unit and a banking application computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (data communications) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 5 . A system for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system , characterized in that it comprises - at least one digital cellular radio system (11 , 12) and in connection with it at least one short message service center (13 , 14) , - a user interface server (16) to automatically send and receive short messages , - a data communications (mobile communication) connection to transfer short messages between a short message service center and a user interface server , - a self service unit (17) to provide self service type banking services , - a data communications connection to transfer data related to banking services between a user interface server and a self service unit , - a banking application computer (18) , and - a data communications connection to transfer transactions and data resulting from transactions between a self service unit and a banking application computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 5 . A system for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system , characterized in that it comprises - at least one digital cellular radio system (11 , 12) and in connection with it at least one short message service center (13 , 14) , - a user interface server (16) to automatically send and receive short messages , - a data communications (mobile communication) connection to transfer short messages between a short message service center and a user interface server , - a self service unit (17) to provide self service type banking services , - a data communications connection to transfer data related to banking services between a user interface server and a self service unit , - a banking application computer (18) , and - a data communications connection to transfer transactions and data resulting from transactions between a self service unit and a banking application computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (cellular radio system) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 1 . A method for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system (radio frequency, telephone number) , characterized in that it comprises steps wherein - a first short message is transferred from the user' ; s terminal (10) via a cellular radio network (11 , 12) to a short message service center (13 , 14) , - said short message is routed from the short message service center (13 , 14) to a bank' ; s user interface server (16) , - data contained in the first short message are transferred from the user interface server (16) to the bank' ; s self service unit (17) , - based on the data contained in the first short message a first banking service is carried out , - a first reply representing the outcome of said first banking service is transferred from the bank' ; s self service unit (17) to the user interface server (16) , and - said first reply is included in a second short message which is sent from the user interface server (16) via the short message service center (13 , 14) and cellular radio network (11 , 12) to the user' ; s terminal (10) . WO9842173A2 CLAIM 5 . A system for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system , characterized in that it comprises - at least one digital cellular radio system (11 , 12) and in connection with it at least one short message service center (13 , 14) , - a user interface server (16) to automatically send and receive short messages , - a data communications (mobile communication) connection to transfer short messages between a short message service center and a user interface server , - a self service unit (17) to provide self service type banking services , - a data communications connection to transfer data related to banking services between a user interface server and a self service unit , - a banking application computer (18) , and - a data communications connection to transfer transactions and data resulting from transactions between a self service unit and a banking application computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (cellular radio system) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 1 . A method for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system (radio frequency, telephone number) , characterized in that it comprises steps wherein - a first short message is transferred from the user' ; s terminal (10) via a cellular radio network (11 , 12) to a short message service center (13 , 14) , - said short message is routed from the short message service center (13 , 14) to a bank' ; s user interface server (16) , - data contained in the first short message are transferred from the user interface server (16) to the bank' ; s self service unit (17) , - based on the data contained in the first short message a first banking service is carried out , - a first reply representing the outcome of said first banking service is transferred from the bank' ; s self service unit (17) to the user interface server (16) , and - said first reply is included in a second short message which is sent from the user interface server (16) via the short message service center (13 , 14) and cellular radio network (11 , 12) to the user' ; s terminal (10) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (cellular radio system) .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 1 . A method for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system (radio frequency, telephone number) , characterized in that it comprises steps wherein - a first short message is transferred from the user' ; s terminal (10) via a cellular radio network (11 , 12) to a short message service center (13 , 14) , - said short message is routed from the short message service center (13 , 14) to a bank' ; s user interface server (16) , - data contained in the first short message are transferred from the user interface server (16) to the bank' ; s self service unit (17) , - based on the data contained in the first short message a first banking service is carried out , - a first reply representing the outcome of said first banking service is transferred from the bank' ; s self service unit (17) to the user interface server (16) , and - said first reply is included in a second short message which is sent from the user interface server (16) via the short message service center (13 , 14) and cellular radio network (11 , 12) to the user' ; s terminal (10) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail address (transfer data) .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 5 . A system for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system , characterized in that it comprises - at least one digital cellular radio system (11 , 12) and in connection with it at least one short message service center (13 , 14) , - a user interface server (16) to automatically send and receive short messages , - a data communications connection to transfer short messages between a short message service center and a user interface server , - a self service unit (17) to provide self service type banking services , - a data communications connection to transfer data (electronic mail address) related to banking services between a user interface server and a self service unit , - a banking application computer (18) , and - a data communications connection to transfer transactions and data resulting from transactions between a self service unit and a banking application computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 37 . The method of claim 27 , wherein at least one of said transmission and said further information are transferred by SMS messaging (short message service) .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 1 . A method for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system , characterized in that it comprises steps wherein - a first short message is transferred from the user' ; s terminal (10) via a cellular radio network (11 , 12) to a short message service (SMS messaging) center (13 , 14) , - said short message is routed from the short message service center (13 , 14) to a bank' ; s user interface server (16) , - data contained in the first short message are transferred from the user interface server (16) to the bank' ; s self service unit (17) , - based on the data contained in the first short message a first banking service is carried out , - a first reply representing the outcome of said first banking service is transferred from the bank' ; s self service unit (17) to the user interface server (16) , and - said first reply is included in a second short message which is sent from the user interface server (16) via the short message service center (13 , 14) and cellular radio network (11 , 12) to the user' ; s terminal (10) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 5 . A system for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system , characterized in that it comprises - at least one digital cellular radio system (11 , 12) and in connection with it at least one short message service center (13 , 14) , - a user interface server (16) to automatically send and receive short messages , - a data communications (mobile communication) connection to transfer short messages between a short message service center and a user interface server , - a self service unit (17) to provide self service type banking services , - a data communications connection to transfer data related to banking services between a user interface server and a self service unit , - a banking application computer (18) , and - a data communications connection to transfer transactions and data resulting from transactions between a self service unit and a banking application computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said database) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , characterized in that said first banking service is an inquiry wherein in response to the reception of the data included in a first short message a database inquiry (24) is directed to the account of the user identified on the basis of said data and the information resulting from said database (digital user) inquiry is included as a first reply in a second short message . WO9842173A2 CLAIM 5 . A system for using banking services through a digital cellular radio system , characterized in that it comprises - at least one digital cellular radio system (11 , 12) and in connection with it at least one short message service center (13 , 14) , - a user interface server (16) to automatically send and receive short messages , - a data communications (mobile communication) connection to transfer short messages between a short message service center and a user interface server , - a self service unit (17) to provide self service type banking services , - a data communications connection to transfer data related to banking services between a user interface server and a self service unit , - a banking application computer (18) , and - a data communications connection to transfer transactions and data resulting from transactions between a self service unit and a banking application computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said database) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	WO9842173A2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , characterized in that said first banking service is an inquiry wherein in response to the reception of the data included in a first short message a database inquiry (24) is directed to the account of the user identified on the basis of said data and the information resulting from said database (digital user) inquiry is included as a first reply in a second short message .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH117453A Filed: 1998-03-17 Issued: 1999-01-12 メディア情報推薦装置 (Original Assignee) Mitsubishi Electric Corp; 三菱電機株式会社 Akira Kotani, 亮小谷
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (テレビ) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH117453A CLAIM 9 【請求項９】電波若しくはケーブルを利用したテレビ (display screen) 放送信号を出力するテレビ放送情報源を少なくとも１つの前記メディア情報源とし、放送予定の番組に関する番組情報を出力する番組情報源を前記新着情報源とした場合、前記属性抽出手段は、前記番組情報から番組属性情報を抽出し出力する番組属性抽出部を有し、前記アクセス監視手段は、ユーザが番組を視聴したときに、その番組の前記番組属性情報に基づき番組監視情報を出力する番組視聴監視部を有することを特徴とする請求項１記載のメディア情報推薦装置。
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (情報出力) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	JPH117453A CLAIM 12 【請求項１２】ユーザによる入力操作を受け付ける操作入力手段と、複数のメディア情報源の中から前記操作入力手段を介してユーザにより選択されたメディア情報源からのメディア情報を出力する情報出力 (placing digital information) 手段と、前記情報出力手段がメディア情報を出力している間のユーザの行為に基づいて当該メディア情報に対するユーザの注目度合いを表す情報注目度を評価する情報注目度評価手段と、前記情報注目度に基づいて、送られてくる新着情報の中からユーザの好みに合致したメディア情報の推薦を行うメディア情報推薦手段と、を有することを特徴とするメディア情報推薦装置。
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (情報出力) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	JPH117453A CLAIM 12 【請求項１２】ユーザによる入力操作を受け付ける操作入力手段と、複数のメディア情報源の中から前記操作入力手段を介してユーザにより選択されたメディア情報源からのメディア情報を出力する情報出力 (placing digital information) 手段と、前記情報出力手段がメディア情報を出力している間のユーザの行為に基づいて当該メディア情報に対するユーザの注目度合いを表す情報注目度を評価する情報注目度評価手段と、前記情報注目度に基づいて、送られてくる新着情報の中からユーザの好みに合致したメディア情報の推薦を行うメディア情報推薦手段と、を有することを特徴とするメディア情報推薦装置。
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (テレビ) .	JPH117453A CLAIM 9 【請求項９】電波若しくはケーブルを利用したテレビ (display screen) 放送信号を出力するテレビ放送情報源を少なくとも１つの前記メディア情報源とし、放送予定の番組に関する番組情報を出力する番組情報源を前記新着情報源とした場合、前記属性抽出手段は、前記番組情報から番組属性情報を抽出し出力する番組属性抽出部を有し、前記アクセス監視手段は、ユーザが番組を視聴したときに、その番組の前記番組属性情報に基づき番組監視情報を出力する番組視聴監視部を有することを特徴とする請求項１記載のメディア情報推薦装置。
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (テレビ) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader .	JPH117453A CLAIM 9 【請求項９】電波若しくはケーブルを利用したテレビ (display screen) 放送信号を出力するテレビ放送情報源を少なくとも１つの前記メディア情報源とし、放送予定の番組に関する番組情報を出力する番組情報源を前記新着情報源とした場合、前記属性抽出手段は、前記番組情報から番組属性情報を抽出し出力する番組属性抽出部を有し、前記アクセス監視手段は、ユーザが番組を視聴したときに、その番組の前記番組属性情報に基づき番組監視情報を出力する番組視聴監視部を有することを特徴とする請求項１記載のメディア情報推薦装置。
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (情報出力) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	JPH117453A CLAIM 12 【請求項１２】ユーザによる入力操作を受け付ける操作入力手段と、複数のメディア情報源の中から前記操作入力手段を介してユーザにより選択されたメディア情報源からのメディア情報を出力する情報出力 (placing digital information) 手段と、前記情報出力手段がメディア情報を出力している間のユーザの行為に基づいて当該メディア情報に対するユーザの注目度合いを表す情報注目度を評価する情報注目度評価手段と、前記情報注目度に基づいて、送られてくる新着情報の中からユーザの好みに合致したメディア情報の推薦を行うメディア情報推薦手段と、を有することを特徴とするメディア情報推薦装置。
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (テレビ) of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH117453A CLAIM 9 【請求項９】電波若しくはケーブルを利用したテレビ (display screen) 放送信号を出力するテレビ放送情報源を少なくとも１つの前記メディア情報源とし、放送予定の番組に関する番組情報を出力する番組情報源を前記新着情報源とした場合、前記属性抽出手段は、前記番組情報から番組属性情報を抽出し出力する番組属性抽出部を有し、前記アクセス監視手段は、ユーザが番組を視聴したときに、その番組の前記番組属性情報に基づき番組監視情報を出力する番組視聴監視部を有することを特徴とする請求項１記載のメディア情報推薦装置。
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (テレビ) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	JPH117453A CLAIM 9 【請求項９】電波若しくはケーブルを利用したテレビ (display screen) 放送信号を出力するテレビ放送情報源を少なくとも１つの前記メディア情報源とし、放送予定の番組に関する番組情報を出力する番組情報源を前記新着情報源とした場合、前記属性抽出手段は、前記番組情報から番組属性情報を抽出し出力する番組属性抽出部を有し、前記アクセス監視手段は、ユーザが番組を視聴したときに、その番組の前記番組属性情報に基づき番組監視情報を出力する番組視聴監視部を有することを特徴とする請求項１記載のメディア情報推薦装置。
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (監視部) address (チャンネル選択) .	JPH117453A CLAIM 9 【請求項９】電波若しくはケーブルを利用したテレビ放送信号を出力するテレビ放送情報源を少なくとも１つの前記メディア情報源とし、放送予定の番組に関する番組情報を出力する番組情報源を前記新着情報源とした場合、前記属性抽出手段は、前記番組情報から番組属性情報を抽出し出力する番組属性抽出部を有し、前記アクセス監視手段は、ユーザが番組を視聴したときに、その番組の前記番組属性情報に基づき番組監視情報を出力する番組視聴監視部 (electronic mail) を有することを特徴とする請求項１記載のメディア情報推薦装置。 JPH117453A CLAIM 21 【請求項２１】前記情報注目度評価手段は、前記操作入力手段からのユーザによるチャンネル選択 (electronic mail address) 操作に基づき前記情報出力手段が番組を出力している時間帯と放送スケジュールに基づく当該番組の放送時間帯との一致度に基づいて情報注目度を評価することを特徴とする請求項１４記載のメディア情報推薦装置。
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (監視部) .	JPH117453A CLAIM 9 【請求項９】電波若しくはケーブルを利用したテレビ放送信号を出力するテレビ放送情報源を少なくとも１つの前記メディア情報源とし、放送予定の番組に関する番組情報を出力する番組情報源を前記新着情報源とした場合、前記属性抽出手段は、前記番組情報から番組属性情報を抽出し出力する番組属性抽出部を有し、前記アクセス監視手段は、ユーザが番組を視聴したときに、その番組の前記番組属性情報に基づき番組監視情報を出力する番組視聴監視部 (electronic mail) を有することを特徴とする請求項１記載のメディア情報推薦装置。

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH11225294A Filed: 1998-02-04 Issued: 1999-08-17 Public information machines, small information machines and recording media (Original Assignee) Pfu Ltd; 株式会社ピーエフユー Yoji Yamamoto, 洋史山本
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (public information) and said reader is a bar code reader .	JPH11225294A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】番組を視聴させる広報機において、放映する番組を表示および音声出力する手段と、上記番組の付帯情報をワイヤレスで発信して小型機に保存させる手段とを備えたことを特徴とする広報機。 1 . A public information (bar code) device for viewing a program , comprising : means for displaying and audio output of the program to be broadcast ; and means for transmitting the supplementary information of the program wirelessly and storing the information in a small device . Publicity machine to do .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (public information) , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	JPH11225294A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】番組を視聴させる広報機において、放映する番組を表示および音声出力する手段と、上記番組の付帯情報をワイヤレスで発信して小型機に保存させる手段とを備えたことを特徴とする広報機。 1 . A public information (bar code) device for viewing a program , comprising : means for displaying and audio output of the program to be broadcast ; and means for transmitting the supplementary information of the program wirelessly and storing the information in a small device . Publicity machine to do .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said printable visual pattern comprises a bar code (public information) .	JPH11225294A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】番組を視聴させる広報機において、放映する番組を表示および音声出力する手段と、上記番組の付帯情報をワイヤレスで発信して小型機に保存させる手段とを備えたことを特徴とする広報機。 1 . A public information (bar code) device for viewing a program , comprising : means for displaying and audio output of the program to be broadcast ; and means for transmitting the supplementary information of the program wirelessly and storing the information in a small device . Publicity machine to do .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising) .	JPH11225294A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】番組を視聴させる広報機において、放映する番組を表示および音声出力する手段と、上記番組の付帯情報をワイヤレスで発信して小型機に保存させる手段とを備えたことを特徴とする広報機。 1 . A public information device for viewing a program , comprising (telephone number) : means for displaying and audio output of the program to be broadcast ; and means for transmitting the supplementary information of the program wirelessly and storing the information in a small device . Publicity machine to do .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (する手段) , and combinations thereof .	JPH11225294A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】番組を視聴させる広報機において、放映する番組を表示および音声出力する手段 (bar codes) と、上記番組の付帯情報をワイヤレスで発信して小型機に保存させる手段とを備えたことを特徴とする広報機。 1 . A public information device for viewing a program , comprising : means for displaying and audio output of the program to be broadcast ; and means for transmitting the supplementary information of the program wirelessly and storing the information in a small device . Publicity machine to do .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9832289A2 Filed: 1998-01-16 Issued: 1998-07-23 Method and apparatus for accessing on-line stores (Original Assignee) The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Washington Robert B. Doorenbos, Oren Etzioni, Daniel S. Weld
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (character string) and said reader is a bar code reader .	WO9832289A2 CLAIM 7 . An apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said network address , said mapping , said first function , said one or more second functions , and said third function are represented in said on-line store description by character string (bar code) s stored in said second memory means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (character string) , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	WO9832289A2 CLAIM 7 . An apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said network address , said mapping , said first function , said one or more second functions , and said third function are represented in said on-line store description by character string (bar code) s stored in said second memory means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said printable visual pattern comprises a bar code (character string) .	WO9832289A2 CLAIM 7 . An apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said network address , said mapping , said first function , said one or more second functions , and said third function are represented in said on-line store description by character string (bar code) s stored in said second memory means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (second function) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	WO9832289A2 CLAIM 6 . The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said on-line store description for an on-line store comprises : a . a network address for said product query form of said on-line store ; b . a mapping of product attributes to fill-in fields of said product query form ; c . a first function for recognizing product search failure pages from said on-line store ; d . one or more second function (first data) s for recognizing header information and trailer information of successful product search pages from said on-line store ; and e . a third function for recognizing and extracting product information from said successful product search pages .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse (said apparatus) reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9832289A2 CLAIM 1 . An apparatus to assist a user in querying for information about a product at one or more on-line electronic stores , said apparatus (tight pulse) comprising : a . a first memory means for storing product domain descriptions ; b . a second memory means for storing descriptions of said on-line stores ; c . a first processor means for : (i) receiving a user query for said product ; (ii) fetching a product domain description for the domain of said product and for fetching on-line store descriptions of one of more on-line stores for said product domain ; (iii) accessing a product query form at said on-line stores according to said on-line store descriptions ; (iv) filling-in said product query forms according to said domain description and said on-line store descriptions and for submitting said filled-in query forms to said on-line stores ; (v) receiving response pages from said on-line stores ; (vi) extracting product information from said response pages according to said on-line store descriptions ; and (vii) presenting said extracted information to said user .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6016476A Filed: 1998-01-16 Issued: 2000-01-18 Portable information and transaction processing system and method utilizing biometric authorization and digital certificate security (Original Assignee) International Business Machines Corp (Current Assignee) Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Holdings Corp Stephane Herman Maes, Jan Sedivy
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (said sub) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US6016476A CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 14 , further comprising the steps of : generating an authorization number associated with the temporary digital certificate ; and verifying the transaction by the transaction terminal , wherein the step of verifying the transaction comprises the steps of establishing a communication link with the central server by the electronic transaction terminal , and transmitting the authorization number and an account number of said sub (first data) scribing user to said central server .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (remote location) address .	US6016476A CLAIM 1 . A portable information and transaction processing device , comprising : a central processing unit ; a memory device , operatively coupled to said central processing unit , for storing transaction information comprising one of financial information , personal information , and a combination thereof ; communication means for establishing a communication link with a central server of a service provider , disposed at a remote location (electronic mail) , to download a temporary digital certificate issued by said service provider ; a user interface , operatively coupled to said central processing unit , for selecting at least a portion of said transaction information ; a card reader ; a universal card having a unique card number designated to a subscribing user of said service provider , wherein the universal card is inserted into said card reader to receive said selected portion of said transaction information ; and programming means , executable by said central processing unit , for determining if said temporary digital certificate is valid , for writing said selected portion of said transaction information to said universal card if said temporary digital certificate is deemed valid , and for preventing said selected portion of said transaction information from being written to said universal card when said temporary digital certificate is deemed invalid .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (remote location) .	US6016476A CLAIM 1 . A portable information and transaction processing device , comprising : a central processing unit ; a memory device , operatively coupled to said central processing unit , for storing transaction information comprising one of financial information , personal information , and a combination thereof ; communication means for establishing a communication link with a central server of a service provider , disposed at a remote location (electronic mail) , to download a temporary digital certificate issued by said service provider ; a user interface , operatively coupled to said central processing unit , for selecting at least a portion of said transaction information ; a card reader ; a universal card having a unique card number designated to a subscribing user of said service provider , wherein the universal card is inserted into said card reader to receive said selected portion of said transaction information ; and programming means , executable by said central processing unit , for determining if said temporary digital certificate is valid , for writing said selected portion of said transaction information to said universal card if said temporary digital certificate is deemed valid , and for preventing said selected portion of said transaction information from being written to said universal card when said temporary digital certificate is deemed invalid .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6055505A Filed: 1997-12-30 Issued: 2000-04-25 Automatic customer notification system and method (Original Assignee) US West Inc; MediaOne Group Inc (Current Assignee) Qwest Communications International Inc Mary B. Elston
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (telecommunications system) (RF) .	US6055505A CLAIM 1 . A method for automatically notifying a customer of an event using a telecommunications system (radio frequency) comprising : receiving customer selected options corresponding to type of notification event , time for notification , and notification method ; waiting until the event occurs ; generating product information tailored to the customer ; and notifying the customer of the event through the telecommunications system at a time and with a method corresponding to the received options , the notification including the product information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (telecommunications system) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US6055505A CLAIM 1 . A method for automatically notifying a customer of an event using a telecommunications system (radio frequency) comprising : receiving customer selected options corresponding to type of notification event , time for notification , and notification method ; waiting until the event occurs ; generating product information tailored to the customer ; and notifying the customer of the event through the telecommunications system at a time and with a method corresponding to the received options , the notification including the product information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (telecommunications system) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US6055505A CLAIM 1 . A method for automatically notifying a customer of an event using a telecommunications system (radio frequency) comprising : receiving customer selected options corresponding to type of notification event , time for notification , and notification method ; waiting until the event occurs ; generating product information tailored to the customer ; and notifying the customer of the event through the telecommunications system at a time and with a method corresponding to the received options , the notification including the product information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (telecommunications system) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US6055505A CLAIM 1 . A method for automatically notifying a customer of an event using a telecommunications system (radio frequency) comprising : receiving customer selected options corresponding to type of notification event , time for notification , and notification method ; waiting until the event occurs ; generating product information tailored to the customer ; and notifying the customer of the event through the telecommunications system at a time and with a method corresponding to the received options , the notification including the product information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (telecommunications system) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US6055505A CLAIM 1 . A method for automatically notifying a customer of an event using a telecommunications system (radio frequency) comprising : receiving customer selected options corresponding to type of notification event , time for notification , and notification method ; waiting until the event occurs ; generating product information tailored to the customer ; and notifying the customer of the event through the telecommunications system at a time and with a method corresponding to the received options , the notification including the product information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (notification method) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (first data) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US6055505A CLAIM 1 . A method for automatically notifying a customer of an event using a telecommunications system comprising : receiving customer selected options corresponding to type of notification event , time for notification , and notification method (time information) ; waiting until the event occurs ; generating product information tailored to the customer ; and notifying the customer of the event through the telecommunications system at a time and with a method corresponding to the received options , the notification including the product information . US6055505A CLAIM 8 . A system for automatically notifying a customer of an event using a telecommunications system comprising : a telephony interface in communication with the telecommunications system ; an interactive voice processor in communication with the telephony interface ; a first data (first data) base holding account information for the customer wherein a change in an element of account information is a notification event ; a second database holding option information entered by the customer ; and an application processor in communication with the interactive voice processor , the first database , and the second database , the application processor operative to (a) accept option information corresponding to type of notification event , time for notification , and notification method as entered by the customer , (b) store the option information in the second database , (c) wait until the notification event occurs , (d) retrieve option information from the second database , (e) retrieve account information from the first database , (f) generate product information tailored to the customer , and (g) notify the customer of the account information through the telecommunications system at a time and with a method corresponding to the retrieved options , the notification including the generated product information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (interactive voice) .	US6055505A CLAIM 8 . A system for automatically notifying a customer of an event using a telecommunications system comprising : a telephony interface in communication with the telecommunications system ; an interactive voice (text form) processor in communication with the telephony interface ; a first database holding account information for the customer wherein a change in an element of account information is a notification event ; a second database holding option information entered by the customer ; and an application processor in communication with the interactive voice processor , the first database , and the second database , the application processor operative to (a) accept option information corresponding to type of notification event , time for notification , and notification method as entered by the customer , (b) store the option information in the second database , (c) wait until the notification event occurs , (d) retrieve option information from the second database , (e) retrieve account information from the first database , (f) generate product information tailored to the customer , and (g) notify the customer of the account information through the telecommunications system at a time and with a method corresponding to the retrieved options , the notification including the generated product information .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH11184445A Filed: 1997-12-24 Issued: 1999-07-09 Display image capturing method for display device, image display performance inspection method and device therefor (Original Assignee) Hitachi Ltd; 株式会社日立製作所 Ryuji Sugiyama, Ryoichi Takayoshi, 隆二杉山, 良一高吉
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (up device) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device (apparatus) , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像するディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、撮像して得る画像データに横縞を発生するようなノイズの混入を防止することを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像装置。 7 . A display image capturing device for a display device , which captures a display image on a display device with a camera , comprising : means for generating a shutter control signal in response to a vertical synchronization signal of the display device ; A means for controlling the timing of imaging by the camera is provided , and by synchronizing the timing of starting and ending the drawing of the display image on the display device with the timing of starting and ending of the imaging of the camera , horizontal stripes are formed on the image data obtained by imaging . A display image pickup device (broadcast signal) for a display device , which prevents mixing of noise that causes noise . JPH11184445A CLAIM 8 【請求項８】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像して得た画像データを処理することにより該ディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能を検査するディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、画像再生表示時に横縞を発生するようなノイズの混在を防止した画像データを取得するようにしたことを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置。 8 . An image display performance inspecting apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for inspecting an image display performance of a display device by processing image data obtained by imaging a display image of the display device with a camera , wherein the vertical synchronization of the display device is provided . Means for generating a shutter control signal in accordance with the signal , and means for controlling the image capturing timing by the camera in accordance with the shutter control signal ; An image display performance inspection apparatus for a display device , wherein the image data is obtained by synchronizing the start and end timings of the images to prevent the occurrence of noises such as horizontal stripes during image reproduction and display . .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (up device) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像するディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、撮像して得る画像データに横縞を発生するようなノイズの混入を防止することを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像装置。 7 . A display image capturing device for a display device , which captures a display image on a display device with a camera , comprising : means for generating a shutter control signal in response to a vertical synchronization signal of the display device ; A means for controlling the timing of imaging by the camera is provided , and by synchronizing the timing of starting and ending the drawing of the display image on the display device with the timing of starting and ending of the imaging of the camera , horizontal stripes are formed on the image data obtained by imaging . A display image pickup device (broadcast signal) for a display device , which prevents mixing of noise that causes noise .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (up device) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像するディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、撮像して得る画像データに横縞を発生するようなノイズの混入を防止することを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像装置。 7 . A display image capturing device for a display device , which captures a display image on a display device with a camera , comprising : means for generating a shutter control signal in response to a vertical synchronization signal of the display device ; A means for controlling the timing of imaging by the camera is provided , and by synchronizing the timing of starting and ending the drawing of the display image on the display device with the timing of starting and ending of the imaging of the camera , horizontal stripes are formed on the image data obtained by imaging . A display image pickup device (broadcast signal) for a display device , which prevents mixing of noise that causes noise .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (up device) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像するディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、撮像して得る画像データに横縞を発生するようなノイズの混入を防止することを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像装置。 7 . A display image capturing device for a display device , which captures a display image on a display device with a camera , comprising : means for generating a shutter control signal in response to a vertical synchronization signal of the display device ; A means for controlling the timing of imaging by the camera is provided , and by synchronizing the timing of starting and ending the drawing of the display image on the display device with the timing of starting and ending of the imaging of the camera , horizontal stripes are formed on the image data obtained by imaging . A display image pickup device (broadcast signal) for a display device , which prevents mixing of noise that causes noise .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (up device) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像するディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、撮像して得る画像データに横縞を発生するようなノイズの混入を防止することを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像装置。 7 . A display image capturing device for a display device , which captures a display image on a display device with a camera , comprising : means for generating a shutter control signal in response to a vertical synchronization signal of the display device ; A means for controlling the timing of imaging by the camera is provided , and by synchronizing the timing of starting and ending the drawing of the display image on the display device with the timing of starting and ending of the imaging of the camera , horizontal stripes are formed on the image data obtained by imaging . A display image pickup device (broadcast signal) for a display device , which prevents mixing of noise that causes noise .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 8 【請求項８】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像して得た画像データを処理することにより該ディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能を検査するディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、画像再生表示時に横縞を発生するようなノイズの混在を防止した画像データを取得するようにしたことを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置。 8 . An image display performance inspecting apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for inspecting an image display performance of a display device by processing image data obtained by imaging a display image of the display device with a camera , wherein the vertical synchronization of the display device is provided . Means for generating a shutter control signal in accordance with the signal , and means for controlling the image capturing timing by the camera in accordance with the shutter control signal ; An image display performance inspection apparatus for a display device , wherein the image data is obtained by synchronizing the start and end timings of the images to prevent the occurrence of noises such as horizontal stripes during image reproduction and display . .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 8 【請求項８】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像して得た画像データを処理することにより該ディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能を検査するディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、画像再生表示時に横縞を発生するようなノイズの混在を防止した画像データを取得するようにしたことを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置。 8 . An image display performance inspecting apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for inspecting an image display performance of a display device by processing image data obtained by imaging a display image of the display device with a camera , wherein the vertical synchronization of the display device is provided . Means for generating a shutter control signal in accordance with the signal , and means for controlling the image capturing timing by the camera in accordance with the shutter control signal ; An image display performance inspection apparatus for a display device , wherein the image data is obtained by synchronizing the start and end timings of the images to prevent the occurrence of noises such as horizontal stripes during image reproduction and display . .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 8 【請求項８】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像して得た画像データを処理することにより該ディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能を検査するディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、画像再生表示時に横縞を発生するようなノイズの混在を防止した画像データを取得するようにしたことを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置。 8 . An image display performance inspecting apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for inspecting an image display performance of a display device by processing image data obtained by imaging a display image of the display device with a camera , wherein the vertical synchronization of the display device is provided . Means for generating a shutter control signal in accordance with the signal , and means for controlling the image capturing timing by the camera in accordance with the shutter control signal ; An image display performance inspection apparatus for a display device , wherein the image data is obtained by synchronizing the start and end timings of the images to prevent the occurrence of noises such as horizontal stripes during image reproduction and display . .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 8 【請求項８】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像して得た画像データを処理することにより該ディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能を検査するディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、画像再生表示時に横縞を発生するようなノイズの混在を防止した画像データを取得するようにしたことを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置。 8 . An image display performance inspecting apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for inspecting an image display performance of a display device by processing image data obtained by imaging a display image of the display device with a camera , wherein the vertical synchronization of the display device is provided . Means for generating a shutter control signal in accordance with the signal , and means for controlling the image capturing timing by the camera in accordance with the shutter control signal ; An image display performance inspection apparatus for a display device , wherein the image data is obtained by synchronizing the start and end timings of the images to prevent the occurrence of noises such as horizontal stripes during image reproduction and display . .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device (apparatus) ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 8 【請求項８】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像して得た画像データを処理することにより該ディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能を検査するディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、画像再生表示時に横縞を発生するようなノイズの混在を防止した画像データを取得するようにしたことを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置。 8 . An image display performance inspecting apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for inspecting an image display performance of a display device by processing image data obtained by imaging a display image of the display device with a camera , wherein the vertical synchronization of the display device is provided . Means for generating a shutter control signal in accordance with the signal , and means for controlling the image capturing timing by the camera in accordance with the shutter control signal ; An image display performance inspection apparatus for a display device , wherein the image data is obtained by synchronizing the start and end timings of the images to prevent the occurrence of noises such as horizontal stripes during image reproduction and display . .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 8 【請求項８】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像して得た画像データを処理することにより該ディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能を検査するディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、画像再生表示時に横縞を発生するようなノイズの混在を防止した画像データを取得するようにしたことを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置。 8 . An image display performance inspecting apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for inspecting an image display performance of a display device by processing image data obtained by imaging a display image of the display device with a camera , wherein the vertical synchronization of the display device is provided . Means for generating a shutter control signal in accordance with the signal , and means for controlling the image capturing timing by the camera in accordance with the shutter control signal ; An image display performance inspection apparatus for a display device , wherein the image data is obtained by synchronizing the start and end timings of the images to prevent the occurrence of noises such as horizontal stripes during image reproduction and display . .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 8 【請求項８】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像して得た画像データを処理することにより該ディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能を検査するディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、画像再生表示時に横縞を発生するようなノイズの混在を防止した画像データを取得するようにしたことを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置。 8 . An image display performance inspecting apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for inspecting an image display performance of a display device by processing image data obtained by imaging a display image of the display device with a camera , wherein the vertical synchronization of the display device is provided . Means for generating a shutter control signal in accordance with the signal , and means for controlling the image capturing timing by the camera in accordance with the shutter control signal ; An image display performance inspection apparatus for a display device , wherein the image data is obtained by synchronizing the start and end timings of the images to prevent the occurrence of noises such as horizontal stripes during image reproduction and display . .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (apparatus) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 8 【請求項８】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像して得た画像データを処理することにより該ディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能を検査するディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、画像再生表示時に横縞を発生するようなノイズの混在を防止した画像データを取得するようにしたことを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置。 8 . An image display performance inspecting apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for inspecting an image display performance of a display device by processing image data obtained by imaging a display image of the display device with a camera , wherein the vertical synchronization of the display device is provided . Means for generating a shutter control signal in accordance with the signal , and means for controlling the image capturing timing by the camera in accordance with the shutter control signal ; An image display performance inspection apparatus for a display device , wherein the image data is obtained by synchronizing the start and end timings of the images to prevent the occurrence of noises such as horizontal stripes during image reproduction and display . .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising) .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像するディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像方法において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号の周波数に応じてシャッター制御時間を自動的に制御するシャッター制御信号を生成し、このシャッター制御信号により前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御して、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングと前記カメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、撮像して得る画像データに横縞を発生するようなノイズの混入を防止することを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像方法。 2 . A display image capturing method for a display device , wherein a display control device automatically controls a shutter control time according to a frequency of a vertical synchronization signal of the display device . The shutter control signal controls the imaging timing of the camera to synchronize the timing of starting and ending the drawing of the display image on the display device with the timing of starting and ending the imaging of the camera , thereby obtaining an image . A display image capturing method for a display device , comprising (telephone number) : preventing a noise such as a horizontal stripe from being mixed in image data obtained by the method .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 8 【請求項８】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像して得た画像データを処理することにより該ディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能を検査するディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、画像再生表示時に横縞を発生するようなノイズの混在を防止した画像データを取得するようにしたことを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置。 8 . An image display performance inspecting apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for inspecting an image display performance of a display device by processing image data obtained by imaging a display image of the display device with a camera , wherein the vertical synchronization of the display device is provided . Means for generating a shutter control signal in accordance with the signal , and means for controlling the image capturing timing by the camera in accordance with the shutter control signal ; An image display performance inspection apparatus for a display device , wherein the image data is obtained by synchronizing the start and end timings of the images to prevent the occurrence of noises such as horizontal stripes during image reproduction and display . .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (inspection) .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像して得た画像データを処理することによりディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能を検査するディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査方法において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号の周波数に応じてシャッター制御時間を自動的に制御するシャッター制御信号を生成し、このシャッター制御信号により前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御して、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングと前記カメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、画像再生表示時に横縞を発生するようなノイズの混在を防止した画像データを取得し、この画像データを処理することによりディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能を検査することを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査方法。 5 . A method for inspecting an image display performance of a display device by inspecting an image display performance of the display device by processing image data obtained by capturing a display image of the display device with a camera . Generating a shutter control signal for automatically controlling a shutter control time according to the frequency of the camera , and controlling the imaging timing of the camera by the shutter control signal to start and end the timing of drawing the display image on the display device . By synchronizing the start and end timings of the imaging with the camera , image data is obtained in which noise such as horizontal stripes are prevented from being mixed at the time of image reproduction and display is obtained , and the display device is processed by processing the image data . Display for inspecting image display performance of display An image display performance inspection (text form) method for the device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (する手段) , and combinations thereof .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像するディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段 (bar codes) と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、撮像して得る画像データに横縞を発生するようなノイズの混入を防止することを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像装置。 7 . A display image capturing device for a display device , which captures a display image on a display device with a camera , comprising : means for generating a shutter control signal in response to a vertical synchronization signal of the display device ; A means for controlling the timing of imaging by the camera is provided , and by synchronizing the timing of starting and ending the drawing of the display image on the display device with the timing of starting and ending of the imaging of the camera , horizontal stripes are formed on the image data obtained by imaging . A display image pickup device for a display device , which prevents mixing of noise that causes noise .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (capturing) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (周波数) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像するディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像方法において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成し、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御して、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、撮像して得る画像データに横縞を発生するようなノイズの混入を防止することを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像方法。 In a display image capturing (information capture) method for a display device , wherein a display image of a display device is captured by a camera , a shutter control signal is generated in accordance with a vertical synchronization signal of the display device , and the camera controls the camera in response to the shutter control signal . By controlling the imaging timing and synchronizing the timing of starting and ending the drawing of the display image on the display device with the timing of starting and ending the imaging of the camera , horizontal stripes are generated in the image data obtained by the imaging . A method for capturing a display image of a display device , characterized by preventing mixing of unnecessary noise . JPH11184445A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像するディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像方法において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号の周波数 (digital user) に応じてシャッター制御時間を自動的に制御するシャッター制御信号を生成し、このシャッター制御信号により前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御して、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングと前記カメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、撮像して得る画像データに横縞を発生するようなノイズの混入を防止することを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像方法。 2 . A display image capturing method for a display device , wherein a display control device automatically controls a shutter control time according to a frequency of a vertical synchronization signal of the display device . The shutter control signal controls the imaging timing of the camera to synchronize the timing of starting and ending the drawing of the display image on the display device with the timing of starting and ending the imaging of the camera , thereby obtaining an image . A display image capturing method for a display device , comprising : preventing a noise such as a horizontal stripe from being mixed in image data obtained by the method . JPH11184445A CLAIM 8 【請求項８】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像して得た画像データを処理することにより該ディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能を検査するディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成する手段と、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御する手段を設け、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、画像再生表示時に横縞を発生するようなノイズの混在を防止した画像データを取得するようにしたことを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の画像表示性能検査装置。 8 . An image display performance inspecting apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for inspecting an image display performance of a display device by processing image data obtained by imaging a display image of the display device with a camera , wherein the vertical synchronization of the display device is provided . Means for generating a shutter control signal in accordance with the signal , and means for controlling the image capturing timing by the camera in accordance with the shutter control signal ; An image display performance inspection apparatus for a display device , wherein the image data is obtained by synchronizing the start and end timings of the images to prevent the occurrence of noises such as horizontal stripes during image reproduction and display . .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical synchronization) comprises a video camera .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像するディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像方法において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成し、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御して、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、撮像して得る画像データに横縞を発生するようなノイズの混入を防止することを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像方法。 In a display image capturing method for a display device , wherein a display image of a display device is captured by a camera , a shutter control signal is generated in accordance with a vertical synchronization (light pulse reader) signal of the display device , and the camera controls the camera in response to the shutter control signal . By controlling the imaging timing and synchronizing the timing of starting and ending the drawing of the display image on the display device with the timing of starting and ending the imaging of the camera , horizontal stripes are generated in the image data obtained by the imaging . A method for capturing a display image of a display device , characterized by preventing mixing of unnecessary noise .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical synchronization) comprises a photodetector .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像するディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像方法において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号に応じてシャッター制御信号を生成し、このシャッター制御信号に応じて前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御して、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングとカメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、撮像して得る画像データに横縞を発生するようなノイズの混入を防止することを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像方法。 In a display image capturing method for a display device , wherein a display image of a display device is captured by a camera , a shutter control signal is generated in accordance with a vertical synchronization (light pulse reader) signal of the display device , and the camera controls the camera in response to the shutter control signal . By controlling the imaging timing and synchronizing the timing of starting and ending the drawing of the display image on the display device with the timing of starting and ending the imaging of the camera , horizontal stripes are generated in the image data obtained by the imaging . A method for capturing a display image of a display device , characterized by preventing mixing of unnecessary noise .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (周波数) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	JPH11184445A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】ディスプレイ装置の表示画像をカメラで撮像するディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像方法において、ディスプレイ装置の垂直同期信号の周波数 (digital user) に応じてシャッター制御時間を自動的に制御するシャッター制御信号を生成し、このシャッター制御信号により前記カメラによる撮像タイミングを制御して、前記ディスプレイ装置の表示画像の描画の開始と終了のタイミングと前記カメラの撮像の開始と終了のタイミングとを同期させることにより、撮像して得る画像データに横縞を発生するようなノイズの混入を防止することを特徴とするディスプレイ装置の表示画像撮像方法。 2 . A display image capturing method for a display device , wherein a display control device automatically controls a shutter control time according to a frequency of a vertical synchronization signal of the display device . The shutter control signal controls the imaging timing of the camera to synchronize the timing of starting and ending the drawing of the display image on the display device with the timing of starting and ending the imaging of the camera , thereby obtaining an image . A display image capturing method for a display device , comprising : preventing a noise such as a horizontal stripe from being mixed in image data obtained by the method .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6067369A Filed: 1997-12-16 Issued: 2000-05-23 Image feature extractor and an image feature analyzer (Original Assignee) NEC Corp (Current Assignee) NEC Corp Toshio Kamei
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (last one) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US6067369A CLAIM 18 . An image feature extractor for outputting a feature information data set of a pattern image including data of a feature vector of the pattern image and confidence estimation information of the feature vector attributed to each component of the feature vector , said image feature extractor comprising : a feature vector extraction means for extracting the feature vector from the pattern image ; at least one quality index extraction means for extracting quality index information of the pattern image ; an error distribution information storing means , each corresponding to each of said at least one quality index extraction means , wherein error distribution information is prepared , said error distribution information representing correlation between error distribution of a plurality of feature vectors extracted by said feature vector extraction means and the quality index information extracted from respective one of said at least one quality index extraction means corresponding to said plurality of feature vectors ; a confidence attribution means , each corresponding to each of said error distribution information string means and obtaining confidence information referring to said error distribution information prepared in respective one of said error distribution information storing means by way of said quality index information extracted from the pattern image by respective one of said at least one quality index extraction means , aid confidence information being output as the confidence estimation information when said at least one is one ; and a confidence estimation means provided when said at last one (first data) is more than one for obtaining the confidence estimation information by integrating said confidence information obtained by each of said confidence attribution means , one of said at least one quality index extraction means extracting said quality index information according to a minimum value among distances of the feature vector to a set of reference feature vectors each obtained from a high-quality pattern image in the same way with the feature vector .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (affine transformation) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US6067369A CLAIM 11 . The image feature extractor recited in claim 9 , one of said at least one vector transformation means performing affine transformation (video camera) of the feature vector making use of each of a plurality of parameter set defined in a certain search range and outputting an affine transformation of the feature vector giving a minimum distance to a reference feature vector .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (affine transformation) .	US6067369A CLAIM 11 . The image feature extractor recited in claim 9 , one of said at least one vector transformation means performing affine transformation (video camera) of the feature vector making use of each of a plurality of parameter set defined in a certain search range and outputting an affine transformation of the feature vector giving a minimum distance to a reference feature vector .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5973723A Filed: 1997-12-12 Issued: 1999-10-26 Selective commercial detector and eliminator apparatus and method (Original Assignee) Deluca; Michael Joseph Michael Joseph DeLuca
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (storage means) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (video image) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5973723A CLAIM 2 . The method according to claim 1 wherein the plurality of programs include at least first and second televisions programs , the first program information including a series of video image (broadcast signal) s for presentation of the first television program to the user and the predetermined information includes a program clip representative of a predetermined video image wherein said step of establishing includes tuning a receiver to receive the first television program , said step of comparing compares a representation of at least one of the series of video images to the program clip , and said step of selecting includes tuning the receiver to receive the second television program . US5973723A CLAIM 11 . The device according to claim 10 wherein said memory is adapted to receive the predetermined information from a storage means (digital information, placing digital information) external to the device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5973723A CLAIM 2 . The method according to claim 1 wherein the plurality of programs include at least first and second televisions programs , the first program information including a series of video image (broadcast signal) s for presentation of the first television program to the user and the predetermined information includes a program clip representative of a predetermined video image wherein said step of establishing includes tuning a receiver to receive the first television program , said step of comparing compares a representation of at least one of the series of video images to the program clip , and said step of selecting includes tuning the receiver to receive the second television program . US5973723A CLAIM 11 . The device according to claim 10 wherein said memory is adapted to receive the predetermined information from a storage means (digital information, placing digital information) external to the device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (storage means) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5973723A CLAIM 11 . The device according to claim 10 wherein said memory is adapted to receive the predetermined information from a storage means (digital information, placing digital information) external to the device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5973723A CLAIM 2 . The method according to claim 1 wherein the plurality of programs include at least first and second televisions programs , the first program information including a series of video image (broadcast signal) s for presentation of the first television program to the user and the predetermined information includes a program clip representative of a predetermined video image wherein said step of establishing includes tuning a receiver to receive the first television program , said step of comparing compares a representation of at least one of the series of video images to the program clip , and said step of selecting includes tuning the receiver to receive the second television program . US5973723A CLAIM 11 . The device according to claim 10 wherein said memory is adapted to receive the predetermined information from a storage means (digital information, placing digital information) external to the device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5973723A CLAIM 2 . The method according to claim 1 wherein the plurality of programs include at least first and second televisions programs , the first program information including a series of video image (broadcast signal) s for presentation of the first television program to the user and the predetermined information includes a program clip representative of a predetermined video image wherein said step of establishing includes tuning a receiver to receive the first television program , said step of comparing compares a representation of at least one of the series of video images to the program clip , and said step of selecting includes tuning the receiver to receive the second television program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5973723A CLAIM 2 . The method according to claim 1 wherein the plurality of programs include at least first and second televisions programs , the first program information including a series of video image (broadcast signal) s for presentation of the first television program to the user and the predetermined information includes a program clip representative of a predetermined video image wherein said step of establishing includes tuning a receiver to receive the first television program , said step of comparing compares a representation of at least one of the series of video images to the program clip , and said step of selecting includes tuning the receiver to receive the second television program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (storage means) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5973723A CLAIM 11 . The device according to claim 10 wherein said memory is adapted to receive the predetermined information from a storage means (digital information, placing digital information) external to the device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (storage means) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5973723A CLAIM 11 . The device according to claim 10 wherein said memory is adapted to receive the predetermined information from a storage means (digital information, placing digital information) external to the device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (determined time) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (second program) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5973723A CLAIM 1 . A method for automatically selecting from a plurality of programs having program information for presentation to a user comprising the steps of : establishing a first program from the plurality of programs for presenting first program information to the user ; comparing the first program information with predetermined information and generating a detect signal in response to the first program information substantially matching the predetermined information , wherein the predetermined information includes a plurality of program clips , each program clip representative of a portion of program information ; selecting a second program (first data) from the plurality of programs for presenting second program information to the user in response to the detect signal receiving a capture signal ; creating a new program clip corresponding to a portion of the first program information occurring in substantial coincidence with said step of receiving the capture signal ; setting a new delay associated with the new program clip ; creating a subsequent new program clip corresponding to a subsequent portion of the first program information occurring an elapsed time after said step of creating the new program clip ; determining a subsequent new delay associated with the subsequent new program clip substantially equivalent to the new delay less the elapsed time ; adding the new program clip to the plurality of program clips and ; adding the subsequent new program clip to the plurality of program clips . US5973723A CLAIM 4 . The method according to claim 3 further comprising the steps of : delaying a predetermined time (time information indicator) in response to the detect signal ; and thereafter , deemphasizing presentation of the second program information and emphasizing presentation of the first program information to the user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (television programs) .	US5973723A CLAIM 9 . A device for automatically selecting from a plurality programs having program information for presentation to a user , the device comprising : a selector for selecting a first program of the plurality of programs for presenting first program information to the user ; a comparator for comparing the first program information with predetermined information and for generating a detect signal in response to a portion of the first program information substantially matching the predetermined information ; and a delay means responsive to the detect signal for generating a return signal a predetermined amount of time after the detect signal , wherein said selector selects a second program of the plurality of programs for presenting second program information to the user in response to the detect signal and said selector selects the first program for presenting the first program information to the user in response to the return signal , wherein the plurality of programs include at least first and second television programs (text form) , the first program information including a series of video images for presentation of the first television program to the user and the predetermined information includes a program clip representative of a predetermined video image , the device further comprising a receiver for receiving either the first or second television program in response to a first or second tuning signal , respectively , and wherein said selector generates the first tuning signal to select the first television program and generates the second tuning signal to select the second television program , said comparator compares a representation of at least one of the series of video images with the program clip to generate the detect signal , and said comparator is coupled the program received by said receiver in response to said selector .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (return signal) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5973723A CLAIM 9 . A device for automatically selecting from a plurality programs having program information for presentation to a user , the device comprising : a selector for selecting a first program of the plurality of programs for presenting first program information to the user ; a comparator for comparing the first program information with predetermined information and for generating a detect signal in response to a portion of the first program information substantially matching the predetermined information ; and a delay means responsive to the detect signal for generating a return signal (pulse reader) a predetermined amount of time after the detect signal , wherein said selector selects a second program of the plurality of programs for presenting second program information to the user in response to the detect signal and said selector selects the first program for presenting the first program information to the user in response to the return signal , wherein the plurality of programs include at least first and second television programs , the first program information including a series of video images for presentation of the first television program to the user and the predetermined information includes a program clip representative of a predetermined video image , the device further comprising a receiver for receiving either the first or second television program in response to a first or second tuning signal , respectively , and wherein said selector generates the first tuning signal to select the first television program and generates the second tuning signal to select the second television program , said comparator compares a representation of at least one of the series of video images with the program clip to generate the detect signal , and said comparator is coupled the program received by said receiver in response to said selector .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (return signal) comprises a video camera .	US5973723A CLAIM 9 . A device for automatically selecting from a plurality programs having program information for presentation to a user , the device comprising : a selector for selecting a first program of the plurality of programs for presenting first program information to the user ; a comparator for comparing the first program information with predetermined information and for generating a detect signal in response to a portion of the first program information substantially matching the predetermined information ; and a delay means responsive to the detect signal for generating a return signal (pulse reader) a predetermined amount of time after the detect signal , wherein said selector selects a second program of the plurality of programs for presenting second program information to the user in response to the detect signal and said selector selects the first program for presenting the first program information to the user in response to the return signal , wherein the plurality of programs include at least first and second television programs , the first program information including a series of video images for presentation of the first television program to the user and the predetermined information includes a program clip representative of a predetermined video image , the device further comprising a receiver for receiving either the first or second television program in response to a first or second tuning signal , respectively , and wherein said selector generates the first tuning signal to select the first television program and generates the second tuning signal to select the second television program , said comparator compares a representation of at least one of the series of video images with the program clip to generate the detect signal , and said comparator is coupled the program received by said receiver in response to said selector .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (return signal) comprises a photodetector .	US5973723A CLAIM 9 . A device for automatically selecting from a plurality programs having program information for presentation to a user , the device comprising : a selector for selecting a first program of the plurality of programs for presenting first program information to the user ; a comparator for comparing the first program information with predetermined information and for generating a detect signal in response to a portion of the first program information substantially matching the predetermined information ; and a delay means responsive to the detect signal for generating a return signal (pulse reader) a predetermined amount of time after the detect signal , wherein said selector selects a second program of the plurality of programs for presenting second program information to the user in response to the detect signal and said selector selects the first program for presenting the first program information to the user in response to the return signal , wherein the plurality of programs include at least first and second television programs , the first program information including a series of video images for presentation of the first television program to the user and the predetermined information includes a program clip representative of a predetermined video image , the device further comprising a receiver for receiving either the first or second television program in response to a first or second tuning signal , respectively , and wherein said selector generates the first tuning signal to select the first television program and generates the second tuning signal to select the second television program , said comparator compares a representation of at least one of the series of video images with the program clip to generate the detect signal , and said comparator is coupled the program received by said receiver in response to said selector .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5978855A Filed: 1997-11-28 Issued: 1999-11-02 Downloading applications software through a broadcast channel (Original Assignee) Bell Atlantic Network Services Inc (Current Assignee) Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc Erik Christopher Metz, Paul Andrew Zimmerman, Jr., Laszlo Erdely, Jr., Colin Joseph deSa, Henry G. Hudson, Jr., John W. Darr, Jr.
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (second user) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (channel change) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5978855A CLAIM 1 . A memory system for a digital set-top terminal device comprising : (b) a protected memory storing an operating system and a resident application for controlling operation of the digital set-top terminal to provide a first user interface functionality ; and (c) a random access memory for receiving and storing a non-resident application for controlling operation of the digital set-top terminal to provide a second user (digital information) interface functionality ; wherein : the operating system and the resident application are for controlling all communications of the digital set-top terminal with elements of any communication network coupled to the digital set-top terminal , and the resident application provides a software interface for any non-resident application that may be stored in the random access memory , said software interface providing a set of predetermined function calls to facilitate communication with elements of the communication network during selective execution of a non-resident application by the digital set-top terminal . US5978855A CLAIM 2 . A memory system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the predetermined function calls include a channel change (broadcast signal) function call .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (second user) into a broadcast signal (channel change) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5978855A CLAIM 1 . A memory system for a digital set-top terminal device comprising : (b) a protected memory storing an operating system and a resident application for controlling operation of the digital set-top terminal to provide a first user interface functionality ; and (c) a random access memory for receiving and storing a non-resident application for controlling operation of the digital set-top terminal to provide a second user (digital information) interface functionality ; wherein : the operating system and the resident application are for controlling all communications of the digital set-top terminal with elements of any communication network coupled to the digital set-top terminal , and the resident application provides a software interface for any non-resident application that may be stored in the random access memory , said software interface providing a set of predetermined function calls to facilitate communication with elements of the communication network during selective execution of a non-resident application by the digital set-top terminal . US5978855A CLAIM 2 . A memory system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the predetermined function calls include a channel change (broadcast signal) function call .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (second user) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5978855A CLAIM 1 . A memory system for a digital set-top terminal device comprising : (b) a protected memory storing an operating system and a resident application for controlling operation of the digital set-top terminal to provide a first user interface functionality ; and (c) a random access memory for receiving and storing a non-resident application for controlling operation of the digital set-top terminal to provide a second user (digital information) interface functionality ; wherein : the operating system and the resident application are for controlling all communications of the digital set-top terminal with elements of any communication network coupled to the digital set-top terminal , and the resident application provides a software interface for any non-resident application that may be stored in the random access memory , said software interface providing a set of predetermined function calls to facilitate communication with elements of the communication network during selective execution of a non-resident application by the digital set-top terminal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (second user) into a broadcast signal (channel change) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5978855A CLAIM 1 . A memory system for a digital set-top terminal device comprising : (b) a protected memory storing an operating system and a resident application for controlling operation of the digital set-top terminal to provide a first user interface functionality ; and (c) a random access memory for receiving and storing a non-resident application for controlling operation of the digital set-top terminal to provide a second user (digital information) interface functionality ; wherein : the operating system and the resident application are for controlling all communications of the digital set-top terminal with elements of any communication network coupled to the digital set-top terminal , and the resident application provides a software interface for any non-resident application that may be stored in the random access memory , said software interface providing a set of predetermined function calls to facilitate communication with elements of the communication network during selective execution of a non-resident application by the digital set-top terminal . US5978855A CLAIM 2 . A memory system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the predetermined function calls include a channel change (broadcast signal) function call .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (determined length) (RF) .	US5978855A CLAIM 11 . A method as recited in claim 9 , wherein the predetermined sequence of video frames relates to a full-motion video segment of a predetermined length (radio frequency) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (channel change) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5978855A CLAIM 2 . A memory system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the predetermined function calls include a channel change (broadcast signal) function call .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (channel change) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5978855A CLAIM 2 . A memory system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the predetermined function calls include a channel change (broadcast signal) function call .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (determined length) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5978855A CLAIM 11 . A method as recited in claim 9 , wherein the predetermined sequence of video frames relates to a full-motion video segment of a predetermined length (radio frequency) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (determined length) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5978855A CLAIM 11 . A method as recited in claim 9 , wherein the predetermined sequence of video frames relates to a full-motion video segment of a predetermined length (radio frequency) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (second user) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5978855A CLAIM 1 . A memory system for a digital set-top terminal device comprising : (b) a protected memory storing an operating system and a resident application for controlling operation of the digital set-top terminal to provide a first user interface functionality ; and (c) a random access memory for receiving and storing a non-resident application for controlling operation of the digital set-top terminal to provide a second user (digital information) interface functionality ; wherein : the operating system and the resident application are for controlling all communications of the digital set-top terminal with elements of any communication network coupled to the digital set-top terminal , and the resident application provides a software interface for any non-resident application that may be stored in the random access memory , said software interface providing a set of predetermined function calls to facilitate communication with elements of the communication network during selective execution of a non-resident application by the digital set-top terminal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (second user) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5978855A CLAIM 1 . A memory system for a digital set-top terminal device comprising : (b) a protected memory storing an operating system and a resident application for controlling operation of the digital set-top terminal to provide a first user interface functionality ; and (c) a random access memory for receiving and storing a non-resident application for controlling operation of the digital set-top terminal to provide a second user (digital information) interface functionality ; wherein : the operating system and the resident application are for controlling all communications of the digital set-top terminal with elements of any communication network coupled to the digital set-top terminal , and the resident application provides a software interface for any non-resident application that may be stored in the random access memory , said software interface providing a set of predetermined function calls to facilitate communication with elements of the communication network during selective execution of a non-resident application by the digital set-top terminal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (determined length) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5978855A CLAIM 11 . A method as recited in claim 9 , wherein the predetermined sequence of video frames relates to a full-motion video segment of a predetermined length (radio frequency) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (determined length) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5978855A CLAIM 11 . A method as recited in claim 9 , wherein the predetermined sequence of video frames relates to a full-motion video segment of a predetermined length (radio frequency) .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH11150692A Filed: 1997-11-17 Issued: 1999-06-02 Electronic device, function operation method in electronic device, and medium storing program executable in electronic device (Original Assignee) Sony Corp; ソニー株式会社 Kasumi Takeda, Hideo Terasawa, 秀雄寺沢, 佳寿美武田
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device (apparatus) , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH11150692A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】画面を有する表示手段と、この表示手段に表示しようとする通信ネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目から構成される階層化された第１階層を表示でき、第１階層のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目を選択すると、第１階層の表示に代えて、そのネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目の複数の項目により構成される第２階層と、第２階層の項目の内のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能の選択項目を選択するとそのガイド機能の選択項目に対応する複数のコンテンツにより構成される第３階層とを表示手段において同時に表示させる階層選択手段と、を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。 1 . A hierarchical first layer comprising display means having a screen and a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via a communication network to be displayed on the display means can be displayed . When a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the first hierarchy network is selected , instead of displaying the first hierarchy , a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the network is selected . When selecting a second hierarchy composed of a plurality of items and selecting a guide function selection item for acquiring information via the network among the items of the second hierarchy , a plurality of contents corresponding to the guide function selection item are used . An electronic apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) , comprising : a layer selecting unit that simultaneously displays the configured third layer on the display unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH11150692A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】画面を有する表示手段と、この表示手段に表示しようとする通信ネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目から構成される階層化された第１階層を表示でき、第１階層のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目を選択すると、第１階層の表示に代えて、そのネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目の複数の項目により構成される第２階層と、第２階層の項目の内のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能の選択項目を選択するとそのガイド機能の選択項目に対応する複数のコンテンツにより構成される第３階層とを表示手段において同時に表示させる階層選択手段と、を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。 1 . A hierarchical first layer comprising display means having a screen and a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via a communication network to be displayed on the display means can be displayed . When a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the first hierarchy network is selected , instead of displaying the first hierarchy , a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the network is selected . When selecting a second hierarchy composed of a plurality of items and selecting a guide function selection item for acquiring information via the network among the items of the second hierarchy , a plurality of contents corresponding to the guide function selection item are used . An electronic apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) , comprising : a layer selecting unit that simultaneously displays the configured third layer on the display unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH11150692A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】画面を有する表示手段と、この表示手段に表示しようとする通信ネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目から構成される階層化された第１階層を表示でき、第１階層のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目を選択すると、第１階層の表示に代えて、そのネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目の複数の項目により構成される第２階層と、第２階層の項目の内のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能の選択項目を選択するとそのガイド機能の選択項目に対応する複数のコンテンツにより構成される第３階層とを表示手段において同時に表示させる階層選択手段と、を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。 1 . A hierarchical first layer comprising display means having a screen and a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via a communication network to be displayed on the display means can be displayed . When a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the first hierarchy network is selected , instead of displaying the first hierarchy , a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the network is selected . When selecting a second hierarchy composed of a plurality of items and selecting a guide function selection item for acquiring information via the network among the items of the second hierarchy , a plurality of contents corresponding to the guide function selection item are used . An electronic apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) , comprising : a layer selecting unit that simultaneously displays the configured third layer on the display unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	JPH11150692A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】画面を有する表示手段と、この表示手段に表示しようとする通信ネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目から構成される階層化された第１階層を表示でき、第１階層のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目を選択すると、第１階層の表示に代えて、そのネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目の複数の項目により構成される第２階層と、第２階層の項目の内のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能の選択項目を選択するとそのガイド機能の選択項目に対応する複数のコンテンツにより構成される第３階層とを表示手段において同時に表示させる階層選択手段と、を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。 1 . A hierarchical first layer comprising display means having a screen and a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via a communication network to be displayed on the display means can be displayed . When a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the first hierarchy network is selected , instead of displaying the first hierarchy , a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the network is selected . When selecting a second hierarchy composed of a plurality of items and selecting a guide function selection item for acquiring information via the network among the items of the second hierarchy , a plurality of contents corresponding to the guide function selection item are used . An electronic apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) , comprising : a layer selecting unit that simultaneously displays the configured third layer on the display unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	JPH11150692A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】画面を有する表示手段と、この表示手段に表示しようとする通信ネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目から構成される階層化された第１階層を表示でき、第１階層のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目を選択すると、第１階層の表示に代えて、そのネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目の複数の項目により構成される第２階層と、第２階層の項目の内のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能の選択項目を選択するとそのガイド機能の選択項目に対応する複数のコンテンツにより構成される第３階層とを表示手段において同時に表示させる階層選択手段と、を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。 1 . A hierarchical first layer comprising display means having a screen and a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via a communication network to be displayed on the display means can be displayed . When a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the first hierarchy network is selected , instead of displaying the first hierarchy , a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the network is selected . When selecting a second hierarchy composed of a plurality of items and selecting a guide function selection item for acquiring information via the network among the items of the second hierarchy , a plurality of contents corresponding to the guide function selection item are used . An electronic apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) , comprising : a layer selecting unit that simultaneously displays the configured third layer on the display unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device (apparatus) ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH11150692A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】画面を有する表示手段と、この表示手段に表示しようとする通信ネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目から構成される階層化された第１階層を表示でき、第１階層のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目を選択すると、第１階層の表示に代えて、そのネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目の複数の項目により構成される第２階層と、第２階層の項目の内のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能の選択項目を選択するとそのガイド機能の選択項目に対応する複数のコンテンツにより構成される第３階層とを表示手段において同時に表示させる階層選択手段と、を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。 1 . A hierarchical first layer comprising display means having a screen and a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via a communication network to be displayed on the display means can be displayed . When a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the first hierarchy network is selected , instead of displaying the first hierarchy , a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the network is selected . When selecting a second hierarchy composed of a plurality of items and selecting a guide function selection item for acquiring information via the network among the items of the second hierarchy , a plurality of contents corresponding to the guide function selection item are used . An electronic apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) , comprising : a layer selecting unit that simultaneously displays the configured third layer on the display unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH11150692A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】画面を有する表示手段と、この表示手段に表示しようとする通信ネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目から構成される階層化された第１階層を表示でき、第１階層のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目を選択すると、第１階層の表示に代えて、そのネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目の複数の項目により構成される第２階層と、第２階層の項目の内のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能の選択項目を選択するとそのガイド機能の選択項目に対応する複数のコンテンツにより構成される第３階層とを表示手段において同時に表示させる階層選択手段と、を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。 1 . A hierarchical first layer comprising display means having a screen and a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via a communication network to be displayed on the display means can be displayed . When a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the first hierarchy network is selected , instead of displaying the first hierarchy , a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the network is selected . When selecting a second hierarchy composed of a plurality of items and selecting a guide function selection item for acquiring information via the network among the items of the second hierarchy , a plurality of contents corresponding to the guide function selection item are used . An electronic apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) , comprising : a layer selecting unit that simultaneously displays the configured third layer on the display unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH11150692A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】画面を有する表示手段と、この表示手段に表示しようとする通信ネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目から構成される階層化された第１階層を表示でき、第１階層のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目を選択すると、第１階層の表示に代えて、そのネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目の複数の項目により構成される第２階層と、第２階層の項目の内のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能の選択項目を選択するとそのガイド機能の選択項目に対応する複数のコンテンツにより構成される第３階層とを表示手段において同時に表示させる階層選択手段と、を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。 1 . A hierarchical first layer comprising display means having a screen and a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via a communication network to be displayed on the display means can be displayed . When a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the first hierarchy network is selected , instead of displaying the first hierarchy , a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the network is selected . When selecting a second hierarchy composed of a plurality of items and selecting a guide function selection item for acquiring information via the network among the items of the second hierarchy , a plurality of contents corresponding to the guide function selection item are used . An electronic apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) , comprising : a layer selecting unit that simultaneously displays the configured third layer on the display unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (apparatus) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (の表示) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	JPH11150692A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】画面を有する表示手段と、この表示 (time information indicator) 手段に表示しようとする通信ネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目から構成される階層化された第１階層を表示でき、第１階層のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目を選択すると、第１階層の表示に代えて、そのネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目の複数の項目により構成される第２階層と、第２階層の項目の内のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能の選択項目を選択するとそのガイド機能の選択項目に対応する複数のコンテンツにより構成される第３階層とを表示手段において同時に表示させる階層選択手段と、を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。 1 . A hierarchical first layer comprising display means having a screen and a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via a communication network to be displayed on the display means can be displayed . When a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the first hierarchy network is selected , instead of displaying the first hierarchy , a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the network is selected . When selecting a second hierarchy composed of a plurality of items and selecting a guide function selection item for acquiring information via the network among the items of the second hierarchy , a plurality of contents corresponding to the guide function selection item are used . An electronic apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) , comprising : a layer selecting unit that simultaneously displays the configured third layer on the display unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising) .	JPH11150692A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】画面を有する表示手段と、この表示手段に表示しようとする通信ネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目から構成される階層化された第１階層を表示でき、第１階層のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目を選択すると、第１階層の表示に代えて、そのネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目の複数の項目により構成される第２階層と、第２階層の項目の内のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能の選択項目を選択するとそのガイド機能の選択項目に対応する複数のコンテンツにより構成される第３階層とを表示手段において同時に表示させる階層選択手段と、を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。 1 . A hierarchical first layer comprising (telephone number) display means having a screen and a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via a communication network to be displayed on the display means can be displayed . When a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the first hierarchy network is selected , instead of displaying the first hierarchy , a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the network is selected . When selecting a second hierarchy composed of a plurality of items and selecting a guide function selection item for acquiring information via the network among the items of the second hierarchy , a plurality of contents corresponding to the guide function selection item are used . An electronic apparatus , comprising : a layer selecting unit that simultaneously displays the configured third layer on the display unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH11150692A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】画面を有する表示手段と、この表示手段に表示しようとする通信ネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目から構成される階層化された第１階層を表示でき、第１階層のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目を選択すると、第１階層の表示に代えて、そのネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目の複数の項目により構成される第２階層と、第２階層の項目の内のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能の選択項目を選択するとそのガイド機能の選択項目に対応する複数のコンテンツにより構成される第３階層とを表示手段において同時に表示させる階層選択手段と、を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。 1 . A hierarchical first layer comprising display means having a screen and a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via a communication network to be displayed on the display means can be displayed . When a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the first hierarchy network is selected , instead of displaying the first hierarchy , a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the network is selected . When selecting a second hierarchy composed of a plurality of items and selecting a guide function selection item for acquiring information via the network among the items of the second hierarchy , a plurality of contents corresponding to the guide function selection item are used . An electronic apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) , comprising : a layer selecting unit that simultaneously displays the configured third layer on the display unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser (デジタル) associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH11150692A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】画面を有する表示手段と、この表示手段に表示しようとする通信ネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目から構成される階層化された第１階層を表示でき、第１階層のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目を選択すると、第１階層の表示に代えて、そのネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能を含む選択項目の複数の項目により構成される第２階層と、第２階層の項目の内のネットワーク経由で情報を取得するためのガイド機能の選択項目を選択するとそのガイド機能の選択項目に対応する複数のコンテンツにより構成される第３階層とを表示手段において同時に表示させる階層選択手段と、を備えることを特徴とする電子機器。 1 . A hierarchical first layer comprising display means having a screen and a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via a communication network to be displayed on the display means can be displayed . When a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the first hierarchy network is selected , instead of displaying the first hierarchy , a selection item including a guide function for acquiring information via the network is selected . When selecting a second hierarchy composed of a plurality of items and selecting a guide function selection item for acquiring information via the network among the items of the second hierarchy , a plurality of contents corresponding to the guide function selection item are used . An electronic apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) , comprising : a layer selecting unit that simultaneously displays the configured third layer on the display unit . JPH11150692A CLAIM 8 【請求項８】第３階層における情報のコンテンツは、外部機器から取り込んだ複数のデジタル (light pulser) 画像であり、複数のデジタル画像はマトリックス状に配置されている請求項７に記載の電子機器。 8 . The content of information on the third hierarchy is : The electronic device according to claim 7 , wherein the plurality of digital images are captured from an external device , and the plurality of digital images are arranged in a matrix .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6061056A Filed: 1997-11-17 Issued: 2000-05-09 Television monitoring system with automatic selection of program material of interest and subsequent display under user control (Original Assignee) Telexis Corp (Current Assignee) March Networks Corp Robert Menard, Roger MacLean, Paul Streatch
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking, respective users, broadcast signal) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US6061056A CLAIM 4 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means comprise audio recognition means for analyzing audio content of the broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) s . US6061056A CLAIM 19 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said database stores a plurality of predefined user profiles representing preselected criteria for respective users (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) , and means are provided to activate any one of said predefined user profiles . US6061056A CLAIM 20 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means generate said program data stream from signals transmitted in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) interval between successive television frames .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking, respective users, broadcast signal) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US6061056A CLAIM 4 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means comprise audio recognition means for analyzing audio content of the broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) s . US6061056A CLAIM 19 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said database stores a plurality of predefined user profiles representing preselected criteria for respective users (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) , and means are provided to activate any one of said predefined user profiles . US6061056A CLAIM 20 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means generate said program data stream from signals transmitted in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) interval between successive television frames .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises amplitude modulation (binary information, coding data) .	US6061056A CLAIM 25 . A multimedia computer system , comprising : a) a central processing unit ; b) a video capture unit for receiving broadcast television signals and generating a video signal therefrom ; c) a video display unit capable of display said video signals under program control ; d) means for decoding data (amplitude modulation) signals embedded in said television signals and generating a program data stream representative of program content of said television signals and changing dynamically therewith ; e) means for inputting criteria identifying program content of interest to a user , f) a database for storing data representing said criteria ; g) means for storing a program segment and the program data stream associated therewith while maintaining synchronism between the program data stream and the program segment . US6061056A CLAIM 50 . A computer-readable storage medium having binary information (amplitude modulation) encoded thereon , said binary information being operable when interpreted by a computer to direct the computer to monitor broadcast television signals and generate program signal streams to permit the presentation of program material carried by the broadcast signals to a user ; analyze incoming broadcast television signals to generate a program data stream separate from said program signals , said program data stream being representative of their program content and changing dynamically therewith ; compare said data stream with stored data identifying program content of interest ; store , when said generated data matches said stored data , a program segment and the program data stream associated therewith while maintaining synchronism between the program data stream and the program segment ; display and playback in a first window video frames of said stored program segment and display in a second window said dynamic program data stream ; identify a portion of said displayed data stream corresponding to a displayed frame ; and permit the user to select a portion of the dynamic program data stream corresponding to a portion of interest of said stored program segment and thereby cause video frames corresponding to said portion of interest to be played back in said first window .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking, respective users, broadcast signal) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US6061056A CLAIM 4 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means comprise audio recognition means for analyzing audio content of the broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) s . US6061056A CLAIM 19 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said database stores a plurality of predefined user profiles representing preselected criteria for respective users (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) , and means are provided to activate any one of said predefined user profiles . US6061056A CLAIM 20 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means generate said program data stream from signals transmitted in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) interval between successive television frames .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking, respective users, broadcast signal) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US6061056A CLAIM 4 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means comprise audio recognition means for analyzing audio content of the broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) s . US6061056A CLAIM 19 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said database stores a plurality of predefined user profiles representing preselected criteria for respective users (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) , and means are provided to activate any one of said predefined user profiles . US6061056A CLAIM 20 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means generate said program data stream from signals transmitted in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) interval between successive television frames .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking, respective users, broadcast signal) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US6061056A CLAIM 4 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means comprise audio recognition means for analyzing audio content of the broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) s . US6061056A CLAIM 19 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said database stores a plurality of predefined user profiles representing preselected criteria for respective users (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) , and means are provided to activate any one of said predefined user profiles . US6061056A CLAIM 20 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means generate said program data stream from signals transmitted in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) interval between successive television frames .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (vertical blanking, respective users, broadcast signal) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (vertical blanking, respective users, broadcast signal) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US6061056A CLAIM 4 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means comprise audio recognition means for analyzing audio content of the broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) s . US6061056A CLAIM 19 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said database stores a plurality of predefined user profiles representing preselected criteria for respective users (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) , and means are provided to activate any one of said predefined user profiles . US6061056A CLAIM 20 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means generate said program data stream from signals transmitted in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) interval between successive television frames .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (remote location) address .	US6061056A CLAIM 16 . A system as claimed in claim 9 , wherein said device transmits said alert signal to a remote location (electronic mail) for reception by the user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (remote location) .	US6061056A CLAIM 16 . A system as claimed in claim 9 , wherein said device transmits said alert signal to a remote location (electronic mail) for reception by the user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (audio signals) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US6061056A CLAIM 7 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising video and audio capture devices for generating respective video and audio signals (video camera) providing said program signal streams .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (when i) , and combinations thereof .	US6061056A CLAIM 50 . A computer-readable storage medium having binary information encoded thereon , said binary information being operable when i (bar codes) nterpreted by a computer to direct the computer to monitor broadcast television signals and generate program signal streams to permit the presentation of program material carried by the broadcast signals to a user ; analyze incoming broadcast television signals to generate a program data stream separate from said program signals , said program data stream being representative of their program content and changing dynamically therewith ; compare said data stream with stored data identifying program content of interest ; store , when said generated data matches said stored data , a program segment and the program data stream associated therewith while maintaining synchronism between the program data stream and the program segment ; display and playback in a first window video frames of said stored program segment and display in a second window said dynamic program data stream ; identify a portion of said displayed data stream corresponding to a displayed frame ; and permit the user to select a portion of the dynamic program data stream corresponding to a portion of interest of said stored program segment and thereby cause video frames corresponding to said portion of interest to be played back in said first window .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (capture devices) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (vertical blanking, respective users, broadcast signal) to capture digital user (said database) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US6061056A CLAIM 4 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means comprise audio recognition means for analyzing audio content of the broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) s . US6061056A CLAIM 7 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising video and audio capture devices (information capture) for generating respective video and audio signals providing said program signal streams . US6061056A CLAIM 19 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said database (digital user) stores a plurality of predefined user profiles representing preselected criteria for respective users (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) , and means are provided to activate any one of said predefined user profiles . US6061056A CLAIM 20 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means generate said program data stream from signals transmitted in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) interval between successive television frames .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical blanking, respective users, broadcast signal) comprises a video camera (audio signals) .	US6061056A CLAIM 4 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means comprise audio recognition means for analyzing audio content of the broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) s . US6061056A CLAIM 7 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising video and audio capture devices for generating respective video and audio signals (video camera) providing said program signal streams . US6061056A CLAIM 19 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said database stores a plurality of predefined user profiles representing preselected criteria for respective users (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) , and means are provided to activate any one of said predefined user profiles . US6061056A CLAIM 20 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means generate said program data stream from signals transmitted in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) interval between successive television frames .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical blanking, respective users, broadcast signal) comprises a photodetector .	US6061056A CLAIM 4 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means comprise audio recognition means for analyzing audio content of the broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) s . US6061056A CLAIM 19 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said database stores a plurality of predefined user profiles representing preselected criteria for respective users (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) , and means are provided to activate any one of said predefined user profiles . US6061056A CLAIM 20 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said recognition means generate said program data stream from signals transmitted in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal, time information) interval between successive television frames .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said database) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US6061056A CLAIM 19 . A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said database (digital user) stores a plurality of predefined user profiles representing preselected criteria for respective users , and means are provided to activate any one of said predefined user profiles .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5978791A Filed: 1997-10-24 Issued: 1999-11-02 Data processing system using substantially unique identifiers to identify data items, whereby identical data items have the same identifiers (Original Assignee) Kinetech Inc (Current Assignee) Personalweb Technologies LLC ; Level 3 Communications LLC David A. Farber, Ronald D. Lachman
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said infra red light (given data item) , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5978791A CLAIM 33 . A method for duplicating a given data item (red light) present at a source location to a destination location in a data processing system , the method comprising : determining a substantially unique identifier for the given data item , the identifier depending on and being determined using all of the data in the data item and only the data in the data item , whereby two identical data items in the system will have the same identifier ; determining , using the data identifier , whether the data item is present at the destination location ; and based on the determining whether the data item is present , providing the destination location with the data item only if the data item is not present at the destination .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said infra red light (given data item) , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5978791A CLAIM 33 . A method for duplicating a given data item (red light) present at a source location to a destination location in a data processing system , the method comprising : determining a substantially unique identifier for the given data item , the identifier depending on and being determined using all of the data in the data item and only the data in the data item , whereby two identical data items in the system will have the same identifier ; determining , using the data identifier , whether the data item is present at the destination location ; and based on the determining whether the data item is present , providing the destination location with the data item only if the data item is not present at the destination .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (up means) address .	US5978791A CLAIM 8 . An apparatus as in claim 7 , further comprising : backup means (electronic mail, electronic mail address) for making copies of data items in the system , said backup means maintaining a backup record of identifiers of data items backed up , and invoking duplication means to copy only those data items whose data identifiers are not recorded in the backup record .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (up means) .	US5978791A CLAIM 8 . An apparatus as in claim 7 , further comprising : backup means (electronic mail, electronic mail address) for making copies of data items in the system , said backup means maintaining a backup record of identifiers of data items backed up , and invoking duplication means to copy only those data items whose data identifiers are not recorded in the backup record .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6009410A Filed: 1997-10-16 Issued: 1999-12-28 Method and system for presenting customized advertising to a user on the world wide web (Original Assignee) AT&T Corp (Current Assignee) AT&T Corp Suzanne L. LeMole, Steven Howard Nurenberg, Joseph Thomas O'Neil, Peter H. Stuntebeck
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution (data network) comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US6009410A CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 wherein the packetized data network (information distribution) is the Internet .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution (data network) comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US6009410A CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 wherein the packetized data network (information distribution) is the Internet .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (comprises d) .	US6009410A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 wherein the stored profile further comprises d (text form) emographic information associated with the user .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5883810A Filed: 1997-09-24 Issued: 1999-03-16 Electronic online commerce card with transactionproxy number for online transactions (Original Assignee) Microsoft Corp (Current Assignee) Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC D. Chase Franklin, Daniel Rosen
US7349668B2 CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises frequency modulation (first data field) .	US5883810A CLAIM 45 . An electronically realizable commerce card embodied on a computer-readable medium comprising : a first data field (frequency modulation) to hold a permanent customer account number having N digits and a predefined format that is recognized as an acceptable card number format ; a second data field to hold a temporary transaction number that serves as a proxy for the customer account number , the transaction number having the N digits and the format identical to the customer account number ; and wherein the first and second data fields are related to associate the customer account number with the transaction number .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5883810A CLAIM 27 . A computer-implemented method as recited in claim 25 , further comprising the step of assigning an expiration time t (first data) o the transaction number that specifies when the transaction number expires .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (private key) .	US5883810A CLAIM 16 . A method as recited in claim 14 , wherein the step of submitting the request for a certificate comprises the following steps : composing a public key ; generating a private key (telephone number) that is associated with the public key ; and submitting a request for certificate that includes the public and private keys .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5914472A Filed: 1997-09-23 Issued: 1999-06-22 Credit card spending authorization control system (Original Assignee) AT&T Corp (Current Assignee) Citicorp USA Inc Mark Jeffrey Foladare, Shelley B. Goldman, Dominick Gorini, David Phillip Silverman, Shaoqing Wang, Robert S. Westrich
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (predetermined value) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (first data) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5914472A CLAIM 1 . A system for authorizing monetary transactions for the procurement of goods , services or distribution of currency using a credit or debit type transaction card while allowing an account holder to control spending by a card user using the transaction card by permitting the account holder to approve or refuse a spending amount exceeding a predetermined value (receiving device) , said system comprising : a card issued to a card user from a card issuer having a card number , the card number including an account number ; wherein when the card user uses the issued card to procure goods or services from a merchant via a card transaction , the merchant seeks approval from the card issuer of the transaction ; a central computer having a first data (first data) base of card issuers ; a first issuer computer having a second database of spending limits pre-approved by the account holder , a third database of spending limits pre-approved by the card issuer , and a fourth database of a contact method for contacting the account holder ; wherein said central computer retrieves approval or refusal of the transaction from the first issuer computer , and wherein the refusal of a transaction is accompanied by the method for contacting the account holder ; central computer contact means for contacting said account holder for approval or refusal of an increase in the procurement limit of the card user' ; s card for the transaction ; and wherein the central computer passes the account holder' ; s approval or refusal of the pending transaction to the merchant .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (personal communications) address .	US5914472A CLAIM 4 . The system for authorizing monetary transactions for the procurement of goods , services or distribution of currency using a credit or debit type transaction card while allowing an account holder to control spending by a card user according to claim 1 , wherein the means for contacting the account holder is a communication established by the central computer to an account holder' ; s 2-way personal communications (electronic mail, electronic message) device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (personal communications) .	US5914472A CLAIM 4 . The system for authorizing monetary transactions for the procurement of goods , services or distribution of currency using a credit or debit type transaction card while allowing an account holder to control spending by a card user according to claim 1 , wherein the means for contacting the account holder is a communication established by the central computer to an account holder' ; s 2-way personal communications (electronic mail, electronic message) device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (personal communications) comprises at least one electronic mail (personal communications) .	US5914472A CLAIM 4 . The system for authorizing monetary transactions for the procurement of goods , services or distribution of currency using a credit or debit type transaction card while allowing an account holder to control spending by a card user according to claim 1 , wherein the means for contacting the account holder is a communication established by the central computer to an account holder' ; s 2-way personal communications (electronic mail, electronic message) device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (single data) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5914472A CLAIM 7 . The system for authorizing monetary transactions for the procurement of goods , services or distribution of currency using a credit or debit type transaction card while allowing an account holder to control spending by a card user according to claim 1 , wherein the first , second , third and fourth databases are components of a single data (information capture) base .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5961603A Filed: 1997-09-22 Issued: 1999-10-05 Access system and method for providing interactive access to an information source through a networked distribution system (Original Assignee) WorldGate Communications Inc (Current Assignee) WORLDGATE SERVICES Inc ; Comcast IP Holdings I LLC Gerard Kunkel, Harold Krisbergh, Aaron Grosky, Jae Hea Edward Lee, Joseph E. Augenbraun
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking, broadcast signal) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5961603A CLAIM 16 . The system of claim 1 , wherein said transmission signal comprises a television broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) , and said information source contains information related to the programming content of said television broadcast signal . US5961603A CLAIM 35 . The system of claim 34 , wherein said data modulator comprises a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval inserter for inserting said information in the vertical blanking intervals of said television transmission signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking, broadcast signal) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5961603A CLAIM 16 . The system of claim 1 , wherein said transmission signal comprises a television broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) , and said information source contains information related to the programming content of said television broadcast signal . US5961603A CLAIM 35 . The system of claim 34 , wherein said data modulator comprises a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval inserter for inserting said information in the vertical blanking intervals of said television transmission signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking, broadcast signal) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5961603A CLAIM 16 . The system of claim 1 , wherein said transmission signal comprises a television broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) , and said information source contains information related to the programming content of said television broadcast signal . US5961603A CLAIM 35 . The system of claim 34 , wherein said data modulator comprises a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval inserter for inserting said information in the vertical blanking intervals of said television transmission signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking, broadcast signal) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5961603A CLAIM 16 . The system of claim 1 , wherein said transmission signal comprises a television broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) , and said information source contains information related to the programming content of said television broadcast signal . US5961603A CLAIM 35 . The system of claim 34 , wherein said data modulator comprises a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval inserter for inserting said information in the vertical blanking intervals of said television transmission signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking, broadcast signal) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5961603A CLAIM 16 . The system of claim 1 , wherein said transmission signal comprises a television broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) , and said information source contains information related to the programming content of said television broadcast signal . US5961603A CLAIM 35 . The system of claim 34 , wherein said data modulator comprises a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval inserter for inserting said information in the vertical blanking intervals of said television transmission signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (receiving device) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (vertical blanking, broadcast signal) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5961603A CLAIM 6 . The system of claim 5 , wherein said identification information for the transmission signal being received at the time said request is generated comprises information identifying a receiver channel to which said receiver in said first terminal is tuned at the time said request is generated , wherein said network employs said channel identification information , said identification tag and timing information identifying the time at which said request is generated , to determine the information content of the transmission signal received by said terminal at the time t (first data) hat the information request is generated thereby . US5961603A CLAIM 16 . The system of claim 1 , wherein said transmission signal comprises a television broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) , and said information source contains information related to the programming content of said television broadcast signal . US5961603A CLAIM 20 . A system for providing access to the Internet through a television distribution network comprising : a) a source of Internet based information ; b) a plurality of terminals , each said terminal interfaced to a television signal receiving device (receiving device) and including ; 1) a multiple channel receiver for receiving Internet based information from said information source and a plurality of broadcast television transmission signals on a corresponding plurality of channels ; 2) means for generating a request for information to be received from said information source , said request including identification information for the transmission signal being received at the time of said request ; and 3) means for transmitting said request for information ; and c) a network for receiving Internet based information from said information source and said transmission signals from at least one broadcast television transmission signal source , and distributing Internet based information from said information source to a receiver of one of said terminals transmitting a request for Internet based information and distributing said broadcast television transmission signals from said signal source on a plurality of channels to said plurality of terminals , said network including ; 1) a receiver for receiving requests for Internet based information from said terminals ; and 2) means responsive to receipt of a said request for Internet based information from said first of said terminals , and employing said transmission signal identification information for accessing Internet based information in said information source which is related to the information content of a first of said broadcast transmission signals being received by said first of said terminals at the time said request for Internet based information is generated , and ; 3) means for transmitting to said first terminal for reception by said television signal receiving device , Internet based information which is related to the information content of said first of said broadcast television transmission signals at the time said request is generated by said first terminal . US5961603A CLAIM 35 . The system of claim 34 , wherein said data modulator comprises a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval inserter for inserting said information in the vertical blanking intervals of said television transmission signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 32 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving a cellular transmission (cable television) .	US5961603A CLAIM 18 . The system of claim 17 , wherein said television distribution system is a cable television (cellular transmission) distribution system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (vertical blanking, broadcast signal) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5961603A CLAIM 16 . The system of claim 1 , wherein said transmission signal comprises a television broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) , and said information source contains information related to the programming content of said television broadcast signal . US5961603A CLAIM 35 . The system of claim 34 , wherein said data modulator comprises a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval inserter for inserting said information in the vertical blanking intervals of said television transmission signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical blanking, broadcast signal) comprises a video camera .	US5961603A CLAIM 16 . The system of claim 1 , wherein said transmission signal comprises a television broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) , and said information source contains information related to the programming content of said television broadcast signal . US5961603A CLAIM 35 . The system of claim 34 , wherein said data modulator comprises a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval inserter for inserting said information in the vertical blanking intervals of said television transmission signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical blanking, broadcast signal) comprises a photodetector .	US5961603A CLAIM 16 . The system of claim 1 , wherein said transmission signal comprises a television broadcast signal (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) , and said information source contains information related to the programming content of said television broadcast signal . US5961603A CLAIM 35 . The system of claim 34 , wherein said data modulator comprises a vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval inserter for inserting said information in the vertical blanking intervals of said television transmission signal .

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Filed: 1997-08-28 Issued: 1998-12-29

Attention brokerage

(Original Assignee) Cybergold Inc (Current Assignee) MyPoints com Inc

A. Nathaniel Goldhaber, Gary Fitts

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CLAIM 32 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving a cellular transmission (cable television) .

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CLAIM 8 . A method as in claim 1 wherein said personal computer comprises a computer-based device capable of presenting , to a user , at least one of visual , textual and audio information ;
said device further being capable of accepting , from said user , at least one of textual and graphical input ;
said graphical input capability including at least one of a mouse and another a pointing device ;
said device further being capable of making computational decisions and of storing at least a limited number of said decisions ;
said device further being connected to a digital computer network , and being capable of sending and receiving packets of digital data over said computer network ;
said device further being capable of presenting , to said user , information supplied by at least one information provider via at least one distribution channel including said computer network , distributed physical storage media including CD-ROM , on-line systems , cable television (cellular transmission) , and broadcast television ;
and wherein the method further includes the steps of allowing said user to interact with said device via at least one of said presentation capabilities and at least one of said input capabilities .

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CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (gathered data) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ;

transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .

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CLAIM 6 . A method as in claim 5 wherein the method further includes the step of providing the capability for users to edit at least part of their gathered data (information capture) by interacting with their associated personal computers .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5774525A Filed: 1997-08-14 Issued: 1998-06-30 Method and apparatus utilizing dynamic questioning to provide secure access control (Original Assignee) International Business Machines Corp (Current Assignee) International Business Machines Corp Dimitri Kanevsky, Marcel Mordechay Yung, Wlodek Wlodzimierz Zadrozny
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (said number) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5774525A CLAIM 4 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said first module generates a number of questions to be asked of the user , wherein said number (receiving device) corresponds to a security level of said apparatus .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse (said apparatus) reader to capture digital user (said database) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5774525A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for controlling access to a service or facility according to answers provided by a user in response to questions asked of the user , said apparatus (tight pulse) comprising : a data base storing information ; a first module that generates at least one question based upon said information stored in said data base , wherein said at least one question concerns an arithmetic relationship among portions of information contained in said data base , and wherein said at least one question does not explicitly disclose said portions of information contained in said database (digital user) ; and means for communicating to the user said at least one question generated by said first module .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said database) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5774525A CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for controlling access to a service or facility according to answers provided by a user in response to questions asked of the user , said apparatus comprising : a data base storing information ; a first module that generates at least one question based upon said information stored in said data base , wherein said at least one question concerns an arithmetic relationship among portions of information contained in said data base , and wherein said at least one question does not explicitly disclose said portions of information contained in said database (digital user) ; and means for communicating to the user said at least one question generated by said first module .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5918223A Filed: 1997-07-21 Issued: 1999-06-29 Method and article of manufacture for content-based analysis, storage, retrieval, and segmentation of audio information (Original Assignee) Muscle Fish (Current Assignee) MUSCLE FISH LLC Thomas L. Blum, Douglas F. Keislar, James A. Wheaton, Erling H. Wold
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (average value) .	US5918223A CLAIM 6 . The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the statistical measurement is the average value (telephone number) of the first derivative of each acoustical feature .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (audio files) .	US5918223A CLAIM 1 . A method for analyzing sound files for one or more of storing , comparing , and retrieving audio data , comprising the steps of : (a) measuring a plurality of acoustical features of a sound file chosen from the group consisting of at least one of loudness , pitch , brightness , bandwidth , and MFCC coefficients thereof ; (b) computing measurements chosen from the group consisting of mean , standard deviation , autocorrelation and first derivative thereof , of the acoustical features of the audio files (text form) , forming a vector of the feature and measurements data , and storing the computed measurements and vector in a feature file with a linkage to the sound file ; and (c) grouping the feature files based on at least one of (i) similar measurements for the feature files , and (ii) distance between the vector for a sound file and a vector for a reference , to facilitate rapid classification , storage , and/or retrieval of sound files based on a predefined search criteria .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser (statistical measurement) associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5918223A CLAIM 6 . The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the statistical measurement (light pulser) is the average value of the first derivative of each acoustical feature .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5878337A Filed: 1997-06-12 Issued: 1999-03-02 Transaction security apparatus and method (Original Assignee) Joao; Raymond Anthony; Bock; Robert Richard (Current Assignee) JOAO BOCK TRANSACTION SYSTEMS LLC Raymond Anthony Joao, Robert Richard Bock
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (debit card) .	US5878337A CLAIM 3 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said transaction device is at least one of a point-of-sale authorization device , a credit card authorization device , a charge card authorization device , a debit card (code reader) authorization device , a currency card authorization device , a " ; smart" ; card authorization device , a banking transaction device , a savings account transaction device , a checking account transaction device , a financial transaction device , an automated teller device , and an automated teller machine .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (receiving device) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5878337A CLAIM 4 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said communication device is at least one of a telephone signal receiving device (receiving device) , a beeper , a pager , a telephone , a two-way pager , a reply pager , a home computer , a personal computer , a personal communication device , a personal communication services device , a digital communications device , a television , an interactive television , a digital television , a personal digital assistant , a display telephone , a video telephone , a watch , a cellular telephone , a wireless telephone , a mobile telephone , a display cellular telephone , and a facsimile machine .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (personal communications) address .	US5878337A CLAIM 8 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is utilized one of on and over one of a public switched telephone network , a telecommunication network , a satellite communication network , a radio communication network , a digital communication network , a personal communications (electronic mail, electronic message) services network , and one of the Internet and the World Wide Web .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (personal communications) .	US5878337A CLAIM 8 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is utilized one of on and over one of a public switched telephone network , a telecommunication network , a satellite communication network , a radio communication network , a digital communication network , a personal communications (electronic mail, electronic message) services network , and one of the Internet and the World Wide Web .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (personal communications) comprises at least one electronic mail (personal communications) .	US5878337A CLAIM 8 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is utilized one of on and over one of a public switched telephone network , a telecommunication network , a satellite communication network , a radio communication network , a digital communication network , a personal communications (electronic mail, electronic message) services network , and one of the Internet and the World Wide Web .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (communication devices) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (financial account) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5878337A CLAIM 7 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus (tight pulse) provides notification of the transaction to multiple communication devices (information capture) . US5878337A CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 18 , wherein said individual account is one of a credit card account , a charge card account , a debit card account , a currency card account , a " ; smart" ; card account , a bank account , a savings account , a checking account , and automated teller machine account , and a financial account (pulse reader) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (financial account) comprises a video camera .	US5878337A CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 18 , wherein said individual account is one of a credit card account , a charge card account , a debit card account , a currency card account , a " ; smart" ; card account , a bank account , a savings account , a checking account , and automated teller machine account , and a financial account (pulse reader) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (financial account) comprises a photodetector .	US5878337A CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 18 , wherein said individual account is one of a credit card account , a charge card account , a debit card account , a currency card account , a " ; smart" ; card account , a bank account , a savings account , a checking account , and automated teller machine account , and a financial account (pulse reader) .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5903830A Filed: 1997-06-12 Issued: 1999-05-11 Transaction security apparatus and method (Original Assignee) Joao; Raymond Anthony; Bock; Robert Richard (Current Assignee) JOAO BOCK TRANSACTION SYSTEMS LLC Raymond Anthony Joao, Robert Richard Bock
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (debit card) .	US5903830A CLAIM 2 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said account is one of a credit card account , a charge card account , a debit card (code reader) account , a currency card account , a " ; smart" ; card account , a bank account , a savings account , a checking account , an automated teller machine account , a cellular telephone account , and a cellular communication device account .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (phone calls) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5903830A CLAIM 3 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said one of a limitation and a restriction on an account usage is one of a type of authorized transaction , one of a good and a service authorized , authorized one of vendor , store , and service provider , transaction amount limitation , daily spending limit , authorized geographical area of usage , authorized time of usage , authorized individual , transaction limit for one of a savings account , a checking account , a bank account , and an automated teller machine account , authorized individual for transacting on a savings account , a checking account , a bank account , and an automated teller machine account , proof of identity required for transaction , one of bank and financial institution authorized for the transaction , a limitation of a fee charge on an account , automated teller machine account access code , authorized transaction location , authorized telephone number , authorized telephone calling time , authorized telephone calling area , authorized telephone calling destination , authorized number of telephone calls (receiving device) , authorized incoming telephone call , authorized telephone call duration , and authorized telephone call one of cost and transaction amount .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (telephone number) .	US5903830A CLAIM 3 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said one of a limitation and a restriction on an account usage is one of a type of authorized transaction , one of a good and a service authorized , authorized one of vendor , store , and service provider , transaction amount limitation , daily spending limit , authorized geographical area of usage , authorized time of usage , authorized individual , transaction limit for one of a savings account , a checking account , a bank account , and an automated teller machine account , authorized individual for transacting on a savings account , a checking account , a bank account , and an automated teller machine account , proof of identity required for transaction , one of bank and financial institution authorized for the transaction , a limitation of a fee charge on an account , automated teller machine account access code , authorized transaction location , authorized telephone number (telephone number) , authorized telephone calling time , authorized telephone calling area , authorized telephone calling destination , authorized number of telephone calls , authorized incoming telephone call , authorized telephone call duration , and authorized telephone call one of cost and transaction amount .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (personal communications) address .	US5903830A CLAIM 13 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus operates one of on and over a telecommunication network , a satellite communication network , a radio communication network , a digital communications network , a cellular communication network , a personal communications (electronic mail, electronic message) services communication network , the Internet , and the World Wide Web .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (personal communications) .	US5903830A CLAIM 13 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus operates one of on and over a telecommunication network , a satellite communication network , a radio communication network , a digital communications network , a cellular communication network , a personal communications (electronic mail, electronic message) services communication network , the Internet , and the World Wide Web .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (personal communications) comprises at least one electronic mail (personal communications) .	US5903830A CLAIM 13 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus operates one of on and over a telecommunication network , a satellite communication network , a radio communication network , a digital communications network , a cellular communication network , a personal communications (electronic mail, electronic message) services communication network , the Internet , and the World Wide Web .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (access code) , and combinations thereof .	US5903830A CLAIM 3 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said one of a limitation and a restriction on an account usage is one of a type of authorized transaction , one of a good and a service authorized , authorized one of vendor , store , and service provider , transaction amount limitation , daily spending limit , authorized geographical area of usage , authorized time of usage , authorized individual , transaction limit for one of a savings account , a checking account , a bank account , and an automated teller machine account , authorized individual for transacting on a savings account , a checking account , a bank account , and an automated teller machine account , proof of identity required for transaction , one of bank and financial institution authorized for the transaction , a limitation of a fee charge on an account , automated teller machine account access code (bar codes) , authorized transaction location , authorized telephone number , authorized telephone calling time , authorized telephone calling area , authorized telephone calling destination , authorized number of telephone calls , authorized incoming telephone call , authorized telephone call duration , and authorized telephone call one of cost and transaction amount .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse (said apparatus) reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5903830A CLAIM 5 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus (tight pulse) further comprises : a transmitter for transmitting a notification signal to an account holder in response to the authorization request .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9841020A1 Filed: 1997-05-29 Issued: 1998-09-17 A digital interactive system for providing full interactivity with live programming events (Original Assignee) Actv, Inc. Michael J. Freeman, Craig Ullman
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (determined time) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	WO9841020A1 CLAIM 1 . A live interactive digital programming system , comprising : a viewer television reception system for receiving live interactive programming , the live interactive programming comprising a plurality of digitally compressed video , audio , branching codes and graphics signals , the reception system comprising : a viewer interface for receiving viewer entries ; a microprocessor , connected to the viewer interface , for selecting one of the video and audio signals and directing a seamless switch to the selected video and audio signals at a predetermined time (time information indicator) , the selection of the video and audio signals and the predetermined time of each selection a function of the branching codes and the received viewer entries ; a demultiplexer , for demultiplexing the selected video and audio signals ; a decompressor /decoder , connected to the demultiplexer for decompressing the demultiplexed selected video and audio signals ; a means for displaying the selected video signal ; and a means for playing the selected audio signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 32 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving a cellular transmission (cable television) .	WO9841020A1 CLAIM 14 . A method for providing live interactive digital programming , comprising the steps of : obtaining video signals from a plurality of video cameras , one or more of the cameras relaying a different view of a live event ; producing one or more audio signals corresponding to the live event ; creating one or more graphics signals ; receiving the video and audio signals in a control studio ; digitally compressing the video , graphic and audio signals ; producing a set of data codes corresponding to the programming , the data codes including branching commands ; digitally multiplexing the video , graphics and audio signals , and the data codes into a combined digital program stream ; transmitting the combined digital program stream ; receiving the combined digital program stream at a receive site ; re-transmitting the combined digital program stream on a digital cable television (cellular transmission) distribution system ; receiving the combined digital program stream at one or more viewer sites ; gathering viewer specific information ; processing the data commands ; digitally demultiplexing the video and audio signals resulting in a first video and audio signal , the first output video and first audio signal selected based on the data commands and gathered viewer specific information ; instructing the digital demultiplexer to commence demultiplexing a second video and second audio signal , the second video signal and second audio signal selected based on the data commands and gathered viewer specific information ; seamlessly switching from the first to the second video signal ; and displaying the second video signal on a screen .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (compressed video signal, video camera) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9841020A1 CLAIM 2 . The live interactive digital programming system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of digitally compressed video signal (video camera) s corresponds to different predetermined camera angles of an event . WO9841020A1 CLAIM 13 . A system for providing live interactive digital programming , comprising : a means for receiving video signals from a plurality of video camera (video camera) s , one or more of the cameras relaying a different predetermined view of a live event ; a means for producing one or more audio signals corresponding to the live event ; a means for generating one or more graphics signals ; at least one digital compression device , connected to the receiving and producing means , for digitally compressing the video , graphics and audio signals ; a means for processing , connected to the compression device , wherein the processing means creates a set of data commands which link together the various audio , graphics and video signals , the data commands including branching commands ; a digital multiplexer , connected to the digital compression device , for multiplexing the video , graphics and audio signals , and the data codes into a combined digital program stream ; and a means for transmitting the combined digital program stream .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (compressed video signal, video camera) .	WO9841020A1 CLAIM 2 . The live interactive digital programming system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of digitally compressed video signal (video camera) s corresponds to different predetermined camera angles of an event . WO9841020A1 CLAIM 13 . A system for providing live interactive digital programming , comprising : a means for receiving video signals from a plurality of video camera (video camera) s , one or more of the cameras relaying a different predetermined view of a live event ; a means for producing one or more audio signals corresponding to the live event ; a means for generating one or more graphics signals ; at least one digital compression device , connected to the receiving and producing means , for digitally compressing the video , graphics and audio signals ; a means for processing , connected to the compression device , wherein the processing means creates a set of data commands which link together the various audio , graphics and video signals , the data commands including branching commands ; a digital multiplexer , connected to the digital compression device , for multiplexing the video , graphics and audio signals , and the data codes into a combined digital program stream ; and a means for transmitting the combined digital program stream .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5963265A Filed: 1997-05-05 Issued: 1999-10-05 Closed-caption broadcasting and receiving method and apparatus suitable for syllable characters (Original Assignee) Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (Current Assignee) Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Jum-Han Bae, Jong-hwa Won
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (display screen) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5963265A CLAIM 12 . A closed-caption broadcast receiving method comprising the steps of : detecting a sync signal of a received television signal ; extracting a caption signal encoded in a scanning line of said television signal in response to said detected sync signal ; restoring digital data from said extracted caption signal ; detecting for an error of said restored data ; storing in a first RAM (random access memory) first data of an odd field of said error-detected data , and storing in a second RAM data of an even field of said error-checked data ; reading out one of said first and second data from a corresponding one of said first and second RAMs ; decoding a control code and a character code from said read out first or second data , reading out character data corresponding to said character code from a font ROM (read only memory) , wherein said character data is stored in said font ROM based on a syllable character completion type code , and storing said read out character data in a display memory ; and converting said character data stored in said display memory into a video signal in response to said decoded control information , to display said video signal on a display screen (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises amplitude modulation (second sine wave, first sine wave) .	US5963265A CLAIM 5 . A closed-caption broadcasting method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of said first and second caption signals comprises : a bit clock sync signal which is a first sine wave (amplitude modulation) of a predetermined period , and has a frequency obtained by dividing a chrominance subcarrier of said television video signal at a predetermined rate ; a word start signal which is a second sine wave (amplitude modulation) of one period , and has a frequency obtained by dividing said bit clock sync signal at a predetermined rate ; and an 18-bit data signal modulated to a third sine wave having a frequency lower than said frequency of said bit clock sync signal and higher than said frequency of said word start signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (display screen) .	US5963265A CLAIM 12 . A closed-caption broadcast receiving method comprising the steps of : detecting a sync signal of a received television signal ; extracting a caption signal encoded in a scanning line of said television signal in response to said detected sync signal ; restoring digital data from said extracted caption signal ; detecting for an error of said restored data ; storing in a first RAM (random access memory) first data of an odd field of said error-detected data , and storing in a second RAM data of an even field of said error-checked data ; reading out one of said first and second data from a corresponding one of said first and second RAMs ; decoding a control code and a character code from said read out first or second data , reading out character data corresponding to said character code from a font ROM (read only memory) , wherein said character data is stored in said font ROM based on a syllable character completion type code , and storing said read out character data in a display memory ; and converting said character data stored in said display memory into a video signal in response to said decoded control information , to display said video signal on a display screen (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (character codes) .	US5963265A CLAIM 12 . A closed-caption broadcast receiving method comprising the steps of : detecting a sync signal of a received television signal ; extracting a caption signal encoded in a scanning line of said television signal in response to said detected sync signal ; restoring digital data from said extracted caption signal ; detecting for an error of said restored data ; storing in a first RAM (random access memory) first data of an odd field of said error-detected data , and storing in a second RAM data of an even field of said error-checked data ; reading out one of said first and second data from a corresponding one of said first and second RAMs ; decoding a control code and a character code from said read out first or second data , reading out character data corresponding to said character code from a font ROM (read only memory) , wherein said character data is stored in said font ROM based on a syllable character completion type code , and storing said read out character data in a display memory ; and converting said character data stored in said display memory into a video signal in response to said decoded control information , to display said video signal on a display screen (display screen) . US5963265A CLAIM 15 . A closed-caption broadcasting method , comprising the steps of : receiving first language control information and character information indicative of a first language and second language control information and character information ; producing a first language control code of two words by combining said first language control information with a first mode control bit and a first parity bit , a first language character code of two words including a syllable character completion type code by combining said first language character information with a second mode control bit and a second parity bit , a second language control code of two words by combining said second language control information with a third mode control bit and a third parity bit , and a second language character code of two words including said syllable character completion type code by combining said second language character information with a fourth mode control bit and a fourth parity bit ; and coding said first language control and character codes (bar code reader) into an odd field channel of a television image signal and coding said second language control and character codes into an even field of said television image signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (display screen) of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5963265A CLAIM 12 . A closed-caption broadcast receiving method comprising the steps of : detecting a sync signal of a received television signal ; extracting a caption signal encoded in a scanning line of said television signal in response to said detected sync signal ; restoring digital data from said extracted caption signal ; detecting for an error of said restored data ; storing in a first RAM (random access memory) first data of an odd field of said error-detected data , and storing in a second RAM data of an even field of said error-checked data ; reading out one of said first and second data from a corresponding one of said first and second RAMs ; decoding a control code and a character code from said read out first or second data , reading out character data corresponding to said character code from a font ROM (read only memory) , wherein said character data is stored in said font ROM based on a syllable character completion type code , and storing said read out character data in a display memory ; and converting said character data stored in said display memory into a video signal in response to said decoded control information , to display said video signal on a display screen (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US5963265A CLAIM 12 . A closed-caption broadcast receiving method comprising the steps of : detecting a sync signal of a received television signal ; extracting a caption signal encoded in a scanning line of said television signal in response to said detected sync signal ; restoring digital data from said extracted caption signal ; detecting for an error of said restored data ; storing in a first RAM (random access memory) first data of an odd field of said error-detected data , and storing in a second RAM data of an even field of said error-checked data ; reading out one of said first and second data from a corresponding one of said first and second RAMs ; decoding a control code and a character code from said read out first or second data , reading out character data corresponding to said character code from a font ROM (read only memory) , wherein said character data is stored in said font ROM based on a syllable character completion type code , and storing said read out character data in a display memory ; and converting said character data stored in said display memory into a video signal in response to said decoded control information , to display said video signal on a display screen (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (enabling transmission) address .	US5963265A CLAIM 16 . A closed-caption broadcasting method as claimed in claim 15 , wherein said step of coding comprises the steps of : counting a horizontal sync signal of said television image signal and resetting the count by a vertical sync signal of said television image signal ; generating a switching control signal based upon the count of said horizontal sync signal ; generating a field signal by discriminating between an odd field and an even field of said television image signal ; generating a caption signal by alternately enabling transmission (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address) of said first language control and character codes and said second language control and character codes based upon said field signal ; and coding said caption signal in said television image signal based upon said switching control signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (enabling transmission) .	US5963265A CLAIM 16 . A closed-caption broadcasting method as claimed in claim 15 , wherein said step of coding comprises the steps of : counting a horizontal sync signal of said television image signal and resetting the count by a vertical sync signal of said television image signal ; generating a switching control signal based upon the count of said horizontal sync signal ; generating a field signal by discriminating between an odd field and an even field of said television image signal ; generating a caption signal by alternately enabling transmission (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address) of said first language control and character codes and said second language control and character codes based upon said field signal ; and coding said caption signal in said television image signal based upon said switching control signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (enabling transmission) comprises at least one electronic mail (enabling transmission) .	US5963265A CLAIM 16 . A closed-caption broadcasting method as claimed in claim 15 , wherein said step of coding comprises the steps of : counting a horizontal sync signal of said television image signal and resetting the count by a vertical sync signal of said television image signal ; generating a switching control signal based upon the count of said horizontal sync signal ; generating a field signal by discriminating between an odd field and an even field of said television image signal ; generating a caption signal by alternately enabling transmission (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address) of said first language control and character codes and said second language control and character codes based upon said field signal ; and coding said caption signal in said television image signal based upon said switching control signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (code value) , and combinations thereof .	US5963265A CLAIM 13 . A closed-caption broadcast receiving method as claimed in claim 12 , wherein : said decoding and reading step comprises the substeps of decoding said control code and character code of said second data , and discriminating whether a character code value (bar codes) of said character code of said second data read out from said second RAM corresponds to a registered language if said data is said character code ; and said closed-caption receiving method further comprising the step of displaying on said display screen an indication that said second data corresponds to a non-registered language if said character code value does not correspond to said registered language .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6044376A Filed: 1997-04-24 Issued: 2000-03-28 Content stream analysis (Original Assignee) Imgis Inc (Current Assignee) ADFORCE Inc ; ADFORCE Inc A CORP OF DELAWARE II Stephen J. Kurtzman
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (HTML format) .	US6044376A CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 4 , further comprising the steps of : discarding stop words ; and discarding words which occur inside HTML format (electronic message) ting tags , except for those which occur inside a meta keyword tag .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (HTML format) comprises at least one electronic mail .	US6044376A CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 4 , further comprising the steps of : discarding stop words ; and discarding words which occur inside HTML format (electronic message) ting tags , except for those which occur inside a meta keyword tag .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (television programs) .	US6044376A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein content data includes television programs (text form) .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5782692A Filed: 1997-03-22 Issued: 1998-07-21 Time-segmented multimedia game playing and authoring system (Original Assignee) Stelovsky; Jan Jan Stelovsky
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (video image) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5782692A CLAIM 1 . A method for playing an interactive multimedia game comprising the steps of : providing a multimedia presentation comprised of a plurality of recorded media tracks with at least a video track that is clocked in accordance with time address points of a given time axis ; providing a programmed game sequence for play on a player unit , including displaying video image (broadcast signal) s of the video track of the multimedia presentation in conjunction with receiving user input ; dividing at least said video track of said multimedia presentation into a plurality of presentation segments having respective start and end time address points on the given time axis , linking each of a plurality of game sequence subunits of said programmed game sequence to start and end time address points of respective ones of said video track presentation segments ; displaying game choices stored with each respective one of the game sequence subunits in conjunction with displaying respectively linked video track presentation segment during a time period delimited by the start and end time address points of the respective presentation segment ; and receiving a user input at any time during the time period of said respective presentation segment as a selection of a game choice for the respective game sequence subunit linked to said presentation segment , and providing a game sequence output determined by said game sequence subunit in accordance with said user input selection of said game choice .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5782692A CLAIM 1 . A method for playing an interactive multimedia game comprising the steps of : providing a multimedia presentation comprised of a plurality of recorded media tracks with at least a video track that is clocked in accordance with time address points of a given time axis ; providing a programmed game sequence for play on a player unit , including displaying video image (broadcast signal) s of the video track of the multimedia presentation in conjunction with receiving user input ; dividing at least said video track of said multimedia presentation into a plurality of presentation segments having respective start and end time address points on the given time axis , linking each of a plurality of game sequence subunits of said programmed game sequence to start and end time address points of respective ones of said video track presentation segments ; displaying game choices stored with each respective one of the game sequence subunits in conjunction with displaying respectively linked video track presentation segment during a time period delimited by the start and end time address points of the respective presentation segment ; and receiving a user input at any time during the time period of said respective presentation segment as a selection of a game choice for the respective game sequence subunit linked to said presentation segment , and providing a game sequence output determined by said game sequence subunit in accordance with said user input selection of said game choice .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5782692A CLAIM 1 . A method for playing an interactive multimedia game comprising the steps of : providing a multimedia presentation comprised of a plurality of recorded media tracks with at least a video track that is clocked in accordance with time address points of a given time axis ; providing a programmed game sequence for play on a player unit , including displaying video image (broadcast signal) s of the video track of the multimedia presentation in conjunction with receiving user input ; dividing at least said video track of said multimedia presentation into a plurality of presentation segments having respective start and end time address points on the given time axis , linking each of a plurality of game sequence subunits of said programmed game sequence to start and end time address points of respective ones of said video track presentation segments ; displaying game choices stored with each respective one of the game sequence subunits in conjunction with displaying respectively linked video track presentation segment during a time period delimited by the start and end time address points of the respective presentation segment ; and receiving a user input at any time during the time period of said respective presentation segment as a selection of a game choice for the respective game sequence subunit linked to said presentation segment , and providing a game sequence output determined by said game sequence subunit in accordance with said user input selection of said game choice .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable over a cellular network (audio track) .	US5782692A CLAIM 2 . A method for playing an interactive multimedia game according to claim 1 , wherein said multimedia presentation is a music video presentation having synchronized motion video , music audio , and lyric text tracks , the time segments are measures of a song , and the multimedia game is played by inputting user choices for the lyrics of the song in conjunction with displaying the motion video track and playing the music audio track (cellular network) for the song and providing game sequence outputs by comparison of the user' ; s choices for the lyrics with the lyric text track .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5782692A CLAIM 1 . A method for playing an interactive multimedia game comprising the steps of : providing a multimedia presentation comprised of a plurality of recorded media tracks with at least a video track that is clocked in accordance with time address points of a given time axis ; providing a programmed game sequence for play on a player unit , including displaying video image (broadcast signal) s of the video track of the multimedia presentation in conjunction with receiving user input ; dividing at least said video track of said multimedia presentation into a plurality of presentation segments having respective start and end time address points on the given time axis , linking each of a plurality of game sequence subunits of said programmed game sequence to start and end time address points of respective ones of said video track presentation segments ; displaying game choices stored with each respective one of the game sequence subunits in conjunction with displaying respectively linked video track presentation segment during a time period delimited by the start and end time address points of the respective presentation segment ; and receiving a user input at any time during the time period of said respective presentation segment as a selection of a game choice for the respective game sequence subunit linked to said presentation segment , and providing a game sequence output determined by said game sequence subunit in accordance with said user input selection of said game choice .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5782692A CLAIM 1 . A method for playing an interactive multimedia game comprising the steps of : providing a multimedia presentation comprised of a plurality of recorded media tracks with at least a video track that is clocked in accordance with time address points of a given time axis ; providing a programmed game sequence for play on a player unit , including displaying video image (broadcast signal) s of the video track of the multimedia presentation in conjunction with receiving user input ; dividing at least said video track of said multimedia presentation into a plurality of presentation segments having respective start and end time address points on the given time axis , linking each of a plurality of game sequence subunits of said programmed game sequence to start and end time address points of respective ones of said video track presentation segments ; displaying game choices stored with each respective one of the game sequence subunits in conjunction with displaying respectively linked video track presentation segment during a time period delimited by the start and end time address points of the respective presentation segment ; and receiving a user input at any time during the time period of said respective presentation segment as a selection of a game choice for the respective game sequence subunit linked to said presentation segment , and providing a game sequence output determined by said game sequence subunit in accordance with said user input selection of said game choice .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5796952A Filed: 1997-03-21 Issued: 1998-08-18 Method and apparatus for tracking client interaction with a network resource and creating client profiles and resource database (Original Assignee) Dot Com Dev Inc (Current Assignee) Nielsen Company US LLC Owen Davis, Vidyut Jain
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (count value) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5796952A CLAIM 15 . A method of monitoring according to claim 1 ; further comprising the step of incrementing a count value (broadcast signal) corresponding to the resource in the first server in response to downloading of the file corresponding to the resource .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (count value) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5796952A CLAIM 15 . A method of monitoring according to claim 1 ; further comprising the step of incrementing a count value (broadcast signal) corresponding to the resource in the first server in response to downloading of the file corresponding to the resource .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (count value) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5796952A CLAIM 15 . A method of monitoring according to claim 1 ; further comprising the step of incrementing a count value (broadcast signal) corresponding to the resource in the first server in response to downloading of the file corresponding to the resource .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (count value) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5796952A CLAIM 15 . A method of monitoring according to claim 1 ; further comprising the step of incrementing a count value (broadcast signal) corresponding to the resource in the first server in response to downloading of the file corresponding to the resource .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (count value) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5796952A CLAIM 15 . A method of monitoring according to claim 1 ; further comprising the step of incrementing a count value (broadcast signal) corresponding to the resource in the first server in response to downloading of the file corresponding to the resource .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (first data, time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5796952A CLAIM 1 . In a computer network having one or more servers connectable to one or more clients , a method of monitoring the amount of time a user interacts with and displays a file downloaded from a server , comprising the steps of : using a client to specify an address of a resource located on a first server ; downloading a file corresponding to the resource from the first server in response to specification of the address ; using the client to specify an address of a first executable program located on a second server , the address of the first executable program being embedded in the file downloaded from the first server , the first executable program including a software timer for monitoring the amount of time t (first data) he client spends interacting with and displaying the file downloaded from the first server ; downloading the first executable program from the second server to run on the client so as to determine the amount of time the client interacts with the file downloaded from the first server ; using a server to acquire client identifying indicia from the client ; and uploading the amount of time determined by the first executable program to a third server . US5796952A CLAIM 4 . A method of monitoring according to claim 3 ; wherein the HTML document further comprises a URL pointing to a process that executes on a server and being embedded in the HTML document using an HTML < ; IMG> ; tag ; and the step of downloading includes the steps of attempting to fetch the resource specified by the HTML < ; IMG> ; tag using the client by issuing an HTTP request having a request header , executing the process in response to the attempt to fetch by the client , capturing client-identifying indicia from the HTTP request header , and storing the client-identifying indicia in a first data (first data) base .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (single data) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5796952A CLAIM 53 . A method according to claim 35 ; wherein the first and second databases comprise a single data (information capture) base .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5931901A Filed: 1997-03-21 Issued: 1999-08-03 Programmed music on demand from the internet (Original Assignee) Robert L. Wolfe (Current Assignee) Hanger Solutions LLC Robert L. Wolfe, Jeffrey Pinals
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (copyright holder) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (requesting user) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5931901A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user (display screen) . US5931901A CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 , in which the generic audio message is a message which identifies the artist and/or copyright holder (broadcast signal) s of the musical work .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (copyright holder) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5931901A CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 , in which the generic audio message is a message which identifies the artist and/or copyright holder (broadcast signal) s of the musical work .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (copyright holder) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5931901A CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 , in which the generic audio message is a message which identifies the artist and/or copyright holder (broadcast signal) s of the musical work .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (requesting user) .	US5931901A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (desired one) (RF) .	US5931901A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one (radio frequency) of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (copyright holder) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5931901A CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 , in which the generic audio message is a message which identifies the artist and/or copyright holder (broadcast signal) s of the musical work .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (copyright holder) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5931901A CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 , in which the generic audio message is a message which identifies the artist and/or copyright holder (broadcast signal) s of the musical work .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (requesting user) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader .	US5931901A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (desired one) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5931901A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one (radio frequency) of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (desired one) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5931901A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one (radio frequency) of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (requesting user) of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5931901A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (requesting user) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US5931901A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (desired one) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5931901A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one (radio frequency) of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (desired one) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5931901A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first database containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one (radio frequency) of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (first data) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5931901A CLAIM 1 . A method of transmitting programmed information to a plurality of users , comprising : (a) creating a first data (first data) base containing a large number of discrete data units each of which has a related profile ; (b) creating a second database containing a variety of discrete advertising messages each of which has a related profile ; (c) receiving requests for the data units from the plurality of users , and enabling each user to select a desired one of said data units ; (d) appending to the requested data units at least one of said advertising messages based upon a matching of profile criteria to create a composite response packet in the form of a sequential data flow , containing an advertising message and a data unit ; and (e) transmitting the composite response packet to the requesting user .

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Filed: 1997-03-10 Issued: 1998-10-06

Internet enhanced video system

(Original Assignee) Maa; Chia-Yiu

Chia-Yiu Maa

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CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ;

using said time information indicator (signal output) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .

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CLAIM 5 . A device for accessing the Internet based on an Internet information pointer encoded in a video signal , the device comprising : a video signal input port ;
an Internet access port ;
a extractor connected to the video signal input and configured to recover the Internet information pointer encoded in the video signal ;
a processor connected to the extractor to receive the recovered Internet information pointer therefrom , with the processor further being connected to the Internet access port to access the Internet utilizing the recovered Internet information pointer , further including a video signal output (time information indicator) port and video decryption unit disposed between the video signal input port and the video signal output port and adapted to decrypt a video signal using a decryption key obtained by accessing the Internet utilizing the Internet information pointer .

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CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (other channels) .

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CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 1 , where the video signal is a viewing guide with multiple entries corresponding video content on other channels (telephone number) and , for at least some of the entries , a corresponding Internet information pointer is encoded in the video signal and that pointer is usable to obtain a decryption key for the entry to which the pointer corresponds .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH10243361A Filed: 1997-02-28 Issued: 1998-09-11 Television receiver (Original Assignee) Toshiba Ave Corp; Toshiba Corp; 東芝エー・ブイ・イー株式会社; 株式会社東芝 Kiyoshi Hoshino, Tetsuya Kaize, Hiroyuki Nakano, Kazuhiko Rokusha, Seijirou Yasuki, 寛之中野, 和彦六車, 成次郎安木, 潔星野, 哲也海瀬
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus, データ) , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (テレビ) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビ (display screen) ジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) 及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH10243361A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記制御手段は、前記第１のオブジェクトデータに基づいて前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記テレビジョン信号によって生成されるテレビジョン番組の内容に、前記情報再生機器から再生される情報を連動させることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 2 . The information reproducing apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 2 , wherein the control means controls the third object data based on the first object data , so that the content of the television program generated by the television signal is added to the information reproducing device . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein information reproduced from the television receiver is linked . JPH10243361A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記情報記録機器には、再生順序を選択設定することにより異なるストーリを展開し得る複数のオブジェクトが記録されており、前記オブジェクト処理手段は、前記情報記録機器に対する再生順序を入力するとともに、この入力された再生順序情報を前記サーバに伝送し、前記制御手段は、前記サーバが入力された再生順序情報を集計して生成した再生順序に基づいて、前記情報記録機器に再生動作を行なわせることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 3 . The information recording device records a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of objects that can develop different stories by selecting and setting a reproduction order , and the object processing unit inputs a reproduction order for the information recording device . Transmitting the input reproduction order information to the server , and the control means performs a reproduction operation on the information recording device based on the reproduction order generated by the server by summing the input reproduction order information . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (オブジェクト処理) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理 (placing digital information) 手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising :
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (オブジェクト処理) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理 (placing digital information) 手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising :
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (テレビ) .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビ (display screen) ジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising :
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (テレビ) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビ (display screen) ジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising :
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus, データ) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) 及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH10243361A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記制御手段は、前記第１のオブジェクトデータに基づいて前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記テレビジョン信号によって生成されるテレビジョン番組の内容に、前記情報再生機器から再生される情報を連動させることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 2 . The information reproducing apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 2 , wherein the control means controls the third object data based on the first object data , so that the content of the television program generated by the television signal is added to the information reproducing device . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein information reproduced from the television receiver is linked . JPH10243361A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記情報記録機器には、再生順序を選択設定することにより異なるストーリを展開し得る複数のオブジェクトが記録されており、前記オブジェクト処理手段は、前記情報記録機器に対する再生順序を入力するとともに、この入力された再生順序情報を前記サーバに伝送し、前記制御手段は、前記サーバが入力された再生順序情報を集計して生成した再生順序に基づいて、前記情報記録機器に再生動作を行なわせることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 3 . The information recording device records a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of objects that can develop different stories by selecting and setting a reproduction order , and the object processing unit inputs a reproduction order for the information recording device . Transmitting the input reproduction order information to the server , and the control means performs a reproduction operation on the information recording device based on the reproduction order generated by the server by summing the input reproduction order information . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus, データ) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) 及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH10243361A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記制御手段は、前記第１のオブジェクトデータに基づいて前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記テレビジョン信号によって生成されるテレビジョン番組の内容に、前記情報再生機器から再生される情報を連動させることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 2 . The information reproducing apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 2 , wherein the control means controls the third object data based on the first object data , so that the content of the television program generated by the television signal is added to the information reproducing device . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein information reproduced from the television receiver is linked . JPH10243361A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記情報記録機器には、再生順序を選択設定することにより異なるストーリを展開し得る複数のオブジェクトが記録されており、前記オブジェクト処理手段は、前記情報記録機器に対する再生順序を入力するとともに、この入力された再生順序情報を前記サーバに伝送し、前記制御手段は、前記サーバが入力された再生順序情報を集計して生成した再生順序に基づいて、前記情報記録機器に再生動作を行なわせることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 3 . The information recording device records a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of objects that can develop different stories by selecting and setting a reproduction order , and the object processing unit inputs a reproduction order for the information recording device . Transmitting the input reproduction order information to the server , and the control means performs a reproduction operation on the information recording device based on the reproduction order generated by the server by summing the input reproduction order information . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus, データ) to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) 及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH10243361A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記制御手段は、前記第１のオブジェクトデータに基づいて前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記テレビジョン信号によって生成されるテレビジョン番組の内容に、前記情報再生機器から再生される情報を連動させることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 2 . The information reproducing apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 2 , wherein the control means controls the third object data based on the first object data , so that the content of the television program generated by the television signal is added to the information reproducing device . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein information reproduced from the television receiver is linked . JPH10243361A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記情報記録機器には、再生順序を選択設定することにより異なるストーリを展開し得る複数のオブジェクトが記録されており、前記オブジェクト処理手段は、前記情報記録機器に対する再生順序を入力するとともに、この入力された再生順序情報を前記サーバに伝送し、前記制御手段は、前記サーバが入力された再生順序情報を集計して生成した再生順序に基づいて、前記情報記録機器に再生動作を行なわせることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 3 . The information recording device records a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of objects that can develop different stories by selecting and setting a reproduction order , and the object processing unit inputs a reproduction order for the information recording device . Transmitting the input reproduction order information to the server , and the control means performs a reproduction operation on the information recording device based on the reproduction order generated by the server by summing the input reproduction order information . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (オブジェクト処理) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus, データ) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) 及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理 (placing digital information) 手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH10243361A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記制御手段は、前記第１のオブジェクトデータに基づいて前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記テレビジョン信号によって生成されるテレビジョン番組の内容に、前記情報再生機器から再生される情報を連動させることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 2 . The information reproducing apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 2 , wherein the control means controls the third object data based on the first object data , so that the content of the television program generated by the television signal is added to the information reproducing device . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein information reproduced from the television receiver is linked . JPH10243361A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記情報記録機器には、再生順序を選択設定することにより異なるストーリを展開し得る複数のオブジェクトが記録されており、前記オブジェクト処理手段は、前記情報記録機器に対する再生順序を入力するとともに、この入力された再生順序情報を前記サーバに伝送し、前記制御手段は、前記サーバが入力された再生順序情報を集計して生成した再生順序に基づいて、前記情報記録機器に再生動作を行なわせることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 3 . The information recording device records a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of objects that can develop different stories by selecting and setting a reproduction order , and the object processing unit inputs a reproduction order for the information recording device . Transmitting the input reproduction order information to the server , and the control means performs a reproduction operation on the information recording device based on the reproduction order generated by the server by summing the input reproduction order information . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (テレビ) of a said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus, データ) ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビ (display screen) ジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) 及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH10243361A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記制御手段は、前記第１のオブジェクトデータに基づいて前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記テレビジョン信号によって生成されるテレビジョン番組の内容に、前記情報再生機器から再生される情報を連動させることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 2 . The information reproducing apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 2 , wherein the control means controls the third object data based on the first object data , so that the content of the television program generated by the television signal is added to the information reproducing device . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein information reproduced from the television receiver is linked . JPH10243361A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記情報記録機器には、再生順序を選択設定することにより異なるストーリを展開し得る複数のオブジェクトが記録されており、前記オブジェクト処理手段は、前記情報記録機器に対する再生順序を入力するとともに、この入力された再生順序情報を前記サーバに伝送し、前記制御手段は、前記サーバが入力された再生順序情報を集計して生成した再生順序に基づいて、前記情報記録機器に再生動作を行なわせることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 3 . The information recording device records a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of objects that can develop different stories by selecting and setting a reproduction order , and the object processing unit inputs a reproduction order for the information recording device . Transmitting the input reproduction order information to the server , and the control means performs a reproduction operation on the information recording device based on the reproduction order generated by the server by summing the input reproduction order information . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (テレビ) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビ (display screen) ジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising :
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus, データ) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) 及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH10243361A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記制御手段は、前記第１のオブジェクトデータに基づいて前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記テレビジョン信号によって生成されるテレビジョン番組の内容に、前記情報再生機器から再生される情報を連動させることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 2 . The information reproducing apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 2 , wherein the control means controls the third object data based on the first object data , so that the content of the television program generated by the television signal is added to the information reproducing device . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein information reproduced from the television receiver is linked . JPH10243361A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記情報記録機器には、再生順序を選択設定することにより異なるストーリを展開し得る複数のオブジェクトが記録されており、前記オブジェクト処理手段は、前記情報記録機器に対する再生順序を入力するとともに、この入力された再生順序情報を前記サーバに伝送し、前記制御手段は、前記サーバが入力された再生順序情報を集計して生成した再生順序に基づいて、前記情報記録機器に再生動作を行なわせることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 3 . The information recording device records a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of objects that can develop different stories by selecting and setting a reproduction order , and the object processing unit inputs a reproduction order for the information recording device . Transmitting the input reproduction order information to the server , and the control means performs a reproduction operation on the information recording device based on the reproduction order generated by the server by summing the input reproduction order information . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus, データ) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) 及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH10243361A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記制御手段は、前記第１のオブジェクトデータに基づいて前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記テレビジョン信号によって生成されるテレビジョン番組の内容に、前記情報再生機器から再生される情報を連動させることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 2 . The information reproducing apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 2 , wherein the control means controls the third object data based on the first object data , so that the content of the television program generated by the television signal is added to the information reproducing device . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein information reproduced from the television receiver is linked . JPH10243361A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記情報記録機器には、再生順序を選択設定することにより異なるストーリを展開し得る複数のオブジェクトが記録されており、前記オブジェクト処理手段は、前記情報記録機器に対する再生順序を入力するとともに、この入力された再生順序情報を前記サーバに伝送し、前記制御手段は、前記サーバが入力された再生順序情報を集計して生成した再生順序に基づいて、前記情報記録機器に再生動作を行なわせることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 3 . The information recording device records a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of objects that can develop different stories by selecting and setting a reproduction order , and the object processing unit inputs a reproduction order for the information recording device . Transmitting the input reproduction order information to the server , and the control means performs a reproduction operation on the information recording device based on the reproduction order generated by the server by summing the input reproduction order information . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (comprising, plurality, apparatus, データ) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) 及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH10243361A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記制御手段は、前記第１のオブジェクトデータに基づいて前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記テレビジョン信号によって生成されるテレビジョン番組の内容に、前記情報再生機器から再生される情報を連動させることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 2 . The information reproducing apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 2 , wherein the control means controls the third object data based on the first object data , so that the content of the television program generated by the television signal is added to the information reproducing device . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein information reproduced from the television receiver is linked . JPH10243361A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記情報記録機器には、再生順序を選択設定することにより異なるストーリを展開し得る複数のオブジェクトが記録されており、前記オブジェクト処理手段は、前記情報記録機器に対する再生順序を入力するとともに、この入力された再生順序情報を前記サーバに伝送し、前記制御手段は、前記サーバが入力された再生順序情報を集計して生成した再生順序に基づいて、前記情報記録機器に再生動作を行なわせることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 3 . The information recording device records a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of objects that can develop different stories by selecting and setting a reproduction order , and the object processing unit inputs a reproduction order for the information recording device . Transmitting the input reproduction order information to the server , and the control means performs a reproduction operation on the information recording device based on the reproduction order generated by the server by summing the input reproduction order information . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising, plurality, apparatus, データ) .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) 及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH10243361A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記制御手段は、前記第１のオブジェクトデータに基づいて前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記テレビジョン信号によって生成されるテレビジョン番組の内容に、前記情報再生機器から再生される情報を連動させることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 2 . The information reproducing apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 2 , wherein the control means controls the third object data based on the first object data , so that the content of the television program generated by the television signal is added to the information reproducing device . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein information reproduced from the television receiver is linked . JPH10243361A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記情報記録機器には、再生順序を選択設定することにより異なるストーリを展開し得る複数のオブジェクトが記録されており、前記オブジェクト処理手段は、前記情報記録機器に対する再生順序を入力するとともに、この入力された再生順序情報を前記サーバに伝送し、前記制御手段は、前記サーバが入力された再生順序情報を集計して生成した再生順序に基づいて、前記情報記録機器に再生動作を行なわせることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 3 . The information recording device records a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of objects that can develop different stories by selecting and setting a reproduction order , and the object processing unit inputs a reproduction order for the information recording device . Transmitting the input reproduction order information to the server , and the control means performs a reproduction operation on the information recording device based on the reproduction order generated by the server by summing the input reproduction order information . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus, データ) to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) 及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH10243361A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記制御手段は、前記第１のオブジェクトデータに基づいて前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記テレビジョン信号によって生成されるテレビジョン番組の内容に、前記情報再生機器から再生される情報を連動させることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 2 . The information reproducing apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 2 , wherein the control means controls the third object data based on the first object data , so that the content of the television program generated by the television signal is added to the information reproducing device . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein information reproduced from the television receiver is linked . JPH10243361A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記情報記録機器には、再生順序を選択設定することにより異なるストーリを展開し得る複数のオブジェクトが記録されており、前記オブジェクト処理手段は、前記情報記録機器に対する再生順序を入力するとともに、この入力された再生順序情報を前記サーバに伝送し、前記制御手段は、前記サーバが入力された再生順序情報を集計して生成した再生順序に基づいて、前記情報記録機器に再生動作を行なわせることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 3 . The information recording device records a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of objects that can develop different stories by selecting and setting a reproduction order , and the object processing unit inputs a reproduction order for the information recording device . Transmitting the input reproduction order information to the server , and the control means performs a reproduction operation on the information recording device based on the reproduction order generated by the server by summing the input reproduction order information . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus, データ) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH10243361A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】テレビジョン信号とともに送られてくる第１のオブジェクトデータ (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) 及びまたは、この第１のオブジェクトデータの伝送経路とは別系統のサーバを含む外部ネットワークで用いられている第２のオブジェクトデータとを解析及び処理するもので、前記外部ネットワークのアクセスが可能であるとともに、内部ネットワークを介して接続される情報記録機器を、第３のオブジェクトデータを介して制御可能なオブジェクト処理手段と、このオブジェクト処理手段で解析及び処理された前記第１及びまたは第２のオブジェクトデータに基づいて、前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記情報記録機器の記録再生動作を制御する制御手段とを具備してなることを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . First object data sent together with a television signal and / or second object data used in an external network including a server of a different system from a transmission path of the first object data . Object processing means for analyzing and processing the information recording device which can access the external network and can control an information recording device connected via the internal network via third object data ; Control means for controlling the recording / reproducing operation of the information recording device by controlling the third object data based on the first and / or second object data analyzed and processed by the object processing means ; A television receiver comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH10243361A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記制御手段は、前記第１のオブジェクトデータに基づいて前記第３のオブジェクトデータを制御することにより、前記テレビジョン信号によって生成されるテレビジョン番組の内容に、前記情報再生機器から再生される情報を連動させることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 2 . The information reproducing apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 2 , wherein the control means controls the third object data based on the first object data , so that the content of the television program generated by the television signal is added to the information reproducing device . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein information reproduced from the television receiver is linked . JPH10243361A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記情報記録機器には、再生順序を選択設定することにより異なるストーリを展開し得る複数のオブジェクトが記録されており、前記オブジェクト処理手段は、前記情報記録機器に対する再生順序を入力するとともに、この入力された再生順序情報を前記サーバに伝送し、前記制御手段は、前記サーバが入力された再生順序情報を集計して生成した再生順序に基づいて、前記情報記録機器に再生動作を行なわせることを特徴とする請求項１記載のテレビジョン受信機。 3 . The information recording device records a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of objects that can develop different stories by selecting and setting a reproduction order , and the object processing unit inputs a reproduction order for the information recording device . Transmitting the input reproduction order information to the server , and the control means performs a reproduction operation on the information recording device based on the reproduction order generated by the server by summing the input reproduction order information . The television receiver according to claim 1 , wherein

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	CN1214837A Filed: 1997-02-21 Issued: 1999-04-21 双向交互电视系统 (Original Assignee) E盖德公司亨利·C·尤恩
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (的指令) .	CN1214837A CLAIM 18．如权利要求17的方法，其中第一消息包括一个购买产品的指令 (bar code reader) ，该产品在由电视所显示的电视节目中已被播出过广告。
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (接收命令, 的接收) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (提供双) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	CN1214837A CLAIM 1．一种用于提供从观看着由遥控单元控制的电视的观众至位于中心台站的信息提供者的通信通道的装置，包括：接收来自电视观众所操作的遥控单元的命令信号并将命令信号转换成消息的装置；以及与上述的接收 (receiving device) 和转换装置相耦合的寻呼发射机，将消息在无线链路中发射给信息提供者。 CN1214837A CLAIM 3．一种用于控制电视并在操作遥控单元的电视观众与位于中央台站的信息提供者之间提供双 (time information indicator) 向通信的装置，包括：一个寻呼发射机，在第一无线链路中发射第一消息给信息提供者；一个寻呼接收机，在第二无线链路中接收来自信息提供者的消息；以及与寻呼发射机和寻呼接收机相耦的装置，用于接收来自由电视观众所操作的遥控单元的命令信号并将该命令信号转换成第一消息，并且将第二消息显示在电视上。 CN1214837A CLAIM 4．一种由遥控单元所控制并包含从电视的观众至位于中央台站的信息提供者的通信通道的电视机，包括：从电视观众所操作的遥控单元接收命令 (receiving device) 信号并将该命令信号转换成消息的装置；以及与接收装置和转换装置相耦的寻呼发射机，在无线链路中将消息发射给信息提供者。
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (一个数) .	CN1214837A CLAIM 8．如权利要求7的系统，其中第一消息包括一个观众识别符、一个数 (electronic message) 据服务识别符以及一个观众的选择。
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (一个数) comprises at least one electronic mail .	CN1214837A CLAIM 8．如权利要求7的系统，其中第一消息包括一个观众识别符、一个数 (electronic message) 据服务识别符以及一个观众的选择。

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5996006A Filed: 1997-02-12 Issued: 1999-11-30 Internet-audiotext electronic advertising system with enhanced matching and notification (Original Assignee) Speicher; Gregory J. (Current Assignee) NETDATE OF TEXAS LLC Gregory J. Speicher
US7349668B2 CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable over a cellular network (audio track) .	US5996006A CLAIM 64 . A method for providing an electronic advertising system with matching comprising the steps of : receiving input data via the Internet ; storing said Internet input data ; receiving a video recording via the Internet ; storing said video recording ; providing input data via a telephone ; matching said Internet input data with said telephone input data ; playing said the audio track (cellular network) of said video recording via a telephone ; wherein said video recording is received from an advertiser , wherein said video recording is associated with said Internet answer data ; and wherein said video recording is of an item or person available through said system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (said sub, time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5996006A CLAIM 5 . A method for providing an electronic advertising system with matching according to claim 4 , wherein said method further comprises the steps of : receiving preference data ; and storing said preference data ; wherein said preference data includes a preferred time t (first data) o send information or a preferred mode or modes to deliver information . US5996006A CLAIM 8 . A method for providing electronic advertising system with matching comprising the steps of : creating a database of advertisements ; placing a specific advertisement in said database via the Internet ; receiving an audio recording via the Internet ; storing said audio recording ; playing said audio recording via a telephone ; sending an audio response message via a telephone ; isolating a subset of advertisements ; and retrieving said audio response message via the Internet ; wherein said audio recording is received from an advertiser ; wherein said audio recording is associated with said specific advertisement ; wherein said audio recording describes an item or person available through said system ; and wherein said sub (first data) set comprises advertisements similar to said specific advertisement .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail address (to send information) .	US5996006A CLAIM 5 . A method for providing an electronic advertising system with matching according to claim 4 , wherein said method further comprises the steps of : receiving preference data ; and storing said preference data ; wherein said preference data includes a preferred time to send information (electronic mail address) or a preferred mode or modes to deliver information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said database) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5996006A CLAIM 8 . A method for providing electronic advertising system with matching comprising the steps of : creating a database of advertisements ; placing a specific advertisement in said database (digital user) via the Internet ; receiving an audio recording via the Internet ; storing said audio recording ; playing said audio recording via a telephone ; sending an audio response message via a telephone ; isolating a subset of advertisements ; and retrieving said audio response message via the Internet ; wherein said audio recording is received from an advertiser ; wherein said audio recording is associated with said specific advertisement ; wherein said audio recording describes an item or person available through said system ; and wherein said subset comprises advertisements similar to said specific advertisement .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said database) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5996006A CLAIM 8 . A method for providing electronic advertising system with matching comprising the steps of : creating a database of advertisements ; placing a specific advertisement in said database (digital user) via the Internet ; receiving an audio recording via the Internet ; storing said audio recording ; playing said audio recording via a telephone ; sending an audio response message via a telephone ; isolating a subset of advertisements ; and retrieving said audio response message via the Internet ; wherein said audio recording is received from an advertiser ; wherein said audio recording is associated with said specific advertisement ; wherein said audio recording describes an item or person available through said system ; and wherein said subset comprises advertisements similar to said specific advertisement .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5948040A Filed: 1997-02-06 Issued: 1999-09-07 Travel reservation information and planning system (Original Assignee) Delorme Publishing Co Inc (Current Assignee) Delorme Publishing Co Inc David M. DeLorme, Keith A. Gray, T. Angus Ferguson
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (data communications) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5948040A CLAIM 64 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 63 wherein said second computer means includes a second display , said second computer means being programmed to display on said second display selected grid quadrangles identified by said second display grid quadrangle names for user correlation with corresponding printed map grid quadrangles ; and a data communications (mobile communication) link between said first computer means and said second computer means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable over a cellular network (personal digital assistants) .	US5948040A CLAIM 21 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 15 wherein said computer means is selected from the group consisting of personal computers , notebook computers , laptop computers , and personal digital assistants (cellular network) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5948040A CLAIM 64 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 63 wherein said second computer means includes a second display , said second computer means being programmed to display on said second display selected grid quadrangles identified by said second display grid quadrangle names for user correlation with corresponding printed map grid quadrangles ; and a data communications (mobile communication) link between said first computer means and said second computer means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5948040A CLAIM 64 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 63 wherein said second computer means includes a second display , said second computer means being programmed to display on said second display selected grid quadrangles identified by said second display grid quadrangle names for user correlation with corresponding printed map grid quadrangles ; and a data communications (mobile communication) link between said first computer means and said second computer means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5948040A CLAIM 64 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 63 wherein said second computer means includes a second display , said second computer means being programmed to display on said second display selected grid quadrangles identified by said second display grid quadrangle names for user correlation with corresponding printed map grid quadrangles ; and a data communications (mobile communication) link between said first computer means and said second computer means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5948040A CLAIM 64 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 63 wherein said second computer means includes a second display , said second computer means being programmed to display on said second display selected grid quadrangles identified by said second display grid quadrangle names for user correlation with corresponding printed map grid quadrangles ; and a data communications (mobile communication) link between said first computer means and said second computer means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (data communications) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5948040A CLAIM 64 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 63 wherein said second computer means includes a second display , said second computer means being programmed to display on said second display selected grid quadrangles identified by said second display grid quadrangle names for user correlation with corresponding printed map grid quadrangles ; and a data communications (mobile communication) link between said first computer means and said second computer means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5948040A CLAIM 64 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 63 wherein said second computer means includes a second display , said second computer means being programmed to display on said second display selected grid quadrangles identified by said second display grid quadrangle names for user correlation with corresponding printed map grid quadrangles ; and a data communications (mobile communication) link between said first computer means and said second computer means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5948040A CLAIM 64 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 63 wherein said second computer means includes a second display , said second computer means being programmed to display on said second display selected grid quadrangles identified by said second display grid quadrangle names for user correlation with corresponding printed map grid quadrangles ; and a data communications (mobile communication) link between said first computer means and said second computer means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (boundary line) address .	US5948040A CLAIM 63 . A travel reservation information and planning system (TRIPS) to enable a TRIPS user to conduct travel arrangements , said TRIPS comprising : at least one printed map corresponding to a selected geographical area , said printed map depicting surface features at a particular level of detail , said printed map comprising grid lines substantially parallel with coordinate lines of a selected geographical coordinate system , said grid lines defining boundary line (electronic mail, electronic message) s of printed map grid quadrangles identified by printed map grid quadrangle names ; a first computer means having a display , said first computer means being programmed to display on said display selected display grid quadrangles identified by first display grid quadrangle names corresponding to said printed map grid quadrangle names ; at least one database of selected geographical-coordinate-locatable objects (loc/objects) storable on a memory device and readable by said first computer means , said selected loc/objects identified by geographical coordinate location in said selected geographical coordinate system , said first computer means being programmed to display on said display locations of one or more of said selected loc/objects in said display grid quadrangles corresponding to map locations of said selected loc/objects in said printed map grid quadrangles of said printed map ; a second computer means having an output programmed to indicate second grid quadrangles names for user correlation with corresponding printed map grid quadrangles ; a temporal subsystem including means to enable said TRIPS user to preview , manipulate , and manage a chronological dimension associated with said travel arrangements ; and a topic subsystem including textual topical information , multimedia topical information , or a combination of the two , wherein said topical information is accessible by said TRIPS user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (boundary line) .	US5948040A CLAIM 63 . A travel reservation information and planning system (TRIPS) to enable a TRIPS user to conduct travel arrangements , said TRIPS comprising : at least one printed map corresponding to a selected geographical area , said printed map depicting surface features at a particular level of detail , said printed map comprising grid lines substantially parallel with coordinate lines of a selected geographical coordinate system , said grid lines defining boundary line (electronic mail, electronic message) s of printed map grid quadrangles identified by printed map grid quadrangle names ; a first computer means having a display , said first computer means being programmed to display on said display selected display grid quadrangles identified by first display grid quadrangle names corresponding to said printed map grid quadrangle names ; at least one database of selected geographical-coordinate-locatable objects (loc/objects) storable on a memory device and readable by said first computer means , said selected loc/objects identified by geographical coordinate location in said selected geographical coordinate system , said first computer means being programmed to display on said display locations of one or more of said selected loc/objects in said display grid quadrangles corresponding to map locations of said selected loc/objects in said printed map grid quadrangles of said printed map ; a second computer means having an output programmed to indicate second grid quadrangles names for user correlation with corresponding printed map grid quadrangles ; a temporal subsystem including means to enable said TRIPS user to preview , manipulate , and manage a chronological dimension associated with said travel arrangements ; and a topic subsystem including textual topical information , multimedia topical information , or a combination of the two , wherein said topical information is accessible by said TRIPS user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (boundary line) comprises at least one electronic mail (boundary line) .	US5948040A CLAIM 63 . A travel reservation information and planning system (TRIPS) to enable a TRIPS user to conduct travel arrangements , said TRIPS comprising : at least one printed map corresponding to a selected geographical area , said printed map depicting surface features at a particular level of detail , said printed map comprising grid lines substantially parallel with coordinate lines of a selected geographical coordinate system , said grid lines defining boundary line (electronic mail, electronic message) s of printed map grid quadrangles identified by printed map grid quadrangle names ; a first computer means having a display , said first computer means being programmed to display on said display selected display grid quadrangles identified by first display grid quadrangle names corresponding to said printed map grid quadrangle names ; at least one database of selected geographical-coordinate-locatable objects (loc/objects) storable on a memory device and readable by said first computer means , said selected loc/objects identified by geographical coordinate location in said selected geographical coordinate system , said first computer means being programmed to display on said display locations of one or more of said selected loc/objects in said display grid quadrangles corresponding to map locations of said selected loc/objects in said printed map grid quadrangles of said printed map ; a second computer means having an output programmed to indicate second grid quadrangles names for user correlation with corresponding printed map grid quadrangles ; a temporal subsystem including means to enable said TRIPS user to preview , manipulate , and manage a chronological dimension associated with said travel arrangements ; and a topic subsystem including textual topical information , multimedia topical information , or a combination of the two , wherein said topical information is accessible by said TRIPS user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5948040A CLAIM 64 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 63 wherein said second computer means includes a second display , said second computer means being programmed to display on said second display selected grid quadrangles identified by said second display grid quadrangle names for user correlation with corresponding printed map grid quadrangles ; and a data communications (mobile communication) link between said first computer means and said second computer means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (access code) , and combinations thereof .	US5948040A CLAIM 9 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 8 with said transactional subsystem further comprising an accounting subsystem constructed to identify said TRIPS user by an access code (bar codes) , and to regulate and account for usage of output from said controller to said TRIPS user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (temporal database) to capture digital user (said database) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5948040A CLAIM 5 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 4 with said temporal subsystem comprising : a . temporal information containing representational gauges of time ; b . an updatable temporal database (pulse reader, light pulse reader) including time-related information associated with said topical information ; c . TRIPS temporal software constructed to correlate one or more time-based TRIPS user inputs with said one or more inputs related to said travel , travel planning , activities associated with travel , or any combination thereof ; and d . means to output to said TRIPS user one or more temporal subsystem outputs related to said one or more time-based TRIPS user inputs and said one or more inputs related to said travel , travel planning , activities associated with travel , or any combination thereof . US5948040A CLAIM 39 . The process as claimed in claim 35 wherein the step of providing access to said database (digital user) includes linking a first computer means containing said database with a second computer means accessible by said user . US5948040A CLAIM 64 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 63 wherein said second computer means includes a second display , said second computer means being programmed to display on said second display selected grid quadrangles identified by said second display grid quadrangle names for user correlation with corresponding printed map grid quadrangles ; and a data communications (mobile communication) link between said first computer means and said second computer means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (temporal database) comprises a video camera .	US5948040A CLAIM 5 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 4 with said temporal subsystem comprising : a . temporal information containing representational gauges of time ; b . an updatable temporal database (pulse reader, light pulse reader) including time-related information associated with said topical information ; c . TRIPS temporal software constructed to correlate one or more time-based TRIPS user inputs with said one or more inputs related to said travel , travel planning , activities associated with travel , or any combination thereof ; and d . means to output to said TRIPS user one or more temporal subsystem outputs related to said one or more time-based TRIPS user inputs and said one or more inputs related to said travel , travel planning , activities associated with travel , or any combination thereof .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (temporal database) comprises a photodetector .	US5948040A CLAIM 5 . The TRIPS as claimed in claim 4 with said temporal subsystem comprising : a . temporal information containing representational gauges of time ; b . an updatable temporal database (pulse reader, light pulse reader) including time-related information associated with said topical information ; c . TRIPS temporal software constructed to correlate one or more time-based TRIPS user inputs with said one or more inputs related to said travel , travel planning , activities associated with travel , or any combination thereof ; and d . means to output to said TRIPS user one or more temporal subsystem outputs related to said one or more time-based TRIPS user inputs and said one or more inputs related to said travel , travel planning , activities associated with travel , or any combination thereof .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said database) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5948040A CLAIM 39 . The process as claimed in claim 35 wherein the step of providing access to said database (digital user) includes linking a first computer means containing said database with a second computer means accessible by said user .

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Filed: 1997-01-24 Issued: 1999-12-28

Dataform reader utilizing hand jittering compensation method

(Original Assignee) Telxon Corp (Current Assignee) Symbol Technologies LLC

Angi Ye, C. Jim Li

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CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises frequency modulation (first image) .

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CLAIM 1 . An imaging based dataform reader for reading a target dataform and adapted to compensate for lack of resolution between successive interlaced fields of an image frame , the dataform reader comprising : a) a housing defining an interior region ;
and b) an imaging assembly for imaging the target dataform including : i) a camera assembly supported by the housing including a two dimensional photosensor array comprising a plurality of rows including a first set of rows including every other row in the plurality of rows and a second set of rows including rows not included in the first set of rows , the first set of rows being read out at a time t1 to generate a first image (frequency modulation) field including a first representation of the target dataform and the second set of rows being read out at a time t2 to generate a second image field including a second representation of the target dataform , the first and second image fields comprising an interlaced image frame ;
and ii) a control and decoder board supported within the housing interior region and including : 1) signal processing circuitry for converting the first image field into a first set of gray scale values and the second image field into a second set of gray scale values ;
and 2) image processing circuitry including : A) disparity vector generation circuitry for comparing the first and second sets of gray scale values , generating a disparity vector , and applying the disparity vector to one of the first and second sets of gray scale values to generate a modified set of gray scale values having improved resolution with the other of the first and second sets of gray scale values and further combining the modified set of gray scale values and the other of the first and second sets of gray scale values to generate a combined set of gray scale values ;
B) cell extraction circuitry for processing the combined set of gray scale values and generating a set of binary values representative of light and dark areas of the target dataform ;
and C) decoding circuitry to decode the set of binary values .

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CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ;

using said time information indicator (dark area) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .

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CLAIM 1 . An imaging based dataform reader for reading a target dataform and adapted to compensate for lack of resolution between successive interlaced fields of an image frame , the dataform reader comprising : a) a housing defining an interior region ;
and b) an imaging assembly for imaging the target dataform including : i) a camera assembly supported by the housing including a two dimensional photosensor array comprising a plurality of rows including a first set of rows including every other row in the plurality of rows and a second set of rows including rows not included in the first set of rows , the first set of rows being read out at a time t (first data) 1 to generate a first image field including a first representation of the target dataform and the second set of rows being read out at a time t2 to generate a second image field including a second representation of the target dataform , the first and second image fields comprising an interlaced image frame ;
and ii) a control and decoder board supported within the housing interior region and including : 1) signal processing circuitry for converting the first image field into a first set of gray scale values and the second image field into a second set of gray scale values ;
and 2) image processing circuitry including : A) disparity vector generation circuitry for comparing the first and second sets of gray scale values , generating a disparity vector , and applying the disparity vector to one of the first and second sets of gray scale values to generate a modified set of gray scale values having improved resolution with the other of the first and second sets of gray scale values and further combining the modified set of gray scale values and the other of the first and second sets of gray scale values to generate a combined set of gray scale values ;
B) cell extraction circuitry for processing the combined set of gray scale values and generating a set of binary values representative of light and dark area (time information indicator) s of the target dataform ;
and C) decoding circuitry to decode the set of binary values .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6021433A Filed: 1997-01-24 Issued: 2000-02-01 System and method for transmission of data (Original Assignee) Wireless Internet Inc (Current Assignee) Wireless Internet Inc ; SimpleAir Inc John M. Payne, Tim Von Kaenel, Jeffrey Wang, Jeffrey Odell, David Starr, Jason Katz
US7349668B2 CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises frequency modulation (addressing scheme) .	US6021433A CLAIM 21 . The method claimed in claim 9 , wherein said Internet address is a proprietary on-line addressing scheme (frequency modulation) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (code words) .	US6021433A CLAIM 34 . The method claimed in claim 32 , wherein said step of deriving redundant data packets for transmission to said user further comprises the step of : parceling said data packets into code words (telephone number, bar codes) for transmission to said user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (code words) , and combinations thereof .	US6021433A CLAIM 34 . The method claimed in claim 32 , wherein said step of deriving redundant data packets for transmission to said user further comprises the step of : parceling said data packets into code words (telephone number, bar codes) for transmission to said user .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6058238A Filed: 1997-01-03 Issued: 2000-05-02 Identifier generation and remote programming for individually addressable video cassette recorders (Original Assignee) Index Systems LLC (Current Assignee) Rovi Guides Inc Yee Kong Ng
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (second user) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US6058238A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , in which the generating step for each user terminal comprises : applying electrical power to the user terminal ; initiating counting on a first counter and a second counter at the user terminal responsive to the application of power ; halting counting on the first counter responsive to receipt of a first user operating command for the user terminal ; halting counting on the second counter responsive to receipt of a second user (digital information) operating command for the user terminal ; and combining the counts from the first counter and the second counter to form the unique address . US6058238A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the inserting means inserts the received identifier and the control signals into the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (second user) into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US6058238A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , in which the generating step for each user terminal comprises : applying electrical power to the user terminal ; initiating counting on a first counter and a second counter at the user terminal responsive to the application of power ; halting counting on the first counter responsive to receipt of a first user operating command for the user terminal ; halting counting on the second counter responsive to receipt of a second user (digital information) operating command for the user terminal ; and combining the counts from the first counter and the second counter to form the unique address . US6058238A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the inserting means inserts the received identifier and the control signals into the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (second user) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US6058238A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , in which the generating step for each user terminal comprises : applying electrical power to the user terminal ; initiating counting on a first counter and a second counter at the user terminal responsive to the application of power ; halting counting on the first counter responsive to receipt of a first user operating command for the user terminal ; halting counting on the second counter responsive to receipt of a second user (digital information) operating command for the user terminal ; and combining the counts from the first counter and the second counter to form the unique address .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (second user) into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US6058238A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , in which the generating step for each user terminal comprises : applying electrical power to the user terminal ; initiating counting on a first counter and a second counter at the user terminal responsive to the application of power ; halting counting on the first counter responsive to receipt of a first user operating command for the user terminal ; halting counting on the second counter responsive to receipt of a second user (digital information) operating command for the user terminal ; and combining the counts from the first counter and the second counter to form the unique address . US6058238A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the inserting means inserts the received identifier and the control signals into the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US6058238A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the inserting means inserts the received identifier and the control signals into the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US6058238A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the inserting means inserts the received identifier and the control signals into the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (second user) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US6058238A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , in which the generating step for each user terminal comprises : applying electrical power to the user terminal ; initiating counting on a first counter and a second counter at the user terminal responsive to the application of power ; halting counting on the first counter responsive to receipt of a first user operating command for the user terminal ; halting counting on the second counter responsive to receipt of a second user (digital information) operating command for the user terminal ; and combining the counts from the first counter and the second counter to form the unique address .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (second user) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US6058238A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , in which the generating step for each user terminal comprises : applying electrical power to the user terminal ; initiating counting on a first counter and a second counter at the user terminal responsive to the application of power ; halting counting on the first counter responsive to receipt of a first user operating command for the user terminal ; halting counting on the second counter responsive to receipt of a second user (digital information) operating command for the user terminal ; and combining the counts from the first counter and the second counter to form the unique address .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (vertical blanking) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US6058238A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the inserting means inserts the received identifier and the control signals into the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (central station, remote location) address .	US6058238A CLAIM 3 . A system for remotely and automatically controlling an information receiving user terminal comprising : a) a central station (electronic mail) comprising i) means for receiving an identifier of a selected user terminal and a request for controlling the selected user terminal ; ii) means for inserting into a television signal to be telecast the received identifier and control signals instructing the selected user terminal to implement the request ; and iii) means for telecasting the television signal , including the identifier and the-control signals ; b) a plurality of individually addressable user terminals resident at remote location (electronic mail) s , each user terminal comprising i) means responsive to one or more user commands at the user terminal for randomly generating an identifier for the user terminal that is different from the identifiers for the other user terminals ; ii) means for receiving the television signal telecast from the central station ; iii) means for extracting the identifier and the control signals from the television signal telecast from the central station ; and iv) means responsive to the control signals for implementing the request when the received identifier matches the generated identifier ; and c) a point-to-point transmission link from the user terminals to the central station , permitting the identifiers to be sent to the central station for insertion into the telecast signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (central station, remote location) .	US6058238A CLAIM 3 . A system for remotely and automatically controlling an information receiving user terminal comprising : a) a central station (electronic mail) comprising i) means for receiving an identifier of a selected user terminal and a request for controlling the selected user terminal ; ii) means for inserting into a television signal to be telecast the received identifier and control signals instructing the selected user terminal to implement the request ; and iii) means for telecasting the television signal , including the identifier and the-control signals ; b) a plurality of individually addressable user terminals resident at remote location (electronic mail) s , each user terminal comprising i) means responsive to one or more user commands at the user terminal for randomly generating an identifier for the user terminal that is different from the identifiers for the other user terminals ; ii) means for receiving the television signal telecast from the central station ; iii) means for extracting the identifier and the control signals from the television signal telecast from the central station ; and iv) means responsive to the control signals for implementing the request when the received identifier matches the generated identifier ; and c) a point-to-point transmission link from the user terminals to the central station , permitting the identifiers to be sent to the central station for insertion into the telecast signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (second counter) , and combinations thereof .	US6058238A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , in which the generating step for each user terminal comprises : applying electrical power to the user terminal ; initiating counting on a first counter and a second counter (bar codes) at the user terminal responsive to the application of power ; halting counting on the first counter responsive to receipt of a first user operating command for the user terminal ; halting counting on the second counter responsive to receipt of a second user operating command for the user terminal ; and combining the counts from the first counter and the second counter to form the unique address .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (vertical blanking) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US6058238A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the inserting means inserts the received identifier and the control signals into the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical blanking) comprises a video camera .	US6058238A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the inserting means inserts the received identifier and the control signals into the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the television signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical blanking) comprises a photodetector .	US6058238A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the inserting means inserts the received identifier and the control signals into the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the television signal .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9828900A1 Filed: 1996-12-23 Issued: 1998-07-02 Verfahren und system zur übermittlung von aufträgen in einem telekommunikationsnetz (Original Assignee) Swisscom Ag Rudolf Ritter
US7349668B2 CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises frequency modulation (mobile radio) .	WO9828900A1 CLAIM 8 . Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche , dadurch gekennzeichnet , dass das genannte Telekommunikationsnetz ein Mobilfunknetz ist , dass die genannten Kurzmeldungen mindestens einen Datenvorsatz (30 , 31) und ein Datentelegramm (32-39) enthalten , dass in der vom Abonnenten eingegebenen Kurzmeldung (3) , die eine Produkteinformation und eine Lieferanteninformation umfasst , die genannte Produktinformation und Lieferanteninformation im Datentelegramm enthalten sind , dass der Datenvorsatz insbesondere eine Abonnentenidentifizierung (30) enthält , und dass die Betriebseinheit (4) den Abonnenten mittels des genannten Datenvorsatzes identifiziert . 8 . The method according to any one of the preceding claims , characterized in that said telecommunications network is a mobile radio (frequency modulation) network , that said short messages contain at least one data header (30 , 31) and a data telegram (32-39) that in the short message entered by the subscriber (3) , which includes product information and supplier information , said product information and supplier information are contained in the data telegram , that the data header contains in particular a subscriber identification (30) , and that the operating unit (4) identifies the subscriber by means of the aforementioned data header .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (said sub) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	WO9828900A1 CLAIM 10 . Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche , dadurch gekennzeichnet , dass die genannten Abonnentenidentifikationsdaten mindestens die Adresse und die Sprache des Abonnenten enthalten . 10 . The method according to any one of the preceding claims , characterized in that said sub (first data) scriber identification data contain at least the address and the language of the subscriber .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (PIN code) , and combinations thereof .	WO9828900A1 CLAIM 6 . Verfahren nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche , dadurch gekennzeichnet , dass der Abonnent angefordert wird (206) einen Pin-Code einzugeben , und dass die Verbindung abgebrochen oder eine Kurzmeldung an den Abonnenten mit der Aufforderung zu einer Korrektur gesandt wird , wenn der eingegebene Pin-Code falsch ist . 6 . The method according to any one of the preceding claims , characterized in that the subscriber is requested (206) a pin code and that the connection is broken or a short message is sent to the subscriber asking for a correction if the entered PIN code (bar codes) is incorrect .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5931908A Filed: 1996-12-23 Issued: 1999-08-03 Visual object present within live programming as an actionable event for user selection of alternate programming wherein the actionable event is selected by human operator at a head end for distributed data and programming (Original Assignee) Walt Disney Co (Current Assignee) Disney Enterprises Inc ; Walt Disney Co George Gerba, Robert E. Lambert, Howard Meiseles, Mike Nichols
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (second user) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5931908A CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of : displaying said alternate programming to a second human operator ; adding second data to said alternate programming in response to a second operator selection of a second actionable event ; recognizing a second user (digital information) selection made by said user in response to the second actionable event ; and distributing second alternate programming for display to said user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (second user) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5931908A CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of : displaying said alternate programming to a second human operator ; adding second data to said alternate programming in response to a second operator selection of a second actionable event ; recognizing a second user (digital information) selection made by said user in response to the second actionable event ; and distributing second alternate programming for display to said user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (second user) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5931908A CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of : displaying said alternate programming to a second human operator ; adding second data to said alternate programming in response to a second operator selection of a second actionable event ; recognizing a second user (digital information) selection made by said user in response to the second actionable event ; and distributing second alternate programming for display to said user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (second user) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5931908A CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of : displaying said alternate programming to a second human operator ; adding second data to said alternate programming in response to a second operator selection of a second actionable event ; recognizing a second user (digital information) selection made by said user in response to the second actionable event ; and distributing second alternate programming for display to said user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (second user) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5931908A CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of : displaying said alternate programming to a second human operator ; adding second data to said alternate programming in response to a second operator selection of a second actionable event ; recognizing a second user (digital information) selection made by said user in response to the second actionable event ; and distributing second alternate programming for display to said user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (second user) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5931908A CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of : displaying said alternate programming to a second human operator ; adding second data to said alternate programming in response to a second operator selection of a second actionable event ; recognizing a second user (digital information) selection made by said user in response to the second actionable event ; and distributing second alternate programming for display to said user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5931908A CLAIM 1 . A method of distributing audiovisual programming , comprising the steps of : displaying live programming to a human operator located at the head end of a distribution system while distributing for display the live programming at substantially the same time t (first data) o a plurality of remotely located users ; automatically detecting one of a plurality of pre-selected visual objects present within the live programming as an actionable event , during which a user selection may be accepted ; adding data for distribution with the live programming in response to the detection of the visual object and in response to an operator selection of another actionable event made by the human operator ; adding synchronization data for distribution with the live programming , delineating a time period within the live programming display during which a user selection may be accepted ; adding overlay function data for distribution with the live programming , controlling the distribution of alternate programming to be displayed in response to an individual user making a user selection in response to the actionable event ; adding interface data for distribution with the live programming , providing indication to each of the plurality of users of the opportunity to make a user selection ; recognizing a user selection by one of the plurality of users of the opportunity to make a user selection ; distributing the user selected alternate programming for display to the user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (face data) address .	US5931908A CLAIM 1 . A method of distributing audiovisual programming , comprising the steps of : displaying live programming to a human operator located at the head end of a distribution system while distributing for display the live programming at substantially the same time to a plurality of remotely located users ; automatically detecting one of a plurality of pre-selected visual objects present within the live programming as an actionable event , during which a user selection may be accepted ; adding data for distribution with the live programming in response to the detection of the visual object and in response to an operator selection of another actionable event made by the human operator ; adding synchronization data for distribution with the live programming , delineating a time period within the live programming display during which a user selection may be accepted ; adding overlay function data for distribution with the live programming , controlling the distribution of alternate programming to be displayed in response to an individual user making a user selection in response to the actionable event ; adding interface data (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address) for distribution with the live programming , providing indication to each of the plurality of users of the opportunity to make a user selection ; recognizing a user selection by one of the plurality of users of the opportunity to make a user selection ; distributing the user selected alternate programming for display to the user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (face data) .	US5931908A CLAIM 1 . A method of distributing audiovisual programming , comprising the steps of : displaying live programming to a human operator located at the head end of a distribution system while distributing for display the live programming at substantially the same time to a plurality of remotely located users ; automatically detecting one of a plurality of pre-selected visual objects present within the live programming as an actionable event , during which a user selection may be accepted ; adding data for distribution with the live programming in response to the detection of the visual object and in response to an operator selection of another actionable event made by the human operator ; adding synchronization data for distribution with the live programming , delineating a time period within the live programming display during which a user selection may be accepted ; adding overlay function data for distribution with the live programming , controlling the distribution of alternate programming to be displayed in response to an individual user making a user selection in response to the actionable event ; adding interface data (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address) for distribution with the live programming , providing indication to each of the plurality of users of the opportunity to make a user selection ; recognizing a user selection by one of the plurality of users of the opportunity to make a user selection ; distributing the user selected alternate programming for display to the user .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (face data) comprises at least one electronic mail (face data) .	US5931908A CLAIM 1 . A method of distributing audiovisual programming , comprising the steps of : displaying live programming to a human operator located at the head end of a distribution system while distributing for display the live programming at substantially the same time to a plurality of remotely located users ; automatically detecting one of a plurality of pre-selected visual objects present within the live programming as an actionable event , during which a user selection may be accepted ; adding data for distribution with the live programming in response to the detection of the visual object and in response to an operator selection of another actionable event made by the human operator ; adding synchronization data for distribution with the live programming , delineating a time period within the live programming display during which a user selection may be accepted ; adding overlay function data for distribution with the live programming , controlling the distribution of alternate programming to be displayed in response to an individual user making a user selection in response to the actionable event ; adding interface data (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address) for distribution with the live programming , providing indication to each of the plurality of users of the opportunity to make a user selection ; recognizing a user selection by one of the plurality of users of the opportunity to make a user selection ; distributing the user selected alternate programming for display to the user .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5905988A Filed: 1996-11-13 Issued: 1999-05-18 Method and apparatus for database transformation and adaptive playback (Original Assignee) ImaginOn (Current Assignee) Zarbana Digital Fund LLC David M. Schwartz, Leonard W. Kain
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (first data) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5905988A CLAIM 1 . A method for reorganizing and presenting information from a first data (first data) base , the first database comprising a plurality of data items , comprising the steps of : receiving one or more selection parameters ; selecting a subset of data items in said first database , said subset being chosen according to said selection parameters , said step of selecting a subset of data items comprising the step of invoking an automated search engine for automatically searching said first database using said selection parameters ; creating a second database comprising a plurality of data pointers , each data pointer pointing to a data item of said subset of data items , said data pointers being arranged according to a presentation network topology , said presentation network topology being determined according to said selection parameters and the data content of said data items ; and presenting said subset of data items in a time sequence , said time sequence being determined according to said presentation network topology and according to at least one playback instruction .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 32 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving a cellular transmission (adaptive algorithm) .	US5905988A CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 12 , wherein said step of presenting said subset of data items comprises the step of , upon an explicit autoplay instruction or upon M sequential null playback commands , adaptively selecting a third exit pointer different from said first and second exit pointers , for jumping to a nonadjacent tree node according to an adaptive algorithm (cellular transmission) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said selection, said time) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5905988A CLAIM 1 . A method for reorganizing and presenting information from a first database , the first database comprising a plurality of data items , comprising the steps of : receiving one or more selection parameters ; selecting a subset of data items in said first database , said subset being chosen according to said selection (digital user) parameters , said step of selecting a subset of data items comprising the step of invoking an automated search engine for automatically searching said first database using said selection parameters ; creating a second database comprising a plurality of data pointers , each data pointer pointing to a data item of said subset of data items , said data pointers being arranged according to a presentation network topology , said presentation network topology being determined according to said selection parameters and the data content of said data items ; and presenting said subset of data items in a time sequence , said time (digital user) sequence being determined according to said presentation network topology and according to at least one playback instruction .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said selection, said time) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5905988A CLAIM 1 . A method for reorganizing and presenting information from a first database , the first database comprising a plurality of data items , comprising the steps of : receiving one or more selection parameters ; selecting a subset of data items in said first database , said subset being chosen according to said selection (digital user) parameters , said step of selecting a subset of data items comprising the step of invoking an automated search engine for automatically searching said first database using said selection parameters ; creating a second database comprising a plurality of data pointers , each data pointer pointing to a data item of said subset of data items , said data pointers being arranged according to a presentation network topology , said presentation network topology being determined according to said selection parameters and the data content of said data items ; and presenting said subset of data items in a time sequence , said time (digital user) sequence being determined according to said presentation network topology and according to at least one playback instruction .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5796393A Filed: 1996-11-08 Issued: 1998-08-18 System for intergrating an on-line service community with a foreign service (Original Assignee) CompuServe Inc (Current Assignee) Facebook Inc Bruce A. MacNaughton, Leigh R. Turner
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device (herein act) , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5796393A CLAIM 37 . The system of claim 36 wherein act (mobile communication device, bar code reader, code reader, time information, time information indicator) ions associated with each button of said toolbar are performed in accordance with operations of an independent capability handler adapted to provide a capability .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (herein act) (herein act) .	US5796393A CLAIM 37 . The system of claim 36 wherein act (mobile communication device, bar code reader, code reader, time information, time information indicator) ions associated with each button of said toolbar are performed in accordance with operations of an independent capability handler adapted to provide a capability .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (herein act) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5796393A CLAIM 37 . The system of claim 36 wherein act (mobile communication device, bar code reader, code reader, time information, time information indicator) ions associated with each button of said toolbar are performed in accordance with operations of an independent capability handler adapted to provide a capability .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (herein act) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5796393A CLAIM 37 . The system of claim 36 wherein act (mobile communication device, bar code reader, code reader, time information, time information indicator) ions associated with each button of said toolbar are performed in accordance with operations of an independent capability handler adapted to provide a capability .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device (herein act) to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5796393A CLAIM 37 . The system of claim 36 wherein act (mobile communication device, bar code reader, code reader, time information, time information indicator) ions associated with each button of said toolbar are performed in accordance with operations of an independent capability handler adapted to provide a capability .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device (herein act) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5796393A CLAIM 37 . The system of claim 36 wherein act (mobile communication device, bar code reader, code reader, time information, time information indicator) ions associated with each button of said toolbar are performed in accordance with operations of an independent capability handler adapted to provide a capability .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device (herein act) ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5796393A CLAIM 37 . The system of claim 36 wherein act (mobile communication device, bar code reader, code reader, time information, time information indicator) ions associated with each button of said toolbar are performed in accordance with operations of an independent capability handler adapted to provide a capability .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (herein act) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5796393A CLAIM 37 . The system of claim 36 wherein act (mobile communication device, bar code reader, code reader, time information, time information indicator) ions associated with each button of said toolbar are performed in accordance with operations of an independent capability handler adapted to provide a capability .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (herein act) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5796393A CLAIM 37 . The system of claim 36 wherein act (mobile communication device, bar code reader, code reader, time information, time information indicator) ions associated with each button of said toolbar are performed in accordance with operations of an independent capability handler adapted to provide a capability .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (herein act) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5796393A CLAIM 37 . The system of claim 36 wherein act (mobile communication device, bar code reader, code reader, time information, time information indicator) ions associated with each button of said toolbar are performed in accordance with operations of an independent capability handler adapted to provide a capability .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail address (said operation) .	US5796393A CLAIM 38 . The system of claim 37 wherein said operation (electronic mail address) s of said capability handler are performed independently of said community client or said community server .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device (herein act) to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5796393A CLAIM 37 . The system of claim 36 wherein act (mobile communication device, bar code reader, code reader, time information, time information indicator) ions associated with each button of said toolbar are performed in accordance with operations of an independent capability handler adapted to provide a capability .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (hypertext markup language) .	US5796393A CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 12 wherein said display page is created using hypertext markup language (text form) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device (herein act) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5796393A CLAIM 37 . The system of claim 36 wherein act (mobile communication device, bar code reader, code reader, time information, time information indicator) ions associated with each button of said toolbar are performed in accordance with operations of an independent capability handler adapted to provide a capability .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6049823A Filed: 1996-11-01 Issued: 2000-04-11 Multi server, interactive, video-on-demand television system utilizing a direct-access-on-demand workgroup (Original Assignee) Hwang; Ivan Chung-Shung Ivan Chung-Shung Hwang
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (data communications) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US6049823A CLAIM 16 . The interactive television system recited in claim 12 further comprising a data control link for connecting each such Channel-processor to a respective group of said set-top boxes for data communications (mobile communication) therebetween .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (radio frequency) (RF) .	US6049823A CLAIM 8 . The interactive television system recited in claim 7 wherein said video signals are delivered to said control panels by said video link which comprises a radio frequency (radio frequency) cable .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US6049823A CLAIM 16 . The interactive television system recited in claim 12 further comprising a data control link for connecting each such Channel-processor to a respective group of said set-top boxes for data communications (mobile communication) therebetween .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (radio frequency) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US6049823A CLAIM 8 . The interactive television system recited in claim 7 wherein said video signals are delivered to said control panels by said video link which comprises a radio frequency (radio frequency) cable . US6049823A CLAIM 16 . The interactive television system recited in claim 12 further comprising a data control link for connecting each such Channel-processor to a respective group of said set-top boxes for data communications (mobile communication) therebetween .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (radio frequency) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US6049823A CLAIM 8 . The interactive television system recited in claim 7 wherein said video signals are delivered to said control panels by said video link which comprises a radio frequency (radio frequency) cable .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US6049823A CLAIM 16 . The interactive television system recited in claim 12 further comprising a data control link for connecting each such Channel-processor to a respective group of said set-top boxes for data communications (mobile communication) therebetween .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US6049823A CLAIM 16 . The interactive television system recited in claim 12 further comprising a data control link for connecting each such Channel-processor to a respective group of said set-top boxes for data communications (mobile communication) therebetween .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (data communications) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US6049823A CLAIM 16 . The interactive television system recited in claim 12 further comprising a data control link for connecting each such Channel-processor to a respective group of said set-top boxes for data communications (mobile communication) therebetween .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US6049823A CLAIM 16 . The interactive television system recited in claim 12 further comprising a data control link for connecting each such Channel-processor to a respective group of said set-top boxes for data communications (mobile communication) therebetween .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (radio frequency) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US6049823A CLAIM 8 . The interactive television system recited in claim 7 wherein said video signals are delivered to said control panels by said video link which comprises a radio frequency (radio frequency) cable . US6049823A CLAIM 16 . The interactive television system recited in claim 12 further comprising a data control link for connecting each such Channel-processor to a respective group of said set-top boxes for data communications (mobile communication) therebetween .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (radio frequency) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US6049823A CLAIM 8 . The interactive television system recited in claim 7 wherein said video signals are delivered to said control panels by said video link which comprises a radio frequency (radio frequency) cable .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US6049823A CLAIM 16 . The interactive television system recited in claim 12 further comprising a data control link for connecting each such Channel-processor to a respective group of said set-top boxes for data communications (mobile communication) therebetween .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (one mode) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US6049823A CLAIM 5 . The interactive television system recited in claim 1 wherein said internal link comprises a telephone mode (tight pulse reader, light pulse reader) m link . US6049823A CLAIM 16 . The interactive television system recited in claim 12 further comprising a data control link for connecting each such Channel-processor to a respective group of said set-top boxes for data communications (mobile communication) therebetween .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (one mode) comprises a video camera .	US6049823A CLAIM 5 . The interactive television system recited in claim 1 wherein said internal link comprises a telephone mode (tight pulse reader, light pulse reader) m link .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (one mode) comprises a photodetector .	US6049823A CLAIM 5 . The interactive television system recited in claim 1 wherein said internal link comprises a telephone mode (tight pulse reader, light pulse reader) m link .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5905865A Filed: 1996-10-30 Issued: 1999-05-18 Apparatus and method of automatically accessing on-line services in response to broadcast of on-line addresses (Original Assignee) Web Pager Inc (Current Assignee) Disney Enterprises Inc Shelton L. Palmer, Jason M. Palmer
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (Universal Resource) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5905865A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 wherein said address is a Universal Resource (cellular telephony) Locator and said on-line service is a website .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (Universal Resource) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5905865A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 wherein said address is a Universal Resource (cellular telephony) Locator and said on-line service is a website .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (carrier frequency) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (said sub) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5905865A CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 17 wherein said step of transmitting includes transmitting said address by modulating an electromagnetic wave which has a carrier frequency (receiving device, pulse reader) associated with a television or radio signal . US5905865A CLAIM 33 . A method of directing a computer at a first location to automatically communicate with a first on-line service identified by a first address and with a plurality of subsequent on-line services identified by subsequent addresses , said first and subsequent addresses providing information corresponding to audio or video programming being broadcasted , each on-line service being located at a location remote from said first location , said method comprising : a) receiving said first and subsequent addresses identifying said on-line services at an address transmitter from a programming transmitter or from a central office , b) transmitting said first address from said address transmitter located remotely from said computer and said on-line services , c) broadcasting from said programming transmitter first audio or video programming corresponding with said first on-line service , d) coordinating with step of transmitting said first address to one or more audio or video receivers to occur simultaneously with said step of broadcasting first audio or video programming , independent of user interaction with said on-line service , e) receiving said first address at said computer , f) transmitting said sub (first data) sequent addresses from said address transmitter , g) broadcasting from said programming transmitter second audio or video programming corresponding with said plurality of subsequent on-line services , h) coordinating said step of transmitting said subsequent addresses to occur simultaneously with said step of broadcasting second audio or video programming , i) receiving said subsequent addresses at said computer , and j) said computer automatically accessing said first on-line service by using said first address and automatically and continually accessing said plurality of on-line services by using said subsequent addresses .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (electromagnetic waves) .	US5905865A CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 wherein said transmission of addresses occurs via electromagnetic waves (electronic message) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (electromagnetic waves) comprises at least one electronic mail .	US5905865A CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 wherein said transmission of addresses occurs via electromagnetic waves (electronic message) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (carrier frequency) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5905865A CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 17 wherein said step of transmitting includes transmitting said address by modulating an electromagnetic wave which has a carrier frequency (receiving device, pulse reader) associated with a television or radio signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (carrier frequency) comprises a video camera .	US5905865A CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 17 wherein said step of transmitting includes transmitting said address by modulating an electromagnetic wave which has a carrier frequency (receiving device, pulse reader) associated with a television or radio signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (carrier frequency) comprises a photodetector .	US5905865A CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 17 wherein said step of transmitting includes transmitting said address by modulating an electromagnetic wave which has a carrier frequency (receiving device, pulse reader) associated with a television or radio signal .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	GB2311451A Filed: 1996-10-29 Issued: 1997-09-24 Pay television systems (Original Assignee) News Datacom Ltd (Current Assignee) News Datacom Ltd Yossef Tsuria
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (determined time) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	GB2311451A CLAIM 3 . A system according to either claim 1 or claim 2 and wherein said predetermined criteria include at least one of a predetermined time (time information indicator) and a predetermined date . GB2311451A CLAIM 10 . A system according to claim 9 and wherein said chaining data also includes a digital representation of a time increment which is associated with a current system time t (first data) o provide a deactivation date .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (television programs, comprises d) .	GB2311451A CLAIM 17 . In a pay television system in which pay television programs (text form) are transmitted to a plurality of subscribers , each subscriber being entitled to receive selected programs , a pay television access control method comprising : providing a first decoder activated by a first smart card to decode pay television transmissions , and a second decoder activated by a second smart card to decode pay television transmissions ; deactivating said second smart card in accordance with predetermined criteria ; removing said first smart card from a first card reader in said first decoder ; and reactivating said second smart card by inserting said second smart card in said first card reader of said first decoder . GB2311451A CLAIM 20 . A method according to either claim 17 or claim 18 and wherein the predetermined criteria include a predetermined date , and the method comprises d (text form) eactivating said first smart card at a first deactivation date , and deactivating said second smart card at a second deactivation date , wherein said first deactivation date is later than said second deactivation date .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said time) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	GB2311451A CLAIM 31 . A method according to claim 22 and wherein said time (digital user) increment is modifiable .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said time) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	GB2311451A CLAIM 31 . A method according to claim 22 and wherein said time (digital user) increment is modifiable .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5948061A Filed: 1996-10-29 Issued: 1999-09-07 Method of delivery, targeting, and measuring advertising over networks (Original Assignee) Double Click Inc (Current Assignee) Google LLC ; Double Click Inc Dwight Allen Merriman, Kevin Joseph O'Connor
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (time zone) .	US5948061A CLAIM 4 . A network in accordance with claim 3 , wherein said advertisement server node selects said advertiser node based on at least one of the characteristics of said user selected from the group consisting of user ID , IP address , user cookie , user login code , user digital certificate , geographic location , time zone (electronic message) , country , domain type , Internet service provider , organization type , employer , industry type , company size , number of employees , types of advertisements previously viewed and types of advertisements previously clicked .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (time zone) comprises at least one electronic mail .	US5948061A CLAIM 4 . A network in accordance with claim 3 , wherein said advertisement server node selects said advertiser node based on at least one of the characteristics of said user selected from the group consisting of user ID , IP address , user cookie , user login code , user digital certificate , geographic location , time zone (electronic message) , country , domain type , Internet service provider , organization type , employer , industry type , company size , number of employees , types of advertisements previously viewed and types of advertisements previously clicked .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (including advertising) , and combinations thereof .	US5948061A CLAIM 1 . A network comprising : a user node having a browser program coupled to said network , said user node providing requests for information on said network ; a content provider affiliate node having a respective affiliate web site responsive to requests for information from said user node to provide media content , advertising space for display of advertising content and a link message to said user node ; an advertiser node having an advertiser web site including advertising (bar codes) content , said advertiser node responsive to a request to provide said advertising content ; and an advertisement server node responsive to a request from said user node based on said link message to select an advertiser node as a selected advertiser node , and identify said advertiser node as said selected advertiser node to said user node , whereby said advertising content from said selected advertiser node is displayed at said user node .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5774666A Filed: 1996-10-18 Issued: 1998-06-30 System and method for displaying uniform network resource locators embedded in time-based medium (Original Assignee) Silicon Graphics Inc (Current Assignee) Open Invention Network LLC Michael J. Portuesi
US7349668B2 CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable over a cellular network (audio track) .	US5774666A CLAIM 5 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of tracks includes an audio track (cellular network) defining a sequence of audio samples for playback by a playback application to generate sound , and the URL track is associated with the audio track .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (output terminal) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5774666A CLAIM 12 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the encoding device comprises : a data storage device storing a time-based medium having an embedded uniform network resource locator ; an encode unit operable to access the data storage device , the encode unit further operable to read and interpret the time-based medium and operable to encode the embedded uniform network resource locator into the video signal ; and video output terminal (time information) s operable to receive the video signal and to provide the video signal for receipt by the decoding system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (web browser) .	US5774666A CLAIM 9 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the playback application follows the activated embedded uniform network resource locator by invoking a web browser (electronic message) to retrieve the resource addressed by the embedded uniform network resource locator .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (web browser) comprises at least one electronic mail .	US5774666A CLAIM 9 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the playback application follows the activated embedded uniform network resource locator by invoking a web browser (electronic message) to retrieve the resource addressed by the embedded uniform network resource locator .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (comprises d) .	US5774666A CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 20 , wherein embedding the uniform network resource locator comprises encoding information into a video signal that defines the embedded uniform network resource locator , and wherein generating the output for display comprises d (text form) ecoding the encoded information from the video signal .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5959285A Filed: 1996-10-16 Issued: 1999-09-28 Two-dimensional bar code symbology using gray code encodation scheme (Original Assignee) Symbol Technologies LLC (Current Assignee) Symbol Technologies LLC Frederick Schuessler
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (coded codewords) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5959285A CLAIM 22 . A device for generating a signal representative of a set of information encoded in a two-dimensional machine-readable label , said label having a first plurality of codewords corresponding to said set of encoded information , each of said first plurality of codewords representing at least one information bearing character , said label having a second plurality of codewords encoded in a predetermined sequence using an (N , K) encoding scheme , said first and said second pluralities of codewords arranged in a predetermined spatial arrangement , said codewords of the second plurality of codewords corresponding to said codewords of the first plurality of codewords , said device comprising : (a) scanning means for scanning said codewords within the machine readable label ; (b) means for decoding each of the pluralities of scanned codewords ; (c) means for correlating the decoded codewords (broadcast signal) within each of the pluralities of codewords and between the codewords of the said two pluralities based upon the predetermined sequence and the predetermined spatial arrangement ; (d) means for computing an encoded information of the scanned codewords based upon an output of the correlating means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (coded codewords) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5959285A CLAIM 22 . A device for generating a signal representative of a set of information encoded in a two-dimensional machine-readable label , said label having a first plurality of codewords corresponding to said set of encoded information , each of said first plurality of codewords representing at least one information bearing character , said label having a second plurality of codewords encoded in a predetermined sequence using an (N , K) encoding scheme , said first and said second pluralities of codewords arranged in a predetermined spatial arrangement , said codewords of the second plurality of codewords corresponding to said codewords of the first plurality of codewords , said device comprising : (a) scanning means for scanning said codewords within the machine readable label ; (b) means for decoding each of the pluralities of scanned codewords ; (c) means for correlating the decoded codewords (broadcast signal) within each of the pluralities of codewords and between the codewords of the said two pluralities based upon the predetermined sequence and the predetermined spatial arrangement ; (d) means for computing an encoded information of the scanned codewords based upon an output of the correlating means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (coded codewords) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5959285A CLAIM 22 . A device for generating a signal representative of a set of information encoded in a two-dimensional machine-readable label , said label having a first plurality of codewords corresponding to said set of encoded information , each of said first plurality of codewords representing at least one information bearing character , said label having a second plurality of codewords encoded in a predetermined sequence using an (N , K) encoding scheme , said first and said second pluralities of codewords arranged in a predetermined spatial arrangement , said codewords of the second plurality of codewords corresponding to said codewords of the first plurality of codewords , said device comprising : (a) scanning means for scanning said codewords within the machine readable label ; (b) means for decoding each of the pluralities of scanned codewords ; (c) means for correlating the decoded codewords (broadcast signal) within each of the pluralities of codewords and between the codewords of the said two pluralities based upon the predetermined sequence and the predetermined spatial arrangement ; (d) means for computing an encoded information of the scanned codewords based upon an output of the correlating means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (coded codewords) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5959285A CLAIM 22 . A device for generating a signal representative of a set of information encoded in a two-dimensional machine-readable label , said label having a first plurality of codewords corresponding to said set of encoded information , each of said first plurality of codewords representing at least one information bearing character , said label having a second plurality of codewords encoded in a predetermined sequence using an (N , K) encoding scheme , said first and said second pluralities of codewords arranged in a predetermined spatial arrangement , said codewords of the second plurality of codewords corresponding to said codewords of the first plurality of codewords , said device comprising : (a) scanning means for scanning said codewords within the machine readable label ; (b) means for decoding each of the pluralities of scanned codewords ; (c) means for correlating the decoded codewords (broadcast signal) within each of the pluralities of codewords and between the codewords of the said two pluralities based upon the predetermined sequence and the predetermined spatial arrangement ; (d) means for computing an encoded information of the scanned codewords based upon an output of the correlating means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (coded codewords) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5959285A CLAIM 22 . A device for generating a signal representative of a set of information encoded in a two-dimensional machine-readable label , said label having a first plurality of codewords corresponding to said set of encoded information , each of said first plurality of codewords representing at least one information bearing character , said label having a second plurality of codewords encoded in a predetermined sequence using an (N , K) encoding scheme , said first and said second pluralities of codewords arranged in a predetermined spatial arrangement , said codewords of the second plurality of codewords corresponding to said codewords of the first plurality of codewords , said device comprising : (a) scanning means for scanning said codewords within the machine readable label ; (b) means for decoding each of the pluralities of scanned codewords ; (c) means for correlating the decoded codewords (broadcast signal) within each of the pluralities of codewords and between the codewords of the said two pluralities based upon the predetermined sequence and the predetermined spatial arrangement ; (d) means for computing an encoded information of the scanned codewords based upon an output of the correlating means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (said sub) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5959285A CLAIM 6 . The two-dimensional machine readable label according to claim 5 , wherein the first plurality of codewords belongs to a set of codewords , said set of codewords includes at least three subsets of codewords , wherein each of said sub (first data) sets of codewords contains a full information character set and no two adjacent rows of the row/column spacial arrangement contain codewords of the same subset .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (other code) , and combinations thereof .	US5959285A CLAIM 21 . The method according to claim 20 , wherein there is a correlation between the row indicating codeword located in a row and other code (bar codes) words in the row .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5892536A Filed: 1996-10-03 Issued: 1999-04-06 Systems and methods for computer enhanced broadcast monitoring (Original Assignee) Personal Audio (Current Assignee) TiVo Solutions Inc James D. Logan, Richard Goldhor, Daniel Goessling
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution (local database) comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5892536A CLAIM 14 . Apparatus according to claim 13 further including : a local database (information distribution) coupled to said data interface and having storage for said data signals representative of information suitable for monitoring on a television monitor . US5892536A CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 13 further including : a signal processor , coupled to said marking interface , for processing said broadcast signal (broadcast signal) to detect an occurrence of a pre-defined program segment and for generating said marking signal in response thereto .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5892536A CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 13 further including : a signal processor , coupled to said marking interface , for processing said broadcast signal (broadcast signal) to detect an occurrence of a pre-defined program segment and for generating said marking signal in response thereto .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5892536A CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 13 further including : a signal processor , coupled to said marking interface , for processing said broadcast signal (broadcast signal) to detect an occurrence of a pre-defined program segment and for generating said marking signal in response thereto .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5892536A CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 13 further including : a signal processor , coupled to said marking interface , for processing said broadcast signal (broadcast signal) to detect an occurrence of a pre-defined program segment and for generating said marking signal in response thereto .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5892536A CLAIM 19 . Apparatus according to claim 13 further including : a signal processor , coupled to said marking interface , for processing said broadcast signal (broadcast signal) to detect an occurrence of a pre-defined program segment and for generating said marking signal in response thereto .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution (local database) comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5892536A CLAIM 14 . Apparatus according to claim 13 further including : a local database (information distribution) coupled to said data interface and having storage for said data signals representative of information suitable for monitoring on a television monitor .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (said sub) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5892536A CLAIM 3 . Apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said sub (first data) -carrier system includes an Internet communication system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said selection, said database) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5892536A CLAIM 7 . Apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein said processor further includes a database memory for storing a topic data signal representative of user-preferred topics , and said selection (digital user) controller generates said edit signals in response thereto . US5892536A CLAIM 8 . Apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein said database (digital user) memory further includes means for storing a priority data signal representative of a priority level associated with said topic data signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said selection, said database) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5892536A CLAIM 7 . Apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein said processor further includes a database memory for storing a topic data signal representative of user-preferred topics , and said selection (digital user) controller generates said edit signals in response thereto . US5892536A CLAIM 8 . Apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein said database (digital user) memory further includes means for storing a priority data signal representative of a priority level associated with said topic data signal .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5721827A Filed: 1996-10-02 Issued: 1998-02-24 System for electrically distributing personalized information (Original Assignee) PERSONAL AUDIO Inc (Current Assignee) Personal Audio LLC James Logan, Daniel F. Goessling, Charles G. Call
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (data communications) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5721827A CLAIM 1 . A personalized electronic information delivery system comprising , in combination , a host subsystem comprising : a file storage server for storing a library of program segments , at least some of which include natural language text recorded in digital compressed form , means for storing a category description for each of a plurality of subject matter categories , means for storing a program description of each of said program segments , each of said program descriptions including the identification of one or more of said subject matter categories to which the described program segment belongs , means for storing a subscriber description of each of a plurality of subscribers , each of said subscriber descriptions containing information indicative of particular subject matter categories designated as being of interest to the described subscriber , means for compiling a personalized catalog of suggested program segments for a given one of said subscribers , said personalized catalog consisting of category descriptions and program descriptions selected in accordance with the subscriber description for said given subscriber , means for transmitting said personalized catalog upon request , and means for transmitting identified ones of said program segments upon request , a data communications (mobile communication) pathway , and a client player device located remotely from said file storage server , said player device comprising , in combination : means for establishing a bi-directional data transfer connection between said player device and said file storage server , means for transferring information to said host system for inclusion in a subscriber description for a designated subscriber having access to said player device , means for transmitting to said host system a request for a personalized catalog compiled for said designated subscriber , means for receiving the requested catalog from said host subsystem , means for transmitting said to said host system a request for one or more desired program segments selected from the suggested program segments in the requested catalog , and means for receiving said desired program segments from said host system , and means for reproducing said natural language text in a form comprehensible to a human user from selected ones of said program segments .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5721827A CLAIM 1 . A personalized electronic information delivery system comprising , in combination , a host subsystem comprising : a file storage server for storing a library of program segments , at least some of which include natural language text recorded in digital compressed form , means for storing a category description for each of a plurality of subject matter categories , means for storing a program description of each of said program segments , each of said program descriptions including the identification of one or more of said subject matter categories to which the described program segment belongs , means for storing a subscriber description of each of a plurality of subscribers , each of said subscriber descriptions containing information indicative of particular subject matter categories designated as being of interest to the described subscriber , means for compiling a personalized catalog of suggested program segments for a given one of said subscribers , said personalized catalog consisting of category descriptions and program descriptions selected in accordance with the subscriber description for said given subscriber , means for transmitting said personalized catalog upon request , and means for transmitting identified ones of said program segments upon request , a data communications (mobile communication) pathway , and a client player device located remotely from said file storage server , said player device comprising , in combination : means for establishing a bi-directional data transfer connection between said player device and said file storage server , means for transferring information to said host system for inclusion in a subscriber description for a designated subscriber having access to said player device , means for transmitting to said host system a request for a personalized catalog compiled for said designated subscriber , means for receiving the requested catalog from said host subsystem , means for transmitting said to said host system a request for one or more desired program segments selected from the suggested program segments in the requested catalog , and means for receiving said desired program segments from said host system , and means for reproducing said natural language text in a form comprehensible to a human user from selected ones of said program segments .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5721827A CLAIM 1 . A personalized electronic information delivery system comprising , in combination , a host subsystem comprising : a file storage server for storing a library of program segments , at least some of which include natural language text recorded in digital compressed form , means for storing a category description for each of a plurality of subject matter categories , means for storing a program description of each of said program segments , each of said program descriptions including the identification of one or more of said subject matter categories to which the described program segment belongs , means for storing a subscriber description of each of a plurality of subscribers , each of said subscriber descriptions containing information indicative of particular subject matter categories designated as being of interest to the described subscriber , means for compiling a personalized catalog of suggested program segments for a given one of said subscribers , said personalized catalog consisting of category descriptions and program descriptions selected in accordance with the subscriber description for said given subscriber , means for transmitting said personalized catalog upon request , and means for transmitting identified ones of said program segments upon request , a data communications (mobile communication) pathway , and a client player device located remotely from said file storage server , said player device comprising , in combination : means for establishing a bi-directional data transfer connection between said player device and said file storage server , means for transferring information to said host system for inclusion in a subscriber description for a designated subscriber having access to said player device , means for transmitting to said host system a request for a personalized catalog compiled for said designated subscriber , means for receiving the requested catalog from said host subsystem , means for transmitting said to said host system a request for one or more desired program segments selected from the suggested program segments in the requested catalog , and means for receiving said desired program segments from said host system , and means for reproducing said natural language text in a form comprehensible to a human user from selected ones of said program segments .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5721827A CLAIM 1 . A personalized electronic information delivery system comprising , in combination , a host subsystem comprising : a file storage server for storing a library of program segments , at least some of which include natural language text recorded in digital compressed form , means for storing a category description for each of a plurality of subject matter categories , means for storing a program description of each of said program segments , each of said program descriptions including the identification of one or more of said subject matter categories to which the described program segment belongs , means for storing a subscriber description of each of a plurality of subscribers , each of said subscriber descriptions containing information indicative of particular subject matter categories designated as being of interest to the described subscriber , means for compiling a personalized catalog of suggested program segments for a given one of said subscribers , said personalized catalog consisting of category descriptions and program descriptions selected in accordance with the subscriber description for said given subscriber , means for transmitting said personalized catalog upon request , and means for transmitting identified ones of said program segments upon request , a data communications (mobile communication) pathway , and a client player device located remotely from said file storage server , said player device comprising , in combination : means for establishing a bi-directional data transfer connection between said player device and said file storage server , means for transferring information to said host system for inclusion in a subscriber description for a designated subscriber having access to said player device , means for transmitting to said host system a request for a personalized catalog compiled for said designated subscriber , means for receiving the requested catalog from said host subsystem , means for transmitting said to said host system a request for one or more desired program segments selected from the suggested program segments in the requested catalog , and means for receiving said desired program segments from said host system , and means for reproducing said natural language text in a form comprehensible to a human user from selected ones of said program segments .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5721827A CLAIM 1 . A personalized electronic information delivery system comprising , in combination , a host subsystem comprising : a file storage server for storing a library of program segments , at least some of which include natural language text recorded in digital compressed form , means for storing a category description for each of a plurality of subject matter categories , means for storing a program description of each of said program segments , each of said program descriptions including the identification of one or more of said subject matter categories to which the described program segment belongs , means for storing a subscriber description of each of a plurality of subscribers , each of said subscriber descriptions containing information indicative of particular subject matter categories designated as being of interest to the described subscriber , means for compiling a personalized catalog of suggested program segments for a given one of said subscribers , said personalized catalog consisting of category descriptions and program descriptions selected in accordance with the subscriber description for said given subscriber , means for transmitting said personalized catalog upon request , and means for transmitting identified ones of said program segments upon request , a data communications (mobile communication) pathway , and a client player device located remotely from said file storage server , said player device comprising , in combination : means for establishing a bi-directional data transfer connection between said player device and said file storage server , means for transferring information to said host system for inclusion in a subscriber description for a designated subscriber having access to said player device , means for transmitting to said host system a request for a personalized catalog compiled for said designated subscriber , means for receiving the requested catalog from said host subsystem , means for transmitting said to said host system a request for one or more desired program segments selected from the suggested program segments in the requested catalog , and means for receiving said desired program segments from said host system , and means for reproducing said natural language text in a form comprehensible to a human user from selected ones of said program segments .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (data communications) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5721827A CLAIM 1 . A personalized electronic information delivery system comprising , in combination , a host subsystem comprising : a file storage server for storing a library of program segments , at least some of which include natural language text recorded in digital compressed form , means for storing a category description for each of a plurality of subject matter categories , means for storing a program description of each of said program segments , each of said program descriptions including the identification of one or more of said subject matter categories to which the described program segment belongs , means for storing a subscriber description of each of a plurality of subscribers , each of said subscriber descriptions containing information indicative of particular subject matter categories designated as being of interest to the described subscriber , means for compiling a personalized catalog of suggested program segments for a given one of said subscribers , said personalized catalog consisting of category descriptions and program descriptions selected in accordance with the subscriber description for said given subscriber , means for transmitting said personalized catalog upon request , and means for transmitting identified ones of said program segments upon request , a data communications (mobile communication) pathway , and a client player device located remotely from said file storage server , said player device comprising , in combination : means for establishing a bi-directional data transfer connection between said player device and said file storage server , means for transferring information to said host system for inclusion in a subscriber description for a designated subscriber having access to said player device , means for transmitting to said host system a request for a personalized catalog compiled for said designated subscriber , means for receiving the requested catalog from said host subsystem , means for transmitting said to said host system a request for one or more desired program segments selected from the suggested program segments in the requested catalog , and means for receiving said desired program segments from said host system , and means for reproducing said natural language text in a form comprehensible to a human user from selected ones of said program segments .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5721827A CLAIM 1 . A personalized electronic information delivery system comprising , in combination , a host subsystem comprising : a file storage server for storing a library of program segments , at least some of which include natural language text recorded in digital compressed form , means for storing a category description for each of a plurality of subject matter categories , means for storing a program description of each of said program segments , each of said program descriptions including the identification of one or more of said subject matter categories to which the described program segment belongs , means for storing a subscriber description of each of a plurality of subscribers , each of said subscriber descriptions containing information indicative of particular subject matter categories designated as being of interest to the described subscriber , means for compiling a personalized catalog of suggested program segments for a given one of said subscribers , said personalized catalog consisting of category descriptions and program descriptions selected in accordance with the subscriber description for said given subscriber , means for transmitting said personalized catalog upon request , and means for transmitting identified ones of said program segments upon request , a data communications (mobile communication) pathway , and a client player device located remotely from said file storage server , said player device comprising , in combination : means for establishing a bi-directional data transfer connection between said player device and said file storage server , means for transferring information to said host system for inclusion in a subscriber description for a designated subscriber having access to said player device , means for transmitting to said host system a request for a personalized catalog compiled for said designated subscriber , means for receiving the requested catalog from said host subsystem , means for transmitting said to said host system a request for one or more desired program segments selected from the suggested program segments in the requested catalog , and means for receiving said desired program segments from said host system , and means for reproducing said natural language text in a form comprehensible to a human user from selected ones of said program segments .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5721827A CLAIM 1 . A personalized electronic information delivery system comprising , in combination , a host subsystem comprising : a file storage server for storing a library of program segments , at least some of which include natural language text recorded in digital compressed form , means for storing a category description for each of a plurality of subject matter categories , means for storing a program description of each of said program segments , each of said program descriptions including the identification of one or more of said subject matter categories to which the described program segment belongs , means for storing a subscriber description of each of a plurality of subscribers , each of said subscriber descriptions containing information indicative of particular subject matter categories designated as being of interest to the described subscriber , means for compiling a personalized catalog of suggested program segments for a given one of said subscribers , said personalized catalog consisting of category descriptions and program descriptions selected in accordance with the subscriber description for said given subscriber , means for transmitting said personalized catalog upon request , and means for transmitting identified ones of said program segments upon request , a data communications (mobile communication) pathway , and a client player device located remotely from said file storage server , said player device comprising , in combination : means for establishing a bi-directional data transfer connection between said player device and said file storage server , means for transferring information to said host system for inclusion in a subscriber description for a designated subscriber having access to said player device , means for transmitting to said host system a request for a personalized catalog compiled for said designated subscriber , means for receiving the requested catalog from said host subsystem , means for transmitting said to said host system a request for one or more desired program segments selected from the suggested program segments in the requested catalog , and means for receiving said desired program segments from said host system , and means for reproducing said natural language text in a form comprehensible to a human user from selected ones of said program segments .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (storing program) address .	US5721827A CLAIM 17 . A system as set forth in claim 14 wherein said client player includes means locally storing program (electronic mail) segments received from said host subsystem , means for comparing the specification of program segments contained in said program schedule with the identity of program segments locally stored by said client player , and means for transmitting a request to said server subsystem for programs segments specified in said program schedule but not locally stored by said client player .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (storing program) .	US5721827A CLAIM 17 . A system as set forth in claim 14 wherein said client player includes means locally storing program (electronic mail) segments received from said host subsystem , means for comparing the specification of program segments contained in said program schedule with the identity of program segments locally stored by said client player , and means for transmitting a request to said server subsystem for programs segments specified in said program schedule but not locally stored by said client player .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (ordered sequence) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5721827A CLAIM 1 . A personalized electronic information delivery system comprising , in combination , a host subsystem comprising : a file storage server for storing a library of program segments , at least some of which include natural language text recorded in digital compressed form , means for storing a category description for each of a plurality of subject matter categories , means for storing a program description of each of said program segments , each of said program descriptions including the identification of one or more of said subject matter categories to which the described program segment belongs , means for storing a subscriber description of each of a plurality of subscribers , each of said subscriber descriptions containing information indicative of particular subject matter categories designated as being of interest to the described subscriber , means for compiling a personalized catalog of suggested program segments for a given one of said subscribers , said personalized catalog consisting of category descriptions and program descriptions selected in accordance with the subscriber description for said given subscriber , means for transmitting said personalized catalog upon request , and means for transmitting identified ones of said program segments upon request , a data communications (mobile communication) pathway , and a client player device located remotely from said file storage server , said player device comprising , in combination : means for establishing a bi-directional data transfer connection between said player device and said file storage server , means for transferring information to said host system for inclusion in a subscriber description for a designated subscriber having access to said player device , means for transmitting to said host system a request for a personalized catalog compiled for said designated subscriber , means for receiving the requested catalog from said host subsystem , means for transmitting said to said host system a request for one or more desired program segments selected from the suggested program segments in the requested catalog , and means for receiving said desired program segments from said host system , and means for reproducing said natural language text in a form comprehensible to a human user from selected ones of said program segments . US5721827A CLAIM 14 . A personalized electronic information delivery system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said host subsystem further comprises means for compiling a program schedule consisting of an ordered sequence (video camera) of selected ones of said program segments and means for transferring said program schedule to said client player via said communications pathway , and wherein said client player includes means for reproducing said selected ones of said program segments .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5721827A CLAIM 1 . A personalized electronic information delivery system comprising , in combination , a host subsystem comprising : a file storage server for storing a library of program segments , at least some of which include natural language text recorded in digital compressed form , means for storing a category description for each of a plurality of subject matter categories , means for storing a program description of each of said program segments , each of said program descriptions including the identification of one or more of said subject matter categories to which the described program segment belongs , means for storing a subscriber description of each of a plurality of subscribers , each of said subscriber descriptions containing information indicative of particular subject matter categories designated as being of interest to the described subscriber , means for compiling a personalized catalog of suggested program segments for a given one of said subscribers , said personalized catalog consisting of category descriptions and program descriptions selected in accordance with the subscriber description for said given subscriber , means for transmitting said personalized catalog upon request , and means for transmitting identified ones of said program segments upon request , a data communications (mobile communication) pathway , and a client player device located remotely from said file storage server , said player device comprising , in combination : means for establishing a bi-directional data transfer connection between said player device and said file storage server , means for transferring information to said host system for inclusion in a subscriber description for a designated subscriber having access to said player device , means for transmitting to said host system a request for a personalized catalog compiled for said designated subscriber , means for receiving the requested catalog from said host subsystem , means for transmitting said to said host system a request for one or more desired program segments selected from the suggested program segments in the requested catalog , and means for receiving said desired program segments from said host system , and means for reproducing said natural language text in a form comprehensible to a human user from selected ones of said program segments .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (ordered sequence) .	US5721827A CLAIM 14 . A personalized electronic information delivery system as set forth in claim 1 wherein said host subsystem further comprises means for compiling a program schedule consisting of an ordered sequence (video camera) of selected ones of said program segments and means for transferring said program schedule to said client player via said communications pathway , and wherein said client player includes means for reproducing said selected ones of said program segments .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH10105599A Filed: 1996-09-30 Issued: 1998-04-24 Presentation method of shopping basket function in electronic shopping system (Original Assignee) Hitachi Ltd; 株式会社日立製作所 Ryoji Kawabe, Kazumi Rissen, Megumi Yonezawa, Akihiro Yoshida, 章宏吉田, 亮二河辺, 和巳立仙, 恵米澤
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (instruction) and said reader is a bar code reader .	JPH10105599A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】商品に関する情報を表示する表示装置と、前記表示装置に表示された情報を選択指示するポインティングデバイスを備え、前記ポインティングデバイスによって選択された商品に関する情報を購入予定品情報として蓄積する電子ショッピングシステムにおいて、前記ポインティングデバイスの操作に連動して前記表示装置に表示されるポインタの近傍に、前記購入予定品情報を操作する指示を入力する機能を備えた買物かごウィンドウを表示することを特徴とする買物かご機能提示方法。 1 . A display device for displaying information on a product , An electronic shopping system including a pointing device for selecting and instructing information displayed on the display device , and storing information on a product selected by the pointing device as planned product information , in conjunction with an operation of the pointing device . A method of presenting a shopping basket function , comprising displaying a shopping basket window provided with a function of inputting an instruction (bar code, bar code reader) for operating the information on the product to be purchased , near a pointer displayed on a display device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (instruction) , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	JPH10105599A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】商品に関する情報を表示する表示装置と、前記表示装置に表示された情報を選択指示するポインティングデバイスを備え、前記ポインティングデバイスによって選択された商品に関する情報を購入予定品情報として蓄積する電子ショッピングシステムにおいて、前記ポインティングデバイスの操作に連動して前記表示装置に表示されるポインタの近傍に、前記購入予定品情報を操作する指示を入力する機能を備えた買物かごウィンドウを表示することを特徴とする買物かご機能提示方法。 1 . A display device for displaying information on a product , An electronic shopping system including a pointing device for selecting and instructing information displayed on the display device , and storing information on a product selected by the pointing device as planned product information , in conjunction with an operation of the pointing device . A method of presenting a shopping basket function , comprising displaying a shopping basket window provided with a function of inputting an instruction (bar code, bar code reader) for operating the information on the product to be purchased , near a pointer displayed on a display device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said printable visual pattern comprises a bar code (instruction) .	JPH10105599A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】商品に関する情報を表示する表示装置と、前記表示装置に表示された情報を選択指示するポインティングデバイスを備え、前記ポインティングデバイスによって選択された商品に関する情報を購入予定品情報として蓄積する電子ショッピングシステムにおいて、前記ポインティングデバイスの操作に連動して前記表示装置に表示されるポインタの近傍に、前記購入予定品情報を操作する指示を入力する機能を備えた買物かごウィンドウを表示することを特徴とする買物かご機能提示方法。 1 . A display device for displaying information on a product , An electronic shopping system including a pointing device for selecting and instructing information displayed on the display device , and storing information on a product selected by the pointing device as planned product information , in conjunction with an operation of the pointing device . A method of presenting a shopping basket function , comprising displaying a shopping basket window provided with a function of inputting an instruction (bar code, bar code reader) for operating the information on the product to be purchased , near a pointer displayed on a display device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising) .	JPH10105599A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】商品に関する情報を表示する表示装置と、前記表示装置に表示された情報を選択指示するポインティングデバイスを備え、前記ポインティングデバイスによって選択された商品に関する情報を購入予定品情報として蓄積する電子ショッピングシステムにおいて、前記ポインティングデバイスの操作に連動して前記表示装置に表示されるポインタの近傍に、前記購入予定品情報を操作する指示を入力する機能を備えた買物かごウィンドウを表示することを特徴とする買物かご機能提示方法。 1 . A display device for displaying information on a product , An electronic shopping system including a pointing device for selecting and instructing information displayed on the display device , and storing information on a product selected by the pointing device as planned product information , in conjunction with an operation of the pointing device . A method of presenting a shopping basket function , comprising (telephone number) displaying a shopping basket window provided with a function of inputting an instruction for operating the information on the product to be purchased , near a pointer displayed on a display device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (presentation) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH10105599A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記買物かごウィンドウ上に、前記購入予定品情報に関わる情報を表示することを特徴とする請求項１記載の買物かご機能提示方法。 2 . The shopping cart function presentation (pulse reader, light pulse reader) method according to claim 1 , wherein information related to the information on the item to be purchased is displayed on the shopping cart window .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (presentation) comprises a video camera .	JPH10105599A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記買物かごウィンドウ上に、前記購入予定品情報に関わる情報を表示することを特徴とする請求項１記載の買物かご機能提示方法。 2 . The shopping cart function presentation (pulse reader, light pulse reader) method according to claim 1 , wherein information related to the information on the item to be purchased is displayed on the shopping cart window .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (presentation) comprises a photodetector .	JPH10105599A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】前記買物かごウィンドウ上に、前記購入予定品情報に関わる情報を表示することを特徴とする請求項１記載の買物かご機能提示方法。 2 . The shopping cart function presentation (pulse reader, light pulse reader) method according to claim 1 , wherein information related to the information on the item to be purchased is displayed on the shopping cart window .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5991801A Filed: 1996-08-09 Issued: 1999-11-23 Global digital video news distribution system (Original Assignee) Trans Video Electronics Ltd (Current Assignee) TRANSVIDEO ELECTRONICS Ltd ; Trans Video Electronics Ltd Mohammed S. Rebec, Mihailo V. Rebec
US7349668B2 CLAIM 4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises amplitude modulation (synchronous signal) .	US5991801A CLAIM 3 . An information distribution system for a network , comprising : a plurality of video clip storage units that each store data related to a particular subject matter ; a master communications unit coupled to the digital network that establishes communications with the network in order to receive a synchronous digital signal corresponding to the data related to said particular subject matter stored in a respective one of said plurality of video clip storage units ; a plurality of distribution amplifier units coupled to said master communications unit , wherein each of the plurality of distribution amplifier units has an input that receives said synchronous digital signal corresponding to the data from a respective one of said plurality of video clip storage units and at least one output that divides said synchronous digital signal corresponding to the data from said respective one of said plurality of video clip units into a plurality of synchronous signal (amplitude modulation) s ; a plurality of communications units , each of said communications units being coupled to one of said plurality of distribution amplifier units to respectively establish communications between respective ones of said plurality of distribution amplifier units and a plurality of receiving stations in the digital network to receive and output corresponding ones of said plurality of synchronous signals to the plurality of receiving stations ; a master controller unit coupled to said plurality of communications units to control said plurality of communications units from a central location ; and a menu storing unit accessible from the digital network that stores information indicating the subject matter associated with each of said plurality of video clip storage units and information as to how to access each of said video clip storage units .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (last one) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5991801A CLAIM 12 . The information distribution system as claimed in claim 10 , further comprising : a telephone line unit coupled to said menu storing unit ; and at least one menu communications unit coupled to the digital network and said telephone line unit , such that the information indicating the type of data associated with each of said plurality of digital storing units is accessible from the digital network via said at last one (first data) menu communications unit and said telephone line unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (audio signals) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5991801A CLAIM 1 . An information distribution system for a digital network , comprising : a plurality of video clip storing means for storing data , each of said plurality of video clip storing means storing video data related to a particular subject matter , wherein said video data includes video and audio signals (video camera) ; a plurality of distribution amplifier means each having an input which receives video data from and stores video data to a respective one of said plurality of video clip storing means and each having at least one output for dividing said video data stored in each of said plurality of video clip storing means ; a plurality of groups of at least one communications means , each of said groups being respectively coupled to one of said plurality of distribution amplifier means , for establishing communications between said plurality of distribution amplifier means and the digital network ; and menu storing means accessible from the digital network for storing information indicating the subject matter associated with each of said plurality of video clip storing means as well as information as to how to access each of said video clip storing means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (audio signals) .	US5991801A CLAIM 1 . An information distribution system for a digital network , comprising : a plurality of video clip storing means for storing data , each of said plurality of video clip storing means storing video data related to a particular subject matter , wherein said video data includes video and audio signals (video camera) ; a plurality of distribution amplifier means each having an input which receives video data from and stores video data to a respective one of said plurality of video clip storing means and each having at least one output for dividing said video data stored in each of said plurality of video clip storing means ; a plurality of groups of at least one communications means , each of said groups being respectively coupled to one of said plurality of distribution amplifier means , for establishing communications between said plurality of distribution amplifier means and the digital network ; and menu storing means accessible from the digital network for storing information indicating the subject matter associated with each of said plurality of video clip storing means as well as information as to how to access each of said video clip storing means .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH1042218A Filed: 1996-07-24 Issued: 1998-02-13 Image display control device and method (Original Assignee) Sony Corp; ソニー株式会社 Kazuhiro Akaike, Yuriko Kishidaka, Tetsuya Kono, Yukiko Okura, 由起子大倉, 百合子岸高, 徹也河野, 和洋赤池
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device (apparatus) , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH1042218A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記生成手段は、前記番組の画像が、ショッピングの商品の画像であるとき、前記電子番組ガイドを、前記第１の領域に表示させることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の画像表示制御装置。 3 . The apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 1 , wherein the generation unit displays the electronic program guide in the first area when the image of the program is an image of a shopping item . Image display control device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises frequency modulation (シンボル) .	JPH1042218A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】伝送信号を受信する受信手段と、前記伝送信号に含まれる電子番組ガイド情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段により抽出された前記電子番組ガイド情報に対応する画像を生成する生成手段と、前記生成手段により生成された前記電子番組ガイドの画像を、前記受信手段により受信した伝送信号に含まれる番組の画像に重畳する重畳手段とを備える画像表示制御装置において、前記生成手段は、前記電子番組ガイドを所定の領域内に表示するとともに、前記電子番組ガイドの全部を、前記領域内に表示することができない場合、前記領域内に前記電子番組ガイドの一部と、残りの部分が存在することを認識させるシンボル (frequency modulation) を表示させることを特徴とする画像表示制御装置。 5 . A receiving unit for receiving a transmission signal , an extracting unit for extracting electronic program guide information included in the transmission signal , and generating an image corresponding to the electronic program guide information extracted by the extracting unit . An image display control device comprising : a generating unit ; and a superimposing unit configured to superimpose an image of the electronic program guide generated by the generating unit on a program image included in a transmission signal received by the receiving unit . Displays the electronic program guide in a predetermined area , and when it is not possible to display the entire electronic program guide in the area , a part of the electronic program guide and the remaining An image display control device for displaying a symbol for recognizing that a part exists .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH1042218A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記生成手段は、前記番組の画像が、ショッピングの商品の画像であるとき、前記電子番組ガイドを、前記第１の領域に表示させることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の画像表示制御装置。 3 . The apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 1 , wherein the generation unit displays the electronic program guide in the first area when the image of the program is an image of a shopping item . Image display control device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH1042218A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記生成手段は、前記番組の画像が、ショッピングの商品の画像であるとき、前記電子番組ガイドを、前記第１の領域に表示させることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の画像表示制御装置。 3 . The apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 1 , wherein the generation unit displays the electronic program guide in the first area when the image of the program is an image of a shopping item . Image display control device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	JPH1042218A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記生成手段は、前記番組の画像が、ショッピングの商品の画像であるとき、前記電子番組ガイドを、前記第１の領域に表示させることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の画像表示制御装置。 3 . The apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 1 , wherein the generation unit displays the electronic program guide in the first area when the image of the program is an image of a shopping item . Image display control device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	JPH1042218A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記生成手段は、前記番組の画像が、ショッピングの商品の画像であるとき、前記電子番組ガイドを、前記第１の領域に表示させることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の画像表示制御装置。 3 . The apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 1 , wherein the generation unit displays the electronic program guide in the first area when the image of the program is an image of a shopping item . Image display control device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device (apparatus) ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH1042218A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記生成手段は、前記番組の画像が、ショッピングの商品の画像であるとき、前記電子番組ガイドを、前記第１の領域に表示させることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の画像表示制御装置。 3 . The apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 1 , wherein the generation unit displays the electronic program guide in the first area when the image of the program is an image of a shopping item . Image display control device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH1042218A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記生成手段は、前記番組の画像が、ショッピングの商品の画像であるとき、前記電子番組ガイドを、前記第１の領域に表示させることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の画像表示制御装置。 3 . The apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 1 , wherein the generation unit displays the electronic program guide in the first area when the image of the program is an image of a shopping item . Image display control device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH1042218A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記生成手段は、前記番組の画像が、ショッピングの商品の画像であるとき、前記電子番組ガイドを、前記第１の領域に表示させることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の画像表示制御装置。 3 . The apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 1 , wherein the generation unit displays the electronic program guide in the first area when the image of the program is an image of a shopping item . Image display control device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (apparatus) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	JPH1042218A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記生成手段は、前記番組の画像が、ショッピングの商品の画像であるとき、前記電子番組ガイドを、前記第１の領域に表示させることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の画像表示制御装置。 3 . The apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 1 , wherein the generation unit displays the electronic program guide in the first area when the image of the program is an image of a shopping item . Image display control device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising) .	JPH1042218A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】伝送信号を受信する受信手段と、前記伝送信号に含まれる電子番組ガイド情報を抽出する抽出手段と、前記抽出手段により抽出された前記電子番組ガイド情報に対応する画像を生成する生成手段と、前記生成手段により生成された前記電子番組ガイドの画像を、前記受信手段により受信した伝送信号に含まれる番組の画像に重畳する重畳手段とを備える画像表示制御装置において、前記生成手段は、前記電子番組ガイド情報を、前記番組の画像に重畳して第１の領域に表示するとき、第２の領域に表示する場合に較べ、前記番組の画像の重畳割合を多くすることを特徴とする画像表示制御装置。 A receiving unit for receiving a transmission signal ; an extracting unit for extracting electronic program guide information included in the transmission signal ; and generating an image corresponding to the electronic program guide information extracted by the extracting unit . An image display control device comprising (telephone number) : a generating unit ; and a superimposing unit configured to superimpose an image of the electronic program guide generated by the generating unit on a program image included in a transmission signal received by the receiving unit . Is characterized in that when the electronic program guide information is superimposed on the image of the program and displayed in the first area , the superimposition ratio of the image of the program is increased as compared with the case where the electronic program guide information is displayed in the second area . Image display control device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH1042218A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記生成手段は、前記番組の画像が、ショッピングの商品の画像であるとき、前記電子番組ガイドを、前記第１の領域に表示させることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の画像表示制御装置。 3 . The apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 1 , wherein the generation unit displays the electronic program guide in the first area when the image of the program is an image of a shopping item . Image display control device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH1042218A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】前記生成手段は、前記番組の画像が、ショッピングの商品の画像であるとき、前記電子番組ガイドを、前記第１の領域に表示させることを特徴とする請求項１に記載の画像表示制御装置。 3 . The apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 1 , wherein the generation unit displays the electronic program guide in the first area when the image of the program is an image of a shopping item . Image display control device .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5809512A Filed: 1996-07-23 Issued: 1998-09-15 Information provider apparatus enabling selective playing of multimedia information by interactive input based on displayed hypertext information (Original Assignee) Panasonic Corp (Current Assignee) Panasonic Corp Masao Kato
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution (destination server) comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5809512A CLAIM 38 . An information provider apparatus according to claim 37 , wherein said wide-area distribution processing means (2180) of a server computer comprises : distribution memory means (2182) having stored therein information specifying , for each of respective notice board pages assigned in said first data service means (130) of said server computer , respective names of other server computers to which are predetermined as distribution destination server (information distribution) computers for said notice board page ; message posting detection means (2181) coupled to said hypervideo message posting processing means (160) , responsive to execution of processing to post a hypervideo message by said hypervideo message posting processing means (160) for generating detection result data corresponding to said hypervideo message , said detection result data specifying at least information specifying the message theme of said hypervideo message and a name of a notice board page on which said hypervideo message was posted ; distribution transmitting means (2183) coupled to receive said detection result data from said message posting detection means (2181) , for obtaining from said distribution condition memory (2182) respective names of said distribution destination server computers corresponding to said notice board page , and for transmitting said hypervideo message to each of said distribution destination server computers , via said inter-server data communication path (1194) , and distributed message data receiving means (2184) for receiving distributed hypervideo messages transmitted thereto via said inter-server data communication path (1194) for configuring each said distributed hypervideo message in said predetermined format and supplying said distributed hypervideo message to said hypervideo message posting processing means (160) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable over a cellular network (terminal function) .	US5809512A CLAIM 24 . An information provider apparatus according to claim 23 , comprising a plurality of local area networks , each of said local area networks comprising a plurality of said client terminals and a mail server computer mutually connected by a network data communication path (140) , and an inter-network data communication path (194) connecting said plurality of local area networks , wherein said mail server computer of a local area network executes dedicated storage of data of hypervideo mail items having as destinations any of said client terminals of said local area network , wherein each of said mail server computers further comprises destination enquiry management means (179) for providing information specifying respective hypervideo mail item storage dedication relationships between said mail server computers and client terminals , and wherein an originating client terminal function (cellular network) s , prior to sending a hypervideo mail item to a destination client terminal , to obtain from said destination management means of the mail server computer of said originating client terminal , the identity of the dedicated mail server computer of said destination client terminal , and to then transmit said hypervideo mail item to said dedicated mail server computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (circuit path) .	US5809512A CLAIM 18 . An information provider apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein said second data service means consists of a primary means (150q) and a secondary means (150p) , wherein said data input/output means 110 , information browsing control means 120 , first data service means (130) and secondary means (150p) of the second data service means in combination constitute a client terminal , and wherein said said primary means (150q) of the second data service means constitutes a server computer for providing hypertext data and hypervideo data to said client terminal , said second data storage means of said primary means (150q) of the second data service means holding complete subject matter data of hypervideo data to be used by said client terminal , said second data storage means of said secondary means (150p) of the second data service means holding abstract portions of said complete subject matter data , said data communication path (140) being connected between said client terminal and said server computer , for connecting said primary means (150q) of the second data service means to said information browsing means (120) , and said secondary means (150p) of the second data service means being connected to said information browsing means (120) by an internal circuit path (code reader) within said client terminal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution (destination server) comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5809512A CLAIM 38 . An information provider apparatus according to claim 37 , wherein said wide-area distribution processing means (2180) of a server computer comprises : distribution memory means (2182) having stored therein information specifying , for each of respective notice board pages assigned in said first data service means (130) of said server computer , respective names of other server computers to which are predetermined as distribution destination server (information distribution) computers for said notice board page ; message posting detection means (2181) coupled to said hypervideo message posting processing means (160) , responsive to execution of processing to post a hypervideo message by said hypervideo message posting processing means (160) for generating detection result data corresponding to said hypervideo message , said detection result data specifying at least information specifying the message theme of said hypervideo message and a name of a notice board page on which said hypervideo message was posted ; distribution transmitting means (2183) coupled to receive said detection result data from said message posting detection means (2181) , for obtaining from said distribution condition memory (2182) respective names of said distribution destination server computers corresponding to said notice board page , and for transmitting said hypervideo message to each of said distribution destination server computers , via said inter-server data communication path (1194) , and distributed message data receiving means (2184) for receiving distributed hypervideo messages transmitted thereto via said inter-server data communication path (1194) for configuring each said distributed hypervideo message in said predetermined format and supplying said distributed hypervideo message to said hypervideo message posting processing means (160) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5809512A CLAIM 1 . An information provider apparatus comprising data input/output means including data input means (111) operable by a user for inputting operating commands , and data display means (112) for displaying a plurality of types of monomedia data including at least video data and text data , said operating commands being generated by hyperlink selection in accordance with a page of hypertext data which is currently being displayed by said data display means (112) ; data storage means for storing hypertext data and data of at least one hypervideo clip , said hypervideo data clip data being formed of subject matter data and scenario data , said subject matter data comprising data of a plurality of monomedia data items which include a video clip that has been preassigned as a reference video clip of said hypervideo clip , said scenario data including information specifying times of starting playing of respective ones of said monomedia data items other than said reference video clip , said starting times being specified in terms of frame numbers of said reference video clip ; means responsive to said operating commands for reading out , from said data storage means , said scenario data and subject matter data of a hypervideo clip which is specified by said operating commands ; and means for continuously supplying said reference video clip data of the specified hypervideo clip to said data display means (112) to be displayed thereby , as said reference video clip data are read out from said data storage means , and for maintaining a count of elapsed frame numbers of said reference video clip , selectively generating data transfer commands to acquire from said data storage means specific subject matter data of said specified hypervideo clip other than said reference video clip , at times determined in accordance with said said count of frame numbers in conjunction with said scenario data , and continuously supplying said specific subject matter data to said data data display means (112) as said specific subject matter data are read out from said data storage means , with video data of said subject matter data being transferred to said data display means (112) at a transmission rate which permits real-time t (first data) ransfer and continuous-motion display of the contents of said video data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (transmission bandwidth, one page) address .	US5809512A CLAIM 3 . An information provider apparatus according to claim 2 , comprising a data communication path (140) connecting said information browsing means (120) to said first data service means (130) , said data communication path having a transmission bandwidth (electronic mail) sufficiently wide to permit real-time data transfer of video data with continuous-motion display of the data contents , wherein said first data transfer means comprise a first data communication system (141) for transferring , via said data communication path (140) , said first data transfer commands (140) to said first data service means (130) and resultant hypertext data and scenario reference data to be stored in said acquired data storage means (122) , and a second data communication system (142) for transferring , via said data communication path (140) , said second data transfer commands to said second data service means and resultant scenario data and subject matter data to said hypervideo data playing means (124) . US5809512A CLAIM 34 . An information provider apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said hypertext page data held in said first data storage means (131) include data of at least one page (electronic mail) which is assigned as a notice board , said information provider apparatus further comprising hypervideo message posting processing means (160) for receiving externally supplied hypvervideo messages each formed of scenario data and subject matter data of a hypervideo clip in conjunction with information specifying a message theme and a name of a notice board page , each of said hypvervideo messages being configured in a predetermined format , said hypvervideo message posting processing means (160) including : hypervideo message data distribution means (163) for supplying said subject matter data data and scenario data of a hypervideo message to said second data service means (151) to be stored as scenario data and subject matter data files in said second data storage means (151) , and obtaining from said second data service means storage locating information for said message data contents , and notice board page updating processing means (163) for receiving from said hypervideo message data distribution means (162) said notice board name information and message theme information and said storage location information for said hypervideo message data contents , and for supplying said storage location information and message theme information to said first data service means to thereby update a notice board page which is specified by said notice board name information , by inserting said message theme information into said notice board page with said message theme information having a hyperlink connection to said scenario data and subject matter data files .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (transmission bandwidth, one page) .	US5809512A CLAIM 3 . An information provider apparatus according to claim 2 , comprising a data communication path (140) connecting said information browsing means (120) to said first data service means (130) , said data communication path having a transmission bandwidth (electronic mail) sufficiently wide to permit real-time data transfer of video data with continuous-motion display of the data contents , wherein said first data transfer means comprise a first data communication system (141) for transferring , via said data communication path (140) , said first data transfer commands (140) to said first data service means (130) and resultant hypertext data and scenario reference data to be stored in said acquired data storage means (122) , and a second data communication system (142) for transferring , via said data communication path (140) , said second data transfer commands to said second data service means and resultant scenario data and subject matter data to said hypervideo data playing means (124) . US5809512A CLAIM 34 . An information provider apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said hypertext page data held in said first data storage means (131) include data of at least one page (electronic mail) which is assigned as a notice board , said information provider apparatus further comprising hypervideo message posting processing means (160) for receiving externally supplied hypvervideo messages each formed of scenario data and subject matter data of a hypervideo clip in conjunction with information specifying a message theme and a name of a notice board page , each of said hypvervideo messages being configured in a predetermined format , said hypvervideo message posting processing means (160) including : hypervideo message data distribution means (163) for supplying said subject matter data data and scenario data of a hypervideo message to said second data service means (151) to be stored as scenario data and subject matter data files in said second data storage means (151) , and obtaining from said second data service means storage locating information for said message data contents , and notice board page updating processing means (163) for receiving from said hypervideo message data distribution means (162) said notice board name information and message theme information and said storage location information for said hypervideo message data contents , and for supplying said storage location information and message theme information to said first data service means to thereby update a notice board page which is specified by said notice board name information , by inserting said message theme information into said notice board page with said message theme information having a hyperlink connection to said scenario data and subject matter data files .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (comprises d) .	US5809512A CLAIM 24 . An information provider apparatus according to claim 23 , comprising a plurality of local area networks , each of said local area networks comprising a plurality of said client terminals and a mail server computer mutually connected by a network data communication path (140) , and an inter-network data communication path (194) connecting said plurality of local area networks , wherein said mail server computer of a local area network executes dedicated storage of data of hypervideo mail items having as destinations any of said client terminals of said local area network , wherein each of said mail server computers further comprises d (text form) estination enquiry management means (179) for providing information specifying respective hypervideo mail item storage dedication relationships between said mail server computers and client terminals , and wherein an originating client terminal functions , prior to sending a hypervideo mail item to a destination client terminal , to obtain from said destination management means of the mail server computer of said originating client terminal , the identity of the dedicated mail server computer of said destination client terminal , and to then transmit said hypervideo mail item to said dedicated mail server computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (predetermined format) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5809512A CLAIM 34 . An information provider apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein said hypertext page data held in said first data storage means (131) include data of at least one page which is assigned as a notice board , said information provider apparatus further comprising hypervideo message posting processing means (160) for receiving externally supplied hypvervideo messages each formed of scenario data and subject matter data of a hypervideo clip in conjunction with information specifying a message theme and a name of a notice board page , each of said hypvervideo messages being configured in a predetermined format (tight pulse reader) , said hypvervideo message posting processing means (160) including : hypervideo message data distribution means (163) for supplying said subject matter data data and scenario data of a hypervideo message to said second data service means (151) to be stored as scenario data and subject matter data files in said second data storage means (151) , and obtaining from said second data service means storage locating information for said message data contents , and notice board page updating processing means (163) for receiving from said hypervideo message data distribution means (162) said notice board name information and message theme information and said storage location information for said hypervideo message data contents , and for supplying said storage location information and message theme information to said first data service means to thereby update a notice board page which is specified by said notice board name information , by inserting said message theme information into said notice board page with said message theme information having a hyperlink connection to said scenario data and subject matter data files .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5832499A Filed: 1996-07-10 Issued: 1998-11-03 Digital library system (Original Assignee) Survivors of Shoah Visual History Foundation (Current Assignee) University of Southern California USC Samuel Gustman
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (usable medium) and said reader is a bar code reader .	US5832499A CLAIM 16 . An article of manufacture comprising : a computer usable medium (bar code) having computer readable program code embodied therein for retrieving data in a digital library system , the computer readable program code in said article of manufacture comprising : computer readable program code configured to cause a computer to search a local cache for a portion of multimedia data stored in said digital library system , said digital library system having a catalogue of said multimedia data comprising at least one catalogue element associated with a plurality of keywords of said catalogue , said plurality of keywords identifying said portion of said multimedia data , said plurality of keywords being interrelated by one or more of associative , whole-part and inheritance relationships ; computer readable program code configured to cause a computer to retrieve said portion of multimedia data into said local cache from a remote cache , if said portion of multimedia data is resident in said remote cache and is not found in said local cache ; computer readable program code configured to cause a computer to retrieve said portion of multimedia data into said local cache from permanent storage , if said portion of multimedia data is resident on permanent storage and is not found in said local cache or said remote cache .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (usable medium) , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US5832499A CLAIM 16 . An article of manufacture comprising : a computer usable medium (bar code) having computer readable program code embodied therein for retrieving data in a digital library system , the computer readable program code in said article of manufacture comprising : computer readable program code configured to cause a computer to search a local cache for a portion of multimedia data stored in said digital library system , said digital library system having a catalogue of said multimedia data comprising at least one catalogue element associated with a plurality of keywords of said catalogue , said plurality of keywords identifying said portion of said multimedia data , said plurality of keywords being interrelated by one or more of associative , whole-part and inheritance relationships ; computer readable program code configured to cause a computer to retrieve said portion of multimedia data into said local cache from a remote cache , if said portion of multimedia data is resident in said remote cache and is not found in said local cache ; computer readable program code configured to cause a computer to retrieve said portion of multimedia data into said local cache from permanent storage , if said portion of multimedia data is resident on permanent storage and is not found in said local cache or said remote cache .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said printable visual pattern comprises a bar code (usable medium) .	US5832499A CLAIM 16 . An article of manufacture comprising : a computer usable medium (bar code) having computer readable program code embodied therein for retrieving data in a digital library system , the computer readable program code in said article of manufacture comprising : computer readable program code configured to cause a computer to search a local cache for a portion of multimedia data stored in said digital library system , said digital library system having a catalogue of said multimedia data comprising at least one catalogue element associated with a plurality of keywords of said catalogue , said plurality of keywords identifying said portion of said multimedia data , said plurality of keywords being interrelated by one or more of associative , whole-part and inheritance relationships ; computer readable program code configured to cause a computer to retrieve said portion of multimedia data into said local cache from a remote cache , if said portion of multimedia data is resident in said remote cache and is not found in said local cache ; computer readable program code configured to cause a computer to retrieve said portion of multimedia data into said local cache from permanent storage , if said portion of multimedia data is resident on permanent storage and is not found in said local cache or said remote cache .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (data capture) comprises a video camera .	US5832499A CLAIM 1 . A digital library system comprising : a data capture (light pulse reader) system , said data capture system including a cataloguing system , said cataloguing system having a catalogue of multimedia data comprising at least one catalogue element associated with a plurality of keywords of said catalogue , said plurality of keywords identifying said multimedia data , said plurality of keywords being interrelated by one or more of associative , whole-part and inheritance relationships : an access management system coupled to said data capture system ; a distribution system coupled to said access management system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (data capture) comprises a photodetector .	US5832499A CLAIM 1 . A digital library system comprising : a data capture (light pulse reader) system , said data capture system including a cataloguing system , said cataloguing system having a catalogue of multimedia data comprising at least one catalogue element associated with a plurality of keywords of said catalogue , said plurality of keywords identifying said multimedia data , said plurality of keywords being interrelated by one or more of associative , whole-part and inheritance relationships : an access management system coupled to said data capture system ; a distribution system coupled to said access management system .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9705616A1 Filed: 1996-07-02 Issued: 1997-02-13 Compact disc changer utilizing disc database (Original Assignee) Sony Electronics Inc. Carl J. Yankowski
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (first data) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	WO9705616A1 CLAIM 24 . A method of updating a memory in an audio compact disc changer , comprising the steps of : reading an identifying portion of a compact disc which uniquely identifies said compact disc , said identifying portion including a portion of said compact disc' ; s TOC data ; comparing said identifying portion with identifying portions stored in an EEPROM ; querying a first data (first data) base residing in a computer situated outside and connected to said compact disc changer for said identifying portion of said disc if said identifying portion is not found in said EEPROM ; querying a second database residing in remote location via a modem connected to said computer for said identifying portion of said disc if said identifying portion is not found in said first database ; and downloading data from said first or second database to said EEPROM corresponding to said identifying portion .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (remote location) address .	WO9705616A1 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said database resides in a remote location (electronic mail) and wherein said querying step includes the step accessing said database via a modem connection .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (remote location) .	WO9705616A1 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said database resides in a remote location (electronic mail) and wherein said querying step includes the step accessing said database via a modem connection .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5903816A Filed: 1996-07-01 Issued: 1999-05-11 Interactive television system and method for displaying web-like stills with hyperlinks (Original Assignee) Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc; Sun Microsystems Inc (Current Assignee) OpenTV Inc ; Sun Microsystems Inc Elliott Broadwin, Jon C Haass
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (display screen) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5903816A CLAIM 1 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system comprises a video delivery system for providing video content , and at least one subscriber television including a display screen (display screen) , wherein the subscriber television is coupled to the video delivery system , the method comprising : the video delivery system providing one or more channels each comprising video content , wherein the video delivery system provides interactive program data on one or more of said channels ; the subscriber television receiving said one or more channels each comprising video content ; the video delivery system providing at least one channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said one or more channels each comprising video content ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein each of said one or more selection options corresponds to one of said still video images , wherein said displaying on the screen said one or more selection options is performed in response to receiving interactive program data associated with said video content from said one of said one or more channels ; receiving user input selecting a first selection of said one or more selection options ; displaying on the screen a first still video image corresponding to said first selection in response to said receiving said user input selecting said first selection of said one or more selection options .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (display screen) .	US5903816A CLAIM 1 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system comprises a video delivery system for providing video content , and at least one subscriber television including a display screen (display screen) , wherein the subscriber television is coupled to the video delivery system , the method comprising : the video delivery system providing one or more channels each comprising video content , wherein the video delivery system provides interactive program data on one or more of said channels ; the subscriber television receiving said one or more channels each comprising video content ; the video delivery system providing at least one channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said one or more channels each comprising video content ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein each of said one or more selection options corresponds to one of said still video images , wherein said displaying on the screen said one or more selection options is performed in response to receiving interactive program data associated with said video content from said one of said one or more channels ; receiving user input selecting a first selection of said one or more selection options ; displaying on the screen a first still video image corresponding to said first selection in response to said receiving said user input selecting said first selection of said one or more selection options .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader .	US5903816A CLAIM 1 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system comprises a video delivery system for providing video content , and at least one subscriber television including a display screen (display screen) , wherein the subscriber television is coupled to the video delivery system , the method comprising : the video delivery system providing one or more channels each comprising video content , wherein the video delivery system provides interactive program data on one or more of said channels ; the subscriber television receiving said one or more channels each comprising video content ; the video delivery system providing at least one channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said one or more channels each comprising video content ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein each of said one or more selection options corresponds to one of said still video images , wherein said displaying on the screen said one or more selection options is performed in response to receiving interactive program data associated with said video content from said one of said one or more channels ; receiving user input selecting a first selection of said one or more selection options ; displaying on the screen a first still video image corresponding to said first selection in response to said receiving said user input selecting said first selection of said one or more selection options .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (display screen) of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5903816A CLAIM 1 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system comprises a video delivery system for providing video content , and at least one subscriber television including a display screen (display screen) , wherein the subscriber television is coupled to the video delivery system , the method comprising : the video delivery system providing one or more channels each comprising video content , wherein the video delivery system provides interactive program data on one or more of said channels ; the subscriber television receiving said one or more channels each comprising video content ; the video delivery system providing at least one channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said one or more channels each comprising video content ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein each of said one or more selection options corresponds to one of said still video images , wherein said displaying on the screen said one or more selection options is performed in response to receiving interactive program data associated with said video content from said one of said one or more channels ; receiving user input selecting a first selection of said one or more selection options ; displaying on the screen a first still video image corresponding to said first selection in response to said receiving said user input selecting said first selection of said one or more selection options .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US5903816A CLAIM 1 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system comprises a video delivery system for providing video content , and at least one subscriber television including a display screen (display screen) , wherein the subscriber television is coupled to the video delivery system , the method comprising : the video delivery system providing one or more channels each comprising video content , wherein the video delivery system provides interactive program data on one or more of said channels ; the subscriber television receiving said one or more channels each comprising video content ; the video delivery system providing at least one channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said one or more channels each comprising video content ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein each of said one or more selection options corresponds to one of said still video images , wherein said displaying on the screen said one or more selection options is performed in response to receiving interactive program data associated with said video content from said one of said one or more channels ; receiving user input selecting a first selection of said one or more selection options ; displaying on the screen a first still video image corresponding to said first selection in response to said receiving said user input selecting said first selection of said one or more selection options .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5903816A CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 , wherein the video delivery system provides said one or more first still video images on said at least one channel at a greater rate during said at least a portion of said first period of time t (first data) han at other than said first period of time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (comprises d) .	US5903816A CLAIM 4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said displaying on the screen video content comprises d (text form) isplaying on the screen first video content related to a first subject matter ; and wherein said one or more selection options are linked to a first set of still video images , wherein said first set of still video images have video content related to said first subject matter .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said selection) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5903816A CLAIM 66 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system comprises a video delivery system for providing video content , and at least one subscriber television including a display screen , wherein the subscriber television is coupled to the video delivery system , the method comprising : the video delivery system providing one or more channels each comprising video content , wherein the video delivery system provides a first channel comprising first video content ; the subscriber television receiving said one or more channels each comprising video content , wherein the subscriber television receives said first channel comprising said first video content ; displaying on the screen said first video content on said first channel during a first period of time ; the video delivery system providing at least one channel comprising a plurality of still video images , wherein the video delivery system provides one or more first still video images on said at least one channel during at least a portion of said first period of time , wherein said one or more first still video images correspond to said first video content ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein each of said one or more selection options corresponds to one of said still video images ; receiving user input selecting a selection of said one or more selection options ; displaying on the screen a still video image corresponding to said selection (digital user) in response to said receiving said user input selecting said selection of said one or more selection options .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said selection) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5903816A CLAIM 66 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system comprises a video delivery system for providing video content , and at least one subscriber television including a display screen , wherein the subscriber television is coupled to the video delivery system , the method comprising : the video delivery system providing one or more channels each comprising video content , wherein the video delivery system provides a first channel comprising first video content ; the subscriber television receiving said one or more channels each comprising video content , wherein the subscriber television receives said first channel comprising said first video content ; displaying on the screen said first video content on said first channel during a first period of time ; the video delivery system providing at least one channel comprising a plurality of still video images , wherein the video delivery system provides one or more first still video images on said at least one channel during at least a portion of said first period of time , wherein said one or more first still video images correspond to said first video content ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein each of said one or more selection options corresponds to one of said still video images ; receiving user input selecting a selection of said one or more selection options ; displaying on the screen a still video image corresponding to said selection (digital user) in response to said receiving said user input selecting said selection of said one or more selection options .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5929850A Filed: 1996-07-01 Issued: 1999-07-27 Interactive television system and method having on-demand web-like navigational capabilities for displaying requested hyperlinked web-like still images associated with television content (Original Assignee) Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc; Sun Microsystems Inc (Current Assignee) OpenTV Inc ; Sun Microsystems Inc Elliot Broadwin, Jon C Haass
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (one second, said sub) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (display screen) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5929850A CLAIM 1 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system comprises a video delivery system for providing video content , and at least one subscriber television including a display screen (display screen) , wherein the subscriber television is coupled to the video delivery system , wherein the system further comprises a media server which stores a plurality of still images , the method comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; the subscriber television receiving said plurality of channels each comprising video content ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being broadcast by said video delivery system ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being broadcast by said video delivery system ; the subscriber television providing said request to the media server ; the media server providing one or more still images to the video delivery system in response to said request ; the video delivery system broadcasting said one or more still images on a first channel in response to receiving said one or more still images from the media server ; the subscriber television displaying on the screen said at least one first still image received on said first channel ; and displaying on the screen video content from one of said one or more channels each comprising video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content , wherein said video content comprises first video content related to a first subject matter and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being broadcast by said video delivery system which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being broadcast by said video delivery system which relate to said first subject matter . US5929850A CLAIM 2 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system includes a subscriber television including a display screen , the method comprising : receiving a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; receiving at least one channel comprising a plurality of requested still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said plurality of channels ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being received by said sub (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) scriber television ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being received by said subscriber television ; the subscriber television system transmitting said request to a media server ; the subscriber television receiving one or more still images on a first channel in response to said transmitting said request ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images received on said first channel ; displaying on the screen first video content related to a first subject matter from one of said one or more channels each comprising first video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter . US5929850A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting at least one second (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one second channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; wherein said first selection option indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not being broadcast on said at least one second channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (display screen) .	US5929850A CLAIM 1 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system comprises a video delivery system for providing video content , and at least one subscriber television including a display screen (display screen) , wherein the subscriber television is coupled to the video delivery system , wherein the system further comprises a media server which stores a plurality of still images , the method comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; the subscriber television receiving said plurality of channels each comprising video content ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being broadcast by said video delivery system ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being broadcast by said video delivery system ; the subscriber television providing said request to the media server ; the media server providing one or more still images to the video delivery system in response to said request ; the video delivery system broadcasting said one or more still images on a first channel in response to receiving said one or more still images from the media server ; the subscriber television displaying on the screen said at least one first still image received on said first channel ; and displaying on the screen video content from one of said one or more channels each comprising video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content , wherein said video content comprises first video content related to a first subject matter and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being broadcast by said video delivery system which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being broadcast by said video delivery system which relate to said first subject matter .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader .	US5929850A CLAIM 1 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system comprises a video delivery system for providing video content , and at least one subscriber television including a display screen (display screen) , wherein the subscriber television is coupled to the video delivery system , wherein the system further comprises a media server which stores a plurality of still images , the method comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; the subscriber television receiving said plurality of channels each comprising video content ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being broadcast by said video delivery system ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being broadcast by said video delivery system ; the subscriber television providing said request to the media server ; the media server providing one or more still images to the video delivery system in response to said request ; the video delivery system broadcasting said one or more still images on a first channel in response to receiving said one or more still images from the media server ; the subscriber television displaying on the screen said at least one first still image received on said first channel ; and displaying on the screen video content from one of said one or more channels each comprising video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content , wherein said video content comprises first video content related to a first subject matter and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being broadcast by said video delivery system which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being broadcast by said video delivery system which relate to said first subject matter .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (one second, said sub) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5929850A CLAIM 2 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system includes a subscriber television including a display screen , the method comprising : receiving a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; receiving at least one channel comprising a plurality of requested still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said plurality of channels ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being received by said sub (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) scriber television ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being received by said subscriber television ; the subscriber television system transmitting said request to a media server ; the subscriber television receiving one or more still images on a first channel in response to said transmitting said request ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images received on said first channel ; displaying on the screen first video content related to a first subject matter from one of said one or more channels each comprising first video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter . US5929850A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting at least one second (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one second channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; wherein said first selection option indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not being broadcast on said at least one second channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (one second, said sub) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5929850A CLAIM 2 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system includes a subscriber television including a display screen , the method comprising : receiving a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; receiving at least one channel comprising a plurality of requested still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said plurality of channels ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being received by said sub (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) scriber television ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being received by said subscriber television ; the subscriber television system transmitting said request to a media server ; the subscriber television receiving one or more still images on a first channel in response to said transmitting said request ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images received on said first channel ; displaying on the screen first video content related to a first subject matter from one of said one or more channels each comprising first video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter . US5929850A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting at least one second (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one second channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; wherein said first selection option indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not being broadcast on said at least one second channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (one second, said sub) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5929850A CLAIM 2 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system includes a subscriber television including a display screen , the method comprising : receiving a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; receiving at least one channel comprising a plurality of requested still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said plurality of channels ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being received by said sub (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) scriber television ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being received by said subscriber television ; the subscriber television system transmitting said request to a media server ; the subscriber television receiving one or more still images on a first channel in response to said transmitting said request ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images received on said first channel ; displaying on the screen first video content related to a first subject matter from one of said one or more channels each comprising first video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter . US5929850A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting at least one second (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one second channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; wherein said first selection option indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not being broadcast on said at least one second channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (one second, said sub) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5929850A CLAIM 2 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system includes a subscriber television including a display screen , the method comprising : receiving a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; receiving at least one channel comprising a plurality of requested still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said plurality of channels ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being received by said sub (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) scriber television ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being received by said subscriber television ; the subscriber television system transmitting said request to a media server ; the subscriber television receiving one or more still images on a first channel in response to said transmitting said request ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images received on said first channel ; displaying on the screen first video content related to a first subject matter from one of said one or more channels each comprising first video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter . US5929850A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting at least one second (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one second channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; wherein said first selection option indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not being broadcast on said at least one second channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (display screen) of a said mobile communication (one second, said sub) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5929850A CLAIM 1 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system comprises a video delivery system for providing video content , and at least one subscriber television including a display screen (display screen) , wherein the subscriber television is coupled to the video delivery system , wherein the system further comprises a media server which stores a plurality of still images , the method comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; the subscriber television receiving said plurality of channels each comprising video content ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being broadcast by said video delivery system ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being broadcast by said video delivery system ; the subscriber television providing said request to the media server ; the media server providing one or more still images to the video delivery system in response to said request ; the video delivery system broadcasting said one or more still images on a first channel in response to receiving said one or more still images from the media server ; the subscriber television displaying on the screen said at least one first still image received on said first channel ; and displaying on the screen video content from one of said one or more channels each comprising video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content , wherein said video content comprises first video content related to a first subject matter and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being broadcast by said video delivery system which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being broadcast by said video delivery system which relate to said first subject matter . US5929850A CLAIM 2 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system includes a subscriber television including a display screen , the method comprising : receiving a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; receiving at least one channel comprising a plurality of requested still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said plurality of channels ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being received by said sub (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) scriber television ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being received by said subscriber television ; the subscriber television system transmitting said request to a media server ; the subscriber television receiving one or more still images on a first channel in response to said transmitting said request ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images received on said first channel ; displaying on the screen first video content related to a first subject matter from one of said one or more channels each comprising first video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter . US5929850A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting at least one second (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one second channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; wherein said first selection option indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not being broadcast on said at least one second channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US5929850A CLAIM 1 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system comprises a video delivery system for providing video content , and at least one subscriber television including a display screen (display screen) , wherein the subscriber television is coupled to the video delivery system , wherein the system further comprises a media server which stores a plurality of still images , the method comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; the subscriber television receiving said plurality of channels each comprising video content ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being broadcast by said video delivery system ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being broadcast by said video delivery system ; the subscriber television providing said request to the media server ; the media server providing one or more still images to the video delivery system in response to said request ; the video delivery system broadcasting said one or more still images on a first channel in response to receiving said one or more still images from the media server ; the subscriber television displaying on the screen said at least one first still image received on said first channel ; and displaying on the screen video content from one of said one or more channels each comprising video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content , wherein said video content comprises first video content related to a first subject matter and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being broadcast by said video delivery system which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being broadcast by said video delivery system which relate to said first subject matter .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (one second, said sub) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5929850A CLAIM 2 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system includes a subscriber television including a display screen , the method comprising : receiving a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; receiving at least one channel comprising a plurality of requested still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said plurality of channels ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being received by said sub (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) scriber television ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being received by said subscriber television ; the subscriber television system transmitting said request to a media server ; the subscriber television receiving one or more still images on a first channel in response to said transmitting said request ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images received on said first channel ; displaying on the screen first video content related to a first subject matter from one of said one or more channels each comprising first video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter . US5929850A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting at least one second (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one second channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; wherein said first selection option indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not being broadcast on said at least one second channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (one second, said sub) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5929850A CLAIM 2 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system includes a subscriber television including a display screen , the method comprising : receiving a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; receiving at least one channel comprising a plurality of requested still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said plurality of channels ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being received by said sub (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) scriber television ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being received by said subscriber television ; the subscriber television system transmitting said request to a media server ; the subscriber television receiving one or more still images on a first channel in response to said transmitting said request ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images received on said first channel ; displaying on the screen first video content related to a first subject matter from one of said one or more channels each comprising first video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter . US5929850A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting at least one second (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one second channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; wherein said first selection option indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not being broadcast on said at least one second channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (one second, said sub) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5929850A CLAIM 2 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system includes a subscriber television including a display screen , the method comprising : receiving a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; receiving at least one channel comprising a plurality of requested still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said plurality of channels ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being received by said sub (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) scriber television ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being received by said subscriber television ; the subscriber television system transmitting said request to a media server ; the subscriber television receiving one or more still images on a first channel in response to said transmitting said request ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images received on said first channel ; displaying on the screen first video content related to a first subject matter from one of said one or more channels each comprising first video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter . US5929850A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting at least one second (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one second channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; wherein said first selection option indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not being broadcast on said at least one second channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (one second, said sub) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5929850A CLAIM 2 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system includes a subscriber television including a display screen , the method comprising : receiving a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; receiving at least one channel comprising a plurality of requested still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said plurality of channels ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being received by said sub (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) scriber television ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being received by said subscriber television ; the subscriber television system transmitting said request to a media server ; the subscriber television receiving one or more still images on a first channel in response to said transmitting said request ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images received on said first channel ; displaying on the screen first video content related to a first subject matter from one of said one or more channels each comprising first video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter . US5929850A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting at least one second (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one second channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; wherein said first selection option indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not being broadcast on said at least one second channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (comprises d) .	US5929850A CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said displaying on the screen video content comprises d (text form) isplaying on the screen said video content on a second television channel ; and wherein said second television channel is different than said first television channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said selection) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (one second, said sub) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5929850A CLAIM 2 . A method for displaying still video images related to video content in an interactive television system , wherein the interactive television system includes a subscriber television including a display screen , the method comprising : receiving a plurality of channels each comprising video content ; receiving at least one channel comprising a plurality of requested still video images ; displaying on the screen video content from one of said plurality of channels ; displaying on the screen one or more selection options , wherein said one or more selection options includes a first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one first still image which is not currently being received by said sub (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) scriber television ; receiving user input selecting said first selection option which indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not currently being received by said subscriber television ; the subscriber television system transmitting said request to a media server ; the subscriber television receiving one or more still images on a first channel in response to said transmitting said request ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images received on said first channel ; displaying on the screen first video content related to a first subject matter from one of said one or more channels each comprising first video content , wherein said displaying on the screen one or more selection options occurs during said displaying on the screen said video content and wherein said one or more still images have video content related to said first subject matter ; receiving user input selecting one or more selection options which indicate requests to view one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter , wherein said user input selecting said one or more selection options is received prior to said user input selecting said first selection option ; and the subscriber television displaying on the screen said one or more still images currently being received which relate to said first subject matter . US5929850A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising : the video delivery system broadcasting at least one second (mobile communication, first data, mobile communication device) channel comprising a plurality of still video images ; the subscriber television receiving said at least one second channel comprising said plurality of still video images ; wherein said first selection option indicates a request to view at least one still image which is not being broadcast on said at least one second channel . US5929850A CLAIM 14 . The interactive television system of claim 1 , wherein the video delivery system is adapted to broadcast interactive program data with one or more of said plurality of channels ; and wherein said subscriber television includes a processor for executing said interactive program data , wherein said subscriber television displays said selection (digital user) options in response to executing said interactive program data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said selection) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5929850A CLAIM 14 . The interactive television system of claim 1 , wherein the video delivery system is adapted to broadcast interactive program data with one or more of said plurality of channels ; and wherein said subscriber television includes a processor for executing said interactive program data , wherein said subscriber television displays said selection (digital user) options in response to executing said interactive program data .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5956716A Filed: 1996-06-07 Issued: 1999-09-21 System and method for delivery of video data over a computer network (Original Assignee) Intervu Inc (Current Assignee) Intervu Inc Brian Kenner, Harry Gruber
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution (local database) comprising : electronically inserting digital information (state information, Web server) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (desired content) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5956716A CLAIM 13 . The video clip storage and retrieval system as in claim 6 wherein the user may request clips from a database containing real estate information (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) and the regional identifier is one of a ZIP code , cartesian coordinate , and GPS coordinate . US5956716A CLAIM 22 . The system of claim 21 , wherein the storage and retrieval unit maintains a local database (information distribution) of video clips . US5956716A CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said step of making clips available comprises the substeps of : uploading a clip to a Web server (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) ; registering the clip with an index manager corresponding to the Web server ; determining which selected index managers on the network will store the clip ; passing the clip to said selected index managers ; and loading the clip to selected extended storage and retrieval units and registering the clip with the index manager corresponding to each such extended storage and retrieval unit . US5956716A CLAIM 52 . The method of claim 30 , further comprising the step of subscribing to desired content (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (state information, Web server) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5956716A CLAIM 13 . The video clip storage and retrieval system as in claim 6 wherein the user may request clips from a database containing real estate information (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) and the regional identifier is one of a ZIP code , cartesian coordinate , and GPS coordinate . US5956716A CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said step of making clips available comprises the substeps of : uploading a clip to a Web server (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) ; registering the clip with an index manager corresponding to the Web server ; determining which selected index managers on the network will store the clip ; passing the clip to said selected index managers ; and loading the clip to selected extended storage and retrieval units and registering the clip with the index manager corresponding to each such extended storage and retrieval unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (state information, Web server) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5956716A CLAIM 13 . The video clip storage and retrieval system as in claim 6 wherein the user may request clips from a database containing real estate information (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) and the regional identifier is one of a ZIP code , cartesian coordinate , and GPS coordinate . US5956716A CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said step of making clips available comprises the substeps of : uploading a clip to a Web server (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) ; registering the clip with an index manager corresponding to the Web server ; determining which selected index managers on the network will store the clip ; passing the clip to said selected index managers ; and loading the clip to selected extended storage and retrieval units and registering the clip with the index manager corresponding to each such extended storage and retrieval unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (state information, Web server) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5956716A CLAIM 13 . The video clip storage and retrieval system as in claim 6 wherein the user may request clips from a database containing real estate information (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) and the regional identifier is one of a ZIP code , cartesian coordinate , and GPS coordinate . US5956716A CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said step of making clips available comprises the substeps of : uploading a clip to a Web server (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) ; registering the clip with an index manager corresponding to the Web server ; determining which selected index managers on the network will store the clip ; passing the clip to said selected index managers ; and loading the clip to selected extended storage and retrieval units and registering the clip with the index manager corresponding to each such extended storage and retrieval unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (desired content) .	US5956716A CLAIM 52 . The method of claim 30 , further comprising the step of subscribing to desired content (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (desired content) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader .	US5956716A CLAIM 52 . The method of claim 30 , further comprising the step of subscribing to desired content (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution (local database) comprising : placing digital information (state information, Web server) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5956716A CLAIM 13 . The video clip storage and retrieval system as in claim 6 wherein the user may request clips from a database containing real estate information (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) and the regional identifier is one of a ZIP code , cartesian coordinate , and GPS coordinate . US5956716A CLAIM 22 . The system of claim 21 , wherein the storage and retrieval unit maintains a local database (information distribution) of video clips . US5956716A CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said step of making clips available comprises the substeps of : uploading a clip to a Web server (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) ; registering the clip with an index manager corresponding to the Web server ; determining which selected index managers on the network will store the clip ; passing the clip to said selected index managers ; and loading the clip to selected extended storage and retrieval units and registering the clip with the index manager corresponding to each such extended storage and retrieval unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (state information, Web server) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5956716A CLAIM 13 . The video clip storage and retrieval system as in claim 6 wherein the user may request clips from a database containing real estate information (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) and the regional identifier is one of a ZIP code , cartesian coordinate , and GPS coordinate . US5956716A CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said step of making clips available comprises the substeps of : uploading a clip to a Web server (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) ; registering the clip with an index manager corresponding to the Web server ; determining which selected index managers on the network will store the clip ; passing the clip to said selected index managers ; and loading the clip to selected extended storage and retrieval units and registering the clip with the index manager corresponding to each such extended storage and retrieval unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (desired content) of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5956716A CLAIM 52 . The method of claim 30 , further comprising the step of subscribing to desired content (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (desired content) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US5956716A CLAIM 52 . The method of claim 30 , further comprising the step of subscribing to desired content (display screen) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (segment data) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5956716A CLAIM 24 . The distributed video clip delivery system of claim 15 , wherein ; certain video clips comprise a plurality of segments ; and the segments are indicated by segment data (receiving device) associated with a segmented clip .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (state information, Web server) address .	US5956716A CLAIM 13 . The video clip storage and retrieval system as in claim 6 wherein the user may request clips from a database containing real estate information (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) and the regional identifier is one of a ZIP code , cartesian coordinate , and GPS coordinate . US5956716A CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said step of making clips available comprises the substeps of : uploading a clip to a Web server (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) ; registering the clip with an index manager corresponding to the Web server ; determining which selected index managers on the network will store the clip ; passing the clip to said selected index managers ; and loading the clip to selected extended storage and retrieval units and registering the clip with the index manager corresponding to each such extended storage and retrieval unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (state information, Web server) .	US5956716A CLAIM 13 . The video clip storage and retrieval system as in claim 6 wherein the user may request clips from a database containing real estate information (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) and the regional identifier is one of a ZIP code , cartesian coordinate , and GPS coordinate . US5956716A CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said step of making clips available comprises the substeps of : uploading a clip to a Web server (electronic mail, electronic mail address, digital information) ; registering the clip with an index manager corresponding to the Web server ; determining which selected index managers on the network will store the clip ; passing the clip to said selected index managers ; and loading the clip to selected extended storage and retrieval units and registering the clip with the index manager corresponding to each such extended storage and retrieval unit .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5745576A Filed: 1996-05-17 Issued: 1998-04-28 Method and apparatus for initialization of cryptographic terminal (Original Assignee) Visa International Service Association (Current Assignee) Visa International Service Association Dennis G. Abraham, Richard K. Hite
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (usable medium) and said reader is a bar code reader .	US5745576A CLAIM 15 . An article of manufacture comprising : a computer usable medium (bar code) having computer readable program code means embodied thereon for causing an initialization process between a controller and a cryptographic terminal , the computer readable program code means in said article of manufacture comprising : computer readable program code means for causing a computer to store a base key in a controller memory of said controller ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to receive a unique identifying number from said cryptographic terminal ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to derive an expected initial terminal key using said base key and said unique identifying number ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to encrypt a controller challenge using said expected initial terminal key ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to transmit said encrypted challenge to said cryptographic terminal ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to receive an encrypted terminal response , said encrypted terminal response encrypted using an initial terminal key stored in said cryptographic terminal and derived from said unique identifying number and said base key ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to compare an expected response with said encrypted terminal response ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to validate said cryptographic terminal when said decrypted response matches said expected response .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (usable medium) , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US5745576A CLAIM 15 . An article of manufacture comprising : a computer usable medium (bar code) having computer readable program code means embodied thereon for causing an initialization process between a controller and a cryptographic terminal , the computer readable program code means in said article of manufacture comprising : computer readable program code means for causing a computer to store a base key in a controller memory of said controller ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to receive a unique identifying number from said cryptographic terminal ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to derive an expected initial terminal key using said base key and said unique identifying number ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to encrypt a controller challenge using said expected initial terminal key ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to transmit said encrypted challenge to said cryptographic terminal ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to receive an encrypted terminal response , said encrypted terminal response encrypted using an initial terminal key stored in said cryptographic terminal and derived from said unique identifying number and said base key ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to compare an expected response with said encrypted terminal response ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to validate said cryptographic terminal when said decrypted response matches said expected response .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said printable visual pattern comprises a bar code (usable medium) .	US5745576A CLAIM 15 . An article of manufacture comprising : a computer usable medium (bar code) having computer readable program code means embodied thereon for causing an initialization process between a controller and a cryptographic terminal , the computer readable program code means in said article of manufacture comprising : computer readable program code means for causing a computer to store a base key in a controller memory of said controller ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to receive a unique identifying number from said cryptographic terminal ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to derive an expected initial terminal key using said base key and said unique identifying number ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to encrypt a controller challenge using said expected initial terminal key ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to transmit said encrypted challenge to said cryptographic terminal ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to receive an encrypted terminal response , said encrypted terminal response encrypted using an initial terminal key stored in said cryptographic terminal and derived from said unique identifying number and said base key ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to compare an expected response with said encrypted terminal response ; computer readable program code means for causing a computer to validate said cryptographic terminal when said decrypted response matches said expected response .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail address (said operation) .	US5745576A CLAIM 4 . The method of claim 1 further including the steps of : encrypting an operation key at said controller using said expected initial terminal key and transmitting said encrypted operation key to said cryptographic terminal when said cryptographic terminal has been verified as an authentic terminal ; decrypting said encrypted operation key at said cryptographic terminal using said initial terminal key and using said operation (electronic mail address) key to encrypt messages between said controller and said cryptographic terminal .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5862260A Filed: 1996-05-16 Issued: 1999-01-19 Methods for surveying dissemination of proprietary empirical data (Original Assignee) Digimarc Corp (Current Assignee) Digimarc Corp Geoffrey B. Rhoads
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (said screen) .	US5862260A CLAIM 1 . A method for surveying distribution of proprietary empirical data sets , such as audio , image , or video data , on computer sites accessible via the internet , comprising : automatically downloading data , including empirical data sets , from a plurality of computer sites over the internet ; for each of a plurality of empirical data sets obtained by said downloading operation , automatically screening same to identify the potential presence of identification data steganographically encoded therein ; for each of a plurality of empirical data sets screened by said screen (telephone number, text form) ing operation , discerning identification data , if any , steganographically encoded therein ; and generating a report identifying steganographically encoded empirical data sets identified by the foregoing steps , and the site from which each was downloaded ; wherein there is calibration data steganographically encoded within at least one empirical data set , said calibration data having one or more known properties facilitating identification thereof during the discerning step ; the method including identifying the calibration data within the empirical data set and using data obtained thereby to aid in discerning the identification data from the empirical data set ; wherein the empirical data set has been corrupted since being encoded , said corruption including a process selected from the group consisting of : misregistration and scaling of the empirical data set ; the method further including using said data to compensate for said corruption , wherein the identification data can nonetheless be recovered from the empirical data set notwithstanding said corruption .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (said screen) .	US5862260A CLAIM 1 . A method for surveying distribution of proprietary empirical data sets , such as audio , image , or video data , on computer sites accessible via the internet , comprising : automatically downloading data , including empirical data sets , from a plurality of computer sites over the internet ; for each of a plurality of empirical data sets obtained by said downloading operation , automatically screening same to identify the potential presence of identification data steganographically encoded therein ; for each of a plurality of empirical data sets screened by said screen (telephone number, text form) ing operation , discerning identification data , if any , steganographically encoded therein ; and generating a report identifying steganographically encoded empirical data sets identified by the foregoing steps , and the site from which each was downloaded ; wherein there is calibration data steganographically encoded within at least one empirical data set , said calibration data having one or more known properties facilitating identification thereof during the discerning step ; the method including identifying the calibration data within the empirical data set and using data obtained thereby to aid in discerning the identification data from the empirical data set ; wherein the empirical data set has been corrupted since being encoded , said corruption including a process selected from the group consisting of : misregistration and scaling of the empirical data set ; the method further including using said data to compensate for said corruption , wherein the identification data can nonetheless be recovered from the empirical data set notwithstanding said corruption .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (code signal) , and combinations thereof .	US5862260A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 which includes providing a master code signal (bar codes) , and using said code signal in discerning said steganographically encoded identification data from said screened empirical data sets .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH09307617A Filed: 1996-05-10 Issued: 1997-11-28 Telephone (Original Assignee) Olympus Optical Co Ltd; オリンパス光学工業株式会社 Pooru Howaito Jiei, Shiyuterun Mikurosu, ポールホワイトジェイ, シュテルンミクロス
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (バーコード情報, Telephone) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device (plurality, ユニット, destination, モータ) , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】前記出射手段および前記検出手段が走査モジュールに組込まれており、この走査モジュールが、前記光ビームを放射するレーザ光源と、前記光ビームを集束するためのレンズ系と、前記レンズ系によって集束された光ビームを前記記号に向けるミラーと、前記光ビームが前記記号上を走査するように、前記レーザ光源または前記ミラーを振動するモータ (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) と、前記記号から反射された光ビームを検出する検出器とを有することを特徴とする請求項１記載の電話機。 7 . The emitting means and the detecting means are incorporated into a scanning module , the scanning module comprising a laser light source for emitting the light beam , a lens system for focusing the light beam , and the lens . A mirror that directs a light beam focused by the system onto the symbol , a motor that oscillates the laser light source or the mirror so that the light beam scans over the symbol , and a light beam reflected from the symbol is detected . 2 . The telephone according to claim 1 , further comprising a detector that operates . JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報 (broadcast signal) を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 20 【請求項２０】各電話機について、前記光学スキャナが前記電話機の本体ユニット (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) 内にあり、該本体ユニットが、前記バーコードを読み取るために前記光学スキャナを作動させるボタンを含むことを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 20 . For each telephone , the optical scanner is in a body unit of the telephone , and the body unit includes a button that activates the optical scanner to read the bar code . 17 The communication system described . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 . JPH09307617A CLAIM 32 【請求項３２】電話ベースの情報処理システムであって、（ａ）電話回線網上で無線遠隔測定によって可聴周波信号を受信し、および送信する手段を有する受話器と、（ｂ）前記受話器に内蔵された符号化記号読み取り装置であって、読み取るべき符号化された記号上で、光源によって放射された光ビームと、検出器の視野との少なくとも一方を走査することによって、前記符号化された記号を光電的に読み取るように作動するものと、（ｃ）選択されたＰＣＭＣＩＡカードを受けるための前記受話器上のＰＣＭＣＩＡスロットを含み、前記システムを選択的に構成するための前記受話器上の手段とを具備することを特徴とする電話ベースの情報処理システム。 32 . A telephone-based information processing system comprising : (a) a handset having means for receiving and transmitting an audio signal by radio telemetry over a telephone network ; and (b) built in the handset . A coded symbol reading device , wherein the coded symbol to be read is scanned by scanning at least one of a light beam emitted by a light source and a field of view of a detector . That operates to photoelectrically read (C) Telephone (broadcast signal) -based information processing , comprising : a PCMCIA slot on the handset for receiving a selected PCMCIA card , and means on the handset for selectively configuring the system . system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (バーコード情報, Telephone) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報 (broadcast signal) を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 32 【請求項３２】電話ベースの情報処理システムであって、（ａ）電話回線網上で無線遠隔測定によって可聴周波信号を受信し、および送信する手段を有する受話器と、（ｂ）前記受話器に内蔵された符号化記号読み取り装置であって、読み取るべき符号化された記号上で、光源によって放射された光ビームと、検出器の視野との少なくとも一方を走査することによって、前記符号化された記号を光電的に読み取るように作動するものと、（ｃ）選択されたＰＣＭＣＩＡカードを受けるための前記受話器上のＰＣＭＣＩＡスロットを含み、前記システムを選択的に構成するための前記受話器上の手段とを具備することを特徴とする電話ベースの情報処理システム。 32 . A telephone-based information processing system comprising : (a) a handset having means for receiving and transmitting an audio signal by radio telemetry over a telephone network ; and (b) built in the handset . A coded symbol reading device , wherein the coded symbol to be read is scanned by scanning at least one of a light beam emitted by a light source and a field of view of a detector . That operates to photoelectrically read (C) Telephone (broadcast signal) -based information processing , comprising : a PCMCIA slot on the handset for receiving a selected PCMCIA card , and means on the handset for selectively configuring the system . system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (バーコード情報, Telephone) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報 (broadcast signal) を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 32 【請求項３２】電話ベースの情報処理システムであって、（ａ）電話回線網上で無線遠隔測定によって可聴周波信号を受信し、および送信する手段を有する受話器と、（ｂ）前記受話器に内蔵された符号化記号読み取り装置であって、読み取るべき符号化された記号上で、光源によって放射された光ビームと、検出器の視野との少なくとも一方を走査することによって、前記符号化された記号を光電的に読み取るように作動するものと、（ｃ）選択されたＰＣＭＣＩＡカードを受けるための前記受話器上のＰＣＭＣＩＡスロットを含み、前記システムを選択的に構成するための前記受話器上の手段とを具備することを特徴とする電話ベースの情報処理システム。 32 . A telephone-based information processing system comprising : (a) a handset having means for receiving and transmitting an audio signal by radio telemetry over a telephone network ; and (b) built in the handset . A coded symbol reading device , wherein the coded symbol to be read is scanned by scanning at least one of a light beam emitted by a light source and a field of view of a detector . That operates to photoelectrically read (C) Telephone (broadcast signal) -based information processing , comprising : a PCMCIA slot on the handset for receiving a selected PCMCIA card , and means on the handset for selectively configuring the system . system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (バーコード情報, Telephone) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報 (broadcast signal) を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 32 【請求項３２】電話ベースの情報処理システムであって、（ａ）電話回線網上で無線遠隔測定によって可聴周波信号を受信し、および送信する手段を有する受話器と、（ｂ）前記受話器に内蔵された符号化記号読み取り装置であって、読み取るべき符号化された記号上で、光源によって放射された光ビームと、検出器の視野との少なくとも一方を走査することによって、前記符号化された記号を光電的に読み取るように作動するものと、（ｃ）選択されたＰＣＭＣＩＡカードを受けるための前記受話器上のＰＣＭＣＩＡスロットを含み、前記システムを選択的に構成するための前記受話器上の手段とを具備することを特徴とする電話ベースの情報処理システム。 32 . A telephone-based information processing system comprising : (a) a handset having means for receiving and transmitting an audio signal by radio telemetry over a telephone network ; and (b) built in the handset . A coded symbol reading device , wherein the coded symbol to be read is scanned by scanning at least one of a light beam emitted by a light source and a field of view of a detector . That operates to photoelectrically read (C) Telephone (broadcast signal) -based information processing , comprising : a PCMCIA slot on the handset for receiving a selected PCMCIA card , and means on the handset for selectively configuring the system . system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (バーコード情報, Telephone) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報 (broadcast signal) を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 32 【請求項３２】電話ベースの情報処理システムであって、（ａ）電話回線網上で無線遠隔測定によって可聴周波信号を受信し、および送信する手段を有する受話器と、（ｂ）前記受話器に内蔵された符号化記号読み取り装置であって、読み取るべき符号化された記号上で、光源によって放射された光ビームと、検出器の視野との少なくとも一方を走査することによって、前記符号化された記号を光電的に読み取るように作動するものと、（ｃ）選択されたＰＣＭＣＩＡカードを受けるための前記受話器上のＰＣＭＣＩＡスロットを含み、前記システムを選択的に構成するための前記受話器上の手段とを具備することを特徴とする電話ベースの情報処理システム。 32 . A telephone-based information processing system comprising : (a) a handset having means for receiving and transmitting an audio signal by radio telemetry over a telephone network ; and (b) built in the handset . A coded symbol reading device , wherein the coded symbol to be read is scanned by scanning at least one of a light beam emitted by a light source and a field of view of a detector . That operates to photoelectrically read (C) Telephone (broadcast signal) -based information processing , comprising : a PCMCIA slot on the handset for receiving a selected PCMCIA card , and means on the handset for selectively configuring the system . system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (instruction, コード化) and said reader is a bar code reader (instruction, コード化) .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 23 【請求項２３】各電話機が、解読されたバーコード情報、電話番号、または前記電話機に入力された指令を実行するプログラムを記憶するメモリと、前記電話番号および前記指令を受けるキーパッドと、前記可聴周波信号および前記解読されたバーコード情報を前記通信回線網に送信し、前記通信回線網から通信信号を受信する手段とをさらに具備することを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 23 . A memory , in which each telephone stores a decoded bar code information , a telephone number , or a program for executing an instruction (bar code reader, bar code, code reader) input to the telephone ; a keypad for receiving the telephone number and the instruction ; 18 . The communication system according to claim 17 , further comprising means for transmitting an audio signal and the decoded bar code information to the communication network and receiving a communication signal from the communication network . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化 (bar code reader, bar code, code reader) された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (plurality, ユニット, destination, モータ) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】前記出射手段および前記検出手段が走査モジュールに組込まれており、この走査モジュールが、前記光ビームを放射するレーザ光源と、前記光ビームを集束するためのレンズ系と、前記レンズ系によって集束された光ビームを前記記号に向けるミラーと、前記光ビームが前記記号上を走査するように、前記レーザ光源または前記ミラーを振動するモータ (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) と、前記記号から反射された光ビームを検出する検出器とを有することを特徴とする請求項１記載の電話機。 7 . The emitting means and the detecting means are incorporated into a scanning module , the scanning module comprising a laser light source for emitting the light beam , a lens system for focusing the light beam , and the lens . A mirror that directs a light beam focused by the system onto the symbol , a motor that oscillates the laser light source or the mirror so that the light beam scans over the symbol , and a light beam reflected from the symbol is detected . 2 . The telephone according to claim 1 , further comprising a detector that operates . JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 20 【請求項２０】各電話機について、前記光学スキャナが前記電話機の本体ユニット (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) 内にあり、該本体ユニットが、前記バーコードを読み取るために前記光学スキャナを作動させるボタンを含むことを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 20 . For each telephone , the optical scanner is in a body unit of the telephone , and the body unit includes a button that activates the optical scanner to read the bar code . 17 The communication system described . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (plurality, ユニット, destination, モータ) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】前記出射手段および前記検出手段が走査モジュールに組込まれており、この走査モジュールが、前記光ビームを放射するレーザ光源と、前記光ビームを集束するためのレンズ系と、前記レンズ系によって集束された光ビームを前記記号に向けるミラーと、前記光ビームが前記記号上を走査するように、前記レーザ光源または前記ミラーを振動するモータ (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) と、前記記号から反射された光ビームを検出する検出器とを有することを特徴とする請求項１記載の電話機。 7 . The emitting means and the detecting means are incorporated into a scanning module , the scanning module comprising a laser light source for emitting the light beam , a lens system for focusing the light beam , and the lens . A mirror that directs a light beam focused by the system onto the symbol , a motor that oscillates the laser light source or the mirror so that the light beam scans over the symbol , and a light beam reflected from the symbol is detected . 2 . The telephone according to claim 1 , further comprising a detector that operates . JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 20 【請求項２０】各電話機について、前記光学スキャナが前記電話機の本体ユニット (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) 内にあり、該本体ユニットが、前記バーコードを読み取るために前記光学スキャナを作動させるボタンを含むことを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 20 . For each telephone , the optical scanner is in a body unit of the telephone , and the body unit includes a button that activates the optical scanner to read the bar code . 17 The communication system described . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (コードレス) ; and activating said mobile communication device (plurality, ユニット, destination, モータ) to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】前記出射手段および前記検出手段が走査モジュールに組込まれており、この走査モジュールが、前記光ビームを放射するレーザ光源と、前記光ビームを集束するためのレンズ系と、前記レンズ系によって集束された光ビームを前記記号に向けるミラーと、前記光ビームが前記記号上を走査するように、前記レーザ光源または前記ミラーを振動するモータ (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) と、前記記号から反射された光ビームを検出する検出器とを有することを特徴とする請求項１記載の電話機。 7 . The emitting means and the detecting means are incorporated into a scanning module , the scanning module comprising a laser light source for emitting the light beam , a lens system for focusing the light beam , and the lens . A mirror that directs a light beam focused by the system onto the symbol , a motor that oscillates the laser light source or the mirror so that the light beam scans over the symbol , and a light beam reflected from the symbol is detected . 2 . The telephone according to claim 1 , further comprising a detector that operates . JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 20 【請求項２０】各電話機について、前記光学スキャナが前記電話機の本体ユニット (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) 内にあり、該本体ユニットが、前記バーコードを読み取るために前記光学スキャナを作動させるボタンを含むことを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 20 . For each telephone , the optical scanner is in a body unit of the telephone , and the body unit includes a button that activates the optical scanner to read the bar code . 17 The communication system described . JPH09307617A CLAIM 25 【請求項２５】各電話機が、コード付き、コードレス (cellular telephony) またはセルラ方式であることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 25 . The communication system of claim 17 , wherein each telephone is corded , cordless or cellular . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device (plurality, ユニット, destination, モータ) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (コードレス) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】前記出射手段および前記検出手段が走査モジュールに組込まれており、この走査モジュールが、前記光ビームを放射するレーザ光源と、前記光ビームを集束するためのレンズ系と、前記レンズ系によって集束された光ビームを前記記号に向けるミラーと、前記光ビームが前記記号上を走査するように、前記レーザ光源または前記ミラーを振動するモータ (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) と、前記記号から反射された光ビームを検出する検出器とを有することを特徴とする請求項１記載の電話機。 7 . The emitting means and the detecting means are incorporated into a scanning module , the scanning module comprising a laser light source for emitting the light beam , a lens system for focusing the light beam , and the lens . A mirror that directs a light beam focused by the system onto the symbol , a motor that oscillates the laser light source or the mirror so that the light beam scans over the symbol , and a light beam reflected from the symbol is detected . 2 . The telephone according to claim 1 , further comprising a detector that operates . JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 20 【請求項２０】各電話機について、前記光学スキャナが前記電話機の本体ユニット (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) 内にあり、該本体ユニットが、前記バーコードを読み取るために前記光学スキャナを作動させるボタンを含むことを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 20 . For each telephone , the optical scanner is in a body unit of the telephone , and the body unit includes a button that activates the optical scanner to read the bar code . 17 The communication system described . JPH09307617A CLAIM 25 【請求項２５】各電話機が、コード付き、コードレス (cellular telephony) またはセルラ方式であることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 25 . The communication system of claim 17 , wherein each telephone is corded , cordless or cellular . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device (plurality, ユニット, destination, モータ) ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】前記出射手段および前記検出手段が走査モジュールに組込まれており、この走査モジュールが、前記光ビームを放射するレーザ光源と、前記光ビームを集束するためのレンズ系と、前記レンズ系によって集束された光ビームを前記記号に向けるミラーと、前記光ビームが前記記号上を走査するように、前記レーザ光源または前記ミラーを振動するモータ (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) と、前記記号から反射された光ビームを検出する検出器とを有することを特徴とする請求項１記載の電話機。 7 . The emitting means and the detecting means are incorporated into a scanning module , the scanning module comprising a laser light source for emitting the light beam , a lens system for focusing the light beam , and the lens . A mirror that directs a light beam focused by the system onto the symbol , a motor that oscillates the laser light source or the mirror so that the light beam scans over the symbol , and a light beam reflected from the symbol is detected . 2 . The telephone according to claim 1 , further comprising a detector that operates . JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 20 【請求項２０】各電話機について、前記光学スキャナが前記電話機の本体ユニット (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) 内にあり、該本体ユニットが、前記バーコードを読み取るために前記光学スキャナを作動させるボタンを含むことを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 20 . For each telephone , the optical scanner is in a body unit of the telephone , and the body unit includes a button that activates the optical scanner to read the bar code . 17 The communication system described . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (instruction, コード化) , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 23 【請求項２３】各電話機が、解読されたバーコード情報、電話番号、または前記電話機に入力された指令を実行するプログラムを記憶するメモリと、前記電話番号および前記指令を受けるキーパッドと、前記可聴周波信号および前記解読されたバーコード情報を前記通信回線網に送信し、前記通信回線網から通信信号を受信する手段とをさらに具備することを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 23 . A memory , in which each telephone stores a decoded bar code information , a telephone number , or a program for executing an instruction (bar code reader, bar code, code reader) input to the telephone ; a keypad for receiving the telephone number and the instruction ; 18 . The communication system according to claim 17 , further comprising means for transmitting an audio signal and the decoded bar code information to the communication network and receiving a communication signal from the communication network . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化 (bar code reader, bar code, code reader) された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said printable visual pattern comprises a bar code (instruction, コード化) .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 23 【請求項２３】各電話機が、解読されたバーコード情報、電話番号、または前記電話機に入力された指令を実行するプログラムを記憶するメモリと、前記電話番号および前記指令を受けるキーパッドと、前記可聴周波信号および前記解読されたバーコード情報を前記通信回線網に送信し、前記通信回線網から通信信号を受信する手段とをさらに具備することを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 23 . A memory , in which each telephone stores a decoded bar code information , a telephone number , or a program for executing an instruction (bar code reader, bar code, code reader) input to the telephone ; a keypad for receiving the telephone number and the instruction ; 18 . The communication system according to claim 17 , further comprising means for transmitting an audio signal and the decoded bar code information to the communication network and receiving a communication signal from the communication network . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化 (bar code reader, bar code, code reader) された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (plurality, ユニット, destination, モータ) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】前記出射手段および前記検出手段が走査モジュールに組込まれており、この走査モジュールが、前記光ビームを放射するレーザ光源と、前記光ビームを集束するためのレンズ系と、前記レンズ系によって集束された光ビームを前記記号に向けるミラーと、前記光ビームが前記記号上を走査するように、前記レーザ光源または前記ミラーを振動するモータ (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) と、前記記号から反射された光ビームを検出する検出器とを有することを特徴とする請求項１記載の電話機。 7 . The emitting means and the detecting means are incorporated into a scanning module , the scanning module comprising a laser light source for emitting the light beam , a lens system for focusing the light beam , and the lens . A mirror that directs a light beam focused by the system onto the symbol , a motor that oscillates the laser light source or the mirror so that the light beam scans over the symbol , and a light beam reflected from the symbol is detected . 2 . The telephone according to claim 1 , further comprising a detector that operates . JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 20 【請求項２０】各電話機について、前記光学スキャナが前記電話機の本体ユニット (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) 内にあり、該本体ユニットが、前記バーコードを読み取るために前記光学スキャナを作動させるボタンを含むことを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 20 . For each telephone , the optical scanner is in a body unit of the telephone , and the body unit includes a button that activates the optical scanner to read the bar code . 17 The communication system described . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (plurality, ユニット, destination, モータ) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】前記出射手段および前記検出手段が走査モジュールに組込まれており、この走査モジュールが、前記光ビームを放射するレーザ光源と、前記光ビームを集束するためのレンズ系と、前記レンズ系によって集束された光ビームを前記記号に向けるミラーと、前記光ビームが前記記号上を走査するように、前記レーザ光源または前記ミラーを振動するモータ (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) と、前記記号から反射された光ビームを検出する検出器とを有することを特徴とする請求項１記載の電話機。 7 . The emitting means and the detecting means are incorporated into a scanning module , the scanning module comprising a laser light source for emitting the light beam , a lens system for focusing the light beam , and the lens . A mirror that directs a light beam focused by the system onto the symbol , a motor that oscillates the laser light source or the mirror so that the light beam scans over the symbol , and a light beam reflected from the symbol is detected . 2 . The telephone according to claim 1 , further comprising a detector that operates . JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 20 【請求項２０】各電話機について、前記光学スキャナが前記電話機の本体ユニット (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) 内にあり、該本体ユニットが、前記バーコードを読み取るために前記光学スキャナを作動させるボタンを含むことを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 20 . For each telephone , the optical scanner is in a body unit of the telephone , and the body unit includes a button that activates the optical scanner to read the bar code . 17 The communication system described . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (plurality, ユニット, destination, モータ) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (manual controller) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】通信回線網上で送信するために、前記光学スキャナによって読み取られた記号を入力し、および取消すための手動制御装置をさらに含むことを特徴とする請求項１記載の電話機。 5 . The telephone of claim 1 further comprising a manual controller (time information indicator) for entering and canceling symbols read by said optical scanner for transmission over a communications network . JPH09307617A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】前記出射手段および前記検出手段が走査モジュールに組込まれており、この走査モジュールが、前記光ビームを放射するレーザ光源と、前記光ビームを集束するためのレンズ系と、前記レンズ系によって集束された光ビームを前記記号に向けるミラーと、前記光ビームが前記記号上を走査するように、前記レーザ光源または前記ミラーを振動するモータ (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) と、前記記号から反射された光ビームを検出する検出器とを有することを特徴とする請求項１記載の電話機。 7 . The emitting means and the detecting means are incorporated into a scanning module , the scanning module comprising a laser light source for emitting the light beam , a lens system for focusing the light beam , and the lens . A mirror that directs a light beam focused by the system onto the symbol , a motor that oscillates the laser light source or the mirror so that the light beam scans over the symbol , and a light beam reflected from the symbol is detected . 2 . The telephone according to claim 1 , further comprising a detector that operates . JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 20 【請求項２０】各電話機について、前記光学スキャナが前記電話機の本体ユニット (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) 内にあり、該本体ユニットが、前記バーコードを読み取るために前記光学スキャナを作動させるボタンを含むことを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 20 . For each telephone , the optical scanner is in a body unit of the telephone , and the body unit includes a button that activates the optical scanner to read the bar code . 17 The communication system described . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (plurality, ユニット, destination, モータ) .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】前記出射手段および前記検出手段が走査モジュールに組込まれており、この走査モジュールが、前記光ビームを放射するレーザ光源と、前記光ビームを集束するためのレンズ系と、前記レンズ系によって集束された光ビームを前記記号に向けるミラーと、前記光ビームが前記記号上を走査するように、前記レーザ光源または前記ミラーを振動するモータ (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) と、前記記号から反射された光ビームを検出する検出器とを有することを特徴とする請求項１記載の電話機。 7 . The emitting means and the detecting means are incorporated into a scanning module , the scanning module comprising a laser light source for emitting the light beam , a lens system for focusing the light beam , and the lens . A mirror that directs a light beam focused by the system onto the symbol , a motor that oscillates the laser light source or the mirror so that the light beam scans over the symbol , and a light beam reflected from the symbol is detected . 2 . The telephone according to claim 1 , further comprising a detector that operates . JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 20 【請求項２０】各電話機について、前記光学スキャナが前記電話機の本体ユニット (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) 内にあり、該本体ユニットが、前記バーコードを読み取るために前記光学スキャナを作動させるボタンを含むことを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 20 . For each telephone , the optical scanner is in a body unit of the telephone , and the body unit includes a button that activates the optical scanner to read the bar code . 17 The communication system described . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (送信し) .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】記号の読み取りを可能とする電話機であって、（ａ）通信回線網上で可聴周波信号を送信し (electronic message) 、および受信する手段と、（ｂ）前記記号上を走査するために光ビームを出射し、自動的に偏向させる手段と、前記記号から反射して戻る光ビームを検出し、対応する電気信号を生成する手段と、前記電気信号を解読された記号情報に変換する手段とを有する光学スキャナとを具備したことを特徴とする電話機。 1 . A telephone capable of reading a symbol , comprising : (a) means for transmitting and receiving an audio signal over a communications network ; and (b) a light for scanning over the symbol . Emits a beam , An optical scanner having means for automatically deflecting , means for detecting a light beam reflected back from the symbol and generating a corresponding electrical signal , and means for converting the electrical signal into decoded symbol information . A telephone equipped with :
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (送信し) comprises at least one electronic mail .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】記号の読み取りを可能とする電話機であって、（ａ）通信回線網上で可聴周波信号を送信し (electronic message) 、および受信する手段と、（ｂ）前記記号上を走査するために光ビームを出射し、自動的に偏向させる手段と、前記記号から反射して戻る光ビームを検出し、対応する電気信号を生成する手段と、前記電気信号を解読された記号情報に変換する手段とを有する光学スキャナとを具備したことを特徴とする電話機。 1 . A telephone capable of reading a symbol , comprising : (a) means for transmitting and receiving an audio signal over a communications network ; and (b) a light for scanning over the symbol . Emits a beam , An optical scanner having means for automatically deflecting , means for detecting a light beam reflected back from the symbol and generating a corresponding electrical signal , and means for converting the electrical signal into decoded symbol information . A telephone equipped with :
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device (plurality, ユニット, destination, モータ) to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】前記出射手段および前記検出手段が走査モジュールに組込まれており、この走査モジュールが、前記光ビームを放射するレーザ光源と、前記光ビームを集束するためのレンズ系と、前記レンズ系によって集束された光ビームを前記記号に向けるミラーと、前記光ビームが前記記号上を走査するように、前記レーザ光源または前記ミラーを振動するモータ (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) と、前記記号から反射された光ビームを検出する検出器とを有することを特徴とする請求項１記載の電話機。 7 . The emitting means and the detecting means are incorporated into a scanning module , the scanning module comprising a laser light source for emitting the light beam , a lens system for focusing the light beam , and the lens . A mirror that directs a light beam focused by the system onto the symbol , a motor that oscillates the laser light source or the mirror so that the light beam scans over the symbol , and a light beam reflected from the symbol is detected . 2 . The telephone according to claim 1 , further comprising a detector that operates . JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 20 【請求項２０】各電話機について、前記光学スキャナが前記電話機の本体ユニット (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) 内にあり、該本体ユニットが、前記バーコードを読み取るために前記光学スキャナを作動させるボタンを含むことを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 20 . For each telephone , the optical scanner is in a body unit of the telephone , and the body unit includes a button that activates the optical scanner to read the bar code . 17 The communication system described . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser (ディジタル) associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device (plurality, ユニット, destination, モータ) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH09307617A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】前記出射手段および前記検出手段が走査モジュールに組込まれており、この走査モジュールが、前記光ビームを放射するレーザ光源と、前記光ビームを集束するためのレンズ系と、前記レンズ系によって集束された光ビームを前記記号に向けるミラーと、前記光ビームが前記記号上を走査するように、前記レーザ光源または前記ミラーを振動するモータ (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) と、前記記号から反射された光ビームを検出する検出器とを有することを特徴とする請求項１記載の電話機。 7 . The emitting means and the detecting means are incorporated into a scanning module , the scanning module comprising a laser light source for emitting the light beam , a lens system for focusing the light beam , and the lens . A mirror that directs a light beam focused by the system onto the symbol , a motor that oscillates the laser light source or the mirror so that the light beam scans over the symbol , and a light beam reflected from the symbol is detected . 2 . The telephone according to claim 1 , further comprising a detector that operates . JPH09307617A CLAIM 9 【請求項９】前記変換手段が、前記電気信号をディジタル (light pulser) 化する手段と、前記ディジタル化手段によってディジタル化された前記電気信号を解読して、解読された記号情報にする手段とを具備することを特徴とする請求項１記載の電話機。 9 . The converting means comprises means for digitizing the electric signal , and means for decoding the electric signal digitized by the digitizing means into decoded symbol information . The telephone set according to claim 1 , wherein : JPH09307617A CLAIM 17 【請求項１７】解読されたバーコード情報を送信する通信システムであって、解読されたバーコード情報として送信するために印刷媒体上のバーコードを読み取る内蔵光学スキャナをそれぞれ有する複数の電話機を具備する電話システムと、前記解読されたバーコード情報を受信し、前記電話システムに命令を送信するホストプロセッサと、前記電話システムと前記ホストプロセッサとの間の接続を確立する通信回線網とを具備することを特徴とする通信システム。 17 . A communication system for transmitting decoded bar code information , comprising a plurality (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) of telephones each having a built-in optical scanner for reading a bar code on a print medium for transmission as decoded bar code information . A telephone system , a host processor that receives the decoded bar code information , and sends a command to the telephone system , and a communication network that establishes a connection between the telephone system and the host processor . A communication system characterized by the above . JPH09307617A CLAIM 20 【請求項２０】各電話機について、前記光学スキャナが前記電話機の本体ユニット (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) 内にあり、該本体ユニットが、前記バーコードを読み取るために前記光学スキャナを作動させるボタンを含むことを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 20 . For each telephone , the optical scanner is in a body unit of the telephone , and the body unit includes a button that activates the optical scanner to read the bar code . 17 The communication system described . JPH09307617A CLAIM 28 【請求項２８】前記印刷媒体が、バーコード化された電話番号、ユーザ識別記号、ユーザ住所、品目情報、配送方法、配送あて先および支払方法の少なくとも１つを有するカタログであることを特徴とする請求項１７記載の通信システム。 28 . The print medium is a catalog having at least one of a bar coded telephone number , a user identification symbol , a user address , item information , a delivery method , a delivery destination (telephone number, receiving device, mobile communication device) and a payment method . The communication system according to claim 17 .

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Filed: 1996-05-09 Issued: 1998-07-07

Multicasting method and apparatus

(Original Assignee) Netcast Communications Corp (Current Assignee) TWO-WAY MEDIA Ltd

Antonio M. Monteiro, James F. Butterworth

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CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ;

using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .

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CLAIM 1 . A method for transmitting message packets over a communications network comprising the steps of : converting a plurality of streams of audio and/or visual information into a plurality of streams of addressed digital packets complying with the specifications of a network communication protocol , for each stream , routing such stream to one or more users , controlling the routing of the stream of packets in response to selection signals received from the users , and monitoring the reception of packets by the users and accumulating records that indicate which streams of packets were received by which users , wherein at least one stream of Rackets comprises an audio and/or visual selection and the records that are accumulated indicate the time t (first data) hat a user starts receiving the audio and/or visual selection and the time that the user stops receiving the audio and/or visual selection .

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CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (multiple stream) .

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CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 19 wherein multiple stream (telephone number) s of audio and/or visual information are transmitted over the communications network and the user can select which stream to receive .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9636163A2 Filed: 1996-05-07 Issued: 1996-11-14 Steganography systems (Original Assignee) Digimarc Corporation Geoffrey B. Rhoads
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (horizontal axis) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 3 . The process of claim 2 in which the image data corresponds to an image having a vertical axis and a horizontal axis (mobile communication) , and in which said excerpt corresponds to a rectangular region centered about an axis diat is parallel to neither said vertical or horizontal axes .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (image processing method) (RF) .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 1 . An image processing method (radio frequency) including statistically analyzing encoded image data to recover N-bit auxiliary data steganographically embedded therein , N being at least 2 , the steganographically embedded auxiliary data taking the form of perturbations in sample values of said encoded image data , the method characterized by identifying a two-dimensional calibration pattern steganographically embedded with me auxiliary data as perturbations in said sample values , said calibration pattern having a known property , and using data obtained by said identification to aid in steganographically recovering the auxiliary data from the image data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (horizontal axis) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 3 . The process of claim 2 in which the image data corresponds to an image having a vertical axis and a horizontal axis (mobile communication) , and in which said excerpt corresponds to a rectangular region centered about an axis diat is parallel to neither said vertical or horizontal axes .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (image processing method) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (horizontal axis) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 1 . An image processing method (radio frequency) including statistically analyzing encoded image data to recover N-bit auxiliary data steganographically embedded therein , N being at least 2 , the steganographically embedded auxiliary data taking the form of perturbations in sample values of said encoded image data , the method characterized by identifying a two-dimensional calibration pattern steganographically embedded with me auxiliary data as perturbations in said sample values , said calibration pattern having a known property , and using data obtained by said identification to aid in steganographically recovering the auxiliary data from the image data . WO9636163A2 CLAIM 3 . The process of claim 2 in which the image data corresponds to an image having a vertical axis and a horizontal axis (mobile communication) , and in which said excerpt corresponds to a rectangular region centered about an axis diat is parallel to neither said vertical or horizontal axes .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (image processing method) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 1 . An image processing method (radio frequency) including statistically analyzing encoded image data to recover N-bit auxiliary data steganographically embedded therein , N being at least 2 , the steganographically embedded auxiliary data taking the form of perturbations in sample values of said encoded image data , the method characterized by identifying a two-dimensional calibration pattern steganographically embedded with me auxiliary data as perturbations in said sample values , said calibration pattern having a known property , and using data obtained by said identification to aid in steganographically recovering the auxiliary data from the image data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (horizontal axis) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 3 . The process of claim 2 in which the image data corresponds to an image having a vertical axis and a horizontal axis (mobile communication) , and in which said excerpt corresponds to a rectangular region centered about an axis diat is parallel to neither said vertical or horizontal axes .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (horizontal axis) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 3 . The process of claim 2 in which the image data corresponds to an image having a vertical axis and a horizontal axis (mobile communication) , and in which said excerpt corresponds to a rectangular region centered about an axis diat is parallel to neither said vertical or horizontal axes .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (horizontal axis) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 3 . The process of claim 2 in which the image data corresponds to an image having a vertical axis and a horizontal axis (mobile communication) , and in which said excerpt corresponds to a rectangular region centered about an axis diat is parallel to neither said vertical or horizontal axes .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (horizontal axis) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 3 . The process of claim 2 in which the image data corresponds to an image having a vertical axis and a horizontal axis (mobile communication) , and in which said excerpt corresponds to a rectangular region centered about an axis diat is parallel to neither said vertical or horizontal axes .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (image processing method) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (horizontal axis) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 1 . An image processing method (radio frequency) including statistically analyzing encoded image data to recover N-bit auxiliary data steganographically embedded therein , N being at least 2 , the steganographically embedded auxiliary data taking the form of perturbations in sample values of said encoded image data , the method characterized by identifying a two-dimensional calibration pattern steganographically embedded with me auxiliary data as perturbations in said sample values , said calibration pattern having a known property , and using data obtained by said identification to aid in steganographically recovering the auxiliary data from the image data . WO9636163A2 CLAIM 3 . The process of claim 2 in which the image data corresponds to an image having a vertical axis and a horizontal axis (mobile communication) , and in which said excerpt corresponds to a rectangular region centered about an axis diat is parallel to neither said vertical or horizontal axes .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (image processing method) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 1 . An image processing method (radio frequency) including statistically analyzing encoded image data to recover N-bit auxiliary data steganographically embedded therein , N being at least 2 , the steganographically embedded auxiliary data taking the form of perturbations in sample values of said encoded image data , the method characterized by identifying a two-dimensional calibration pattern steganographically embedded with me auxiliary data as perturbations in said sample values , said calibration pattern having a known property , and using data obtained by said identification to aid in steganographically recovering the auxiliary data from the image data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (sample values) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 1 . An image processing method including statistically analyzing encoded image data to recover N-bit auxiliary data steganographically embedded therein , N being at least 2 , the steganographically embedded auxiliary data taking the form of perturbations in sample values (first data) of said encoded image data , the method characterized by identifying a two-dimensional calibration pattern steganographically embedded with me auxiliary data as perturbations in said sample values , said calibration pattern having a known property , and using data obtained by said identification to aid in steganographically recovering the auxiliary data from the image data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (horizontal axis) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 3 . The process of claim 2 in which the image data corresponds to an image having a vertical axis and a horizontal axis (mobile communication) , and in which said excerpt corresponds to a rectangular region centered about an axis diat is parallel to neither said vertical or horizontal axes .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (comprises d) .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 in which the calibration pattern comprises d (text form) ata corresponding to a rotationally symmetric geometrical pattern , wherein there exists at least first and second rotational orientations of said encoded image for which said geometrical pattern , as embedded in the encoded image , has the same orientation .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (horizontal axis) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9636163A2 CLAIM 3 . The process of claim 2 in which the image data corresponds to an image having a vertical axis and a horizontal axis (mobile communication) , and in which said excerpt corresponds to a rectangular region centered about an axis diat is parallel to neither said vertical or horizontal axes .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5929849A Filed: 1996-05-02 Issued: 1999-07-27 Integration of dynamic universal resource locators with television presentations (Original Assignee) Phoenix Technologies Ltd (Current Assignee) Kinglite Holdings Inc Dan Kikinis
US7349668B2 CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises frequency modulation (first image) .	US5929849A CLAIM 1 . A video data stream , sent in successive frames , for providing a dynamic video display on a display monitor , comprising : a first image (frequency modulation) frame data region providing a visual entity in a specific first position in the display ; and first relational data associated with the first image frame data region , relating the first position to a URL ; a second image frame data region providing the visual entity in a second specific position other than the first specific position in the display , and second relational data associated with the second image frame data region , relating second position of the visual entity to the URL .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (Universal Resource) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5929849A CLAIM 19 . A signal preparation and transmission apparatus for providing a video data stream sent in successive frames comprising : imaging apparatus for monitoring a scene and preparing a signal data stream therefrom , the data stream comprising a first image frame data region providing a visual entity in a specific first position in the display ; and first relational data associated to the first image frame data region , relating the first position to a URL ; a second image frame data region providing the visual entity in a second specific position other than the first specific position in the display ; and second relational data associated with the second image frame data region , relating the second position of the visual entity to the URL ; and control circuitry adapted for adding an Internet Universal Resource (cellular telephony) Locator (URL) to the data stream and for associating the URL with the visual entity in one or more of the image frames .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (Universal Resource) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5929849A CLAIM 19 . A signal preparation and transmission apparatus for providing a video data stream sent in successive frames comprising : imaging apparatus for monitoring a scene and preparing a signal data stream therefrom , the data stream comprising a first image frame data region providing a visual entity in a specific first position in the display ; and first relational data associated to the first image frame data region , relating the first position to a URL ; a second image frame data region providing the visual entity in a second specific position other than the first specific position in the display ; and second relational data associated with the second image frame data region , relating the second position of the visual entity to the URL ; and control circuitry adapted for adding an Internet Universal Resource (cellular telephony) Locator (URL) to the data stream and for associating the URL with the visual entity in one or more of the image frames .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (second position) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5929849A CLAIM 1 . A video data stream , sent in successive frames , for providing a dynamic video display on a display monitor , comprising : a first image frame data region providing a visual entity in a specific first position in the display ; and first relational data associated with the first image frame data region , relating the first position to a URL ; a second image frame data region providing the visual entity in a second specific position other than the first specific position in the display , and second relational data associated with the second image frame data region , relating second position (receiving device) of the visual entity to the URL .

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Filed: 1996-04-25 Issued: 1998-10-13

Photographic products and methods employing embedded information

(Original Assignee) Digimarc Corp (Current Assignee) Digimarc Corp

Geoffrey B. Rhoads

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CLAIM 4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises amplitude modulation (binary information) .

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CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 21 in which said auxiliary information signal is a binary information (amplitude modulation) signal .

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CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ;

using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (said sub) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .

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CLAIM 21 . A method of producing a photographic emulsion article having an auxiliary information signal encoded therewith , comprising : (a) providing a substrate ;
(b) applying a layer of material over said sub (first data) strate ;
(c) processing said layer of material to form a pattern therein , said pattern being coextensive with the article , said pattern having an auxiliary information signal steganographically encoded therein ;
and (d) thereafter , processing said article to carry human-perceptible information thereon .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9632702A1 Filed: 1996-04-10 Issued: 1996-10-17 Interactive smart card system for integrating the provision of remote and local services (Original Assignee) Smart Tv Co. Frank Nemirofsky, John C. Morris
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (time information) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	WO9632702A1 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 wherein said digital data comprises date and time information (time information) for a television show and said programmable device comprises a video cassette recorder .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (telephone number) .	WO9632702A1 CLAIM 6 . A method for providing remote services comprising the steps of : providing digital data over a television channel , said data related to a transaction source ; receiving in an electronic device said digital data ; extracting a telephone number (telephone number) from said digital data ; providing said telephone number to a modem ; and carrying out a transaction with said transaction source .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (user provides input, comprises d) .	WO9632702A1 CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 7 wherein said step of providing said telephone number to a modem is operative after a user provides input (readable form, text form) to said smart card . WO9632702A1 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 wherein said digital data comprises d (readable form, text form) ate and time information for a television show and said programmable device comprises a video cassette recorder .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form (user provides input, comprises d) is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes , and combinations thereof .	WO9632702A1 CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 7 wherein said step of providing said telephone number to a modem is operative after a user provides input (readable form, text form) to said smart card . WO9632702A1 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 wherein said digital data comprises d (readable form, text form) ate and time information for a television show and said programmable device comprises a video cassette recorder .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (said light) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse (said apparatus) reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9632702A1 CLAIM 1 . An apparatus for providing remote services ; comprising : a light sensor for receiving data from a display , said data encoded within light from said display ; a central processing unit (CPU) ; a memory coupled to said CPU and said light (information capture) sensor for storing said data ; and a modem coupled to said CPU for communicating with a remote service provider . WO9632702A1 CLAIM 2 . The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said apparatus (tight pulse) is comprises a unitary device .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5774664A Filed: 1996-03-25 Issued: 1998-06-30 Enhanced video programming system and method for incorporating and displaying retrieved integrated internet information segments (Original Assignee) ACTV Inc (Current Assignee) EARTH WEB Inc ; OpenTV Inc Jack D. Hidary, Craig Ullman, Nova T. Spivack
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (predetermined times) .	US5774664A CLAIM 1 . A system for presenting integrated television programming and corresponding related Internet information segments obtained from Web sites on the Internet , the system comprising : a first means for receiving programming , wherein the programming contains a video signal and an audio signal ; a second means for receiving one or more uniform resource locators , wherein the uniform resource locators specify one or more Internet addresses of the information segments which relate specifically to the content of the video and audio signals of the received programming ; a means for decoding , connected to the second means for receiving , the uniform resource locators to determine the specified Internet addresses ; a controller means , connected to the second receiving means , for interpreting the uniform resource locators ; a means , connected to the decoding means , for sending message requesets to specific Internet sites located at the Internet addresses corresponding to the uniform resource locators and consequently retrieving the one or more Internet information segments residing at the determined Internet addresses ; and a display means , connected to the controller and the first and second receiving means , for presenting the video and audio signals concurrently with the Internet information segments ; whereby the Internet information segments are synchronized to the video signal and displayed at predetermined times (telephone number) during the program ; a means for entering information at a member broadcaster Web site , including the uniform resource locators corresponding to a particular program and a time at which the particular program will be received by the first receiving means ; and a means for storing the entered information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (audio signals) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5774664A CLAIM 1 . A system for presenting integrated television programming and corresponding related Internet information segments obtained from Web sites on the Internet , the system comprising : a first means for receiving programming , wherein the programming contains a video signal and an audio signal ; a second means for receiving one or more uniform resource locators , wherein the uniform resource locators specify one or more Internet addresses of the information segments which relate specifically to the content of the video and audio signals (video camera) of the received programming ; a means for decoding , connected to the second means for receiving , the uniform resource locators to determine the specified Internet addresses ; a controller means , connected to the second receiving means , for interpreting the uniform resource locators ; a means , connected to the decoding means , for sending message requesets to specific Internet sites located at the Internet addresses corresponding to the uniform resource locators and consequently retrieving the one or more Internet information segments residing at the determined Internet addresses ; and a display means , connected to the controller and the first and second receiving means , for presenting the video and audio signals concurrently with the Internet information segments ; whereby the Internet information segments are synchronized to the video signal and displayed at predetermined times during the program ; a means for entering information at a member broadcaster Web site , including the uniform resource locators corresponding to a particular program and a time at which the particular program will be received by the first receiving means ; and a means for storing the entered information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (entered information) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5774664A CLAIM 1 . A system for presenting integrated television programming and corresponding related Internet information segments obtained from Web sites on the Internet , the system comprising : a first means for receiving programming , wherein the programming contains a video signal and an audio signal ; a second means for receiving one or more uniform resource locators , wherein the uniform resource locators specify one or more Internet addresses of the information segments which relate specifically to the content of the video and audio signals of the received programming ; a means for decoding , connected to the second means for receiving , the uniform resource locators to determine the specified Internet addresses ; a controller means , connected to the second receiving means , for interpreting the uniform resource locators ; a means , connected to the decoding means , for sending message requesets to specific Internet sites located at the Internet addresses corresponding to the uniform resource locators and consequently retrieving the one or more Internet information segments residing at the determined Internet addresses ; and a display means , connected to the controller and the first and second receiving means , for presenting the video and audio signals concurrently with the Internet information segments ; whereby the Internet information segments are synchronized to the video signal and displayed at predetermined times during the program ; a means for entering information at a member broadcaster Web site , including the uniform resource locators corresponding to a particular program and a time at which the particular program will be received by the first receiving means ; and a means for storing the entered information (tight pulse reader) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (audio signals) .	US5774664A CLAIM 1 . A system for presenting integrated television programming and corresponding related Internet information segments obtained from Web sites on the Internet , the system comprising : a first means for receiving programming , wherein the programming contains a video signal and an audio signal ; a second means for receiving one or more uniform resource locators , wherein the uniform resource locators specify one or more Internet addresses of the information segments which relate specifically to the content of the video and audio signals (video camera) of the received programming ; a means for decoding , connected to the second means for receiving , the uniform resource locators to determine the specified Internet addresses ; a controller means , connected to the second receiving means , for interpreting the uniform resource locators ; a means , connected to the decoding means , for sending message requesets to specific Internet sites located at the Internet addresses corresponding to the uniform resource locators and consequently retrieving the one or more Internet information segments residing at the determined Internet addresses ; and a display means , connected to the controller and the first and second receiving means , for presenting the video and audio signals concurrently with the Internet information segments ; whereby the Internet information segments are synchronized to the video signal and displayed at predetermined times during the program ; a means for entering information at a member broadcaster Web site , including the uniform resource locators corresponding to a particular program and a time at which the particular program will be received by the first receiving means ; and a means for storing the entered information .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5953415A Filed: 1996-03-25 Issued: 1999-09-14 Fingerprinting plain text information (Original Assignee) Sun Microsystems Inc (Current Assignee) Oracle America Inc Jakob Nielsen
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (selected segments) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5953415A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 wherein said modifying step comprises : combining a document encoding key with said user identifier ; and selecting an alternative character string for each of said one or more selected segments (broadcast signal) in accordance with a result of said combining step .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (selected segments) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5953415A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 wherein said modifying step comprises : combining a document encoding key with said user identifier ; and selecting an alternative character string for each of said one or more selected segments (broadcast signal) in accordance with a result of said combining step .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (selected segments) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5953415A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 wherein said modifying step comprises : combining a document encoding key with said user identifier ; and selecting an alternative character string for each of said one or more selected segments (broadcast signal) in accordance with a result of said combining step .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (selected segments) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5953415A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 wherein said modifying step comprises : combining a document encoding key with said user identifier ; and selecting an alternative character string for each of said one or more selected segments (broadcast signal) in accordance with a result of said combining step .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (selected segments) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5953415A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 wherein said modifying step comprises : combining a document encoding key with said user identifier ; and selecting an alternative character string for each of said one or more selected segments (broadcast signal) in accordance with a result of said combining step .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (error correcting code, computer code) , and combinations thereof .	US5953415A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 wherein said selecting step comprises : applying a n error correcting code (bar codes) to a result of said combining step ; and selecting an alternative character string for each of said one or more selected segments in accordance with a result of said error correcting code applying step . US5953415A CLAIM 26 . A computer program product that fingerprints documents comprising : code that provides a user identifier to identify one or more recipients of said electronic document ; code that identifies a text segment of said electronic document that has at least two alternative character strings that have substantially the same meaning ; code that modifies said text segment of said electronic document , said code that modifies includes code that selects one of said alternative character strings for said text segment in accordance with said user identifier ; and a computer readable medium that stores the computer code (bar codes) s .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9628903A1 Filed: 1996-03-18 Issued: 1996-09-19 Simulcasting digital video programs for broadcast and interactive services (Original Assignee) Bell Atlantic Network Services, Inc. Bruce Kostreski, Allan Schneider
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (digital information) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (data communications) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 12 . A communication system as in claim 1 , wherein the two-way wireless packet data network comprises a public network , said communication system further comprising : a data device ; and an RF modem coupled to the data device for providing two-way data communications (mobile communication) for the data device via the wireless packet data network . WO9628903A1 CLAIM 22 . A digital entertainment terminal as in claim 16 , wherein the audio/video processor comprises : an audio/video decoder for decompressing the selected compressed , digital information (digital information) from the transport stream to produce a decompressed video signal and a decompressed audio signal ; a graphics overlay controller , controlled by said control processor , for generating graphic display information ; and means for combining the graphic display information with the decompressed video signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (digital information) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 22 . A digital entertainment terminal as in claim 16 , wherein the audio/video processor comprises : an audio/video decoder for decompressing the selected compressed , digital information (digital information) from the transport stream to produce a decompressed video signal and a decompressed audio signal ; a graphics overlay controller , controlled by said control processor , for generating graphic display information ; and means for combining the graphic display information with the decompressed video signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (digital information) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 22 . A digital entertainment terminal as in claim 16 , wherein the audio/video processor comprises : an audio/video decoder for decompressing the selected compressed , digital information (digital information) from the transport stream to produce a decompressed video signal and a decompressed audio signal ; a graphics overlay controller , controlled by said control processor , for generating graphic display information ; and means for combining the graphic display information with the decompressed video signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (digital information) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 22 . A digital entertainment terminal as in claim 16 , wherein the audio/video processor comprises : an audio/video decoder for decompressing the selected compressed , digital information (digital information) from the transport stream to produce a decompressed video signal and a decompressed audio signal ; a graphics overlay controller , controlled by said control processor , for generating graphic display information ; and means for combining the graphic display information with the decompressed video signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 12 . A communication system as in claim 1 , wherein the two-way wireless packet data network comprises a public network , said communication system further comprising : a data device ; and an RF modem coupled to the data device for providing two-way data communications (mobile communication) for the data device via the wireless packet data network .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 12 . A communication system as in claim 1 , wherein the two-way wireless packet data network comprises a public network , said communication system further comprising : a data device ; and an RF modem coupled to the data device for providing two-way data communications (mobile communication) for the data device via the wireless packet data network .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (wireline access) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 12 . A communication system as in claim 1 , wherein the two-way wireless packet data network comprises a public network , said communication system further comprising : a data device ; and an RF modem coupled to the data device for providing two-way data communications (mobile communication) for the data device via the wireless packet data network . WO9628903A1 CLAIM 14 . A communication system as in claim 13 , wherein the two-way wireless packet data network further comprises at least one wireline access (cellular telephony) point in wireless communication with the plurality of wireless transceivers , said communication system further comprising a landline packet data network coupled for two-way packet data communication with the wireline access point .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (digital information) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (wireline access) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 12 . A communication system as in claim 1 , wherein the two-way wireless packet data network comprises a public network , said communication system further comprising : a data device ; and an RF modem coupled to the data device for providing two-way data communications (mobile communication) for the data device via the wireless packet data network . WO9628903A1 CLAIM 14 . A communication system as in claim 13 , wherein the two-way wireless packet data network further comprises at least one wireline access (cellular telephony) point in wireless communication with the plurality of wireless transceivers , said communication system further comprising a landline packet data network coupled for two-way packet data communication with the wireline access point . WO9628903A1 CLAIM 22 . A digital entertainment terminal as in claim 16 , wherein the audio/video processor comprises : an audio/video decoder for decompressing the selected compressed , digital information (digital information) from the transport stream to produce a decompressed video signal and a decompressed audio signal ; a graphics overlay controller , controlled by said control processor , for generating graphic display information ; and means for combining the graphic display information with the decompressed video signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (digital information) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 22 . A digital entertainment terminal as in claim 16 , wherein the audio/video processor comprises : an audio/video decoder for decompressing the selected compressed , digital information (digital information) from the transport stream to produce a decompressed video signal and a decompressed audio signal ; a graphics overlay controller , controlled by said control processor , for generating graphic display information ; and means for combining the graphic display information with the decompressed video signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (data communications) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 12 . A communication system as in claim 1 , wherein the two-way wireless packet data network comprises a public network , said communication system further comprising : a data device ; and an RF modem coupled to the data device for providing two-way data communications (mobile communication) for the data device via the wireless packet data network .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 12 . A communication system as in claim 1 , wherein the two-way wireless packet data network comprises a public network , said communication system further comprising : a data device ; and an RF modem coupled to the data device for providing two-way data communications (mobile communication) for the data device via the wireless packet data network .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 12 . A communication system as in claim 1 , wherein the two-way wireless packet data network comprises a public network , said communication system further comprising : a data device ; and an RF modem coupled to the data device for providing two-way data communications (mobile communication) for the data device via the wireless packet data network .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (second group) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (wireless transceivers) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 13 . A communication system as in claim 1 , wherein the two-way wireless packet data network comprises a plurality of wireless transceivers (first data) for providing wireless communications with the RF modems . WO9628903A1 CLAIM 40 . A communication system as in claim 31 , wherein the headend system comprises : (1) a source of a first transport stream containing a plurality of digitally multiplexed packet streams , each packet stream carrying digitized data representing one of a first group of video programs ; (2) a source of a second transport stream containing a plurality of digitally multiplexed packet streams , each packet stream carrying digitized data representing one of a second group (time information indicator) of video programs ; (3) a modulation system modulating the first digital multiplexed data stream and the second digital multiplexed data stream into first and second channels , respectively ; (4) and a combiner for combining the first and second channels from the modulating system into said signal containing multiplexed channels .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (compressed video signal, audio signals) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 12 . A communication system as in claim 1 , wherein the two-way wireless packet data network comprises a public network , said communication system further comprising : a data device ; and an RF modem coupled to the data device for providing two-way data communications (mobile communication) for the data device via the wireless packet data network . WO9628903A1 CLAIM 22 . A digital entertainment terminal as in claim 16 , wherein the audio/video processor comprises : an audio/video decoder for decompressing the selected compressed , digital information from the transport stream to produce a decompressed video signal (video camera) and a decompressed audio signal ; a graphics overlay controller , controlled by said control processor , for generating graphic display information ; and means for combining the graphic display information with the decompressed video signal . WO9628903A1 CLAIM 30 . A digital entertainment terminal as in claim 27 , wherein the digital processor comprises : (a) an audio/video decoder for decompressing compressed , digitized audio and video information received over the broadband channel to produce a decompressed video signal and a decompressed audio signal ; and (b) a memory for storing at least one frame of compressed , digitized information , wherein the audio/video decoder is responsive to instructions from the control processor to selectively : (1) decode a series of frames of compressed , digital information to produce decompressed video and audio signals (video camera) corresponding to the full motion presentation , and (2) repetitively decode the at least one frame stored in the memory to produce decompressed video and audio signals corresponding to the still frame presentation .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (receiving inputs) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 12 . A communication system as in claim 1 , wherein the two-way wireless packet data network comprises a public network , said communication system further comprising : a data device ; and an RF modem coupled to the data device for providing two-way data communications (mobile communication) for the data device via the wireless packet data network . WO9628903A1 CLAIM 16 . A digital entertainment terminal comprising : a channel selector for coupling to a broadband receiving antenna and selecting one of a plurality of channels from a signal from the broadband receiving antenna ; a channel signal processor for processing the one channel to acquire a digital transport stream carried on the one channel , said digital transport stream comprising multiplexed streams of compressed , digitized audio and video information ; an audio/video processor responsive to selected compressed , broadband digitized audio and video information from said digital transport stream to produce signals for driving an audio/video display device ; means for receiving inputs (digital user) from a user ; an RF modem for two-way communication of signaling messages via a wireless packet data network ; and a control processor controlling operations of the channel selector and the audio/video processor in response to at least some of the received inputs from the user , sending messages through the RF modem and processing messages received via the RF modem .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (compressed video signal, audio signals) .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 22 . A digital entertainment terminal as in claim 16 , wherein the audio/video processor comprises : an audio/video decoder for decompressing the selected compressed , digital information from the transport stream to produce a decompressed video signal (video camera) and a decompressed audio signal ; a graphics overlay controller , controlled by said control processor , for generating graphic display information ; and means for combining the graphic display information with the decompressed video signal . WO9628903A1 CLAIM 30 . A digital entertainment terminal as in claim 27 , wherein the digital processor comprises : (a) an audio/video decoder for decompressing compressed , digitized audio and video information received over the broadband channel to produce a decompressed video signal and a decompressed audio signal ; and (b) a memory for storing at least one frame of compressed , digitized information , wherein the audio/video decoder is responsive to instructions from the control processor to selectively : (1) decode a series of frames of compressed , digital information to produce decompressed video and audio signals (video camera) corresponding to the full motion presentation , and (2) repetitively decode the at least one frame stored in the memory to produce decompressed video and audio signals corresponding to the still frame presentation .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (receiving inputs) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	WO9628903A1 CLAIM 16 . A digital entertainment terminal comprising : a channel selector for coupling to a broadband receiving antenna and selecting one of a plurality of channels from a signal from the broadband receiving antenna ; a channel signal processor for processing the one channel to acquire a digital transport stream carried on the one channel , said digital transport stream comprising multiplexed streams of compressed , digitized audio and video information ; an audio/video processor responsive to selected compressed , broadband digitized audio and video information from said digital transport stream to produce signals for driving an audio/video display device ; means for receiving inputs (digital user) from a user ; an RF modem for two-way communication of signaling messages via a wireless packet data network ; and a control processor controlling operations of the channel selector and the audio/video processor in response to at least some of the received inputs from the user , sending messages through the RF modem and processing messages received via the RF modem .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5778181A Filed: 1996-03-14 Issued: 1998-07-07 Enhanced video programming system and method for incorporating and displaying retrieved integrated internet information segments (Original Assignee) ACTV Inc (Current Assignee) EARTH WEB Inc ; OpenTV Inc Jack D. Hidary, Craig Ullman
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5778181A CLAIM 7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the uniform resource locators are embedded in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the video signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5778181A CLAIM 7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the uniform resource locators are embedded in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the video signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5778181A CLAIM 7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the uniform resource locators are embedded in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the video signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5778181A CLAIM 7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the uniform resource locators are embedded in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the video signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (vertical blanking) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5778181A CLAIM 7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the uniform resource locators are embedded in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the video signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (vertical blanking) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5778181A CLAIM 7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the uniform resource locators are embedded in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the video signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (predetermined times) .	US5778181A CLAIM 1 . A system for presenting integrated television programming and corresponding related Internet information segments obtained from Web sites on the Internet , the system comprising : a means for receiving programming , wherein the programming contains a video signal , an audio signal and one or more uniform resource locators , wherein the uniform resource locators specify one or more Internet addresses of the information segments which relate specifically to the content of the video and audio signals of the programming ; a means for decoding , connected to the receiving means , the uniform resource locators to determine the specified Internet addresses ; a controller means , connected to the decoding means , for interpreting the uniform resource locators ; a web browser , connected to the decoding means and the controller means , for sending message requests to specific Internet sites located at the Internet addresses corresponding to the uniform resource locators and consequently receiving the one or more requested Internet information segments residing at the determined Internet addresses , the browser retrieves the requested Internet information segments under the direction and control of the controller means ; and a display means , connected to the controller and receiving means , for presenting the video and audio signals concurrently with the Internet information segments ; whereby the Internet information segments are synchronized to the video signal and displayed at predetermined times (telephone number) during the program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (web browser) .	US5778181A CLAIM 1 . A system for presenting integrated television programming and corresponding related Internet information segments obtained from Web sites on the Internet , the system comprising : a means for receiving programming , wherein the programming contains a video signal , an audio signal and one or more uniform resource locators , wherein the uniform resource locators specify one or more Internet addresses of the information segments which relate specifically to the content of the video and audio signals of the programming ; a means for decoding , connected to the receiving means , the uniform resource locators to determine the specified Internet addresses ; a controller means , connected to the decoding means , for interpreting the uniform resource locators ; a web browser (electronic message) , connected to the decoding means and the controller means , for sending message requests to specific Internet sites located at the Internet addresses corresponding to the uniform resource locators and consequently receiving the one or more requested Internet information segments residing at the determined Internet addresses , the browser retrieves the requested Internet information segments under the direction and control of the controller means ; and a display means , connected to the controller and receiving means , for presenting the video and audio signals concurrently with the Internet information segments ; whereby the Internet information segments are synchronized to the video signal and displayed at predetermined times during the program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (web browser) comprises at least one electronic mail .	US5778181A CLAIM 1 . A system for presenting integrated television programming and corresponding related Internet information segments obtained from Web sites on the Internet , the system comprising : a means for receiving programming , wherein the programming contains a video signal , an audio signal and one or more uniform resource locators , wherein the uniform resource locators specify one or more Internet addresses of the information segments which relate specifically to the content of the video and audio signals of the programming ; a means for decoding , connected to the receiving means , the uniform resource locators to determine the specified Internet addresses ; a controller means , connected to the decoding means , for interpreting the uniform resource locators ; a web browser (electronic message) , connected to the decoding means and the controller means , for sending message requests to specific Internet sites located at the Internet addresses corresponding to the uniform resource locators and consequently receiving the one or more requested Internet information segments residing at the determined Internet addresses , the browser retrieves the requested Internet information segments under the direction and control of the controller means ; and a display means , connected to the controller and receiving means , for presenting the video and audio signals concurrently with the Internet information segments ; whereby the Internet information segments are synchronized to the video signal and displayed at predetermined times during the program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (audio signals) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5778181A CLAIM 1 . A system for presenting integrated television programming and corresponding related Internet information segments obtained from Web sites on the Internet , the system comprising : a means for receiving programming , wherein the programming contains a video signal , an audio signal and one or more uniform resource locators , wherein the uniform resource locators specify one or more Internet addresses of the information segments which relate specifically to the content of the video and audio signals (video camera) of the programming ; a means for decoding , connected to the receiving means , the uniform resource locators to determine the specified Internet addresses ; a controller means , connected to the decoding means , for interpreting the uniform resource locators ; a web browser , connected to the decoding means and the controller means , for sending message requests to specific Internet sites located at the Internet addresses corresponding to the uniform resource locators and consequently receiving the one or more requested Internet information segments residing at the determined Internet addresses , the browser retrieves the requested Internet information segments under the direction and control of the controller means ; and a display means , connected to the controller and receiving means , for presenting the video and audio signals concurrently with the Internet information segments ; whereby the Internet information segments are synchronized to the video signal and displayed at predetermined times during the program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (vertical blanking) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5778181A CLAIM 7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the uniform resource locators are embedded in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the video signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical blanking) comprises a video camera (audio signals) .	US5778181A CLAIM 1 . A system for presenting integrated television programming and corresponding related Internet information segments obtained from Web sites on the Internet , the system comprising : a means for receiving programming , wherein the programming contains a video signal , an audio signal and one or more uniform resource locators , wherein the uniform resource locators specify one or more Internet addresses of the information segments which relate specifically to the content of the video and audio signals (video camera) of the programming ; a means for decoding , connected to the receiving means , the uniform resource locators to determine the specified Internet addresses ; a controller means , connected to the decoding means , for interpreting the uniform resource locators ; a web browser , connected to the decoding means and the controller means , for sending message requests to specific Internet sites located at the Internet addresses corresponding to the uniform resource locators and consequently receiving the one or more requested Internet information segments residing at the determined Internet addresses , the browser retrieves the requested Internet information segments under the direction and control of the controller means ; and a display means , connected to the controller and receiving means , for presenting the video and audio signals concurrently with the Internet information segments ; whereby the Internet information segments are synchronized to the video signal and displayed at predetermined times during the program . US5778181A CLAIM 7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the uniform resource locators are embedded in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the video signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (vertical blanking) comprises a photodetector .	US5778181A CLAIM 7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the uniform resource locators are embedded in the vertical blanking (time information indicator, pulse reader, broadcast signal) interval of the video signal .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5751956A Filed: 1996-02-21 Issued: 1998-05-12 Method and apparatus for redirection of server external hyper-link references (Original Assignee) Infoseek Corp (Current Assignee) Disney Enterprises Inc Steven T. Kirsch
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (execution instruction, Web server) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (other service) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5751956A CLAIM 10 . A server computer system serving World Wide Web pages to client computer systems via an Internet communications link , said server computer system comprising : a) a memory providing for the storage of a server program , a Web page , and a data file ; and b) a central processing unit coupled to said memory to provide for the execution of said server program , wherein said server program includes execution instruction (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) s that define respective predetermined responses to first and second client request types , said first client request type including a first predetermined request for the return transfer of said Web page to said client computer system , said second client request type including a second predetermined request , including redirection and accounting data , to process said redirection and accounting data , to provide for a return transfer of a redirection message to said client computer system , and to selectively store data corresponding to said accounting data in said data file . US5751956A CLAIM 14 . A method of operating a Web server (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) comprising the steps of : a) receiving a predetermined service request wherein said predetermined service request may include a redirection directive and redirection URL ; b) determining whether said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive , and c) serving a redirection response message , including said redirection URL , where said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive . US5751956A CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 14 wherein said method is performed in connection with the operation of a Web client and wherein said redirection response message is one of a predetermined set of response messages autonomously handled by said Web client , the autonomous handling of said redirection response message by said Web client including the automatic issuance of another service (mobile communication) request utilizing said redirection URL .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (execution instruction, Web server) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5751956A CLAIM 10 . A server computer system serving World Wide Web pages to client computer systems via an Internet communications link , said server computer system comprising : a) a memory providing for the storage of a server program , a Web page , and a data file ; and b) a central processing unit coupled to said memory to provide for the execution of said server program , wherein said server program includes execution instruction (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) s that define respective predetermined responses to first and second client request types , said first client request type including a first predetermined request for the return transfer of said Web page to said client computer system , said second client request type including a second predetermined request , including redirection and accounting data , to process said redirection and accounting data , to provide for a return transfer of a redirection message to said client computer system , and to selectively store data corresponding to said accounting data in said data file . US5751956A CLAIM 14 . A method of operating a Web server (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) comprising the steps of : a) receiving a predetermined service request wherein said predetermined service request may include a redirection directive and redirection URL ; b) determining whether said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive , and c) serving a redirection response message , including said redirection URL , where said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (execution instruction, Web server) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5751956A CLAIM 10 . A server computer system serving World Wide Web pages to client computer systems via an Internet communications link , said server computer system comprising : a) a memory providing for the storage of a server program , a Web page , and a data file ; and b) a central processing unit coupled to said memory to provide for the execution of said server program , wherein said server program includes execution instruction (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) s that define respective predetermined responses to first and second client request types , said first client request type including a first predetermined request for the return transfer of said Web page to said client computer system , said second client request type including a second predetermined request , including redirection and accounting data , to process said redirection and accounting data , to provide for a return transfer of a redirection message to said client computer system , and to selectively store data corresponding to said accounting data in said data file . US5751956A CLAIM 14 . A method of operating a Web server (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) comprising the steps of : a) receiving a predetermined service request wherein said predetermined service request may include a redirection directive and redirection URL ; b) determining whether said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive , and c) serving a redirection response message , including said redirection URL , where said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (execution instruction, Web server) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5751956A CLAIM 10 . A server computer system serving World Wide Web pages to client computer systems via an Internet communications link , said server computer system comprising : a) a memory providing for the storage of a server program , a Web page , and a data file ; and b) a central processing unit coupled to said memory to provide for the execution of said server program , wherein said server program includes execution instruction (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) s that define respective predetermined responses to first and second client request types , said first client request type including a first predetermined request for the return transfer of said Web page to said client computer system , said second client request type including a second predetermined request , including redirection and accounting data , to process said redirection and accounting data , to provide for a return transfer of a redirection message to said client computer system , and to selectively store data corresponding to said accounting data in said data file . US5751956A CLAIM 14 . A method of operating a Web server (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) comprising the steps of : a) receiving a predetermined service request wherein said predetermined service request may include a redirection directive and redirection URL ; b) determining whether said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive , and c) serving a redirection response message , including said redirection URL , where said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (other service) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5751956A CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 14 wherein said method is performed in connection with the operation of a Web client and wherein said redirection response message is one of a predetermined set of response messages autonomously handled by said Web client , the autonomous handling of said redirection response message by said Web client including the automatic issuance of another service (mobile communication) request utilizing said redirection URL .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (other service) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5751956A CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 14 wherein said method is performed in connection with the operation of a Web client and wherein said redirection response message is one of a predetermined set of response messages autonomously handled by said Web client , the autonomous handling of said redirection response message by said Web client including the automatic issuance of another service (mobile communication) request utilizing said redirection URL .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (other service) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5751956A CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 14 wherein said method is performed in connection with the operation of a Web client and wherein said redirection response message is one of a predetermined set of response messages autonomously handled by said Web client , the autonomous handling of said redirection response message by said Web client including the automatic issuance of another service (mobile communication) request utilizing said redirection URL .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (execution instruction, Web server) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (other service) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5751956A CLAIM 10 . A server computer system serving World Wide Web pages to client computer systems via an Internet communications link , said server computer system comprising : a) a memory providing for the storage of a server program , a Web page , and a data file ; and b) a central processing unit coupled to said memory to provide for the execution of said server program , wherein said server program includes execution instruction (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) s that define respective predetermined responses to first and second client request types , said first client request type including a first predetermined request for the return transfer of said Web page to said client computer system , said second client request type including a second predetermined request , including redirection and accounting data , to process said redirection and accounting data , to provide for a return transfer of a redirection message to said client computer system , and to selectively store data corresponding to said accounting data in said data file . US5751956A CLAIM 14 . A method of operating a Web server (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) comprising the steps of : a) receiving a predetermined service request wherein said predetermined service request may include a redirection directive and redirection URL ; b) determining whether said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive , and c) serving a redirection response message , including said redirection URL , where said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive . US5751956A CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 14 wherein said method is performed in connection with the operation of a Web client and wherein said redirection response message is one of a predetermined set of response messages autonomously handled by said Web client , the autonomous handling of said redirection response message by said Web client including the automatic issuance of another service (mobile communication) request utilizing said redirection URL .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (execution instruction, Web server) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5751956A CLAIM 10 . A server computer system serving World Wide Web pages to client computer systems via an Internet communications link , said server computer system comprising : a) a memory providing for the storage of a server program , a Web page , and a data file ; and b) a central processing unit coupled to said memory to provide for the execution of said server program , wherein said server program includes execution instruction (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) s that define respective predetermined responses to first and second client request types , said first client request type including a first predetermined request for the return transfer of said Web page to said client computer system , said second client request type including a second predetermined request , including redirection and accounting data , to process said redirection and accounting data , to provide for a return transfer of a redirection message to said client computer system , and to selectively store data corresponding to said accounting data in said data file . US5751956A CLAIM 14 . A method of operating a Web server (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) comprising the steps of : a) receiving a predetermined service request wherein said predetermined service request may include a redirection directive and redirection URL ; b) determining whether said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive , and c) serving a redirection response message , including said redirection URL , where said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (other service) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5751956A CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 14 wherein said method is performed in connection with the operation of a Web client and wherein said redirection response message is one of a predetermined set of response messages autonomously handled by said Web client , the autonomous handling of said redirection response message by said Web client including the automatic issuance of another service (mobile communication) request utilizing said redirection URL .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (other service) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5751956A CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 14 wherein said method is performed in connection with the operation of a Web client and wherein said redirection response message is one of a predetermined set of response messages autonomously handled by said Web client , the autonomous handling of said redirection response message by said Web client including the automatic issuance of another service (mobile communication) request utilizing said redirection URL .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (other service) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5751956A CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 14 wherein said method is performed in connection with the operation of a Web client and wherein said redirection response message is one of a predetermined set of response messages autonomously handled by said Web client , the autonomous handling of said redirection response message by said Web client including the automatic issuance of another service (mobile communication) request utilizing said redirection URL .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (server computer system) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5751956A CLAIM 10 . A server computer system (time information indicator) serving World Wide Web pages to client computer systems via an Internet communications link , said server computer system comprising : a) a memory providing for the storage of a server program , a Web page , and a data file ; and b) a central processing unit coupled to said memory to provide for the execution of said server program , wherein said server program includes execution instructions that define respective predetermined responses to first and second client request types , said first client request type including a first predetermined request for the return transfer of said Web page to said client computer system , said second client request type including a second predetermined request , including redirection and accounting data , to process said redirection and accounting data , to provide for a return transfer of a redirection message to said client computer system , and to selectively store data corresponding to said accounting data in said data file .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (execution instruction, Web server) address .	US5751956A CLAIM 10 . A server computer system serving World Wide Web pages to client computer systems via an Internet communications link , said server computer system comprising : a) a memory providing for the storage of a server program , a Web page , and a data file ; and b) a central processing unit coupled to said memory to provide for the execution of said server program , wherein said server program includes execution instruction (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) s that define respective predetermined responses to first and second client request types , said first client request type including a first predetermined request for the return transfer of said Web page to said client computer system , said second client request type including a second predetermined request , including redirection and accounting data , to process said redirection and accounting data , to provide for a return transfer of a redirection message to said client computer system , and to selectively store data corresponding to said accounting data in said data file . US5751956A CLAIM 14 . A method of operating a Web server (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) comprising the steps of : a) receiving a predetermined service request wherein said predetermined service request may include a redirection directive and redirection URL ; b) determining whether said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive , and c) serving a redirection response message , including said redirection URL , where said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (execution instruction, Web server) .	US5751956A CLAIM 10 . A server computer system serving World Wide Web pages to client computer systems via an Internet communications link , said server computer system comprising : a) a memory providing for the storage of a server program , a Web page , and a data file ; and b) a central processing unit coupled to said memory to provide for the execution of said server program , wherein said server program includes execution instruction (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) s that define respective predetermined responses to first and second client request types , said first client request type including a first predetermined request for the return transfer of said Web page to said client computer system , said second client request type including a second predetermined request , including redirection and accounting data , to process said redirection and accounting data , to provide for a return transfer of a redirection message to said client computer system , and to selectively store data corresponding to said accounting data in said data file . US5751956A CLAIM 14 . A method of operating a Web server (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) comprising the steps of : a) receiving a predetermined service request wherein said predetermined service request may include a redirection directive and redirection URL ; b) determining whether said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive , and c) serving a redirection response message , including said redirection URL , where said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (execution instruction, Web server) comprises at least one electronic mail (execution instruction, Web server) .	US5751956A CLAIM 10 . A server computer system serving World Wide Web pages to client computer systems via an Internet communications link , said server computer system comprising : a) a memory providing for the storage of a server program , a Web page , and a data file ; and b) a central processing unit coupled to said memory to provide for the execution of said server program , wherein said server program includes execution instruction (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) s that define respective predetermined responses to first and second client request types , said first client request type including a first predetermined request for the return transfer of said Web page to said client computer system , said second client request type including a second predetermined request , including redirection and accounting data , to process said redirection and accounting data , to provide for a return transfer of a redirection message to said client computer system , and to selectively store data corresponding to said accounting data in said data file . US5751956A CLAIM 14 . A method of operating a Web server (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address, digital information) comprising the steps of : a) receiving a predetermined service request wherein said predetermined service request may include a redirection directive and redirection URL ; b) determining whether said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive , and c) serving a redirection response message , including said redirection URL , where said predetermined service request includes said redirection directive .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (other service) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5751956A CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 14 wherein said method is performed in connection with the operation of a Web client and wherein said redirection response message is one of a predetermined set of response messages autonomously handled by said Web client , the autonomous handling of said redirection response message by said Web client including the automatic issuance of another service (mobile communication) request utilizing said redirection URL .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (other service) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5751956A CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 14 wherein said method is performed in connection with the operation of a Web client and wherein said redirection response message is one of a predetermined set of response messages autonomously handled by said Web client , the autonomous handling of said redirection response message by said Web client including the automatic issuance of another service (mobile communication) request utilizing said redirection URL .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5867821A Filed: 1996-02-16 Issued: 1999-02-02 Method and apparatus for electronically accessing and distributing personal health care information and services in hospitals and homes (Original Assignee) Paxton Devs Inc (Current Assignee) Care Innovations LLC Douglas J. Ballantyne, Michael Mulhall
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (video image) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5867821A CLAIM 1 . An electronic information system for distribution of medical information and patient services comprising : (a) a data source in the form of a Master Library (ML) storing data in digital compressed format , the ML being adapted to store unprocessed or digitally compressed data selected from one or more of the following : (i) patient/medical staff health record information , (ii) clinical data including X-Ray , MRI and video image (broadcast signal) s , (iii) patient laboratory data to support medical diagnoses and investigations , (iv) educational/training information in video or textual format for the training of medical personnel and patient requirements , (v) pharmaceutical databases , (vi) entertainment audio/video data , (vii) monitored video of critical areas including operating rooms and psychiatric wards , (viii) general security video monitoring data , and (ix) management information data including accounting/billing and inventory control/ordering services ; (b) a communications interconnection system electronically associated with the ML ; (c) a computerized nursing station electronically associated with the ML through the internal medical information network for temporary storage of patients' ; health records that have been accessed and downloaded from the ML , said nursing station operating as a client/server computer system , wherein the server computer is part of the nursing station and the client systems are the interconnected Patient Care Stations (PCS) . The nursing station server system containing disk and random access memory (RAM) and the server computer to temporarily store health records for patients interfaced to this station ; (d) an electronic PCS comprising client computers located at each patient bedside communicating with the nursing station server system , said client computers each comprising a central processing unit with associated memory and the following items : (i) a monitor screen for display of normal NTSC video , RGB video and other interfaced/non-interlaced digital video formats ; (ii) interface means to electronically communicate through the communications interconnection system with the ML and with the nursing station ; (iii) a wireless/IR transmitter/receiver to communicate with a pen based computer device (Personal Data Assistant or PDA) ; (iv) an input entry device to facilitate the patient/medical staff communication within the system ; (v) compression and decompression means for data passed to and from the patient care station ; and (vi) application software supplying patient and medical staff services .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5867821A CLAIM 1 . An electronic information system for distribution of medical information and patient services comprising : (a) a data source in the form of a Master Library (ML) storing data in digital compressed format , the ML being adapted to store unprocessed or digitally compressed data selected from one or more of the following : (i) patient/medical staff health record information , (ii) clinical data including X-Ray , MRI and video image (broadcast signal) s , (iii) patient laboratory data to support medical diagnoses and investigations , (iv) educational/training information in video or textual format for the training of medical personnel and patient requirements , (v) pharmaceutical databases , (vi) entertainment audio/video data , (vii) monitored video of critical areas including operating rooms and psychiatric wards , (viii) general security video monitoring data , and (ix) management information data including accounting/billing and inventory control/ordering services ; (b) a communications interconnection system electronically associated with the ML ; (c) a computerized nursing station electronically associated with the ML through the internal medical information network for temporary storage of patients' ; health records that have been accessed and downloaded from the ML , said nursing station operating as a client/server computer system , wherein the server computer is part of the nursing station and the client systems are the interconnected Patient Care Stations (PCS) . The nursing station server system containing disk and random access memory (RAM) and the server computer to temporarily store health records for patients interfaced to this station ; (d) an electronic PCS comprising client computers located at each patient bedside communicating with the nursing station server system , said client computers each comprising a central processing unit with associated memory and the following items : (i) a monitor screen for display of normal NTSC video , RGB video and other interfaced/non-interlaced digital video formats ; (ii) interface means to electronically communicate through the communications interconnection system with the ML and with the nursing station ; (iii) a wireless/IR transmitter/receiver to communicate with a pen based computer device (Personal Data Assistant or PDA) ; (iv) an input entry device to facilitate the patient/medical staff communication within the system ; (v) compression and decompression means for data passed to and from the patient care station ; and (vi) application software supplying patient and medical staff services .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5867821A CLAIM 1 . An electronic information system for distribution of medical information and patient services comprising : (a) a data source in the form of a Master Library (ML) storing data in digital compressed format , the ML being adapted to store unprocessed or digitally compressed data selected from one or more of the following : (i) patient/medical staff health record information , (ii) clinical data including X-Ray , MRI and video image (broadcast signal) s , (iii) patient laboratory data to support medical diagnoses and investigations , (iv) educational/training information in video or textual format for the training of medical personnel and patient requirements , (v) pharmaceutical databases , (vi) entertainment audio/video data , (vii) monitored video of critical areas including operating rooms and psychiatric wards , (viii) general security video monitoring data , and (ix) management information data including accounting/billing and inventory control/ordering services ; (b) a communications interconnection system electronically associated with the ML ; (c) a computerized nursing station electronically associated with the ML through the internal medical information network for temporary storage of patients' ; health records that have been accessed and downloaded from the ML , said nursing station operating as a client/server computer system , wherein the server computer is part of the nursing station and the client systems are the interconnected Patient Care Stations (PCS) . The nursing station server system containing disk and random access memory (RAM) and the server computer to temporarily store health records for patients interfaced to this station ; (d) an electronic PCS comprising client computers located at each patient bedside communicating with the nursing station server system , said client computers each comprising a central processing unit with associated memory and the following items : (i) a monitor screen for display of normal NTSC video , RGB video and other interfaced/non-interlaced digital video formats ; (ii) interface means to electronically communicate through the communications interconnection system with the ML and with the nursing station ; (iii) a wireless/IR transmitter/receiver to communicate with a pen based computer device (Personal Data Assistant or PDA) ; (iv) an input entry device to facilitate the patient/medical staff communication within the system ; (v) compression and decompression means for data passed to and from the patient care station ; and (vi) application software supplying patient and medical staff services .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5867821A CLAIM 1 . An electronic information system for distribution of medical information and patient services comprising : (a) a data source in the form of a Master Library (ML) storing data in digital compressed format , the ML being adapted to store unprocessed or digitally compressed data selected from one or more of the following : (i) patient/medical staff health record information , (ii) clinical data including X-Ray , MRI and video image (broadcast signal) s , (iii) patient laboratory data to support medical diagnoses and investigations , (iv) educational/training information in video or textual format for the training of medical personnel and patient requirements , (v) pharmaceutical databases , (vi) entertainment audio/video data , (vii) monitored video of critical areas including operating rooms and psychiatric wards , (viii) general security video monitoring data , and (ix) management information data including accounting/billing and inventory control/ordering services ; (b) a communications interconnection system electronically associated with the ML ; (c) a computerized nursing station electronically associated with the ML through the internal medical information network for temporary storage of patients' ; health records that have been accessed and downloaded from the ML , said nursing station operating as a client/server computer system , wherein the server computer is part of the nursing station and the client systems are the interconnected Patient Care Stations (PCS) . The nursing station server system containing disk and random access memory (RAM) and the server computer to temporarily store health records for patients interfaced to this station ; (d) an electronic PCS comprising client computers located at each patient bedside communicating with the nursing station server system , said client computers each comprising a central processing unit with associated memory and the following items : (i) a monitor screen for display of normal NTSC video , RGB video and other interfaced/non-interlaced digital video formats ; (ii) interface means to electronically communicate through the communications interconnection system with the ML and with the nursing station ; (iii) a wireless/IR transmitter/receiver to communicate with a pen based computer device (Personal Data Assistant or PDA) ; (iv) an input entry device to facilitate the patient/medical staff communication within the system ; (v) compression and decompression means for data passed to and from the patient care station ; and (vi) application software supplying patient and medical staff services .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5867821A CLAIM 1 . An electronic information system for distribution of medical information and patient services comprising : (a) a data source in the form of a Master Library (ML) storing data in digital compressed format , the ML being adapted to store unprocessed or digitally compressed data selected from one or more of the following : (i) patient/medical staff health record information , (ii) clinical data including X-Ray , MRI and video image (broadcast signal) s , (iii) patient laboratory data to support medical diagnoses and investigations , (iv) educational/training information in video or textual format for the training of medical personnel and patient requirements , (v) pharmaceutical databases , (vi) entertainment audio/video data , (vii) monitored video of critical areas including operating rooms and psychiatric wards , (viii) general security video monitoring data , and (ix) management information data including accounting/billing and inventory control/ordering services ; (b) a communications interconnection system electronically associated with the ML ; (c) a computerized nursing station electronically associated with the ML through the internal medical information network for temporary storage of patients' ; health records that have been accessed and downloaded from the ML , said nursing station operating as a client/server computer system , wherein the server computer is part of the nursing station and the client systems are the interconnected Patient Care Stations (PCS) . The nursing station server system containing disk and random access memory (RAM) and the server computer to temporarily store health records for patients interfaced to this station ; (d) an electronic PCS comprising client computers located at each patient bedside communicating with the nursing station server system , said client computers each comprising a central processing unit with associated memory and the following items : (i) a monitor screen for display of normal NTSC video , RGB video and other interfaced/non-interlaced digital video formats ; (ii) interface means to electronically communicate through the communications interconnection system with the ML and with the nursing station ; (iii) a wireless/IR transmitter/receiver to communicate with a pen based computer device (Personal Data Assistant or PDA) ; (iv) an input entry device to facilitate the patient/medical staff communication within the system ; (v) compression and decompression means for data passed to and from the patient care station ; and (vi) application software supplying patient and medical staff services .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (temporarily store) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (server computer system) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5867821A CLAIM 1 . An electronic information system for distribution of medical information and patient services comprising : (a) a data source in the form of a Master Library (ML) storing data in digital compressed format , the ML being adapted to store unprocessed or digitally compressed data selected from one or more of the following : (i) patient/medical staff health record information , (ii) clinical data including X-Ray , MRI and video images , (iii) patient laboratory data to support medical diagnoses and investigations , (iv) educational/training information in video or textual format for the training of medical personnel and patient requirements , (v) pharmaceutical databases , (vi) entertainment audio/video data , (vii) monitored video of critical areas including operating rooms and psychiatric wards , (viii) general security video monitoring data , and (ix) management information data including accounting/billing and inventory control/ordering services ; (b) a communications interconnection system electronically associated with the ML ; (c) a computerized nursing station electronically associated with the ML through the internal medical information network for temporary storage of patients' ; health records that have been accessed and downloaded from the ML , said nursing station operating as a client/server computer system (time information indicator) , wherein the server computer is part of the nursing station and the client systems are the interconnected Patient Care Stations (PCS) . The nursing station server system containing disk and random access memory (RAM) and the server computer to temporarily store (time information) health records for patients interfaced to this station ; (d) an electronic PCS comprising client computers located at each patient bedside communicating with the nursing station server system , said client computers each comprising a central processing unit with associated memory and the following items : (i) a monitor screen for display of normal NTSC video , RGB video and other interfaced/non-interlaced digital video formats ; (ii) interface means to electronically communicate through the communications interconnection system with the ML and with the nursing station ; (iii) a wireless/IR transmitter/receiver to communicate with a pen based computer device (Personal Data Assistant or PDA) ; (iv) an input entry device to facilitate the patient/medical staff communication within the system ; (v) compression and decompression means for data passed to and from the patient care station ; and (vi) application software supplying patient and medical staff services .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (identification code) , and combinations thereof .	US5867821A CLAIM 18 . A system according to claim 17 wherein each patient care station is provided with a unique addressable identification code (bar codes) ensuring a one to one correspondence between a patient' ; s bed location and the master library which manages these codes .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse (patient care) reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5867821A CLAIM 1 . An electronic information system for distribution of medical information and patient services comprising : (a) a data source in the form of a Master Library (ML) storing data in digital compressed format , the ML being adapted to store unprocessed or digitally compressed data selected from one or more of the following : (i) patient/medical staff health record information , (ii) clinical data including X-Ray , MRI and video images , (iii) patient laboratory data to support medical diagnoses and investigations , (iv) educational/training information in video or textual format for the training of medical personnel and patient requirements , (v) pharmaceutical databases , (vi) entertainment audio/video data , (vii) monitored video of critical areas including operating rooms and psychiatric wards , (viii) general security video monitoring data , and (ix) management information data including accounting/billing and inventory control/ordering services ; (b) a communications interconnection system electronically associated with the ML ; (c) a computerized nursing station electronically associated with the ML through the internal medical information network for temporary storage of patients' ; health records that have been accessed and downloaded from the ML , said nursing station operating as a client/server computer system , wherein the server computer is part of the nursing station and the client systems are the interconnected Patient Care Stations (PCS) . The nursing station server system containing disk and random access memory (RAM) and the server computer to temporarily store health records for patients interfaced to this station ; (d) an electronic PCS comprising client computers located at each patient bedside communicating with the nursing station server system , said client computers each comprising a central processing unit with associated memory and the following items : (i) a monitor screen for display of normal NTSC video , RGB video and other interfaced/non-interlaced digital video formats ; (ii) interface means to electronically communicate through the communications interconnection system with the ML and with the nursing station ; (iii) a wireless/IR transmitter/receiver to communicate with a pen based computer device (Personal Data Assistant or PDA) ; (iv) an input entry device to facilitate the patient/medical staff communication within the system ; (v) compression and decompression means for data passed to and from the patient care (tight pulse) station ; and (vi) application software supplying patient and medical staff services .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6047327A Filed: 1996-02-16 Issued: 2000-04-04 System for distributing electronic information to a targeted group of users (Original Assignee) Intel Corp (Current Assignee) Dialogic Corp Michael Man-Hak Tso, David Alfred Romrell, Daniel Joshua Gillespie
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (base unit) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US6047327A CLAIM 10 . The server of claim 1 , further comprising : a data management system coupled to said information interface ; and a server database unit (placing digital information) coupled to said data management system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (base unit) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US6047327A CLAIM 10 . The server of claim 1 , further comprising : a data management system coupled to said information interface ; and a server database unit (placing digital information) coupled to said data management system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (base unit) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US6047327A CLAIM 10 . The server of claim 1 , further comprising : a data management system coupled to said information interface ; and a server database unit (placing digital information) coupled to said data management system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail address (home server) .	US6047327A CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 22 wherein said step of sending said InfoBite further comprises the steps of : receiving a request from a client for a configuration message ; requesting a physical location of said client ; receiving a current physical location of said client ; if a server is not a home server (electronic mail address) of said client , then issuing said configuration message with a list of updated resources ; requesting a copy of said client' ; s profile from said home server ; updating said home server for changes in said client' ; s profile ; and if said server is a home server of said client , then issuing said configuration message with said list of updated resources .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said database) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US6047327A CLAIM 26 . A method comprising the steps of : transmitting a real-time location of a client ; receiving an InfoBite through a messaging interface , wherein said InfoBite includes summary information and a resource identifier wherein said resource identifier is a bit pattern associated with a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) stored within a resource database ; causing an information interface to update a database ; causing a browser to display said InfoBite and perform updates of a display from said database (digital user) ; and if further information is requested , causing said browser to notify said server of said request .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said database) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US6047327A CLAIM 26 . A method comprising the steps of : transmitting a real-time location of a client ; receiving an InfoBite through a messaging interface , wherein said InfoBite includes summary information and a resource identifier wherein said resource identifier is a bit pattern associated with a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) stored within a resource database ; causing an information interface to update a database ; causing a browser to display said InfoBite and perform updates of a display from said database (digital user) ; and if further information is requested , causing said browser to notify said server of said request .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5648824A Filed: 1996-02-06 Issued: 1997-07-15 Video control user interface for controlling display of a video (Original Assignee) Microsoft Corp (Current Assignee) Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC Matthew W. Dunn, Joseph H. Matthews, III, Edwin Thorne, III
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (second group) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5648824A CLAIM 3 . A video control user interface as recited in claim 1 wherein the symbols comprise a first group of symbols indicative of a first set of shuttle controls when the video is being played and a second group (time information indicator) of symbols indicative of a second set of shuttle controls when the video is not being played .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (video mode) .	US5648824A CLAIM 8 . An interactive system having a central provider which supplies video content to one or more display units , the interactive system comprising : a display unit configured to operate in a video mode (telephone number) to display video content received from the central provider ; a remote controller remotely coupled to control the display unit , the remote controller having a unitary multi-purpose control actuator ; and during operation in the video mode , the display unit displaying an icon representing a physical layout of the unitary control actuator on the remote controller and multiple symbols arranged at locations relative to the icon , the symbols being indicative of shuttle controls for controlling the video content so that the displayed icon provides a visual mapping of the shuttle controls onto the unitary control actuator on the remote controller .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (represents a) , and combinations thereof .	US5648824A CLAIM 1 . In a system for controlling video on a display using a remote controller , a video control user interface to create for depiction on the display an icon that represents a (bar codes) unitary multi-function actuator on the remote controller and multiple symbols indicative of shuttle controls which are arranged relative to the icon on the display to provide a visual map of the shuttle controls onto the unitary multi-function actuator .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5926230A Filed: 1996-01-25 Issued: 1999-07-20 Electrical program guide system and method (Original Assignee) Sony Corp (Current Assignee) Sony Corp Makoto Niijima, Hiroaki Nakano, Yumie Sonoda, Yoshiaki Kumagai, Junichi Nagahara, Tatsushi Nashida, Hirofumi Tamori, Hiroyuki Hanaya
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (storage means) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (display screen) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5926230A CLAIM 1 . A transmission apparatus for transmitting a plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels , said programs formatted to be displayed on a display screen (display screen) , the apparatus comprising : production means for producing a plurality of broadcasting channels ; screen reduction means for receiving said plurality of broadcasting channels , including means for compressing and means for encoding each of said plurality of broadcasting channels , and for generating a corresponding plurality of reduced screen images ; archiving means for receiving the plurality of reduced screen images , for dividing the plurality of reduced screen images into a plurality of multi-screens , and for arranging the plurality of multi-screens into a virtual frame , said virtual frame being larger than said display screen ; and transmission means for multiplexing the plurality of channels produced by said production means with said virtual frame to produce multiplexed data and transmitting the multiplexed data via a single transmission channel . US5926230A CLAIM 5 . A reception apparatus for receiving a plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and a virtual frame formed by encoding reduced screen images of the plurality of programs , comprising : reception means for switchably receiving the plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and the virtual frame for program selection ; extraction means for extracting the virtual frame received by said reception means from the transmission channel ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing the virtual frame in a memory , so that the virtual frame is arranged as a plurality of multi-screens , each formed of an equal number of reduced screen images , wherein each of said plurality of multi-screens is accessible via a respective memory address ; accessing means for individually retrieving a selected one of said plurality of multi-screens forming said virtual frame corresponding to selected ones of said plurality of images ; and a display for displaying said selected retrieved multi-screen , wherein said selected ones of said plurality of images are arranged so that rows or columns of displayed images forming at least one of said plurality of multi-screens correspond to programs of a single category .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5926230A CLAIM 5 . A reception apparatus for receiving a plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and a virtual frame formed by encoding reduced screen images of the plurality of programs , comprising : reception means for switchably receiving the plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and the virtual frame for program selection ; extraction means for extracting the virtual frame received by said reception means from the transmission channel ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing the virtual frame in a memory , so that the virtual frame is arranged as a plurality of multi-screens , each formed of an equal number of reduced screen images , wherein each of said plurality of multi-screens is accessible via a respective memory address ; accessing means for individually retrieving a selected one of said plurality of multi-screens forming said virtual frame corresponding to selected ones of said plurality of images ; and a display for displaying said selected retrieved multi-screen , wherein said selected ones of said plurality of images are arranged so that rows or columns of displayed images forming at least one of said plurality of multi-screens correspond to programs of a single category .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (storage means) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5926230A CLAIM 5 . A reception apparatus for receiving a plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and a virtual frame formed by encoding reduced screen images of the plurality of programs , comprising : reception means for switchably receiving the plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and the virtual frame for program selection ; extraction means for extracting the virtual frame received by said reception means from the transmission channel ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing the virtual frame in a memory , so that the virtual frame is arranged as a plurality of multi-screens , each formed of an equal number of reduced screen images , wherein each of said plurality of multi-screens is accessible via a respective memory address ; accessing means for individually retrieving a selected one of said plurality of multi-screens forming said virtual frame corresponding to selected ones of said plurality of images ; and a display for displaying said selected retrieved multi-screen , wherein said selected ones of said plurality of images are arranged so that rows or columns of displayed images forming at least one of said plurality of multi-screens correspond to programs of a single category .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises frequency modulation (program selection) .	US5926230A CLAIM 5 . A reception apparatus for receiving a plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and a virtual frame formed by encoding reduced screen images of the plurality of programs , comprising : reception means for switchably receiving the plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and the virtual frame for program selection (frequency modulation) ; extraction means for extracting the virtual frame received by said reception means from the transmission channel ; storage means for storing the virtual frame in a memory , so that the virtual frame is arranged as a plurality of multi-screens , each formed of an equal number of reduced screen images , wherein each of said plurality of multi-screens is accessible via a respective memory address ; accessing means for individually retrieving a selected one of said plurality of multi-screens forming said virtual frame corresponding to selected ones of said plurality of images ; and a display for displaying said selected retrieved multi-screen , wherein said selected ones of said plurality of images are arranged so that rows or columns of displayed images forming at least one of said plurality of multi-screens correspond to programs of a single category .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5926230A CLAIM 5 . A reception apparatus for receiving a plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and a virtual frame formed by encoding reduced screen images of the plurality of programs , comprising : reception means for switchably receiving the plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and the virtual frame for program selection ; extraction means for extracting the virtual frame received by said reception means from the transmission channel ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing the virtual frame in a memory , so that the virtual frame is arranged as a plurality of multi-screens , each formed of an equal number of reduced screen images , wherein each of said plurality of multi-screens is accessible via a respective memory address ; accessing means for individually retrieving a selected one of said plurality of multi-screens forming said virtual frame corresponding to selected ones of said plurality of images ; and a display for displaying said selected retrieved multi-screen , wherein said selected ones of said plurality of images are arranged so that rows or columns of displayed images forming at least one of said plurality of multi-screens correspond to programs of a single category .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (display screen) .	US5926230A CLAIM 1 . A transmission apparatus for transmitting a plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels , said programs formatted to be displayed on a display screen (display screen) , the apparatus comprising : production means for producing a plurality of broadcasting channels ; screen reduction means for receiving said plurality of broadcasting channels , including means for compressing and means for encoding each of said plurality of broadcasting channels , and for generating a corresponding plurality of reduced screen images ; archiving means for receiving the plurality of reduced screen images , for dividing the plurality of reduced screen images into a plurality of multi-screens , and for arranging the plurality of multi-screens into a virtual frame , said virtual frame being larger than said display screen ; and transmission means for multiplexing the plurality of channels produced by said production means with said virtual frame to produce multiplexed data and transmitting the multiplexed data via a single transmission channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader .	US5926230A CLAIM 1 . A transmission apparatus for transmitting a plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels , said programs formatted to be displayed on a display screen (display screen) , the apparatus comprising : production means for producing a plurality of broadcasting channels ; screen reduction means for receiving said plurality of broadcasting channels , including means for compressing and means for encoding each of said plurality of broadcasting channels , and for generating a corresponding plurality of reduced screen images ; archiving means for receiving the plurality of reduced screen images , for dividing the plurality of reduced screen images into a plurality of multi-screens , and for arranging the plurality of multi-screens into a virtual frame , said virtual frame being larger than said display screen ; and transmission means for multiplexing the plurality of channels produced by said production means with said virtual frame to produce multiplexed data and transmitting the multiplexed data via a single transmission channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (storage means) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5926230A CLAIM 5 . A reception apparatus for receiving a plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and a virtual frame formed by encoding reduced screen images of the plurality of programs , comprising : reception means for switchably receiving the plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and the virtual frame for program selection ; extraction means for extracting the virtual frame received by said reception means from the transmission channel ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing the virtual frame in a memory , so that the virtual frame is arranged as a plurality of multi-screens , each formed of an equal number of reduced screen images , wherein each of said plurality of multi-screens is accessible via a respective memory address ; accessing means for individually retrieving a selected one of said plurality of multi-screens forming said virtual frame corresponding to selected ones of said plurality of images ; and a display for displaying said selected retrieved multi-screen , wherein said selected ones of said plurality of images are arranged so that rows or columns of displayed images forming at least one of said plurality of multi-screens correspond to programs of a single category .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (storage means) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5926230A CLAIM 5 . A reception apparatus for receiving a plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and a virtual frame formed by encoding reduced screen images of the plurality of programs , comprising : reception means for switchably receiving the plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and the virtual frame for program selection ; extraction means for extracting the virtual frame received by said reception means from the transmission channel ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing the virtual frame in a memory , so that the virtual frame is arranged as a plurality of multi-screens , each formed of an equal number of reduced screen images , wherein each of said plurality of multi-screens is accessible via a respective memory address ; accessing means for individually retrieving a selected one of said plurality of multi-screens forming said virtual frame corresponding to selected ones of said plurality of images ; and a display for displaying said selected retrieved multi-screen , wherein said selected ones of said plurality of images are arranged so that rows or columns of displayed images forming at least one of said plurality of multi-screens correspond to programs of a single category .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (display screen) of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5926230A CLAIM 1 . A transmission apparatus for transmitting a plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels , said programs formatted to be displayed on a display screen (display screen) , the apparatus comprising : production means for producing a plurality of broadcasting channels ; screen reduction means for receiving said plurality of broadcasting channels , including means for compressing and means for encoding each of said plurality of broadcasting channels , and for generating a corresponding plurality of reduced screen images ; archiving means for receiving the plurality of reduced screen images , for dividing the plurality of reduced screen images into a plurality of multi-screens , and for arranging the plurality of multi-screens into a virtual frame , said virtual frame being larger than said display screen ; and transmission means for multiplexing the plurality of channels produced by said production means with said virtual frame to produce multiplexed data and transmitting the multiplexed data via a single transmission channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US5926230A CLAIM 1 . A transmission apparatus for transmitting a plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels , said programs formatted to be displayed on a display screen (display screen) , the apparatus comprising : production means for producing a plurality of broadcasting channels ; screen reduction means for receiving said plurality of broadcasting channels , including means for compressing and means for encoding each of said plurality of broadcasting channels , and for generating a corresponding plurality of reduced screen images ; archiving means for receiving the plurality of reduced screen images , for dividing the plurality of reduced screen images into a plurality of multi-screens , and for arranging the plurality of multi-screens into a virtual frame , said virtual frame being larger than said display screen ; and transmission means for multiplexing the plurality of channels produced by said production means with said virtual frame to produce multiplexed data and transmitting the multiplexed data via a single transmission channel .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (audio signals) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5926230A CLAIM 2 . A transmission apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said transmission means multiplexes , together with the virtual frame , audio signals (video camera) of the channels corresponding to the reduced screen images and transmits the multiplexed audio signals via the same single transmission channel as that for the virtual frame .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (displayed images) .	US5926230A CLAIM 5 . A reception apparatus for receiving a plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and a virtual frame formed by encoding reduced screen images of the plurality of programs , comprising : reception means for switchably receiving the plurality of programs of different broadcasting channels and the virtual frame for program selection ; extraction means for extracting the virtual frame received by said reception means from the transmission channel ; storage means for storing the virtual frame in a memory , so that the virtual frame is arranged as a plurality of multi-screens , each formed of an equal number of reduced screen images , wherein each of said plurality of multi-screens is accessible via a respective memory address ; accessing means for individually retrieving a selected one of said plurality of multi-screens forming said virtual frame corresponding to selected ones of said plurality of images ; and a display for displaying said selected retrieved multi-screen , wherein said selected ones of said plurality of images are arranged so that rows or columns of displayed images (text form) forming at least one of said plurality of multi-screens correspond to programs of a single category .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (audio signals) .	US5926230A CLAIM 2 . A transmission apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said transmission means multiplexes , together with the virtual frame , audio signals (video camera) of the channels corresponding to the reduced screen images and transmits the multiplexed audio signals via the same single transmission channel as that for the virtual frame .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH09171504A Filed: 1995-12-20 Issued: 1997-06-30 Information processing apparatus and information processing method (Original Assignee) Sony Corp; ソニー株式会社 Teiji Koga, Hisaya Kurami, 尚也倉見, 禎治古賀
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution (する対象物) comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device (apparatus) , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH09171504A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】端末装置に接続された情報処理装置であって、前記端末装置からの要求に対応した、評価の対象となる対象物に関する対象物 (information distribution) 情報を提示する情報提示手段と、前記対象物に対する評価に関する評価情報であって、前記端末装置から送信されてくるものを記憶する評価記憶手段と、前記評価記憶手段に記憶された前記評価情報に基づいて、前記対象物の順位を決定する順位決定手段と、前記順位決定手段により決定された前記対象物の順位を提示する順位提示手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報処理装置。 1 . An information processing device connected to a terminal device , the information presenting means presenting object information on an object to be evaluated , which corresponds to a request from the terminal device , and the object . Evaluation information relating to the evaluation , which is stored in the evaluation storage means for storing the information transmitted from the terminal device , and a rank for determining the rank of the target object based on the evaluation information stored in the evaluation storage means . An information processing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) comprising : a determining unit and a ranking presenting unit that presents the ranking of the objects determined by the ranking determining unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH09171504A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】端末装置に接続された情報処理装置であって、前記端末装置からの要求に対応した、評価の対象となる対象物に関する対象物情報を提示する情報提示手段と、前記対象物に対する評価に関する評価情報であって、前記端末装置から送信されてくるものを記憶する評価記憶手段と、前記評価記憶手段に記憶された前記評価情報に基づいて、前記対象物の順位を決定する順位決定手段と、前記順位決定手段により決定された前記対象物の順位を提示する順位提示手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報処理装置。 1 . An information processing device connected to a terminal device , the information presenting means presenting object information on an object to be evaluated , which corresponds to a request from the terminal device , and the object . Evaluation information relating to the evaluation , which is stored in the evaluation storage means for storing the information transmitted from the terminal device , and a rank for determining the rank of the target object based on the evaluation information stored in the evaluation storage means . An information processing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) comprising : a determining unit and a ranking presenting unit that presents the ranking of the objects determined by the ranking determining unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH09171504A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】端末装置に接続された情報処理装置であって、前記端末装置からの要求に対応した、評価の対象となる対象物に関する対象物情報を提示する情報提示手段と、前記対象物に対する評価に関する評価情報であって、前記端末装置から送信されてくるものを記憶する評価記憶手段と、前記評価記憶手段に記憶された前記評価情報に基づいて、前記対象物の順位を決定する順位決定手段と、前記順位決定手段により決定された前記対象物の順位を提示する順位提示手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報処理装置。 1 . An information processing device connected to a terminal device , the information presenting means presenting object information on an object to be evaluated , which corresponds to a request from the terminal device , and the object . Evaluation information relating to the evaluation , which is stored in the evaluation storage means for storing the information transmitted from the terminal device , and a rank for determining the rank of the target object based on the evaluation information stored in the evaluation storage means . An information processing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) comprising : a determining unit and a ranking presenting unit that presents the ranking of the objects determined by the ranking determining unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	JPH09171504A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】端末装置に接続された情報処理装置であって、前記端末装置からの要求に対応した、評価の対象となる対象物に関する対象物情報を提示する情報提示手段と、前記対象物に対する評価に関する評価情報であって、前記端末装置から送信されてくるものを記憶する評価記憶手段と、前記評価記憶手段に記憶された前記評価情報に基づいて、前記対象物の順位を決定する順位決定手段と、前記順位決定手段により決定された前記対象物の順位を提示する順位提示手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報処理装置。 1 . An information processing device connected to a terminal device , the information presenting means presenting object information on an object to be evaluated , which corresponds to a request from the terminal device , and the object . Evaluation information relating to the evaluation , which is stored in the evaluation storage means for storing the information transmitted from the terminal device , and a rank for determining the rank of the target object based on the evaluation information stored in the evaluation storage means . An information processing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) comprising : a determining unit and a ranking presenting unit that presents the ranking of the objects determined by the ranking determining unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution (する対象物) comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	JPH09171504A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】端末装置に接続された情報処理装置であって、前記端末装置からの要求に対応した、評価の対象となる対象物に関する対象物 (information distribution) 情報を提示する情報提示手段と、前記対象物に対する評価に関する評価情報であって、前記端末装置から送信されてくるものを記憶する評価記憶手段と、前記評価記憶手段に記憶された前記評価情報に基づいて、前記対象物の順位を決定する順位決定手段と、前記順位決定手段により決定された前記対象物の順位を提示する順位提示手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報処理装置。 1 . An information processing device connected to a terminal device , the information presenting means presenting object information on an object to be evaluated , which corresponds to a request from the terminal device , and the object . Evaluation information relating to the evaluation , which is stored in the evaluation storage means for storing the information transmitted from the terminal device , and a rank for determining the rank of the target object based on the evaluation information stored in the evaluation storage means . An information processing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) comprising : a determining unit and a ranking presenting unit that presents the ranking of the objects determined by the ranking determining unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device (apparatus) ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH09171504A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】端末装置に接続された情報処理装置であって、前記端末装置からの要求に対応した、評価の対象となる対象物に関する対象物情報を提示する情報提示手段と、前記対象物に対する評価に関する評価情報であって、前記端末装置から送信されてくるものを記憶する評価記憶手段と、前記評価記憶手段に記憶された前記評価情報に基づいて、前記対象物の順位を決定する順位決定手段と、前記順位決定手段により決定された前記対象物の順位を提示する順位提示手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報処理装置。 1 . An information processing device connected to a terminal device , the information presenting means presenting object information on an object to be evaluated , which corresponds to a request from the terminal device , and the object . Evaluation information relating to the evaluation , which is stored in the evaluation storage means for storing the information transmitted from the terminal device , and a rank for determining the rank of the target object based on the evaluation information stored in the evaluation storage means . An information processing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) comprising : a determining unit and a ranking presenting unit that presents the ranking of the objects determined by the ranking determining unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH09171504A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】端末装置に接続された情報処理装置であって、前記端末装置からの要求に対応した、評価の対象となる対象物に関する対象物情報を提示する情報提示手段と、前記対象物に対する評価に関する評価情報であって、前記端末装置から送信されてくるものを記憶する評価記憶手段と、前記評価記憶手段に記憶された前記評価情報に基づいて、前記対象物の順位を決定する順位決定手段と、前記順位決定手段により決定された前記対象物の順位を提示する順位提示手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報処理装置。 1 . An information processing device connected to a terminal device , the information presenting means presenting object information on an object to be evaluated , which corresponds to a request from the terminal device , and the object . Evaluation information relating to the evaluation , which is stored in the evaluation storage means for storing the information transmitted from the terminal device , and a rank for determining the rank of the target object based on the evaluation information stored in the evaluation storage means . An information processing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) comprising : a determining unit and a ranking presenting unit that presents the ranking of the objects determined by the ranking determining unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH09171504A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】端末装置に接続された情報処理装置であって、前記端末装置からの要求に対応した、評価の対象となる対象物に関する対象物情報を提示する情報提示手段と、前記対象物に対する評価に関する評価情報であって、前記端末装置から送信されてくるものを記憶する評価記憶手段と、前記評価記憶手段に記憶された前記評価情報に基づいて、前記対象物の順位を決定する順位決定手段と、前記順位決定手段により決定された前記対象物の順位を提示する順位提示手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報処理装置。 1 . An information processing device connected to a terminal device , the information presenting means presenting object information on an object to be evaluated , which corresponds to a request from the terminal device , and the object . Evaluation information relating to the evaluation , which is stored in the evaluation storage means for storing the information transmitted from the terminal device , and a rank for determining the rank of the target object based on the evaluation information stored in the evaluation storage means . An information processing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) comprising : a determining unit and a ranking presenting unit that presents the ranking of the objects determined by the ranking determining unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (apparatus) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	JPH09171504A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】端末装置に接続された情報処理装置であって、前記端末装置からの要求に対応した、評価の対象となる対象物に関する対象物情報を提示する情報提示手段と、前記対象物に対する評価に関する評価情報であって、前記端末装置から送信されてくるものを記憶する評価記憶手段と、前記評価記憶手段に記憶された前記評価情報に基づいて、前記対象物の順位を決定する順位決定手段と、前記順位決定手段により決定された前記対象物の順位を提示する順位提示手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報処理装置。 1 . An information processing device connected to a terminal device , the information presenting means presenting object information on an object to be evaluated , which corresponds to a request from the terminal device , and the object . Evaluation information relating to the evaluation , which is stored in the evaluation storage means for storing the information transmitted from the terminal device , and a rank for determining the rank of the target object based on the evaluation information stored in the evaluation storage means . An information processing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) comprising : a determining unit and a ranking presenting unit that presents the ranking of the objects determined by the ranking determining unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising) .	JPH09171504A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】端末装置に接続された情報処理装置であって、前記端末装置からの要求に対応した、評価の対象となる対象物に関する対象物情報を提示する情報提示手段と、前記対象物に対する評価に関する評価情報であって、前記端末装置から送信されてくるものを記憶する評価記憶手段と、前記評価記憶手段に記憶された前記評価情報に基づいて、前記対象物の順位を決定する順位決定手段と、前記順位決定手段により決定された前記対象物の順位を提示する順位提示手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報処理装置。 1 . An information processing device connected to a terminal device , the information presenting means presenting object information on an object to be evaluated , which corresponds to a request from the terminal device , and the object . Evaluation information relating to the evaluation , which is stored in the evaluation storage means for storing the information transmitted from the terminal device , and a rank for determining the rank of the target object based on the evaluation information stored in the evaluation storage means . An information processing apparatus comprising (telephone number) : a determining unit and a ranking presenting unit that presents the ranking of the objects determined by the ranking determining unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (情報提示) .	JPH09171504A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】端末装置に接続された情報処理装置であって、前記端末装置からの要求に対応した、評価の対象となる対象物に関する対象物情報を提示する情報提示 (electronic message) 手段と、前記対象物に対する評価に関する評価情報であって、前記端末装置から送信されてくるものを記憶する評価記憶手段と、前記評価記憶手段に記憶された前記評価情報に基づいて、前記対象物の順位を決定する順位決定手段と、前記順位決定手段により決定された前記対象物の順位を提示する順位提示手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報処理装置。 1 . An information processing device connected to a terminal device , the information presenting means presenting object information on an object to be evaluated , which corresponds to a request from the terminal device , and the object . Evaluation information relating to the evaluation , which is stored in the evaluation storage means for storing the information transmitted from the terminal device , and a rank for determining the rank of the target object based on the evaluation information stored in the evaluation storage means . An information processing apparatus comprising : a determining unit and a ranking presenting unit that presents the ranking of the objects determined by the ranking determining unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (情報提示) comprises at least one electronic mail .	JPH09171504A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】端末装置に接続された情報処理装置であって、前記端末装置からの要求に対応した、評価の対象となる対象物に関する対象物情報を提示する情報提示 (electronic message) 手段と、前記対象物に対する評価に関する評価情報であって、前記端末装置から送信されてくるものを記憶する評価記憶手段と、前記評価記憶手段に記憶された前記評価情報に基づいて、前記対象物の順位を決定する順位決定手段と、前記順位決定手段により決定された前記対象物の順位を提示する順位提示手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報処理装置。 1 . An information processing device connected to a terminal device , the information presenting means presenting object information on an object to be evaluated , which corresponds to a request from the terminal device , and the object . Evaluation information relating to the evaluation , which is stored in the evaluation storage means for storing the information transmitted from the terminal device , and a rank for determining the rank of the target object based on the evaluation information stored in the evaluation storage means . An information processing apparatus comprising : a determining unit and a ranking presenting unit that presents the ranking of the objects determined by the ranking determining unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH09171504A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】端末装置に接続された情報処理装置であって、前記端末装置からの要求に対応した、評価の対象となる対象物に関する対象物情報を提示する情報提示手段と、前記対象物に対する評価に関する評価情報であって、前記端末装置から送信されてくるものを記憶する評価記憶手段と、前記評価記憶手段に記憶された前記評価情報に基づいて、前記対象物の順位を決定する順位決定手段と、前記順位決定手段により決定された前記対象物の順位を提示する順位提示手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報処理装置。 1 . An information processing device connected to a terminal device , the information presenting means presenting object information on an object to be evaluated , which corresponds to a request from the terminal device , and the object . Evaluation information relating to the evaluation , which is stored in the evaluation storage means for storing the information transmitted from the terminal device , and a rank for determining the rank of the target object based on the evaluation information stored in the evaluation storage means . An information processing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) comprising : a determining unit and a ranking presenting unit that presents the ranking of the objects determined by the ranking determining unit .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH09171504A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】端末装置に接続された情報処理装置であって、前記端末装置からの要求に対応した、評価の対象となる対象物に関する対象物情報を提示する情報提示手段と、前記対象物に対する評価に関する評価情報であって、前記端末装置から送信されてくるものを記憶する評価記憶手段と、前記評価記憶手段に記憶された前記評価情報に基づいて、前記対象物の順位を決定する順位決定手段と、前記順位決定手段により決定された前記対象物の順位を提示する順位提示手段とを備えることを特徴とする情報処理装置。 1 . An information processing device connected to a terminal device , the information presenting means presenting object information on an object to be evaluated , which corresponds to a request from the terminal device , and the object . Evaluation information relating to the evaluation , which is stored in the evaluation storage means for storing the information transmitted from the terminal device , and a rank for determining the rank of the target object based on the evaluation information stored in the evaluation storage means . An information processing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) comprising : a determining unit and a ranking presenting unit that presents the ranking of the objects determined by the ranking determining unit .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5703349A Filed: 1995-12-20 Issued: 1997-12-30 Portable data collection device with two dimensional imaging assembly (Original Assignee) Metanetics Corp (Current Assignee) Symbol Technologies LLC Robert F. Meyerson, Ynjiun P. Wang
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (image area) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5703349A CLAIM 1 . A portable data collection device comprising : a) an image sensor , including an array of photosensor elements generating a signal representative of an image of a target area ; b) an optic system positioned to focus illumination reflected from the target area onto said image sensor ; c) image buffering circuitry coupled to said image sensor , receiving said signal and buffering a digital image representation of the target area ; d) decoder circuitry coupled to said image buffering circuitry for decoding a dataform in the image area (receiving device) and providing a decoded representation of said dataform ; e) an audio input circuit including a microphone providing a signal representative of operator speech commenting about the target area and analog to digital circuitry for providing a digital audio representation of such speech ; f) output port circuitry coupled to said decoder circuitry and said audio input circuitry for outputting at least one of said decoded representation and said digital audio representation ; and g) selection circuitry coupled to said decoder circuitry and said image compression circuitry for selectively determining whether to output the decoded representation or the digital audio representation .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (remote location) address .	US5703349A CLAIM 4 . The portable data collection device of claim 1 , further including an RF transceiver coupled to said output port for telemetering at least one of said decoded representation and said digital audio representation to a remote location (electronic mail) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (remote location) .	US5703349A CLAIM 4 . The portable data collection device of claim 1 , further including an RF transceiver coupled to said output port for telemetering at least one of said decoded representation and said digital audio representation to a remote location (electronic mail) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (digital image) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5703349A CLAIM 1 . A portable data collection device comprising : a) an image sensor , including an array of photosensor elements generating a signal representative of an image of a target area ; b) an optic system positioned to focus illumination reflected from the target area onto said image sensor ; c) image buffering circuitry coupled to said image sensor , receiving said signal and buffering a digital image (video camera) representation of the target area ; d) decoder circuitry coupled to said image buffering circuitry for decoding a dataform in the image area and providing a decoded representation of said dataform ; e) an audio input circuit including a microphone providing a signal representative of operator speech commenting about the target area and analog to digital circuitry for providing a digital audio representation of such speech ; f) output port circuitry coupled to said decoder circuitry and said audio input circuitry for outputting at least one of said decoded representation and said digital audio representation ; and g) selection circuitry coupled to said decoder circuitry and said image compression circuitry for selectively determining whether to output the decoded representation or the digital audio representation .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (sensor elements, said selection) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5703349A CLAIM 1 . A portable data collection device comprising : a) an image sensor , including an array of photosensor elements (digital user) generating a signal representative of an image of a target area ; b) an optic system positioned to focus illumination reflected from the target area onto said image sensor ; c) image buffering circuitry coupled to said image sensor , receiving said signal and buffering a digital image representation of the target area ; d) decoder circuitry coupled to said image buffering circuitry for decoding a dataform in the image area and providing a decoded representation of said dataform ; e) an audio input circuit including a microphone providing a signal representative of operator speech commenting about the target area and analog to digital circuitry for providing a digital audio representation of such speech ; f) output port circuitry coupled to said decoder circuitry and said audio input circuitry for outputting at least one of said decoded representation and said digital audio representation ; and g) selection circuitry coupled to said decoder circuitry and said image compression circuitry for selectively determining whether to output the decoded representation or the digital audio representation . US5703349A CLAIM 2 . The portable data collection device of claim 1 , wherein said selection (digital user) circuitry comprises : a) a first manually activated trigger switch for initiation a dataform reading session and output of the decoded representation ; and b) a second manually activated trigger switch for activating the audio input circuit and output of the digital audio representation .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (digital image) .	US5703349A CLAIM 1 . A portable data collection device comprising : a) an image sensor , including an array of photosensor elements generating a signal representative of an image of a target area ; b) an optic system positioned to focus illumination reflected from the target area onto said image sensor ; c) image buffering circuitry coupled to said image sensor , receiving said signal and buffering a digital image (video camera) representation of the target area ; d) decoder circuitry coupled to said image buffering circuitry for decoding a dataform in the image area and providing a decoded representation of said dataform ; e) an audio input circuit including a microphone providing a signal representative of operator speech commenting about the target area and analog to digital circuitry for providing a digital audio representation of such speech ; f) output port circuitry coupled to said decoder circuitry and said audio input circuitry for outputting at least one of said decoded representation and said digital audio representation ; and g) selection circuitry coupled to said decoder circuitry and said image compression circuitry for selectively determining whether to output the decoded representation or the digital audio representation .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (sensor elements, said selection) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5703349A CLAIM 1 . A portable data collection device comprising : a) an image sensor , including an array of photosensor elements (digital user) generating a signal representative of an image of a target area ; b) an optic system positioned to focus illumination reflected from the target area onto said image sensor ; c) image buffering circuitry coupled to said image sensor , receiving said signal and buffering a digital image representation of the target area ; d) decoder circuitry coupled to said image buffering circuitry for decoding a dataform in the image area and providing a decoded representation of said dataform ; e) an audio input circuit including a microphone providing a signal representative of operator speech commenting about the target area and analog to digital circuitry for providing a digital audio representation of such speech ; f) output port circuitry coupled to said decoder circuitry and said audio input circuitry for outputting at least one of said decoded representation and said digital audio representation ; and g) selection circuitry coupled to said decoder circuitry and said image compression circuitry for selectively determining whether to output the decoded representation or the digital audio representation . US5703349A CLAIM 2 . The portable data collection device of claim 1 , wherein said selection (digital user) circuitry comprises : a) a first manually activated trigger switch for initiation a dataform reading session and output of the decoded representation ; and b) a second manually activated trigger switch for activating the audio input circuit and output of the digital audio representation .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5850490A Filed: 1995-11-17 Issued: 1998-12-15 Analyzing an image of a document using alternative positionings of a class of segments (Original Assignee) Xerox Corp (Current Assignee) Xerox Corp Walter A. L. Johnson
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (storage means) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5850490A CLAIM 1 . A method for obtaining segment data contained in a document , said method comprising the steps of : storing alternative position data in a storage means (digital information, placing digital information) , said alternative position data indicating a set of two or more alternative positionings on a document for a class of document segments ; obtaining image set data , the image set data representing said document ; providing a user with means for specifying an alternative identifier , said alternative identifier identifying one of the two or more alternative positionings ; receiving an alternative identifier specified by said user ; and using the alternative identifier and the alternative position data to obtain the segment data from the image set data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5850490A CLAIM 1 . A method for obtaining segment data contained in a document , said method comprising the steps of : storing alternative position data in a storage means (digital information, placing digital information) , said alternative position data indicating a set of two or more alternative positionings on a document for a class of document segments ; obtaining image set data , the image set data representing said document ; providing a user with means for specifying an alternative identifier , said alternative identifier identifying one of the two or more alternative positionings ; receiving an alternative identifier specified by said user ; and using the alternative identifier and the alternative position data to obtain the segment data from the image set data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (storage means) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5850490A CLAIM 1 . A method for obtaining segment data contained in a document , said method comprising the steps of : storing alternative position data in a storage means (digital information, placing digital information) , said alternative position data indicating a set of two or more alternative positionings on a document for a class of document segments ; obtaining image set data , the image set data representing said document ; providing a user with means for specifying an alternative identifier , said alternative identifier identifying one of the two or more alternative positionings ; receiving an alternative identifier specified by said user ; and using the alternative identifier and the alternative position data to obtain the segment data from the image set data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5850490A CLAIM 1 . A method for obtaining segment data contained in a document , said method comprising the steps of : storing alternative position data in a storage means (digital information, placing digital information) , said alternative position data indicating a set of two or more alternative positionings on a document for a class of document segments ; obtaining image set data , the image set data representing said document ; providing a user with means for specifying an alternative identifier , said alternative identifier identifying one of the two or more alternative positionings ; receiving an alternative identifier specified by said user ; and using the alternative identifier and the alternative position data to obtain the segment data from the image set data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (storage means) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5850490A CLAIM 1 . A method for obtaining segment data contained in a document , said method comprising the steps of : storing alternative position data in a storage means (digital information, placing digital information) , said alternative position data indicating a set of two or more alternative positionings on a document for a class of document segments ; obtaining image set data , the image set data representing said document ; providing a user with means for specifying an alternative identifier , said alternative identifier identifying one of the two or more alternative positionings ; receiving an alternative identifier specified by said user ; and using the alternative identifier and the alternative position data to obtain the segment data from the image set data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (storage means) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5850490A CLAIM 1 . A method for obtaining segment data contained in a document , said method comprising the steps of : storing alternative position data in a storage means (digital information, placing digital information) , said alternative position data indicating a set of two or more alternative positionings on a document for a class of document segments ; obtaining image set data , the image set data representing said document ; providing a user with means for specifying an alternative identifier , said alternative identifier identifying one of the two or more alternative positionings ; receiving an alternative identifier specified by said user ; and using the alternative identifier and the alternative position data to obtain the segment data from the image set data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (represents a) , and combinations thereof .	US5850490A CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 8 in which the image set data further represents a (bar codes) form ; the form having , for each of the two or more alternative positionings , a field that can be marked to indicate the alternative positioning ; the act of using the image set data to obtain the alternative identifier comprising : obtaining marked field data indicating a field of the form that has been marked ; and using the marked field data to obtain the alternative identifier .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5845265A Filed: 1995-11-07 Issued: 1998-12-01 Consignment nodes (Original Assignee) MercExchange LLC (Current Assignee) eBay Inc ; MercExchange Va LLC Thomas G. Woolston
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (notification module) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5845265A CLAIM 26 . An electronic market for use with a posting terminal apparatus , said posting terminal apparatus having a digital imaging device for creating a digital image of a good for sale , a computer interface for creating a data record of said good for sale and a communication interface for communicating with said electronic market , said electronic market comprising : a communication interface for communicating with the posting terminal apparatus ; a posting communications handler operably connected to said communication interface , said communications handler receiving inputs for a data record of a good for sale from the posting terminal apparatus , said communications handler detecting a predetermined posting terminal identification code from the posting terminal apparatus and verifying from said code that the posting terminal apparatus is an authorized user of said electronic market ; a storage device operably connected to said posting communications handler , said storage device adapted to receive and store and said data record of said good for sale , said data record indexing an image of said good for sale , a textual description of said good for sale and a code for said good for sale ; a presentation mapping module operably connected to said storage device and a wide area communication network , said presentation mapping module providing via said wide area communication network an interface to said electronic market for a participant , said presentation mapping module providing said participant with access to said data record textual description and said image of said good for sale ; a transaction processor operably connected to said wide area communication network and said storage device , said transaction processor adapted to receive a purchase request and electronic payment information from said participant , transfer said purchase request to said posting terminal , and verify electronic payment information from said participant and if said electronic payment verifies then notify the owner of said good for sale by modifying a data record indexed to said data record for said good for sale to reflect said purchase request of said good for sale by said participant ; and a notification module (placing digital information) operably connected to said transaction processor , said notification module providing notification to the posting terminal apparatus in response to said transaction processor processing said purchase request and verifying said electronic payment information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (notification module) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5845265A CLAIM 26 . An electronic market for use with a posting terminal apparatus , said posting terminal apparatus having a digital imaging device for creating a digital image of a good for sale , a computer interface for creating a data record of said good for sale and a communication interface for communicating with said electronic market , said electronic market comprising : a communication interface for communicating with the posting terminal apparatus ; a posting communications handler operably connected to said communication interface , said communications handler receiving inputs for a data record of a good for sale from the posting terminal apparatus , said communications handler detecting a predetermined posting terminal identification code from the posting terminal apparatus and verifying from said code that the posting terminal apparatus is an authorized user of said electronic market ; a storage device operably connected to said posting communications handler , said storage device adapted to receive and store and said data record of said good for sale , said data record indexing an image of said good for sale , a textual description of said good for sale and a code for said good for sale ; a presentation mapping module operably connected to said storage device and a wide area communication network , said presentation mapping module providing via said wide area communication network an interface to said electronic market for a participant , said presentation mapping module providing said participant with access to said data record textual description and said image of said good for sale ; a transaction processor operably connected to said wide area communication network and said storage device , said transaction processor adapted to receive a purchase request and electronic payment information from said participant , transfer said purchase request to said posting terminal , and verify electronic payment information from said participant and if said electronic payment verifies then notify the owner of said good for sale by modifying a data record indexed to said data record for said good for sale to reflect said purchase request of said good for sale by said participant ; and a notification module (placing digital information) operably connected to said transaction processor , said notification module providing notification to the posting terminal apparatus in response to said transaction processor processing said purchase request and verifying said electronic payment information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (world wide web) .	US5845265A CLAIM 11 . The market apparatus of claim 8 further comprising : a world wide web (bar code reader) server operably connected between said presentation mapping module and said wide area communications network , said world wide web server providing said participant with data entry fields in predetermined categories in which to request a search of said data storage device for a data record of a good for sale .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (notification module) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5845265A CLAIM 26 . An electronic market for use with a posting terminal apparatus , said posting terminal apparatus having a digital imaging device for creating a digital image of a good for sale , a computer interface for creating a data record of said good for sale and a communication interface for communicating with said electronic market , said electronic market comprising : a communication interface for communicating with the posting terminal apparatus ; a posting communications handler operably connected to said communication interface , said communications handler receiving inputs for a data record of a good for sale from the posting terminal apparatus , said communications handler detecting a predetermined posting terminal identification code from the posting terminal apparatus and verifying from said code that the posting terminal apparatus is an authorized user of said electronic market ; a storage device operably connected to said posting communications handler , said storage device adapted to receive and store and said data record of said good for sale , said data record indexing an image of said good for sale , a textual description of said good for sale and a code for said good for sale ; a presentation mapping module operably connected to said storage device and a wide area communication network , said presentation mapping module providing via said wide area communication network an interface to said electronic market for a participant , said presentation mapping module providing said participant with access to said data record textual description and said image of said good for sale ; a transaction processor operably connected to said wide area communication network and said storage device , said transaction processor adapted to receive a purchase request and electronic payment information from said participant , transfer said purchase request to said posting terminal , and verify electronic payment information from said participant and if said electronic payment verifies then notify the owner of said good for sale by modifying a data record indexed to said data record for said good for sale to reflect said purchase request of said good for sale by said participant ; and a notification module (placing digital information) operably connected to said transaction processor , said notification module providing notification to the posting terminal apparatus in response to said transaction processor processing said purchase request and verifying said electronic payment information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (imaging device) .	US5845265A CLAIM 26 . An electronic market for use with a posting terminal apparatus , said posting terminal apparatus having a digital imaging device (telephone number) for creating a digital image of a good for sale , a computer interface for creating a data record of said good for sale and a communication interface for communicating with said electronic market , said electronic market comprising : a communication interface for communicating with the posting terminal apparatus ; a posting communications handler operably connected to said communication interface , said communications handler receiving inputs for a data record of a good for sale from the posting terminal apparatus , said communications handler detecting a predetermined posting terminal identification code from the posting terminal apparatus and verifying from said code that the posting terminal apparatus is an authorized user of said electronic market ; a storage device operably connected to said posting communications handler , said storage device adapted to receive and store and said data record of said good for sale , said data record indexing an image of said good for sale , a textual description of said good for sale and a code for said good for sale ; a presentation mapping module operably connected to said storage device and a wide area communication network , said presentation mapping module providing via said wide area communication network an interface to said electronic market for a participant , said presentation mapping module providing said participant with access to said data record textual description and said image of said good for sale ; a transaction processor operably connected to said wide area communication network and said storage device , said transaction processor adapted to receive a purchase request and electronic payment information from said participant , transfer said purchase request to said posting terminal , and verify electronic payment information from said participant and if said electronic payment verifies then notify the owner of said good for sale by modifying a data record indexed to said data record for said good for sale to reflect said purchase request of said good for sale by said participant ; and a notification module operably connected to said transaction processor , said notification module providing notification to the posting terminal apparatus in response to said transaction processor processing said purchase request and verifying said electronic payment information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (electronic mail) address .	US5845265A CLAIM 22 . The market apparatus of claim 15 wherein said notification means is via electronic mail (electronic mail, electronic mail address) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (electronic mail) .	US5845265A CLAIM 22 . The market apparatus of claim 15 wherein said notification means is via electronic mail (electronic mail, electronic mail address) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (identification code) , and combinations thereof .	US5845265A CLAIM 8 . A market apparatus for use with a posting terminal apparatus , said posting terminal apparatus having means for creating a digital image of a good for sale , means for creating a data record of said good for sale , a tracking number printer means , a tracking number scanner means and means for communicating to said market apparatus , said market apparatus comprising : a communications means for communicating with the posting terminal apparatus ; a post/de-post communications handler operably connected to said communications means , said communications handler receiving a data record of a good for sale from the posting terminal apparatus , said communication handler detecting a predetermined posting terminal apparatus identification code (bar codes) from the posting terminal apparatus and verifying from said code that the posting terminal apparatus is an authorized user of said market apparatus ; a storage device operably connected to said post/de-post handler , said storage device adapted to receive and store said data record of a good for sale , said data record containing an image of said good for sale and a textual description of said good for sale ; a presentation mapping module operably connected to said storage device and a wide area communication network , said presentation mapping module providing via said wide area communication network an interface to said market apparatus for a participant , said presentation mapping module providing said participant with access to said data record textual description and said image of said good for sale ; a transaction processor operably connected to said wide area communication network and said storage device , said transaction processor adapted to receive a purchase request and payment means from said participant , clear said purchase request and payment means and if said payment means clears then transfer the ownership of said good for sale by modifying said data record of said good for sale to reflect the new ownership of said good for sale by said participant ; and a notification means operably connected to said transaction processor said notification means notifying the posting terminal apparatus in response to said transaction processor transferring ownership of said good for sale denoting with a finality of transaction said new ownership of said good .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (receiving inputs) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5845265A CLAIM 26 . An electronic market for use with a posting terminal apparatus , said posting terminal apparatus having a digital imaging device for creating a digital image of a good for sale , a computer interface for creating a data record of said good for sale and a communication interface for communicating with said electronic market , said electronic market comprising : a communication interface for communicating with the posting terminal apparatus ; a posting communications handler operably connected to said communication interface , said communications handler receiving inputs (digital user) for a data record of a good for sale from the posting terminal apparatus , said communications handler detecting a predetermined posting terminal identification code from the posting terminal apparatus and verifying from said code that the posting terminal apparatus is an authorized user of said electronic market ; a storage device operably connected to said posting communications handler , said storage device adapted to receive and store and said data record of said good for sale , said data record indexing an image of said good for sale , a textual description of said good for sale and a code for said good for sale ; a presentation mapping module operably connected to said storage device and a wide area communication network , said presentation mapping module providing via said wide area communication network an interface to said electronic market for a participant , said presentation mapping module providing said participant with access to said data record textual description and said image of said good for sale ; a transaction processor operably connected to said wide area communication network and said storage device , said transaction processor adapted to receive a purchase request and electronic payment information from said participant , transfer said purchase request to said posting terminal , and verify electronic payment information from said participant and if said electronic payment verifies then notify the owner of said good for sale by modifying a data record indexed to said data record for said good for sale to reflect said purchase request of said good for sale by said participant ; and a notification module operably connected to said transaction processor , said notification module providing notification to the posting terminal apparatus in response to said transaction processor processing said purchase request and verifying said electronic payment information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (receiving inputs) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5845265A CLAIM 26 . An electronic market for use with a posting terminal apparatus , said posting terminal apparatus having a digital imaging device for creating a digital image of a good for sale , a computer interface for creating a data record of said good for sale and a communication interface for communicating with said electronic market , said electronic market comprising : a communication interface for communicating with the posting terminal apparatus ; a posting communications handler operably connected to said communication interface , said communications handler receiving inputs (digital user) for a data record of a good for sale from the posting terminal apparatus , said communications handler detecting a predetermined posting terminal identification code from the posting terminal apparatus and verifying from said code that the posting terminal apparatus is an authorized user of said electronic market ; a storage device operably connected to said posting communications handler , said storage device adapted to receive and store and said data record of said good for sale , said data record indexing an image of said good for sale , a textual description of said good for sale and a code for said good for sale ; a presentation mapping module operably connected to said storage device and a wide area communication network , said presentation mapping module providing via said wide area communication network an interface to said electronic market for a participant , said presentation mapping module providing said participant with access to said data record textual description and said image of said good for sale ; a transaction processor operably connected to said wide area communication network and said storage device , said transaction processor adapted to receive a purchase request and electronic payment information from said participant , transfer said purchase request to said posting terminal , and verify electronic payment information from said participant and if said electronic payment verifies then notify the owner of said good for sale by modifying a data record indexed to said data record for said good for sale to reflect said purchase request of said good for sale by said participant ; and a notification module operably connected to said transaction processor , said notification module providing notification to the posting terminal apparatus in response to said transaction processor processing said purchase request and verifying said electronic payment information .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5692213A Filed: 1995-10-16 Issued: 1997-11-25 Method for controlling real-time presentation of audio/visual data on a computer system (Original Assignee) Xerox Corp (Current Assignee) LG Electronics Inc David Goldberg, David A. Nichols, Scott L. Minneman, Steve R. Harrison
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (video image) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5692213A CLAIM 15 . An apparatus for replaying a portion of a multimedia real-time presentation of audio and video image (broadcast signal) s in an accelerated format , comprising : means for receiving the presentation ; means for receiving user input ; means for recording a portion of the presentation , said portion including audio and video images ; processor means for compressing the audio of the recorded portion of the presentation and compressing the video images in order to keep the video images synchronized with the compressed audio ; said processor means being coupled to said receiving means , said user input means , and said recording means ; and means , coupled to said processor means , for conveying the compressed audio and video ; said recording means recording the presentation in progress while the compressed audio and video are being conveyed until the compressed audio and video catch up to the real-time presentation in progress .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5692213A CLAIM 15 . An apparatus for replaying a portion of a multimedia real-time presentation of audio and video image (broadcast signal) s in an accelerated format , comprising : means for receiving the presentation ; means for receiving user input ; means for recording a portion of the presentation , said portion including audio and video images ; processor means for compressing the audio of the recorded portion of the presentation and compressing the video images in order to keep the video images synchronized with the compressed audio ; said processor means being coupled to said receiving means , said user input means , and said recording means ; and means , coupled to said processor means , for conveying the compressed audio and video ; said recording means recording the presentation in progress while the compressed audio and video are being conveyed until the compressed audio and video catch up to the real-time presentation in progress .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5692213A CLAIM 15 . An apparatus for replaying a portion of a multimedia real-time presentation of audio and video image (broadcast signal) s in an accelerated format , comprising : means for receiving the presentation ; means for receiving user input ; means for recording a portion of the presentation , said portion including audio and video images ; processor means for compressing the audio of the recorded portion of the presentation and compressing the video images in order to keep the video images synchronized with the compressed audio ; said processor means being coupled to said receiving means , said user input means , and said recording means ; and means , coupled to said processor means , for conveying the compressed audio and video ; said recording means recording the presentation in progress while the compressed audio and video are being conveyed until the compressed audio and video catch up to the real-time presentation in progress .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5692213A CLAIM 15 . An apparatus for replaying a portion of a multimedia real-time presentation of audio and video image (broadcast signal) s in an accelerated format , comprising : means for receiving the presentation ; means for receiving user input ; means for recording a portion of the presentation , said portion including audio and video images ; processor means for compressing the audio of the recorded portion of the presentation and compressing the video images in order to keep the video images synchronized with the compressed audio ; said processor means being coupled to said receiving means , said user input means , and said recording means ; and means , coupled to said processor means , for conveying the compressed audio and video ; said recording means recording the presentation in progress while the compressed audio and video are being conveyed until the compressed audio and video catch up to the real-time presentation in progress .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5692213A CLAIM 15 . An apparatus for replaying a portion of a multimedia real-time presentation of audio and video image (broadcast signal) s in an accelerated format , comprising : means for receiving the presentation ; means for receiving user input ; means for recording a portion of the presentation , said portion including audio and video images ; processor means for compressing the audio of the recorded portion of the presentation and compressing the video images in order to keep the video images synchronized with the compressed audio ; said processor means being coupled to said receiving means , said user input means , and said recording means ; and means , coupled to said processor means , for conveying the compressed audio and video ; said recording means recording the presentation in progress while the compressed audio and video are being conveyed until the compressed audio and video catch up to the real-time presentation in progress .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said time) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5692213A CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein a timeline of the recording buffer is displayed on the display device , wherein said time (digital user) line is augmented by markers that indicate events that occurred during the recording .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said time) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5692213A CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein a timeline of the recording buffer is displayed on the display device , wherein said time (digital user) line is augmented by markers that indicate events that occurred during the recording .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5873069A Filed: 1995-10-13 Issued: 1999-02-16 System and method for automatic updating and display of retail prices (Original Assignee) American TV and Appliance of Madison Inc (Current Assignee) MURPHY USA Inc ; American TV and Appliance of Madison Inc Douglas G. Reuhl, Howard J. Lenerz, Jr., Laurie J. Vosen
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (storage means) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (display screen) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5873069A CLAIM 1 . A computer apparatus for pricing products and assisting a buyer in comparing competitors' ; prices for a product and purchasing the product , said apparatus having a central processing unit , a main memory medium , and data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing data records , said apparatus comprising : a database of data records , including product data , said product data including , for each product of a plurality of products sold by a seller , a product identification number , an active price and a market code ; means for receiving and storing in said database a competitor' ; s prices for products of said plurality of products , the competitor' ; s prices based on the seller shopping at a predetermined intervals at a competitor' ; s store at a competitor' ; s store location and based on the seller obtaining a competitor' ; s advertised prices for the products of the plurality of products ; means for inputting a price change frequency pattern ; means for searching said database and capturing the active price and the competitor' ; s price for a selected product and for deleting expired prices ; means for comparing the active price for the selected product with the competitor' ; s price for the selected product and re-pricing the selected product to provide an updated active price according to predetermined rules responsive to a characteristic of the competitor' ; s price ; means for storing said updated active price in said database ; means for retrieving from said database said updated active price and said competitor' ; s price as a comparative product price set ; and a computer terminal display having a monitor having a display screen (display screen) for displaying said comparative product price set to the buyer at a point of sale , wherein said comparative product price set includes the updated active price for the selected product , and for each competitor , a competitor' ; s name , the competitor' ; s store location , the competitor' ; s price and a date that the competitors store was last shopped .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5873069A CLAIM 1 . A computer apparatus for pricing products and assisting a buyer in comparing competitors' ; prices for a product and purchasing the product , said apparatus having a central processing unit , a main memory medium , and data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing data records , said apparatus comprising : a database of data records , including product data , said product data including , for each product of a plurality of products sold by a seller , a product identification number , an active price and a market code ; means for receiving and storing in said database a competitor' ; s prices for products of said plurality of products , the competitor' ; s prices based on the seller shopping at a predetermined intervals at a competitor' ; s store at a competitor' ; s store location and based on the seller obtaining a competitor' ; s advertised prices for the products of the plurality of products ; means for inputting a price change frequency pattern ; means for searching said database and capturing the active price and the competitor' ; s price for a selected product and for deleting expired prices ; means for comparing the active price for the selected product with the competitor' ; s price for the selected product and re-pricing the selected product to provide an updated active price according to predetermined rules responsive to a characteristic of the competitor' ; s price ; means for storing said updated active price in said database ; means for retrieving from said database said updated active price and said competitor' ; s price as a comparative product price set ; and a computer terminal display having a monitor having a display screen for displaying said comparative product price set to the buyer at a point of sale , wherein said comparative product price set includes the updated active price for the selected product , and for each competitor , a competitor' ; s name , the competitor' ; s store location , the competitor' ; s price and a date that the competitors store was last shopped .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (storage means) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5873069A CLAIM 1 . A computer apparatus for pricing products and assisting a buyer in comparing competitors' ; prices for a product and purchasing the product , said apparatus having a central processing unit , a main memory medium , and data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing data records , said apparatus comprising : a database of data records , including product data , said product data including , for each product of a plurality of products sold by a seller , a product identification number , an active price and a market code ; means for receiving and storing in said database a competitor' ; s prices for products of said plurality of products , the competitor' ; s prices based on the seller shopping at a predetermined intervals at a competitor' ; s store at a competitor' ; s store location and based on the seller obtaining a competitor' ; s advertised prices for the products of the plurality of products ; means for inputting a price change frequency pattern ; means for searching said database and capturing the active price and the competitor' ; s price for a selected product and for deleting expired prices ; means for comparing the active price for the selected product with the competitor' ; s price for the selected product and re-pricing the selected product to provide an updated active price according to predetermined rules responsive to a characteristic of the competitor' ; s price ; means for storing said updated active price in said database ; means for retrieving from said database said updated active price and said competitor' ; s price as a comparative product price set ; and a computer terminal display having a monitor having a display screen for displaying said comparative product price set to the buyer at a point of sale , wherein said comparative product price set includes the updated active price for the selected product , and for each competitor , a competitor' ; s name , the competitor' ; s store location , the competitor' ; s price and a date that the competitors store was last shopped .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5873069A CLAIM 1 . A computer apparatus for pricing products and assisting a buyer in comparing competitors' ; prices for a product and purchasing the product , said apparatus having a central processing unit , a main memory medium , and data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing data records , said apparatus comprising : a database of data records , including product data , said product data including , for each product of a plurality of products sold by a seller , a product identification number , an active price and a market code ; means for receiving and storing in said database a competitor' ; s prices for products of said plurality of products , the competitor' ; s prices based on the seller shopping at a predetermined intervals at a competitor' ; s store at a competitor' ; s store location and based on the seller obtaining a competitor' ; s advertised prices for the products of the plurality of products ; means for inputting a price change frequency pattern ; means for searching said database and capturing the active price and the competitor' ; s price for a selected product and for deleting expired prices ; means for comparing the active price for the selected product with the competitor' ; s price for the selected product and re-pricing the selected product to provide an updated active price according to predetermined rules responsive to a characteristic of the competitor' ; s price ; means for storing said updated active price in said database ; means for retrieving from said database said updated active price and said competitor' ; s price as a comparative product price set ; and a computer terminal display having a monitor having a display screen for displaying said comparative product price set to the buyer at a point of sale , wherein said comparative product price set includes the updated active price for the selected product , and for each competitor , a competitor' ; s name , the competitor' ; s store location , the competitor' ; s price and a date that the competitors store was last shopped .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (display screen) .	US5873069A CLAIM 1 . A computer apparatus for pricing products and assisting a buyer in comparing competitors' ; prices for a product and purchasing the product , said apparatus having a central processing unit , a main memory medium , and data storage means for storing data records , said apparatus comprising : a database of data records , including product data , said product data including , for each product of a plurality of products sold by a seller , a product identification number , an active price and a market code ; means for receiving and storing in said database a competitor' ; s prices for products of said plurality of products , the competitor' ; s prices based on the seller shopping at a predetermined intervals at a competitor' ; s store at a competitor' ; s store location and based on the seller obtaining a competitor' ; s advertised prices for the products of the plurality of products ; means for inputting a price change frequency pattern ; means for searching said database and capturing the active price and the competitor' ; s price for a selected product and for deleting expired prices ; means for comparing the active price for the selected product with the competitor' ; s price for the selected product and re-pricing the selected product to provide an updated active price according to predetermined rules responsive to a characteristic of the competitor' ; s price ; means for storing said updated active price in said database ; means for retrieving from said database said updated active price and said competitor' ; s price as a comparative product price set ; and a computer terminal display having a monitor having a display screen (display screen) for displaying said comparative product price set to the buyer at a point of sale , wherein said comparative product price set includes the updated active price for the selected product , and for each competitor , a competitor' ; s name , the competitor' ; s store location , the competitor' ; s price and a date that the competitors store was last shopped .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader .	US5873069A CLAIM 1 . A computer apparatus for pricing products and assisting a buyer in comparing competitors' ; prices for a product and purchasing the product , said apparatus having a central processing unit , a main memory medium , and data storage means for storing data records , said apparatus comprising : a database of data records , including product data , said product data including , for each product of a plurality of products sold by a seller , a product identification number , an active price and a market code ; means for receiving and storing in said database a competitor' ; s prices for products of said plurality of products , the competitor' ; s prices based on the seller shopping at a predetermined intervals at a competitor' ; s store at a competitor' ; s store location and based on the seller obtaining a competitor' ; s advertised prices for the products of the plurality of products ; means for inputting a price change frequency pattern ; means for searching said database and capturing the active price and the competitor' ; s price for a selected product and for deleting expired prices ; means for comparing the active price for the selected product with the competitor' ; s price for the selected product and re-pricing the selected product to provide an updated active price according to predetermined rules responsive to a characteristic of the competitor' ; s price ; means for storing said updated active price in said database ; means for retrieving from said database said updated active price and said competitor' ; s price as a comparative product price set ; and a computer terminal display having a monitor having a display screen (display screen) for displaying said comparative product price set to the buyer at a point of sale , wherein said comparative product price set includes the updated active price for the selected product , and for each competitor , a competitor' ; s name , the competitor' ; s store location , the competitor' ; s price and a date that the competitors store was last shopped .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (storage means) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5873069A CLAIM 1 . A computer apparatus for pricing products and assisting a buyer in comparing competitors' ; prices for a product and purchasing the product , said apparatus having a central processing unit , a main memory medium , and data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing data records , said apparatus comprising : a database of data records , including product data , said product data including , for each product of a plurality of products sold by a seller , a product identification number , an active price and a market code ; means for receiving and storing in said database a competitor' ; s prices for products of said plurality of products , the competitor' ; s prices based on the seller shopping at a predetermined intervals at a competitor' ; s store at a competitor' ; s store location and based on the seller obtaining a competitor' ; s advertised prices for the products of the plurality of products ; means for inputting a price change frequency pattern ; means for searching said database and capturing the active price and the competitor' ; s price for a selected product and for deleting expired prices ; means for comparing the active price for the selected product with the competitor' ; s price for the selected product and re-pricing the selected product to provide an updated active price according to predetermined rules responsive to a characteristic of the competitor' ; s price ; means for storing said updated active price in said database ; means for retrieving from said database said updated active price and said competitor' ; s price as a comparative product price set ; and a computer terminal display having a monitor having a display screen for displaying said comparative product price set to the buyer at a point of sale , wherein said comparative product price set includes the updated active price for the selected product , and for each competitor , a competitor' ; s name , the competitor' ; s store location , the competitor' ; s price and a date that the competitors store was last shopped .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (storage means) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5873069A CLAIM 1 . A computer apparatus for pricing products and assisting a buyer in comparing competitors' ; prices for a product and purchasing the product , said apparatus having a central processing unit , a main memory medium , and data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing data records , said apparatus comprising : a database of data records , including product data , said product data including , for each product of a plurality of products sold by a seller , a product identification number , an active price and a market code ; means for receiving and storing in said database a competitor' ; s prices for products of said plurality of products , the competitor' ; s prices based on the seller shopping at a predetermined intervals at a competitor' ; s store at a competitor' ; s store location and based on the seller obtaining a competitor' ; s advertised prices for the products of the plurality of products ; means for inputting a price change frequency pattern ; means for searching said database and capturing the active price and the competitor' ; s price for a selected product and for deleting expired prices ; means for comparing the active price for the selected product with the competitor' ; s price for the selected product and re-pricing the selected product to provide an updated active price according to predetermined rules responsive to a characteristic of the competitor' ; s price ; means for storing said updated active price in said database ; means for retrieving from said database said updated active price and said competitor' ; s price as a comparative product price set ; and a computer terminal display having a monitor having a display screen for displaying said comparative product price set to the buyer at a point of sale , wherein said comparative product price set includes the updated active price for the selected product , and for each competitor , a competitor' ; s name , the competitor' ; s store location , the competitor' ; s price and a date that the competitors store was last shopped .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (display screen) of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5873069A CLAIM 1 . A computer apparatus for pricing products and assisting a buyer in comparing competitors' ; prices for a product and purchasing the product , said apparatus having a central processing unit , a main memory medium , and data storage means for storing data records , said apparatus comprising : a database of data records , including product data , said product data including , for each product of a plurality of products sold by a seller , a product identification number , an active price and a market code ; means for receiving and storing in said database a competitor' ; s prices for products of said plurality of products , the competitor' ; s prices based on the seller shopping at a predetermined intervals at a competitor' ; s store at a competitor' ; s store location and based on the seller obtaining a competitor' ; s advertised prices for the products of the plurality of products ; means for inputting a price change frequency pattern ; means for searching said database and capturing the active price and the competitor' ; s price for a selected product and for deleting expired prices ; means for comparing the active price for the selected product with the competitor' ; s price for the selected product and re-pricing the selected product to provide an updated active price according to predetermined rules responsive to a characteristic of the competitor' ; s price ; means for storing said updated active price in said database ; means for retrieving from said database said updated active price and said competitor' ; s price as a comparative product price set ; and a computer terminal display having a monitor having a display screen (display screen) for displaying said comparative product price set to the buyer at a point of sale , wherein said comparative product price set includes the updated active price for the selected product , and for each competitor , a competitor' ; s name , the competitor' ; s store location , the competitor' ; s price and a date that the competitors store was last shopped .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US5873069A CLAIM 1 . A computer apparatus for pricing products and assisting a buyer in comparing competitors' ; prices for a product and purchasing the product , said apparatus having a central processing unit , a main memory medium , and data storage means for storing data records , said apparatus comprising : a database of data records , including product data , said product data including , for each product of a plurality of products sold by a seller , a product identification number , an active price and a market code ; means for receiving and storing in said database a competitor' ; s prices for products of said plurality of products , the competitor' ; s prices based on the seller shopping at a predetermined intervals at a competitor' ; s store at a competitor' ; s store location and based on the seller obtaining a competitor' ; s advertised prices for the products of the plurality of products ; means for inputting a price change frequency pattern ; means for searching said database and capturing the active price and the competitor' ; s price for a selected product and for deleting expired prices ; means for comparing the active price for the selected product with the competitor' ; s price for the selected product and re-pricing the selected product to provide an updated active price according to predetermined rules responsive to a characteristic of the competitor' ; s price ; means for storing said updated active price in said database ; means for retrieving from said database said updated active price and said competitor' ; s price as a comparative product price set ; and a computer terminal display having a monitor having a display screen (display screen) for displaying said comparative product price set to the buyer at a point of sale , wherein said comparative product price set includes the updated active price for the selected product , and for each competitor , a competitor' ; s name , the competitor' ; s store location , the competitor' ; s price and a date that the competitors store was last shopped .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse (said apparatus) reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5873069A CLAIM 1 . A computer apparatus for pricing products and assisting a buyer in comparing competitors' ; prices for a product and purchasing the product , said apparatus (tight pulse) having a central processing unit , a main memory medium , and data storage means for storing data records , said apparatus comprising : a database of data records , including product data , said product data including , for each product of a plurality of products sold by a seller , a product identification number , an active price and a market code ; means for receiving and storing in said database a competitor' ; s prices for products of said plurality of products , the competitor' ; s prices based on the seller shopping at a predetermined intervals at a competitor' ; s store at a competitor' ; s store location and based on the seller obtaining a competitor' ; s advertised prices for the products of the plurality of products ; means for inputting a price change frequency pattern ; means for searching said database and capturing the active price and the competitor' ; s price for a selected product and for deleting expired prices ; means for comparing the active price for the selected product with the competitor' ; s price for the selected product and re-pricing the selected product to provide an updated active price according to predetermined rules responsive to a characteristic of the competitor' ; s price ; means for storing said updated active price in said database ; means for retrieving from said database said updated active price and said competitor' ; s price as a comparative product price set ; and a computer terminal display having a monitor having a display screen for displaying said comparative product price set to the buyer at a point of sale , wherein said comparative product price set includes the updated active price for the selected product , and for each competitor , a competitor' ; s name , the competitor' ; s store location , the competitor' ; s price and a date that the competitors store was last shopped .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5832119A Filed: 1995-09-25 Issued: 1998-11-03 Methods for controlling systems using control signals embedded in empirical data (Original Assignee) Digimarc Corp (Current Assignee) Digimarc Corp Geoffrey B. Rhoads
US7349668B2 CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises frequency modulation (coding method) .	US5832119A CLAIM 56 . A computer storage medium having instructions stored thereon for causing a processor programmed thereby to perform the following steganographic decoding method (frequency modulation) : processing an encoded input signal to recover a multi-bit information signal embedded therein , the encoded input signal corresponding to a visual image whose representation by said input signal has been altered in slight respects to encode the information signal therein , the encoded input signal having been corrupted since being encoded , said corruption comprising rotation of the image corresponding to said encoded input signal from an original orientation , said encoded input signal including a calibration signal , said calibration signal within the encoded input signal being substantially imperceptible to a human viewer of the encoded visual image , said calibration signal having one or more known properties facilitating identification thereof during decoding of the encoded input signal , said processing including identifying the calibration signal within said encoded input signal , and using data obtained thereby to aid in steganographically recovering the information signal from the encoded input signal , said processing further including using said obtained data to compensate for said corruption , so that the information signal can be recovered from the encoded input signal notwithstanding said corruption .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable over a cellular network (audio track) .	US5832119A CLAIM 28 . A method of controlling operation of a system comprising : processing an encoded input signal to recover a multi-bit information signal embedded therein , the encoded input signal corresponding to an audio track (cellular network) or a visual image whose representation by said input signal has been altered in slight respects to encode the information signal therein , a calibration signal being present within the encoded input signal , said calibration signal within the encoded input signal being substantially imperceptible to a human listener of the encoded audio track or viewer of the encoded visual image , said calibration signal having one or more known properties facilitating identification thereof during decoding of the encoded input signal , the method including identifying the calibration signal within said encoded input signal , and using data obtained thereby to aid in steganographically recovering the information signal from the encoded input signal , said the encoded input signal having been corrupted since being encoded , said corruption including a process selected from the group consisting of : misregistration of the encoded input signal , and scaling of the encoded input signal , the method further including using said data to compensate for said corruption , so that the information signal can be recovered from the encoded input signal notwithstanding said corruption ; and controlling an operation of said system in accordance with said information signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (remote location) address .	US5832119A CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 1 in which said N-bit code signal serves as a pointer to remote data stored at a remote location (electronic mail) , the system' ; s operation being controlled in accordance with said remote data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (remote location) .	US5832119A CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 1 in which said N-bit code signal serves as a pointer to remote data stored at a remote location (electronic mail) , the system' ; s operation being controlled in accordance with said remote data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (adjacent image) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5832119A CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 in which each statistical analysis includes analyzing a collection of spaced apart image signal values to discern a single , first datum related to the N-bit code signal therefrom , said analysis to discern said first datum encompassing not just said spaced apart image signal values , but also image signal values adjacent thereto , said adjacent image (video camera) signal values not being encoded with said first datum .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (adjacent image) .	US5832119A CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 12 in which each statistical analysis includes analyzing a collection of spaced apart image signal values to discern a single , first datum related to the N-bit code signal therefrom , said analysis to discern said first datum encompassing not just said spaced apart image signal values , but also image signal values adjacent thereto , said adjacent image (video camera) signal values not being encoded with said first datum .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH0983467A Filed: 1995-09-13 Issued: 1997-03-28 Broadcasting center (Original Assignee) Brother Ind Ltd; Ekushingu:Kk; ブラザー工業株式会社; 株式会社エクシング Katsunori Enomoto, 勝則榎本
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (読み出し) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータ (mobile communication device) として自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出し (mobile communication) て集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータとして自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出して集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータとして自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出して集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (センタ) (RF) .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータとして自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出して集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタ (radio frequency) において、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータとして自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出して集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータとして自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出して集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (読み出し) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータ (mobile communication device) として自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出し (mobile communication) て集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (センタ) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (読み出し) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータ (mobile communication device) として自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出し (mobile communication) て集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタ (radio frequency) において、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (センタ) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータとして自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出して集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタ (radio frequency) において、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (読み出し) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータ (mobile communication device) として自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出し (mobile communication) て集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (読み出し) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータ (mobile communication device) として自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出し (mobile communication) て集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (読み出し) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータ (mobile communication device) として自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出し (mobile communication) て集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (読み出し) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータ (mobile communication device) として自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出し (mobile communication) て集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (センタ) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (読み出し) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータ (mobile communication device) として自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出し (mobile communication) て集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタ (radio frequency) において、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (センタ) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータとして自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出して集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタ (radio frequency) において、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (time information) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータとして自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出して集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information (time information) indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (送信し) .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】請求項４に記載の放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者からのリクエスト情報を受け付ける際、所定のガイダンス用音声情報を通信手段を介して視聴者側に送信し (electronic message) 、視聴者識別情報やリクエスト情報等をそのガイダンス用音声情報に対する返答として受信するように構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 5 . The broadcasting center according to claim 4 , wherein , when the request receiving unit receives the request information from the viewer , the request receiving unit transmits predetermined guidance voice information to the viewer side via the communication unit . A broadcasting center characterized in that it is configured to receive viewer identification information , request information , etc . as a response to the guidance voice information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (送信し) comprises at least one electronic mail .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】請求項４に記載の放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者からのリクエスト情報を受け付ける際、所定のガイダンス用音声情報を通信手段を介して視聴者側に送信し (electronic message) 、視聴者識別情報やリクエスト情報等をそのガイダンス用音声情報に対する返答として受信するように構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 5 . The broadcasting center according to claim 4 , wherein , when the request receiving unit receives the request information from the viewer , the request receiving unit transmits predetermined guidance voice information to the viewer side via the communication unit . A broadcasting center characterized in that it is configured to receive viewer identification information , request information , etc . as a response to the guidance voice information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (読み出し) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータ (mobile communication device) として自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出し (mobile communication) て集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (読み出し) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH0983467A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】視聴者から個別に送信されたリクエスト情報を受信し、リクエスト情報記憶手段にデータ (mobile communication device) として自動的に記憶させるリクエスト受付手段と、前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶されているリクエスト情報を読み出し (mobile communication) て集計し、所定の集計結果情報を作成するリクエスト集計手段と、該リクエスト集計手段によって作成された集計結果情報を放送信号に変換して放送可能な放送手段とを備えたリクエスト集計機能付きの放送センタにおいて、前記リクエスト受付手段は、視聴者から送信されたリクエスト情報を当該リクエスト情報を受け付けた時刻を示す受付時刻情報とセットで前記リクエスト情報記憶手段に記憶させ、前記リクエスト集計手段は、所定の集計期間に該当するリクエスト情報を、セットで記憶されている受付時刻情報に基づいて集計するよう構成されていることを特徴とする放送センタ。 1 . A request receiving means for receiving request information individually transmitted from a viewer and automatically storing the request information in a request information storage means as data , and reading out the request information stored in the request information storage means . Broadcasting with a request tabulation function including request tabulation means for tabulating and tabulating predetermined result information , and broadcasting means capable of converting the tabulation result information created by the request tabulating means into a broadcast signal for broadcasting In the center , the request reception means stores the request information transmitted from the viewer in the request information storage means together with reception time information indicating the time when the request information is received , Reception that stores request information corresponding to the aggregation period as a set Broadcasting center , characterized in that it is configured to aggregate on the basis of the time information .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	GB2304217A Filed: 1995-08-11 Issued: 1997-03-12 Transmitting selection data (Original Assignee) GEN INFORMATION SYSTEMS Ltd (Current Assignee) GEN INFORMATION SYSTEMS Ltd Owen Philip Mclaughlin
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (storage means) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	GB2304217A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for transmitting selection data to a receiver , comprising manual data input means ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) arranged to store details of a plurality of procedures each identified by a procedure identification , a specified procedure identification and user-generated data ; processing means arranged to process said user-generated data in accordance with said identified procedure ; and output means arranged to modulate an indication of said user generated data for transmission to a reception centre via a data transmission medium .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	GB2304217A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for transmitting selection data to a receiver , comprising manual data input means ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) arranged to store details of a plurality of procedures each identified by a procedure identification , a specified procedure identification and user-generated data ; processing means arranged to process said user-generated data in accordance with said identified procedure ; and output means arranged to modulate an indication of said user generated data for transmission to a reception centre via a data transmission medium .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (storage means) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	GB2304217A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for transmitting selection data to a receiver , comprising manual data input means ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) arranged to store details of a plurality of procedures each identified by a procedure identification , a specified procedure identification and user-generated data ; processing means arranged to process said user-generated data in accordance with said identified procedure ; and output means arranged to modulate an indication of said user generated data for transmission to a reception centre via a data transmission medium .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	GB2304217A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for transmitting selection data to a receiver , comprising manual data input means ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) arranged to store details of a plurality of procedures each identified by a procedure identification , a specified procedure identification and user-generated data ; processing means arranged to process said user-generated data in accordance with said identified procedure ; and output means arranged to modulate an indication of said user generated data for transmission to a reception centre via a data transmission medium .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (storage means) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	GB2304217A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for transmitting selection data to a receiver , comprising manual data input means ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) arranged to store details of a plurality of procedures each identified by a procedure identification , a specified procedure identification and user-generated data ; processing means arranged to process said user-generated data in accordance with said identified procedure ; and output means arranged to modulate an indication of said user generated data for transmission to a reception centre via a data transmission medium .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (storage means) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	GB2304217A CLAIM 1 . Apparatus for transmitting selection data to a receiver , comprising manual data input means ; storage means (digital information, placing digital information) arranged to store details of a plurality of procedures each identified by a procedure identification , a specified procedure identification and user-generated data ; processing means arranged to process said user-generated data in accordance with said identified procedure ; and output means arranged to modulate an indication of said user generated data for transmission to a reception centre via a data transmission medium .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (telephone number, phone numbers) .	GB2304217A CLAIM 12 . Apparatus according to claim 10 , including means for reading user defined telephone number (telephone number) s from a memory card , and means for generating telephony multi tone signals to facilitate the establishment of a telephone connection .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail address (telephone connection, transfer data) .	GB2304217A CLAIM 7 . Apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein said processor card is a " ; Smartcard" ; arranged to transfer data (electronic mail address) in accordance with ISO Smartcard recommendations . GB2304217A CLAIM 12 . Apparatus according to claim 10 , including means for reading user defined telephone numbers from a memory card , and means for generating telephony multi tone signals to facilitate the establishment of a telephone connection (electronic mail address) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse (said apparatus) reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	GB2304217A CLAIM 18 . A method of transmitting selection data from a transmission apparatus to a receiver , wherein said transmission apparatus contains details for a plurality of procedures , comprising steps of : entering a procedure identification ; configuring said apparatus (tight pulse) in response to said identified procedure ; issuing user prompts defined by said identified procedure ; receiving user responses in response to said issued prompts ; comparing said user responses against characteristics derived from said identified procedure ; and transmitting an indication of user responses .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5841978A Filed: 1995-07-27 Issued: 1998-11-24 Network linking method using steganographically embedded data objects (Original Assignee) Digimarc Corp (Current Assignee) Digimarc Corp Geoffrey B. Rhoads
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (data communications) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5841978A CLAIM 1 . A method of initiating access from a first computer to a second computer via a data communications (mobile communication) medium ; the method comprising : creating a data object with information indicative of an address associated with the second computer ; steganographically embedding the data object in a content file comprising at least one of audio and visual data ; on the first computer , reading the content file ; decoding therefrom the steganographically embedded data object ; and initiating a link to the second computer using the address in the decoded data object .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5841978A CLAIM 1 . A method of initiating access from a first computer to a second computer via a data communications (mobile communication) medium ; the method comprising : creating a data object with information indicative of an address associated with the second computer ; steganographically embedding the data object in a content file comprising at least one of audio and visual data ; on the first computer , reading the content file ; decoding therefrom the steganographically embedded data object ; and initiating a link to the second computer using the address in the decoded data object .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5841978A CLAIM 1 . A method of initiating access from a first computer to a second computer via a data communications (mobile communication) medium ; the method comprising : creating a data object with information indicative of an address associated with the second computer ; steganographically embedding the data object in a content file comprising at least one of audio and visual data ; on the first computer , reading the content file ; decoding therefrom the steganographically embedded data object ; and initiating a link to the second computer using the address in the decoded data object .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5841978A CLAIM 1 . A method of initiating access from a first computer to a second computer via a data communications (mobile communication) medium ; the method comprising : creating a data object with information indicative of an address associated with the second computer ; steganographically embedding the data object in a content file comprising at least one of audio and visual data ; on the first computer , reading the content file ; decoding therefrom the steganographically embedded data object ; and initiating a link to the second computer using the address in the decoded data object .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5841978A CLAIM 1 . A method of initiating access from a first computer to a second computer via a data communications (mobile communication) medium ; the method comprising : creating a data object with information indicative of an address associated with the second computer ; steganographically embedding the data object in a content file comprising at least one of audio and visual data ; on the first computer , reading the content file ; decoding therefrom the steganographically embedded data object ; and initiating a link to the second computer using the address in the decoded data object .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (data communications) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5841978A CLAIM 1 . A method of initiating access from a first computer to a second computer via a data communications (mobile communication) medium ; the method comprising : creating a data object with information indicative of an address associated with the second computer ; steganographically embedding the data object in a content file comprising at least one of audio and visual data ; on the first computer , reading the content file ; decoding therefrom the steganographically embedded data object ; and initiating a link to the second computer using the address in the decoded data object .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5841978A CLAIM 1 . A method of initiating access from a first computer to a second computer via a data communications (mobile communication) medium ; the method comprising : creating a data object with information indicative of an address associated with the second computer ; steganographically embedding the data object in a content file comprising at least one of audio and visual data ; on the first computer , reading the content file ; decoding therefrom the steganographically embedded data object ; and initiating a link to the second computer using the address in the decoded data object .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5841978A CLAIM 1 . A method of initiating access from a first computer to a second computer via a data communications (mobile communication) medium ; the method comprising : creating a data object with information indicative of an address associated with the second computer ; steganographically embedding the data object in a content file comprising at least one of audio and visual data ; on the first computer , reading the content file ; decoding therefrom the steganographically embedded data object ; and initiating a link to the second computer using the address in the decoded data object .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail address (internet connection) .	US5841978A CLAIM 12 . A method according to claim 1 in which the data communications medium includes an internet connection (electronic mail address) and the first and second computers each have one said address which includes a domain name , the data object including the domain name of the second computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5841978A CLAIM 1 . A method of initiating access from a first computer to a second computer via a data communications (mobile communication) medium ; the method comprising : creating a data object with information indicative of an address associated with the second computer ; steganographically embedding the data object in a content file comprising at least one of audio and visual data ; on the first computer , reading the content file ; decoding therefrom the steganographically embedded data object ; and initiating a link to the second computer using the address in the decoded data object .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5841978A CLAIM 1 . A method of initiating access from a first computer to a second computer via a data communications (mobile communication) medium ; the method comprising : creating a data object with information indicative of an address associated with the second computer ; steganographically embedding the data object in a content file comprising at least one of audio and visual data ; on the first computer , reading the content file ; decoding therefrom the steganographically embedded data object ; and initiating a link to the second computer using the address in the decoded data object .

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Filed: 1995-06-15 Issued: 1998-10-06

System and method for simulating two-way connectivity for one way data streams

(Original Assignee) Intel Corp (Current Assignee) Intel Corp

John A. Throckmorton, Edward R. Harrison, Burt Perry

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CLAIM 32 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving a cellular transmission (cable television) .

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CLAIM 16 . The system of claim 14 wherein said second one-way delivery means for communicating said associated data is a cable television (cellular transmission) communications network .

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CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (single data) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ;

transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .

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CLAIM 26 . A method comprising : generating a stream of primary data ;
generating a stream of associated data ;
combining said primary and associated data into a single data (information capture) stream ;
delivering said combined data stream to a consumer ;
separating said associated data from said combined data stream ;
storing said separated associated data ;
displaying said accessed associated data ;
selectively interacting with said stored associated data using a computer .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5504518A Filed: 1995-06-07 Issued: 1996-04-02 Method and system for recognition of broadcast segments (Original Assignee) Nielsen Audio Inc (Current Assignee) Nielsen Company US LLC ; Nielsen Holdings PLC Michael D. Ellis, Stephen M. Dunn, Michael W. Fellinger, Fancy B. Younglove, David M. James, David L. Clifton, Richard S. Land
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (recognition data) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5504518A CLAIM 1 . A method for selectively capturing at least one of a broadcast audio signal and a broadcast video signal for use in updating a broadcast segment recognition data (digital information) base storing signatures for use in recognizing broadcast segments of interest , comprising the steps of : temporarily storing at least one of a broadcast audio signal and a broadcast video signal of a monitored broadcast ; detecting predetermined signal events indicating possible new broadcast segments of interest of the monitored broadcast ; selecting intervals of the monitored broadcast as possible new broadcast segments of interest based upon said predetermined signal events ; assigning a first capture level to a first selected interval based on predetermined characteristics thereof indicating that said first selected interval is likely to be a new segment of interest ; assigning a second capture level to a second selected interval based on predetermined characteristics thereof indicating that the second selected interval is relatively less likely than the first selected interval to be a new segment of interest ; storing a signature corresponding with the first selected interval in the database and capturing at least one of the temporarily stored broadcast audio and video signals corresponding with the first selected interval for transmission to a workstation operator for segment identification ; storing a signature corresponding with the second selected interval in the database ; and erasing the temporarily stored one of the broadcast audio and video signals corresponding with the second selected interval .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (recognition data) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5504518A CLAIM 1 . A method for selectively capturing at least one of a broadcast audio signal and a broadcast video signal for use in updating a broadcast segment recognition data (digital information) base storing signatures for use in recognizing broadcast segments of interest , comprising the steps of : temporarily storing at least one of a broadcast audio signal and a broadcast video signal of a monitored broadcast ; detecting predetermined signal events indicating possible new broadcast segments of interest of the monitored broadcast ; selecting intervals of the monitored broadcast as possible new broadcast segments of interest based upon said predetermined signal events ; assigning a first capture level to a first selected interval based on predetermined characteristics thereof indicating that said first selected interval is likely to be a new segment of interest ; assigning a second capture level to a second selected interval based on predetermined characteristics thereof indicating that the second selected interval is relatively less likely than the first selected interval to be a new segment of interest ; storing a signature corresponding with the first selected interval in the database and capturing at least one of the temporarily stored broadcast audio and video signals corresponding with the first selected interval for transmission to a workstation operator for segment identification ; storing a signature corresponding with the second selected interval in the database ; and erasing the temporarily stored one of the broadcast audio and video signals corresponding with the second selected interval .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (recognition data) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5504518A CLAIM 1 . A method for selectively capturing at least one of a broadcast audio signal and a broadcast video signal for use in updating a broadcast segment recognition data (digital information) base storing signatures for use in recognizing broadcast segments of interest , comprising the steps of : temporarily storing at least one of a broadcast audio signal and a broadcast video signal of a monitored broadcast ; detecting predetermined signal events indicating possible new broadcast segments of interest of the monitored broadcast ; selecting intervals of the monitored broadcast as possible new broadcast segments of interest based upon said predetermined signal events ; assigning a first capture level to a first selected interval based on predetermined characteristics thereof indicating that said first selected interval is likely to be a new segment of interest ; assigning a second capture level to a second selected interval based on predetermined characteristics thereof indicating that the second selected interval is relatively less likely than the first selected interval to be a new segment of interest ; storing a signature corresponding with the first selected interval in the database and capturing at least one of the temporarily stored broadcast audio and video signals corresponding with the first selected interval for transmission to a workstation operator for segment identification ; storing a signature corresponding with the second selected interval in the database ; and erasing the temporarily stored one of the broadcast audio and video signals corresponding with the second selected interval .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (recognition data) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5504518A CLAIM 1 . A method for selectively capturing at least one of a broadcast audio signal and a broadcast video signal for use in updating a broadcast segment recognition data (digital information) base storing signatures for use in recognizing broadcast segments of interest , comprising the steps of : temporarily storing at least one of a broadcast audio signal and a broadcast video signal of a monitored broadcast ; detecting predetermined signal events indicating possible new broadcast segments of interest of the monitored broadcast ; selecting intervals of the monitored broadcast as possible new broadcast segments of interest based upon said predetermined signal events ; assigning a first capture level to a first selected interval based on predetermined characteristics thereof indicating that said first selected interval is likely to be a new segment of interest ; assigning a second capture level to a second selected interval based on predetermined characteristics thereof indicating that the second selected interval is relatively less likely than the first selected interval to be a new segment of interest ; storing a signature corresponding with the first selected interval in the database and capturing at least one of the temporarily stored broadcast audio and video signals corresponding with the first selected interval for transmission to a workstation operator for segment identification ; storing a signature corresponding with the second selected interval in the database ; and erasing the temporarily stored one of the broadcast audio and video signals corresponding with the second selected interval .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (recognition data) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5504518A CLAIM 1 . A method for selectively capturing at least one of a broadcast audio signal and a broadcast video signal for use in updating a broadcast segment recognition data (digital information) base storing signatures for use in recognizing broadcast segments of interest , comprising the steps of : temporarily storing at least one of a broadcast audio signal and a broadcast video signal of a monitored broadcast ; detecting predetermined signal events indicating possible new broadcast segments of interest of the monitored broadcast ; selecting intervals of the monitored broadcast as possible new broadcast segments of interest based upon said predetermined signal events ; assigning a first capture level to a first selected interval based on predetermined characteristics thereof indicating that said first selected interval is likely to be a new segment of interest ; assigning a second capture level to a second selected interval based on predetermined characteristics thereof indicating that the second selected interval is relatively less likely than the first selected interval to be a new segment of interest ; storing a signature corresponding with the first selected interval in the database and capturing at least one of the temporarily stored broadcast audio and video signals corresponding with the first selected interval for transmission to a workstation operator for segment identification ; storing a signature corresponding with the second selected interval in the database ; and erasing the temporarily stored one of the broadcast audio and video signals corresponding with the second selected interval .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (recognition data) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5504518A CLAIM 1 . A method for selectively capturing at least one of a broadcast audio signal and a broadcast video signal for use in updating a broadcast segment recognition data (digital information) base storing signatures for use in recognizing broadcast segments of interest , comprising the steps of : temporarily storing at least one of a broadcast audio signal and a broadcast video signal of a monitored broadcast ; detecting predetermined signal events indicating possible new broadcast segments of interest of the monitored broadcast ; selecting intervals of the monitored broadcast as possible new broadcast segments of interest based upon said predetermined signal events ; assigning a first capture level to a first selected interval based on predetermined characteristics thereof indicating that said first selected interval is likely to be a new segment of interest ; assigning a second capture level to a second selected interval based on predetermined characteristics thereof indicating that the second selected interval is relatively less likely than the first selected interval to be a new segment of interest ; storing a signature corresponding with the first selected interval in the database and capturing at least one of the temporarily stored broadcast audio and video signals corresponding with the first selected interval for transmission to a workstation operator for segment identification ; storing a signature corresponding with the second selected interval in the database ; and erasing the temporarily stored one of the broadcast audio and video signals corresponding with the second selected interval .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (temporarily store) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5504518A CLAIM 1 . A method for selectively capturing at least one of a broadcast audio signal and a broadcast video signal for use in updating a broadcast segment recognition database storing signatures for use in recognizing broadcast segments of interest , comprising the steps of : temporarily storing at least one of a broadcast audio signal and a broadcast video signal of a monitored broadcast ; detecting predetermined signal events indicating possible new broadcast segments of interest of the monitored broadcast ; selecting intervals of the monitored broadcast as possible new broadcast segments of interest based upon said predetermined signal events ; assigning a first capture level to a first selected interval based on predetermined characteristics thereof indicating that said first selected interval is likely to be a new segment of interest ; assigning a second capture level to a second selected interval based on predetermined characteristics thereof indicating that the second selected interval is relatively less likely than the first selected interval to be a new segment of interest ; storing a signature corresponding with the first selected interval in the database and capturing at least one of the temporarily store (time information) d broadcast audio and video signals corresponding with the first selected interval for transmission to a workstation operator for segment identification ; storing a signature corresponding with the second selected interval in the database ; and erasing the temporarily stored one of the broadcast audio and video signals corresponding with the second selected interval .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5589892A Filed: 1995-06-07 Issued: 1996-12-31 Electronic television program guide schedule system and method with data feed access (Original Assignee) Telecommunications of Colorado Inc; TV Guide Magazine Group Inc (Current Assignee) TCI-TVGOS Inc ; UV Corp ; Rovi Guides Inc ; Telecommunications of Colorado Inc ; TV Guide Inc Robert A. Knee, Anthony R. Favia, Bruce Davis, Larry Miller
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (storage means) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5589892A CLAIM 1 . An electronic television program schedule system comprising : storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing program schedule information for a plurality of television programs , said program schedule information comprising , for at least one of said programs , information identifying said at least one program as a live event ; data processing means for generating video display control commands ; means for receiving a data feed during the pendency of said live event , said data feed comprising information regarding the status of said live event ; means for correlating said program schedule information for said live event with said status information for said live event ; a video display generator for receiving said video display control commands from said data processing means , said program schedule information from said storage means , and said status information from said data feed , wherein said video display generator : generates a display signal concurrently comprising said program schedule information for said live event and said status information for said live event .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5589892A CLAIM 1 . An electronic television program schedule system comprising : storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing program schedule information for a plurality of television programs , said program schedule information comprising , for at least one of said programs , information identifying said at least one program as a live event ; data processing means for generating video display control commands ; means for receiving a data feed during the pendency of said live event , said data feed comprising information regarding the status of said live event ; means for correlating said program schedule information for said live event with said status information for said live event ; a video display generator for receiving said video display control commands from said data processing means , said program schedule information from said storage means , and said status information from said data feed , wherein said video display generator : generates a display signal concurrently comprising said program schedule information for said live event and said status information for said live event .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (storage means) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5589892A CLAIM 1 . An electronic television program schedule system comprising : storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing program schedule information for a plurality of television programs , said program schedule information comprising , for at least one of said programs , information identifying said at least one program as a live event ; data processing means for generating video display control commands ; means for receiving a data feed during the pendency of said live event , said data feed comprising information regarding the status of said live event ; means for correlating said program schedule information for said live event with said status information for said live event ; a video display generator for receiving said video display control commands from said data processing means , said program schedule information from said storage means , and said status information from said data feed , wherein said video display generator : generates a display signal concurrently comprising said program schedule information for said live event and said status information for said live event .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5589892A CLAIM 1 . An electronic television program schedule system comprising : storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing program schedule information for a plurality of television programs , said program schedule information comprising , for at least one of said programs , information identifying said at least one program as a live event ; data processing means for generating video display control commands ; means for receiving a data feed during the pendency of said live event , said data feed comprising information regarding the status of said live event ; means for correlating said program schedule information for said live event with said status information for said live event ; a video display generator for receiving said video display control commands from said data processing means , said program schedule information from said storage means , and said status information from said data feed , wherein said video display generator : generates a display signal concurrently comprising said program schedule information for said live event and said status information for said live event .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (storage means) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5589892A CLAIM 1 . An electronic television program schedule system comprising : storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing program schedule information for a plurality of television programs , said program schedule information comprising , for at least one of said programs , information identifying said at least one program as a live event ; data processing means for generating video display control commands ; means for receiving a data feed during the pendency of said live event , said data feed comprising information regarding the status of said live event ; means for correlating said program schedule information for said live event with said status information for said live event ; a video display generator for receiving said video display control commands from said data processing means , said program schedule information from said storage means , and said status information from said data feed , wherein said video display generator : generates a display signal concurrently comprising said program schedule information for said live event and said status information for said live event .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (storage means) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5589892A CLAIM 1 . An electronic television program schedule system comprising : storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing program schedule information for a plurality of television programs , said program schedule information comprising , for at least one of said programs , information identifying said at least one program as a live event ; data processing means for generating video display control commands ; means for receiving a data feed during the pendency of said live event , said data feed comprising information regarding the status of said live event ; means for correlating said program schedule information for said live event with said status information for said live event ; a video display generator for receiving said video display control commands from said data processing means , said program schedule information from said storage means , and said status information from said data feed , wherein said video display generator : generates a display signal concurrently comprising said program schedule information for said live event and said status information for said live event .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (storing program) address .	US5589892A CLAIM 1 . An electronic television program schedule system comprising : storage means for storing program (electronic mail) schedule information for a plurality of television programs , said program schedule information comprising , for at least one of said programs , information identifying said at least one program as a live event ; data processing means for generating video display control commands ; means for receiving a data feed during the pendency of said live event , said data feed comprising information regarding the status of said live event ; means for correlating said program schedule information for said live event with said status information for said live event ; a video display generator for receiving said video display control commands from said data processing means , said program schedule information from said storage means , and said status information from said data feed , wherein said video display generator : generates a display signal concurrently comprising said program schedule information for said live event and said status information for said live event .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (sequence control) .	US5589892A CLAIM 5 . An electronic television program schedule system comprising : storage means for storing program schedule information for a plurality of television programs ; user control means for generating user control commands , said user control commands including channel tuning commands ; data processing means for generating video display control commands in response to said user control commands ; means for receiving a data feed , said data feed comprising information in one or more predetermined categories ; a user interface for said television program schedule system , said interface comprising one or more virtual channels for access to the information in said data feeds wherein each said category of information is accessed through a different virtual channel , said interface further comprising means for establishing a favorite channel tuning sequence control (electronic message) led by said channel tuning commands , said sequence optionally comprising both real and virtual channels ; a video display generator for receiving said video display control commands from said data processing means , said program schedule information from said storage means , said information from said data feed , and a television program signal from a television receiver , and for generating a display signal comprising any one of said received program schedule information , said received data feed information , and said received television program signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (sequence control) comprises at least one electronic mail (storing program) .	US5589892A CLAIM 1 . An electronic television program schedule system comprising : storage means for storing program (electronic mail) schedule information for a plurality of television programs , said program schedule information comprising , for at least one of said programs , information identifying said at least one program as a live event ; data processing means for generating video display control commands ; means for receiving a data feed during the pendency of said live event , said data feed comprising information regarding the status of said live event ; means for correlating said program schedule information for said live event with said status information for said live event ; a video display generator for receiving said video display control commands from said data processing means , said program schedule information from said storage means , and said status information from said data feed , wherein said video display generator : generates a display signal concurrently comprising said program schedule information for said live event and said status information for said live event . US5589892A CLAIM 5 . An electronic television program schedule system comprising : storage means for storing program schedule information for a plurality of television programs ; user control means for generating user control commands , said user control commands including channel tuning commands ; data processing means for generating video display control commands in response to said user control commands ; means for receiving a data feed , said data feed comprising information in one or more predetermined categories ; a user interface for said television program schedule system , said interface comprising one or more virtual channels for access to the information in said data feeds wherein each said category of information is accessed through a different virtual channel , said interface further comprising means for establishing a favorite channel tuning sequence control (electronic message) led by said channel tuning commands , said sequence optionally comprising both real and virtual channels ; a video display generator for receiving said video display control commands from said data processing means , said program schedule information from said storage means , said information from said data feed , and a television program signal from a television receiver , and for generating a display signal comprising any one of said received program schedule information , said received data feed information , and said received television program signal .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (television programs) .	US5589892A CLAIM 1 . An electronic television program schedule system comprising : storage means for storing program schedule information for a plurality of television programs (text form) , said program schedule information comprising , for at least one of said programs , information identifying said at least one program as a live event ; data processing means for generating video display control commands ; means for receiving a data feed during the pendency of said live event , said data feed comprising information regarding the status of said live event ; means for correlating said program schedule information for said live event with said status information for said live event ; a video display generator for receiving said video display control commands from said data processing means , said program schedule information from said storage means , and said status information from said data feed , wherein said video display generator : generates a display signal concurrently comprising said program schedule information for said live event and said status information for said live event .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said time) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5589892A CLAIM 3 . A process for displaying program schedule information and status information for a live and in progress televised event comprising : receiving , prior to said event , information identifying the title , time , and television channel of said event , storing said time (digital user) , title , and channel information for said event in an electronic storage device , receiving , during said televised event , status information for said event , retrieving said time , title , and channel information from said storage device during said live event , correlating said retrieved time , title , and channel information with said received status information for said live event , and causing a display device to simultaneously display said time , title , and channel information and said status information for said live event during the pendency of said event .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said time) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5589892A CLAIM 3 . A process for displaying program schedule information and status information for a live and in progress televised event comprising : receiving , prior to said event , information identifying the title , time , and television channel of said event , storing said time (digital user) , title , and channel information for said event in an electronic storage device , receiving , during said televised event , status information for said event , retrieving said time , title , and channel information from said storage device during said live event , correlating said retrieved time , title , and channel information with said received status information for said live event , and causing a display device to simultaneously display said time , title , and channel information and said status information for said live event during the pendency of said event .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5686954A Filed: 1995-06-06 Issued: 1997-11-11 Program information broadcasting method program information display method, and receiving device (Original Assignee) Sony Corp (Current Assignee) Sony Corp Hitoshi Yoshinobu, Tsukasa Yoshimura, Yoshitsugu Hattori
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (display screen, screen menu) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5686954A CLAIM 9 . A receiving device for displaying a program schedule comprising : a program information extraction means for extracting , from received broadcast wave signals , scheduled program information in which the contents of programs to be broadcast are represented by a plurality of classification items and detailed items for each of said classification items , and said classification items and the detailed items are represented , respectively , by first and second identification data , and corresponding table data for the data for character display of said classification items and said detailed items corresponding to said first and second identification data , a program schedule data generation means for replacing said identification data of said scheduled program information with the data for corresponding character display by using the corresponding table data thereby generating program schedule data ; and a display control means for displaying the program schedule based on said program schedule data generated by said program schedule data generation means on a display screen (display screen) . US5686954A CLAIM 27 . A method for searching for a desired program element to enable reserve recording , comprising the steps of : receiving a program information data packet having program scheduling information for a plurality of programs each having program elements , wherein program elements indicative of a program type are grouped together to form a plurality of program type lists each identified by a program type designation indicative of associated program elements ; displaying each said program type designation on a first screen menu (display screen) ; selecting a program type designation from said first screen menu which is indicative of said desired program element ; displaying a second menu of program elements associated with said selected program type designation , wherein said second menu of program elements includes said desired program element ; selecting said desired program element from said second menu of program elements ; searching said programs to identify programs which include said desired program element ; displaying a third menu of searched programs ; selecting at least one of said searched programs from said third menu of searched programs ; and registering said selected searched programs for reserve recording .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (display screen, screen menu) .	US5686954A CLAIM 9 . A receiving device for displaying a program schedule comprising : a program information extraction means for extracting , from received broadcast wave signals , scheduled program information in which the contents of programs to be broadcast are represented by a plurality of classification items and detailed items for each of said classification items , and said classification items and the detailed items are represented , respectively , by first and second identification data , and corresponding table data for the data for character display of said classification items and said detailed items corresponding to said first and second identification data , a program schedule data generation means for replacing said identification data of said scheduled program information with the data for corresponding character display by using the corresponding table data thereby generating program schedule data ; and a display control means for displaying the program schedule based on said program schedule data generated by said program schedule data generation means on a display screen (display screen) . US5686954A CLAIM 27 . A method for searching for a desired program element to enable reserve recording , comprising the steps of : receiving a program information data packet having program scheduling information for a plurality of programs each having program elements , wherein program elements indicative of a program type are grouped together to form a plurality of program type lists each identified by a program type designation indicative of associated program elements ; displaying each said program type designation on a first screen menu (display screen) ; selecting a program type designation from said first screen menu which is indicative of said desired program element ; displaying a second menu of program elements associated with said selected program type designation , wherein said second menu of program elements includes said desired program element ; selecting said desired program element from said second menu of program elements ; searching said programs to identify programs which include said desired program element ; displaying a third menu of searched programs ; selecting at least one of said searched programs from said third menu of searched programs ; and registering said selected searched programs for reserve recording .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen, screen menu) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader .	US5686954A CLAIM 9 . A receiving device for displaying a program schedule comprising : a program information extraction means for extracting , from received broadcast wave signals , scheduled program information in which the contents of programs to be broadcast are represented by a plurality of classification items and detailed items for each of said classification items , and said classification items and the detailed items are represented , respectively , by first and second identification data , and corresponding table data for the data for character display of said classification items and said detailed items corresponding to said first and second identification data , a program schedule data generation means for replacing said identification data of said scheduled program information with the data for corresponding character display by using the corresponding table data thereby generating program schedule data ; and a display control means for displaying the program schedule based on said program schedule data generated by said program schedule data generation means on a display screen (display screen) . US5686954A CLAIM 27 . A method for searching for a desired program element to enable reserve recording , comprising the steps of : receiving a program information data packet having program scheduling information for a plurality of programs each having program elements , wherein program elements indicative of a program type are grouped together to form a plurality of program type lists each identified by a program type designation indicative of associated program elements ; displaying each said program type designation on a first screen menu (display screen) ; selecting a program type designation from said first screen menu which is indicative of said desired program element ; displaying a second menu of program elements associated with said selected program type designation , wherein said second menu of program elements includes said desired program element ; selecting said desired program element from said second menu of program elements ; searching said programs to identify programs which include said desired program element ; displaying a third menu of searched programs ; selecting at least one of said searched programs from said third menu of searched programs ; and registering said selected searched programs for reserve recording .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (display screen, screen menu) of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5686954A CLAIM 9 . A receiving device for displaying a program schedule comprising : a program information extraction means for extracting , from received broadcast wave signals , scheduled program information in which the contents of programs to be broadcast are represented by a plurality of classification items and detailed items for each of said classification items , and said classification items and the detailed items are represented , respectively , by first and second identification data , and corresponding table data for the data for character display of said classification items and said detailed items corresponding to said first and second identification data , a program schedule data generation means for replacing said identification data of said scheduled program information with the data for corresponding character display by using the corresponding table data thereby generating program schedule data ; and a display control means for displaying the program schedule based on said program schedule data generated by said program schedule data generation means on a display screen (display screen) . US5686954A CLAIM 27 . A method for searching for a desired program element to enable reserve recording , comprising the steps of : receiving a program information data packet having program scheduling information for a plurality of programs each having program elements , wherein program elements indicative of a program type are grouped together to form a plurality of program type lists each identified by a program type designation indicative of associated program elements ; displaying each said program type designation on a first screen menu (display screen) ; selecting a program type designation from said first screen menu which is indicative of said desired program element ; displaying a second menu of program elements associated with said selected program type designation , wherein said second menu of program elements includes said desired program element ; selecting said desired program element from said second menu of program elements ; searching said programs to identify programs which include said desired program element ; displaying a third menu of searched programs ; selecting at least one of said searched programs from said third menu of searched programs ; and registering said selected searched programs for reserve recording .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen, screen menu) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US5686954A CLAIM 9 . A receiving device for displaying a program schedule comprising : a program information extraction means for extracting , from received broadcast wave signals , scheduled program information in which the contents of programs to be broadcast are represented by a plurality of classification items and detailed items for each of said classification items , and said classification items and the detailed items are represented , respectively , by first and second identification data , and corresponding table data for the data for character display of said classification items and said detailed items corresponding to said first and second identification data , a program schedule data generation means for replacing said identification data of said scheduled program information with the data for corresponding character display by using the corresponding table data thereby generating program schedule data ; and a display control means for displaying the program schedule based on said program schedule data generated by said program schedule data generation means on a display screen (display screen) . US5686954A CLAIM 27 . A method for searching for a desired program element to enable reserve recording , comprising the steps of : receiving a program information data packet having program scheduling information for a plurality of programs each having program elements , wherein program elements indicative of a program type are grouped together to form a plurality of program type lists each identified by a program type designation indicative of associated program elements ; displaying each said program type designation on a first screen menu (display screen) ; selecting a program type designation from said first screen menu which is indicative of said desired program element ; displaying a second menu of program elements associated with said selected program type designation , wherein said second menu of program elements includes said desired program element ; selecting said desired program element from said second menu of program elements ; searching said programs to identify programs which include said desired program element ; displaying a third menu of searched programs ; selecting at least one of said searched programs from said third menu of searched programs ; and registering said selected searched programs for reserve recording .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (time information) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5686954A CLAIM 11 . A receiving device according to claim 10 , wherein said program information extraction means also extracts the time information (time information) regarding the scheduled broadcasting time for each program to be broadcast , said key input means has a key input section for designating a program or program elements desired by a user with reference to the program schedule displayed on the display screen , and said device further comprises ; a control means for selectively receiving the program or the program elements designated by said key input section at the scheduled broadcasting time of the program or the program elements by using the time information regarding said extracted scheduled broadcasting time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (stop time) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5686954A CLAIM 26 . A method according to claim 21 , wherein said program scheduling information includes channel information and broadcast start and stop time (pulse reader) s and said channel information and said broadcast stop and start times are displayed on ordinate and abscissa axes , respectively , of a display .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (stop time) comprises a video camera .	US5686954A CLAIM 26 . A method according to claim 21 , wherein said program scheduling information includes channel information and broadcast start and stop time (pulse reader) s and said channel information and said broadcast stop and start times are displayed on ordinate and abscissa axes , respectively , of a display .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (stop time) comprises a photodetector .	US5686954A CLAIM 26 . A method according to claim 21 , wherein said program scheduling information includes channel information and broadcast start and stop time (pulse reader) s and said channel information and said broadcast stop and start times are displayed on ordinate and abscissa axes , respectively , of a display .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5607356A Filed: 1995-05-10 Issued: 1997-03-04 Interactive game film (Original Assignee) ATARI Corp (Current Assignee) ATARI Corp ; Warner Bros Entertainment Inc David M. Schwartz
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (determined length) (RF) .	US5607356A CLAIM 6 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein the loop repeating step is continued only for a predetermined length (radio frequency) of time , and a default decision is made for the player at the end of said time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (determined length) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5607356A CLAIM 6 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein the loop repeating step is continued only for a predetermined length (radio frequency) of time , and a default decision is made for the player at the end of said time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (determined length) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5607356A CLAIM 6 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein the loop repeating step is continued only for a predetermined length (radio frequency) of time , and a default decision is made for the player at the end of said time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (determined length) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5607356A CLAIM 6 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein the loop repeating step is continued only for a predetermined length (radio frequency) of time , and a default decision is made for the player at the end of said time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (determined length) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5607356A CLAIM 6 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein the loop repeating step is continued only for a predetermined length (radio frequency) of time , and a default decision is made for the player at the end of said time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (control program, repeating step, said sub, time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5607356A CLAIM 1 . An interactive video game film comprising a data storage medium containing : data arranged in compatible segments representing video film clips , each segment comprising a body containing a non-repeating video sequence beginning with a lead-in , and a loop containing a repeatable video sequence , to provide a player time t (first data) o make a game decision while the loop repeats , each loop being contiguous with the lead-ins of at least two different ones of said bodies ; a driver , useful with various different games , for transferring data from the storage disk to a video display , and a game control program (first data) , unique to a particular game , for providing an interface between the player and the driver , said game control program comprising means for advising the player of his options at approaching decision points during the game , and means responsive to instructions from the player , for selecting between said at least two different bodies while the respective loop is repeating , thereby controlling the order in which film segments are displayed on the screen during the game . US5607356A CLAIM 2 . The invention of claim 1 , wherein the advising means comprises means for displaying a subtitle on the display in synchronization with the video display , said sub (first data) title containing key words which the player may select to make game control choices . US5607356A CLAIM 6 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein the loop repeating step (first data) is continued only for a predetermined length of time , and a default decision is made for the player at the end of said time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said selection, said time) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5607356A CLAIM 5 . A method of displaying an apparently continuous action film on a video display , and permitting a player to control the course of the action by selecting from plural alternatives at each of a plurality of decision points during the film , said method comprising steps of writing a number of compatible film clips into a storage medium as data elements or variable length , each clip having a body having a lead-in at its beginning , and a loop , and then , loading selected ones of said data segments into a random memory and generating a video display in response to the contents of the loaded data segments , said selection (digital user) step being at least partially under the control of a player of the game , and generating repetitive action at said decision points by repeatedly displaying the content of at least one of said loops while waiting for player input . US5607356A CLAIM 6 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein the loop repeating step is continued only for a predetermined length of time , and a default decision is made for the player at the end of said time (digital user) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said selection, said time) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5607356A CLAIM 5 . A method of displaying an apparently continuous action film on a video display , and permitting a player to control the course of the action by selecting from plural alternatives at each of a plurality of decision points during the film , said method comprising steps of writing a number of compatible film clips into a storage medium as data elements or variable length , each clip having a body having a lead-in at its beginning , and a loop , and then , loading selected ones of said data segments into a random memory and generating a video display in response to the contents of the loaded data segments , said selection (digital user) step being at least partially under the control of a player of the game , and generating repetitive action at said decision points by repeatedly displaying the content of at least one of said loops while waiting for player input . US5607356A CLAIM 6 . The invention of claim 5 , wherein the loop repeating step is continued only for a predetermined length of time , and a default decision is made for the player at the end of said time (digital user) .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5748783A Filed: 1995-05-08 Issued: 1998-05-05 Method and apparatus for robust information coding (Original Assignee) Digimarc Corp (Current Assignee) Digimarc Corp Geoffrey B. Rhoads
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (comprises d) .	US5748783A CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 23 in which the input signal is a set of image data represented as pixel data in a spatial image domain , and in which the multi-bit data signal comprises d (text form) ata corresponding to a plurality of quasi-rotationally symmetric patterns .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (processed image signal) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5748783A CLAIM 1 . In a method of steganographically processing an image signal to embed multi-bit information therein , an improvement comprising representing said information in the form of a plurality of partially overlapping quasi-rotationally symmetric patterns , and processing the image signal to imperceptibly enabled said plurality of partially overlapping quasi-rotationally symmetric patterns therein , wherein said quasi-rotational symmetry of the patterns facilitates detection of the multi-bit information from a resulting processed image signal (digital user) if said processed image signal is corrupted by scaling or rotation operations .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (processed image signal) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5748783A CLAIM 1 . In a method of steganographically processing an image signal to embed multi-bit information therein , an improvement comprising representing said information in the form of a plurality of partially overlapping quasi-rotationally symmetric patterns , and processing the image signal to imperceptibly enabled said plurality of partially overlapping quasi-rotationally symmetric patterns therein , wherein said quasi-rotational symmetry of the patterns facilitates detection of the multi-bit information from a resulting processed image signal (digital user) if said processed image signal is corrupted by scaling or rotation operations .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5706364A Filed: 1995-04-28 Issued: 1998-01-06 Method of producing character templates using unsegmented samples (Original Assignee) Xerox Corp (Current Assignee) Xerox Corp Gary E. Kopec, Philip Andrew Chou
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution (probability values) comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5706364A CLAIM 12 . The method of operating a machine to train a set of character templates of claim 11 wherein the probability value indicated by the foreground probability parameter associated with each template pixel position is selected from a set of predetermined probability values (information distribution) ; and wherein the substep (a) of computing each template pixel score for the respective template pixel position using the probability value associated with the respective template pixel position further includes selecting a probability value to be associated with the template pixel position from the set of predetermined probability values , and assigning the probability value to the template pixel position .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises frequency modulation (first image) .	US5706364A CLAIM 15 . The method of operating a machine to train a set of character templates of claim 1 wherein a first one of the sample image regions including a first image (frequency modulation) pixel position indicating a first image glyph source location as a first glyph and identified as a training data sample for a first character template ; the first sample image region having size dimensions large enough to further include a second image pixel position included in the image glyph source indicating a second image glyph source location as a second glyph , such that the first sample image region includes sample pixel positions belonging to the first and second glyphs ; wherein a second sample image region also includes the second image pixel position indicating the second image glyph source location as the second glyph ; the second sample image region being identified as a training data sample for a second character template by a second respectively paired glyph label ; the second sample image region also including sample pixel positions belonging to the second glyph ; and wherein the set of character templates for the characters in the character set is produced without requiring all sample pixel positions in a sample image region to belong to a single glyph .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (second character) .	US5706364A CLAIM 2 . The method of operating a machine to train a set of character templates of claim 1 wherein the template pixel scores computed for respective ones of the template pixel positions in the template image regions are computed for template pixel positions included in at least first and second template image regions ; and when a first assigned template pixel position is included in the first template image region , a foreground pixel value may be assigned to an unassigned template pixel position in the second template image region on the basis of the template pixel score computed for the unassigned template pixel position before all template pixel positions included in the first template image region have been assigned , such that the first and second character (bar code reader) templates in the set of character templates are produced substantially contemporaneously with each other .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution (probability values) comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5706364A CLAIM 12 . The method of operating a machine to train a set of character templates of claim 11 wherein the probability value indicated by the foreground probability parameter associated with each template pixel position is selected from a set of predetermined probability values (information distribution) ; and wherein the substep (a) of computing each template pixel score for the respective template pixel position using the probability value associated with the respective template pixel position further includes selecting a probability value to be associated with the template pixel position from the set of predetermined probability values , and assigning the probability value to the template pixel position .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (represents a, when i) , and combinations thereof .	US5706364A CLAIM 4 . The method of operating a machine to train a set of character templates of claim 3 wherein each character template stored in a respective template image region further has a background probability parameter associated therewith indicating a probability value that the background pixel values indicated by the template pixel positions in the template image region are valid background pixel values ; and wherein the template pixel scores computed for template pixel positions in a respective one of the template image regions are computed using a threshold data item indicating a threshold value that represents a (bar codes) relationship between the foreground probability parameter and the background probability parameter associated with the respective character template stored in the respective template image region . US5706364A CLAIM 8 . The method of operating a machine to train a set of character templates of claim 3 wherein at least one character template in the set of character templates being trained represents a character that , when i (bar codes) maged on a marking medium , is perceived as having white foreground pixels imaged against black background pixels , referred to as a reverse video character ; the at least one character template representing the reverse video character being referred to as a reverse video character template ; the template image region storing the reverse video character template being referred to as a reverse video template image region ; wherein the white foreground pixels of the reverse video character are stored as black foreground pixels in a reverse video template image region representing the reverse video character , and the black background pixels of the reverse video character are stored as white background pixels in the reverse video template image region ; and wherein the foreground probability parameter associated with the reverse video character template indicates a low probability value indicating that the black foreground pixel values indicated by the template pixel positions in the reverse video template image region are less likely to be valid black foreground pixel values , such that an operation using the reverse video character template interprets the black foreground pixel values as white foreground pixels .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5584025A Filed: 1995-04-12 Issued: 1996-12-10 Apparatus and method for interactive communication for tracking and viewing data (Original Assignee) Real Estate Network (Current Assignee) TREN TECHNOLOGIES HOLDING LLC Ronald D. Keithley, Kevin L. Keithley
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (storage means) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5584025A CLAIM 1 . A method of acquiring and displaying real estate information utilizing an information processing system containing file server means for serving files , said file server means having i/o means for receiving and transmitting data , and database storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing information in database files , the method comprising the steps of : a) receiving real estate related information ; b) storing digitized real estate data and related information as information records in said database storage means of said file server means in a manner in which data can be selectively accessed ; c) receiving digital electronic first end user information from a first end user relating to said first end user' ; s real estate needs ; d) selectively providing digital electronic information of portions of said real estate data based on said digital electronic end user information ; e) accessing data files by said first end users , said accessing data files by said first end users being a plurality of inquiries from individual first end users , said end user inquiries being the retrieving and viewing of text and/or graphic data from a database ; f) generating a demographics information database by compiling and merging a plurality of first end user inquiries and storing said compiled and merged inquiries ; and g) providing a second end user with said demographic information , said demographics information corresponding to the specific text and graphic data selected from said database files by said first end users .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5584025A CLAIM 1 . A method of acquiring and displaying real estate information utilizing an information processing system containing file server means for serving files , said file server means having i/o means for receiving and transmitting data , and database storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing information in database files , the method comprising the steps of : a) receiving real estate related information ; b) storing digitized real estate data and related information as information records in said database storage means of said file server means in a manner in which data can be selectively accessed ; c) receiving digital electronic first end user information from a first end user relating to said first end user' ; s real estate needs ; d) selectively providing digital electronic information of portions of said real estate data based on said digital electronic end user information ; e) accessing data files by said first end users , said accessing data files by said first end users being a plurality of inquiries from individual first end users , said end user inquiries being the retrieving and viewing of text and/or graphic data from a database ; f) generating a demographics information database by compiling and merging a plurality of first end user inquiries and storing said compiled and merged inquiries ; and g) providing a second end user with said demographic information , said demographics information corresponding to the specific text and graphic data selected from said database files by said first end users .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (storage means) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5584025A CLAIM 1 . A method of acquiring and displaying real estate information utilizing an information processing system containing file server means for serving files , said file server means having i/o means for receiving and transmitting data , and database storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing information in database files , the method comprising the steps of : a) receiving real estate related information ; b) storing digitized real estate data and related information as information records in said database storage means of said file server means in a manner in which data can be selectively accessed ; c) receiving digital electronic first end user information from a first end user relating to said first end user' ; s real estate needs ; d) selectively providing digital electronic information of portions of said real estate data based on said digital electronic end user information ; e) accessing data files by said first end users , said accessing data files by said first end users being a plurality of inquiries from individual first end users , said end user inquiries being the retrieving and viewing of text and/or graphic data from a database ; f) generating a demographics information database by compiling and merging a plurality of first end user inquiries and storing said compiled and merged inquiries ; and g) providing a second end user with said demographic information , said demographics information corresponding to the specific text and graphic data selected from said database files by said first end users .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5584025A CLAIM 1 . A method of acquiring and displaying real estate information utilizing an information processing system containing file server means for serving files , said file server means having i/o means for receiving and transmitting data , and database storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing information in database files , the method comprising the steps of : a) receiving real estate related information ; b) storing digitized real estate data and related information as information records in said database storage means of said file server means in a manner in which data can be selectively accessed ; c) receiving digital electronic first end user information from a first end user relating to said first end user' ; s real estate needs ; d) selectively providing digital electronic information of portions of said real estate data based on said digital electronic end user information ; e) accessing data files by said first end users , said accessing data files by said first end users being a plurality of inquiries from individual first end users , said end user inquiries being the retrieving and viewing of text and/or graphic data from a database ; f) generating a demographics information database by compiling and merging a plurality of first end user inquiries and storing said compiled and merged inquiries ; and g) providing a second end user with said demographic information , said demographics information corresponding to the specific text and graphic data selected from said database files by said first end users .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (storage means) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5584025A CLAIM 1 . A method of acquiring and displaying real estate information utilizing an information processing system containing file server means for serving files , said file server means having i/o means for receiving and transmitting data , and database storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing information in database files , the method comprising the steps of : a) receiving real estate related information ; b) storing digitized real estate data and related information as information records in said database storage means of said file server means in a manner in which data can be selectively accessed ; c) receiving digital electronic first end user information from a first end user relating to said first end user' ; s real estate needs ; d) selectively providing digital electronic information of portions of said real estate data based on said digital electronic end user information ; e) accessing data files by said first end users , said accessing data files by said first end users being a plurality of inquiries from individual first end users , said end user inquiries being the retrieving and viewing of text and/or graphic data from a database ; f) generating a demographics information database by compiling and merging a plurality of first end user inquiries and storing said compiled and merged inquiries ; and g) providing a second end user with said demographic information , said demographics information corresponding to the specific text and graphic data selected from said database files by said first end users .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (storage means) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5584025A CLAIM 1 . A method of acquiring and displaying real estate information utilizing an information processing system containing file server means for serving files , said file server means having i/o means for receiving and transmitting data , and database storage means (digital information, placing digital information) for storing information in database files , the method comprising the steps of : a) receiving real estate related information ; b) storing digitized real estate data and related information as information records in said database storage means of said file server means in a manner in which data can be selectively accessed ; c) receiving digital electronic first end user information from a first end user relating to said first end user' ; s real estate needs ; d) selectively providing digital electronic information of portions of said real estate data based on said digital electronic end user information ; e) accessing data files by said first end users , said accessing data files by said first end users being a plurality of inquiries from individual first end users , said end user inquiries being the retrieving and viewing of text and/or graphic data from a database ; f) generating a demographics information database by compiling and merging a plurality of first end user inquiries and storing said compiled and merged inquiries ; and g) providing a second end user with said demographic information , said demographics information corresponding to the specific text and graphic data selected from said database files by said first end users .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (said sub) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5584025A CLAIM 6 . The system of tracking real estate and real estate related of claim 5 , further comprising access software , said access software having access codes , said access codes corresponding to each of said databases ; the first of said remote terminals being an agent' ; s unit , said agent' ; s unit having : a computer , said computer having display means ; i/o means , said i/o means being in communication with said computer ; and storage capabilities ; the second of said remote terminals being a subscriber' ; s unit , said sub (first data) scriber' ; s unit having : converter means ; storage capabilities ; a viewing screen ; and i/o means ; the third of said remote terminals being an end user' ; s unit , said end user' ; s unit having : converter means ; storage capabilities ; a viewing screen ; and i/o means ; wherein information is received by said multimedia computer from multiple sources , analyzed , edited and transmitted to said server' ; s unit for storage in the appropriate databases , activation of said subscriber' ; s unit causes a specific request sequence to issue , thereby controlling the information provided to said subscriber , said subscriber' ; s response to said specific request sequence providing information to said network for entry into appropriate databases , thereby constantly updating the databases , activation of said agent' ; s unit causes a specific request sequence to issue , thereby controlling the information provided to said agent , said agent' ; s response to said specific request sequence providing information to the network for entry into appropriate databases , thereby constantly updating the databases , and activation of said end user' ; s unit causes a specific request sequence to issue , thereby controlling the information provided to said end user , said end user' ; s response to said specific request sequence providing information to the network for entry into appropriate databases , thereby continuously updating said databases .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (state information) address .	US5584025A CLAIM 1 . A method of acquiring and displaying real estate information (electronic mail, electronic mail address) utilizing an information processing system containing file server means for serving files , said file server means having i/o means for receiving and transmitting data , and database storage means for storing information in database files , the method comprising the steps of : a) receiving real estate related information ; b) storing digitized real estate data and related information as information records in said database storage means of said file server means in a manner in which data can be selectively accessed ; c) receiving digital electronic first end user information from a first end user relating to said first end user' ; s real estate needs ; d) selectively providing digital electronic information of portions of said real estate data based on said digital electronic end user information ; e) accessing data files by said first end users , said accessing data files by said first end users being a plurality of inquiries from individual first end users , said end user inquiries being the retrieving and viewing of text and/or graphic data from a database ; f) generating a demographics information database by compiling and merging a plurality of first end user inquiries and storing said compiled and merged inquiries ; and g) providing a second end user with said demographic information , said demographics information corresponding to the specific text and graphic data selected from said database files by said first end users .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (state information) .	US5584025A CLAIM 1 . A method of acquiring and displaying real estate information (electronic mail, electronic mail address) utilizing an information processing system containing file server means for serving files , said file server means having i/o means for receiving and transmitting data , and database storage means for storing information in database files , the method comprising the steps of : a) receiving real estate related information ; b) storing digitized real estate data and related information as information records in said database storage means of said file server means in a manner in which data can be selectively accessed ; c) receiving digital electronic first end user information from a first end user relating to said first end user' ; s real estate needs ; d) selectively providing digital electronic information of portions of said real estate data based on said digital electronic end user information ; e) accessing data files by said first end users , said accessing data files by said first end users being a plurality of inquiries from individual first end users , said end user inquiries being the retrieving and viewing of text and/or graphic data from a database ; f) generating a demographics information database by compiling and merging a plurality of first end user inquiries and storing said compiled and merged inquiries ; and g) providing a second end user with said demographic information , said demographics information corresponding to the specific text and graphic data selected from said database files by said first end users .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (access code) , and combinations thereof .	US5584025A CLAIM 3 . A method of acquiring and displaying property related information utilizing an information processing system containing media means for receiving analog and digitized data and transmitting digitized data ; file server means for receiving data from said media means , receiving data inquiries and transmitting data in response to said data inquiries ; databases and database storage means for sorting , storing and retrieving information received , the method comprising the steps of : a) receiving property related information at said media means ; b) transmitting said property related information in appropriate format to said file server means ; c) said file server means analyzing said property related information and storing said property related information in related database storage means , d) said file server means receiving an information request from multiple end users relating to the end users' ; information needs , the extent of information available to said end users being determined by said users' ; access code (bar codes) ; e) selectively providing computerized information in response to said end users' ; information requests , f) said end users' ; information requests being a plurality of inquiries from individual first end users , said end user inquiries being the retrieving and viewing of text and/or graphic data from a database ; and g) generating and updating a demographics pattern database by compiling and merging a plurality of first end user inquiries and storing said compiled and merged inquiries .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said database) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5584025A CLAIM 1 . A method of acquiring and displaying real estate information utilizing an information processing system containing file server means for serving files , said file server means having i/o means for receiving and transmitting data , and database storage means for storing information in database files , the method comprising the steps of : a) receiving real estate related information ; b) storing digitized real estate data and related information as information records in said database (digital user) storage means of said file server means in a manner in which data can be selectively accessed ; c) receiving digital electronic first end user information from a first end user relating to said first end user' ; s real estate needs ; d) selectively providing digital electronic information of portions of said real estate data based on said digital electronic end user information ; e) accessing data files by said first end users , said accessing data files by said first end users being a plurality of inquiries from individual first end users , said end user inquiries being the retrieving and viewing of text and/or graphic data from a database ; f) generating a demographics information database by compiling and merging a plurality of first end user inquiries and storing said compiled and merged inquiries ; and g) providing a second end user with said demographic information , said demographics information corresponding to the specific text and graphic data selected from said database files by said first end users .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said database) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5584025A CLAIM 1 . A method of acquiring and displaying real estate information utilizing an information processing system containing file server means for serving files , said file server means having i/o means for receiving and transmitting data , and database storage means for storing information in database files , the method comprising the steps of : a) receiving real estate related information ; b) storing digitized real estate data and related information as information records in said database (digital user) storage means of said file server means in a manner in which data can be selectively accessed ; c) receiving digital electronic first end user information from a first end user relating to said first end user' ; s real estate needs ; d) selectively providing digital electronic information of portions of said real estate data based on said digital electronic end user information ; e) accessing data files by said first end users , said accessing data files by said first end users being a plurality of inquiries from individual first end users , said end user inquiries being the retrieving and viewing of text and/or graphic data from a database ; f) generating a demographics information database by compiling and merging a plurality of first end user inquiries and storing said compiled and merged inquiries ; and g) providing a second end user with said demographic information , said demographics information corresponding to the specific text and graphic data selected from said database files by said first end users .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5790176A Filed: 1995-04-03 Issued: 1998-08-04 Media server for supplying video and multi-media data over the public switched telephone network (Original Assignee) Bell Atlantic Network Services Inc (Current Assignee) Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc Bernard Jeff Craig
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution (data network) comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5790176A CLAIM 15 . A data handling system of claim 14 , further comprising a packet data network (information distribution) arranged between said video information source and said digital cross-connect system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (frequency division) (RF) .	US5790176A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 2 , wherein said means for multiplexing is arranged to carry out frequency division (radio frequency, time information) multiplexing .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (frequency division) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5790176A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 2 , wherein said means for multiplexing is arranged to carry out frequency division (radio frequency, time information) multiplexing .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (frequency division) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5790176A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 2 , wherein said means for multiplexing is arranged to carry out frequency division (radio frequency, time information) multiplexing .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution (data network) comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5790176A CLAIM 15 . A data handling system of claim 14 , further comprising a packet data network (information distribution) arranged between said video information source and said digital cross-connect system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (frequency division) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5790176A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 2 , wherein said means for multiplexing is arranged to carry out frequency division (radio frequency, time information) multiplexing .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (frequency division) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5790176A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 2 , wherein said means for multiplexing is arranged to carry out frequency division (radio frequency, time information) multiplexing .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (frequency division) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (other programs, memory array, said sub) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5790176A CLAIM 1 . A data handling system arranged to provide multi-media data to one of a plurality of subscriber premises in a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) , servicing said plurality of subscriber premises and having means for circulating a data stream through said PSTN to be available to said plurality of subscriber premises , said data handling system comprising : (a) a digital cross-connect system responsive to control data for establishing conductivity between a multi-media data base and said plurality of subscriber premises ; (b) a plurality of programs designated for transmission to said plurality of subscriber premises , each program being divided into a plurality of program segments ; (c) a memory array (first data) constituted by a plurality of memory types , each memory type having a different operating speed , said memory array comprising a plurality of memory devices of each said memory type , said plurality of memory types being arranged from a first to n' ; th level according to increasing operating speed ; (d) first control means for distributing each program taken from a first memory type in sequential program segments over a plurality of memory devices of a second memory type having faster operating characteristics ; (e) second control means for repeatedly distributing the same program segment from at least one of said plurality of memory devices of said second memory type to a plurality of memory devices of a third memory type , where each memory device of said second type provides program segments to said plurality of memory devices of said third memory type ; (f) input control means for processing requests for said plurality of programs from said sub (first data) scriber premises ; and (g) output control means for providing an output data stream constituted by intermixed program segments from said plurality of programs . US5790176A CLAIM 4 . The system of claim 2 , wherein said means for multiplexing is arranged to carry out frequency division (radio frequency, time information) multiplexing . US5790176A CLAIM 24 . A process for creating a data stream composed of a mixture of program segments from a plurality of programs for use in a data handling system arranged to provide multi-media data to one of a plurality of subscriber premises in a Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) servicing said plurality of subscriber premises and having means for circulating at least one data stream through said PSTN to be available to said plurality of subscriber premises , said data handling system including at least one multi-media/video data base , and at least one media server arranged to distribute program data from said multi-media/video data base to said plurality of subscriber premises , said process comprising the steps of : (a) selecting a plurality of programs from a plurality of memory devices of a first type ; (b) concurrently distributing a plurality of segments of a selected program to be interspaced with program segments taken from other programs (first data) ; (c) receiving input control signals ; and (d) arranging program segments into a data stream responsive to said input controls signals ; wherein step (b) further comprises the sub-steps of : (i) sequentially distributing program segments taken from a first memory device having a first operating speed into a plurality of memory devices having a second operating speed greater than that of said first memory device , and (ii) repeatedly distributing the same program segment taken from at least one of said plurality of second operating speed memory devices into a plurality of memory devices having a third operating speed greater than said second operating speed .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (code division multiplexing) , and combinations thereof .	US5790176A CLAIM 5 . The system of claim 2 , wherein said means for multiplexing is arranged to carry out code division multiplexing (bar codes) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said time) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5790176A CLAIM 11 . The system of claim 10 , wherein said header data includes data indicative of said time (digital user) delay for said particular program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said time) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5790176A CLAIM 11 . The system of claim 10 , wherein said header data includes data indicative of said time (digital user) delay for said particular program .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5724605A Filed: 1995-03-31 Issued: 1998-03-03 Method and apparatus for representing and editing multimedia compositions using a tree structure (Original Assignee) Avid Technology Inc (Current Assignee) Avid Technology Inc Michael J. Wissner
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (digital information) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5724605A CLAIM 20 . A digital information (digital information) product defining a multimedia composition comprising a sequence of components , comprising : a computer-readable medium ; and digital logic , stored on the computer-readable medium and defining a representation of the sequence using an indication of a tree having a plurality of leaves , wherein each leaf of the plurality of leaves of the tree represent components to be placed in the sequence and each having a duration , and wherein the tree relating the components has a plurality of nodes , each node having a plurality of subnodes , and wherein each node stores a value indicative of a total duration of all subnodes and leaves of the node , whereby a root node stores a value indicative of a total duration of the sequence .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (digital information) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5724605A CLAIM 20 . A digital information (digital information) product defining a multimedia composition comprising a sequence of components , comprising : a computer-readable medium ; and digital logic , stored on the computer-readable medium and defining a representation of the sequence using an indication of a tree having a plurality of leaves , wherein each leaf of the plurality of leaves of the tree represent components to be placed in the sequence and each having a duration , and wherein the tree relating the components has a plurality of nodes , each node having a plurality of subnodes , and wherein each node stores a value indicative of a total duration of all subnodes and leaves of the node , whereby a root node stores a value indicative of a total duration of the sequence .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (digital information) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5724605A CLAIM 20 . A digital information (digital information) product defining a multimedia composition comprising a sequence of components , comprising : a computer-readable medium ; and digital logic , stored on the computer-readable medium and defining a representation of the sequence using an indication of a tree having a plurality of leaves , wherein each leaf of the plurality of leaves of the tree represent components to be placed in the sequence and each having a duration , and wherein the tree relating the components has a plurality of nodes , each node having a plurality of subnodes , and wherein each node stores a value indicative of a total duration of all subnodes and leaves of the node , whereby a root node stores a value indicative of a total duration of the sequence .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises frequency modulation (sample rate) .	US5724605A CLAIM 6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein each component in the composition has a virtual sample rate (frequency modulation, radio frequency) and an actual sample rate , stored for each component , and wherein each component stores a length measured in virtual sample rate units to enable a determination of actual time duration represented by the component .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (digital information) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5724605A CLAIM 20 . A digital information (digital information) product defining a multimedia composition comprising a sequence of components , comprising : a computer-readable medium ; and digital logic , stored on the computer-readable medium and defining a representation of the sequence using an indication of a tree having a plurality of leaves , wherein each leaf of the plurality of leaves of the tree represent components to be placed in the sequence and each having a duration , and wherein the tree relating the components has a plurality of nodes , each node having a plurality of subnodes , and wherein each node stores a value indicative of a total duration of all subnodes and leaves of the node , whereby a root node stores a value indicative of a total duration of the sequence .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (sample rate) (RF) .	US5724605A CLAIM 6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein each component in the composition has a virtual sample rate (frequency modulation, radio frequency) and an actual sample rate , stored for each component , and wherein each component stores a length measured in virtual sample rate units to enable a determination of actual time duration represented by the component .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (sample rate) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5724605A CLAIM 6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein each component in the composition has a virtual sample rate (frequency modulation, radio frequency) and an actual sample rate , stored for each component , and wherein each component stores a length measured in virtual sample rate units to enable a determination of actual time duration represented by the component .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (sample rate) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5724605A CLAIM 6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein each component in the composition has a virtual sample rate (frequency modulation, radio frequency) and an actual sample rate , stored for each component , and wherein each component stores a length measured in virtual sample rate units to enable a determination of actual time duration represented by the component .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (digital information) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5724605A CLAIM 20 . A digital information (digital information) product defining a multimedia composition comprising a sequence of components , comprising : a computer-readable medium ; and digital logic , stored on the computer-readable medium and defining a representation of the sequence using an indication of a tree having a plurality of leaves , wherein each leaf of the plurality of leaves of the tree represent components to be placed in the sequence and each having a duration , and wherein the tree relating the components has a plurality of nodes , each node having a plurality of subnodes , and wherein each node stores a value indicative of a total duration of all subnodes and leaves of the node , whereby a root node stores a value indicative of a total duration of the sequence .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (digital information) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5724605A CLAIM 20 . A digital information (digital information) product defining a multimedia composition comprising a sequence of components , comprising : a computer-readable medium ; and digital logic , stored on the computer-readable medium and defining a representation of the sequence using an indication of a tree having a plurality of leaves , wherein each leaf of the plurality of leaves of the tree represent components to be placed in the sequence and each having a duration , and wherein the tree relating the components has a plurality of nodes , each node having a plurality of subnodes , and wherein each node stores a value indicative of a total duration of all subnodes and leaves of the node , whereby a root node stores a value indicative of a total duration of the sequence .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (sample rate) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5724605A CLAIM 6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein each component in the composition has a virtual sample rate (frequency modulation, radio frequency) and an actual sample rate , stored for each component , and wherein each component stores a length measured in virtual sample rate units to enable a determination of actual time duration represented by the component .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (sample rate) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5724605A CLAIM 6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein each component in the composition has a virtual sample rate (frequency modulation, radio frequency) and an actual sample rate , stored for each component , and wherein each component stores a length measured in virtual sample rate units to enable a determination of actual time duration represented by the component .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (represents a) , and combinations thereof .	US5724605A CLAIM 13 . The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one component represents a (bar codes) transition between two components in the sequence and wherein the representation of a transition includes a code indicating a transition effect and a location of a boundary between the two components without the transition effect .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5629739A Filed: 1995-03-06 Issued: 1997-05-13 Apparatus and method for injecting an ancillary signal into a low energy density portion of a color television frequency spectrum (Original Assignee) A C Nielsen Co (Current Assignee) Nielsen Company US LLC Robert A. Dougherty
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (lower energy) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5629739A CLAIM 1 . A method for compatibly transmitting and receiving both a program signal and an ancillary signal within a frequency band normally occupied by the program signal alone , the program signal including a modulated carrier having a carrier frequency and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the method comprising the following steps : receiving the program signal ; and , selectively adding the ancillary signal at an injection frequency within the lower energy (mobile communication) density portion of the frequency band so that the injection frequency is locked to the carrier frequency .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (directional coupler, second mixer) (RF) .	US5629739A CLAIM 7 . A system for compatibly transmitting and receiving a television program signal and an RF ancillary signal , wherein the television program signal is in a predetermined RF frequency band , and wherein the television program signal has a modulated video carrier signal and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the system comprising : a tuner arranged to receive the television program signal , the tuner having as outputs a local oscillator signal and a modulated carrier signal ; a first mixer arranged to mix an injection signal at a predetermined baseband injection frequency with a signal representative of the modulated carrier signal to produce an intermediate frequency injection signal ; a second mixer (radio frequency) arranged to mix the local oscillator signal with the intermediate frequency injection signal to produce the RF ancillary signal ; and , a coupler arranged to couple the RF ancillary signal into the received television program signal . US5629739A CLAIM 20 . The system of claim 7 wherein the coupler comprises a directional coupler (radio frequency) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (lower energy) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5629739A CLAIM 1 . A method for compatibly transmitting and receiving both a program signal and an ancillary signal within a frequency band normally occupied by the program signal alone , the program signal including a modulated carrier having a carrier frequency and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the method comprising the following steps : receiving the program signal ; and , selectively adding the ancillary signal at an injection frequency within the lower energy (mobile communication) density portion of the frequency band so that the injection frequency is locked to the carrier frequency .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (directional coupler, second mixer) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (lower energy) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5629739A CLAIM 1 . A method for compatibly transmitting and receiving both a program signal and an ancillary signal within a frequency band normally occupied by the program signal alone , the program signal including a modulated carrier having a carrier frequency and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the method comprising the following steps : receiving the program signal ; and , selectively adding the ancillary signal at an injection frequency within the lower energy (mobile communication) density portion of the frequency band so that the injection frequency is locked to the carrier frequency . US5629739A CLAIM 7 . A system for compatibly transmitting and receiving a television program signal and an RF ancillary signal , wherein the television program signal is in a predetermined RF frequency band , and wherein the television program signal has a modulated video carrier signal and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the system comprising : a tuner arranged to receive the television program signal , the tuner having as outputs a local oscillator signal and a modulated carrier signal ; a first mixer arranged to mix an injection signal at a predetermined baseband injection frequency with a signal representative of the modulated carrier signal to produce an intermediate frequency injection signal ; a second mixer (radio frequency) arranged to mix the local oscillator signal with the intermediate frequency injection signal to produce the RF ancillary signal ; and , a coupler arranged to couple the RF ancillary signal into the received television program signal . US5629739A CLAIM 20 . The system of claim 7 wherein the coupler comprises a directional coupler (radio frequency) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (directional coupler, second mixer) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5629739A CLAIM 7 . A system for compatibly transmitting and receiving a television program signal and an RF ancillary signal , wherein the television program signal is in a predetermined RF frequency band , and wherein the television program signal has a modulated video carrier signal and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the system comprising : a tuner arranged to receive the television program signal , the tuner having as outputs a local oscillator signal and a modulated carrier signal ; a first mixer arranged to mix an injection signal at a predetermined baseband injection frequency with a signal representative of the modulated carrier signal to produce an intermediate frequency injection signal ; a second mixer (radio frequency) arranged to mix the local oscillator signal with the intermediate frequency injection signal to produce the RF ancillary signal ; and , a coupler arranged to couple the RF ancillary signal into the received television program signal . US5629739A CLAIM 20 . The system of claim 7 wherein the coupler comprises a directional coupler (radio frequency) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (lower energy) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5629739A CLAIM 1 . A method for compatibly transmitting and receiving both a program signal and an ancillary signal within a frequency band normally occupied by the program signal alone , the program signal including a modulated carrier having a carrier frequency and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the method comprising the following steps : receiving the program signal ; and , selectively adding the ancillary signal at an injection frequency within the lower energy (mobile communication) density portion of the frequency band so that the injection frequency is locked to the carrier frequency .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (lower energy) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5629739A CLAIM 1 . A method for compatibly transmitting and receiving both a program signal and an ancillary signal within a frequency band normally occupied by the program signal alone , the program signal including a modulated carrier having a carrier frequency and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the method comprising the following steps : receiving the program signal ; and , selectively adding the ancillary signal at an injection frequency within the lower energy (mobile communication) density portion of the frequency band so that the injection frequency is locked to the carrier frequency .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (lower energy) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5629739A CLAIM 1 . A method for compatibly transmitting and receiving both a program signal and an ancillary signal within a frequency band normally occupied by the program signal alone , the program signal including a modulated carrier having a carrier frequency and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the method comprising the following steps : receiving the program signal ; and , selectively adding the ancillary signal at an injection frequency within the lower energy (mobile communication) density portion of the frequency band so that the injection frequency is locked to the carrier frequency .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (lower energy) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5629739A CLAIM 1 . A method for compatibly transmitting and receiving both a program signal and an ancillary signal within a frequency band normally occupied by the program signal alone , the program signal including a modulated carrier having a carrier frequency and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the method comprising the following steps : receiving the program signal ; and , selectively adding the ancillary signal at an injection frequency within the lower energy (mobile communication) density portion of the frequency band so that the injection frequency is locked to the carrier frequency .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (directional coupler, second mixer) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (lower energy) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5629739A CLAIM 1 . A method for compatibly transmitting and receiving both a program signal and an ancillary signal within a frequency band normally occupied by the program signal alone , the program signal including a modulated carrier having a carrier frequency and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the method comprising the following steps : receiving the program signal ; and , selectively adding the ancillary signal at an injection frequency within the lower energy (mobile communication) density portion of the frequency band so that the injection frequency is locked to the carrier frequency . US5629739A CLAIM 7 . A system for compatibly transmitting and receiving a television program signal and an RF ancillary signal , wherein the television program signal is in a predetermined RF frequency band , and wherein the television program signal has a modulated video carrier signal and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the system comprising : a tuner arranged to receive the television program signal , the tuner having as outputs a local oscillator signal and a modulated carrier signal ; a first mixer arranged to mix an injection signal at a predetermined baseband injection frequency with a signal representative of the modulated carrier signal to produce an intermediate frequency injection signal ; a second mixer (radio frequency) arranged to mix the local oscillator signal with the intermediate frequency injection signal to produce the RF ancillary signal ; and , a coupler arranged to couple the RF ancillary signal into the received television program signal . US5629739A CLAIM 20 . The system of claim 7 wherein the coupler comprises a directional coupler (radio frequency) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (directional coupler, second mixer) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5629739A CLAIM 7 . A system for compatibly transmitting and receiving a television program signal and an RF ancillary signal , wherein the television program signal is in a predetermined RF frequency band , and wherein the television program signal has a modulated video carrier signal and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the system comprising : a tuner arranged to receive the television program signal , the tuner having as outputs a local oscillator signal and a modulated carrier signal ; a first mixer arranged to mix an injection signal at a predetermined baseband injection frequency with a signal representative of the modulated carrier signal to produce an intermediate frequency injection signal ; a second mixer (radio frequency) arranged to mix the local oscillator signal with the intermediate frequency injection signal to produce the RF ancillary signal ; and , a coupler arranged to couple the RF ancillary signal into the received television program signal . US5629739A CLAIM 20 . The system of claim 7 wherein the coupler comprises a directional coupler (radio frequency) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (carrier frequency) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5629739A CLAIM 1 . A method for compatibly transmitting and receiving both a program signal and an ancillary signal within a frequency band normally occupied by the program signal alone , the program signal including a modulated carrier having a carrier frequency (receiving device, pulse reader) and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the method comprising the following steps : receiving the program signal ; and , selectively adding the ancillary signal at an injection frequency within the lower energy density portion of the frequency band so that the injection frequency is locked to the carrier frequency .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (lower energy) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5629739A CLAIM 1 . A method for compatibly transmitting and receiving both a program signal and an ancillary signal within a frequency band normally occupied by the program signal alone , the program signal including a modulated carrier having a carrier frequency and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the method comprising the following steps : receiving the program signal ; and , selectively adding the ancillary signal at an injection frequency within the lower energy (mobile communication) density portion of the frequency band so that the injection frequency is locked to the carrier frequency .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (carrier frequency) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (lower energy) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5629739A CLAIM 1 . A method for compatibly transmitting and receiving both a program signal and an ancillary signal within a frequency band normally occupied by the program signal alone , the program signal including a modulated carrier having a carrier frequency (receiving device, pulse reader) and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the method comprising the following steps : receiving the program signal ; and , selectively adding the ancillary signal at an injection frequency within the lower energy (mobile communication) density portion of the frequency band so that the injection frequency is locked to the carrier frequency .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (carrier frequency) comprises a video camera .	US5629739A CLAIM 1 . A method for compatibly transmitting and receiving both a program signal and an ancillary signal within a frequency band normally occupied by the program signal alone , the program signal including a modulated carrier having a carrier frequency (receiving device, pulse reader) and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the method comprising the following steps : receiving the program signal ; and , selectively adding the ancillary signal at an injection frequency within the lower energy density portion of the frequency band so that the injection frequency is locked to the carrier frequency .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (carrier frequency) comprises a photodetector .	US5629739A CLAIM 1 . A method for compatibly transmitting and receiving both a program signal and an ancillary signal within a frequency band normally occupied by the program signal alone , the program signal including a modulated carrier having a carrier frequency (receiving device, pulse reader) and a low energy density portion of the frequency band , the method comprising the following steps : receiving the program signal ; and , selectively adding the ancillary signal at an injection frequency within the lower energy density portion of the frequency band so that the injection frequency is locked to the carrier frequency .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5602377A Filed: 1995-03-01 Issued: 1997-02-11 Bar code dataform scanning and labeling apparatus and method (Original Assignee) Metanetics Corp (Current Assignee) Symbol Technologies LLC William E. Beller, Ynjiun P. Wang
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (storage means) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (mathematical formula) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5602377A CLAIM 7 . The method of providing a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product as set forth in claim 6 wherein the step of modifying the selected data includes using a mathematical formula (mobile communication) to modify at least a portion of the selected data . US5602377A CLAIM 14 . A bar code scanning and labeling apparatus for generating a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product incorporating selected data , the selected data including decoded product-related data from a bar code of the product scanned and decoded by the apparatus and additional data related to the product , the apparatus comprising : a) a microprocessor including data selection circuitry adapted to retrieve the selected data from a data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) of the apparatus and to assemble the retrieved selected data into a format suitable for encoding by encoding/decoding circuitry into the two dimensional bar code ; b) a scan engine electrically coupled to the microprocessor and , upon actuation , adapted to scan the bar code dataform ; c) the encoding/decoding circuitry electrically coupled to the microprocessor and including : i) decoding circuitry for decoding the scanned bar code dataform into machine readable decoded data representing the scanned bar code ; and ii) encoding circuitry for generating the two dimensional bar code dataform by encoding the selected data including the additional data ; d) interface means coupled to the microprocessor or actuating the scan engine and for specifying the selected data ; e) communication means electrically coupled to the microprocessor for transmitting data to and receiving data from a remote device at least a portion of the additional data being data received from the remote device ; f) the data storage means electrically coupled to the microprocessor for storing the decoded data from the scanned bar code and data received from the remote device ; and g) printing means for printing the two dimensional bar code dataform on a label .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5602377A CLAIM 14 . A bar code scanning and labeling apparatus for generating a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product incorporating selected data , the selected data including decoded product-related data from a bar code of the product scanned and decoded by the apparatus and additional data related to the product , the apparatus comprising : a) a microprocessor including data selection circuitry adapted to retrieve the selected data from a data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) of the apparatus and to assemble the retrieved selected data into a format suitable for encoding by encoding/decoding circuitry into the two dimensional bar code ; b) a scan engine electrically coupled to the microprocessor and , upon actuation , adapted to scan the bar code dataform ; c) the encoding/decoding circuitry electrically coupled to the microprocessor and including : i) decoding circuitry for decoding the scanned bar code dataform into machine readable decoded data representing the scanned bar code ; and ii) encoding circuitry for generating the two dimensional bar code dataform by encoding the selected data including the additional data ; d) interface means coupled to the microprocessor or actuating the scan engine and for specifying the selected data ; e) communication means electrically coupled to the microprocessor for transmitting data to and receiving data from a remote device at least a portion of the additional data being data received from the remote device ; f) the data storage means electrically coupled to the microprocessor for storing the decoded data from the scanned bar code and data received from the remote device ; and g) printing means for printing the two dimensional bar code dataform on a label .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (storage means) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5602377A CLAIM 14 . A bar code scanning and labeling apparatus for generating a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product incorporating selected data , the selected data including decoded product-related data from a bar code of the product scanned and decoded by the apparatus and additional data related to the product , the apparatus comprising : a) a microprocessor including data selection circuitry adapted to retrieve the selected data from a data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) of the apparatus and to assemble the retrieved selected data into a format suitable for encoding by encoding/decoding circuitry into the two dimensional bar code ; b) a scan engine electrically coupled to the microprocessor and , upon actuation , adapted to scan the bar code dataform ; c) the encoding/decoding circuitry electrically coupled to the microprocessor and including : i) decoding circuitry for decoding the scanned bar code dataform into machine readable decoded data representing the scanned bar code ; and ii) encoding circuitry for generating the two dimensional bar code dataform by encoding the selected data including the additional data ; d) interface means coupled to the microprocessor or actuating the scan engine and for specifying the selected data ; e) communication means electrically coupled to the microprocessor for transmitting data to and receiving data from a remote device at least a portion of the additional data being data received from the remote device ; f) the data storage means electrically coupled to the microprocessor for storing the decoded data from the scanned bar code and data received from the remote device ; and g) printing means for printing the two dimensional bar code dataform on a label .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5602377A CLAIM 14 . A bar code scanning and labeling apparatus for generating a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product incorporating selected data , the selected data including decoded product-related data from a bar code of the product scanned and decoded by the apparatus and additional data related to the product , the apparatus comprising : a) a microprocessor including data selection circuitry adapted to retrieve the selected data from a data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) of the apparatus and to assemble the retrieved selected data into a format suitable for encoding by encoding/decoding circuitry into the two dimensional bar code ; b) a scan engine electrically coupled to the microprocessor and , upon actuation , adapted to scan the bar code dataform ; c) the encoding/decoding circuitry electrically coupled to the microprocessor and including : i) decoding circuitry for decoding the scanned bar code dataform into machine readable decoded data representing the scanned bar code ; and ii) encoding circuitry for generating the two dimensional bar code dataform by encoding the selected data including the additional data ; d) interface means coupled to the microprocessor or actuating the scan engine and for specifying the selected data ; e) communication means electrically coupled to the microprocessor for transmitting data to and receiving data from a remote device at least a portion of the additional data being data received from the remote device ; f) the data storage means electrically coupled to the microprocessor for storing the decoded data from the scanned bar code and data received from the remote device ; and g) printing means for printing the two dimensional bar code dataform on a label .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (mathematical formula) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5602377A CLAIM 7 . The method of providing a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product as set forth in claim 6 wherein the step of modifying the selected data includes using a mathematical formula (mobile communication) to modify at least a portion of the selected data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (mathematical formula) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5602377A CLAIM 7 . The method of providing a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product as set forth in claim 6 wherein the step of modifying the selected data includes using a mathematical formula (mobile communication) to modify at least a portion of the selected data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (mathematical formula) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5602377A CLAIM 7 . The method of providing a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product as set forth in claim 6 wherein the step of modifying the selected data includes using a mathematical formula (mobile communication) to modify at least a portion of the selected data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (storage means) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (mathematical formula) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5602377A CLAIM 7 . The method of providing a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product as set forth in claim 6 wherein the step of modifying the selected data includes using a mathematical formula (mobile communication) to modify at least a portion of the selected data . US5602377A CLAIM 14 . A bar code scanning and labeling apparatus for generating a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product incorporating selected data , the selected data including decoded product-related data from a bar code of the product scanned and decoded by the apparatus and additional data related to the product , the apparatus comprising : a) a microprocessor including data selection circuitry adapted to retrieve the selected data from a data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) of the apparatus and to assemble the retrieved selected data into a format suitable for encoding by encoding/decoding circuitry into the two dimensional bar code ; b) a scan engine electrically coupled to the microprocessor and , upon actuation , adapted to scan the bar code dataform ; c) the encoding/decoding circuitry electrically coupled to the microprocessor and including : i) decoding circuitry for decoding the scanned bar code dataform into machine readable decoded data representing the scanned bar code ; and ii) encoding circuitry for generating the two dimensional bar code dataform by encoding the selected data including the additional data ; d) interface means coupled to the microprocessor or actuating the scan engine and for specifying the selected data ; e) communication means electrically coupled to the microprocessor for transmitting data to and receiving data from a remote device at least a portion of the additional data being data received from the remote device ; f) the data storage means electrically coupled to the microprocessor for storing the decoded data from the scanned bar code and data received from the remote device ; and g) printing means for printing the two dimensional bar code dataform on a label .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (storage means) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5602377A CLAIM 14 . A bar code scanning and labeling apparatus for generating a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product incorporating selected data , the selected data including decoded product-related data from a bar code of the product scanned and decoded by the apparatus and additional data related to the product , the apparatus comprising : a) a microprocessor including data selection circuitry adapted to retrieve the selected data from a data storage means (digital information, placing digital information) of the apparatus and to assemble the retrieved selected data into a format suitable for encoding by encoding/decoding circuitry into the two dimensional bar code ; b) a scan engine electrically coupled to the microprocessor and , upon actuation , adapted to scan the bar code dataform ; c) the encoding/decoding circuitry electrically coupled to the microprocessor and including : i) decoding circuitry for decoding the scanned bar code dataform into machine readable decoded data representing the scanned bar code ; and ii) encoding circuitry for generating the two dimensional bar code dataform by encoding the selected data including the additional data ; d) interface means coupled to the microprocessor or actuating the scan engine and for specifying the selected data ; e) communication means electrically coupled to the microprocessor for transmitting data to and receiving data from a remote device at least a portion of the additional data being data received from the remote device ; f) the data storage means electrically coupled to the microprocessor for storing the decoded data from the scanned bar code and data received from the remote device ; and g) printing means for printing the two dimensional bar code dataform on a label .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (mathematical formula) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5602377A CLAIM 7 . The method of providing a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product as set forth in claim 6 wherein the step of modifying the selected data includes using a mathematical formula (mobile communication) to modify at least a portion of the selected data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (mathematical formula) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5602377A CLAIM 7 . The method of providing a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product as set forth in claim 6 wherein the step of modifying the selected data includes using a mathematical formula (mobile communication) to modify at least a portion of the selected data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (mathematical formula) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5602377A CLAIM 7 . The method of providing a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product as set forth in claim 6 wherein the step of modifying the selected data includes using a mathematical formula (mobile communication) to modify at least a portion of the selected data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (mathematical formula) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5602377A CLAIM 7 . The method of providing a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product as set forth in claim 6 wherein the step of modifying the selected data includes using a mathematical formula (mobile communication) to modify at least a portion of the selected data .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (mathematical formula) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5602377A CLAIM 7 . The method of providing a two dimensional bar code dataform for a product as set forth in claim 6 wherein the step of modifying the selected data includes using a mathematical formula (mobile communication) to modify at least a portion of the selected data .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US6005561A Filed: 1994-12-14 Issued: 1999-12-21 Interactive information delivery system (Original Assignee) 3DO Co (Current Assignee) Patent Purchase Manager LLC William Hawkins, Roderick Perkins, William Duvall
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution (information distribution) comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (video image) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US6005561A CLAIM 1 . An information delivery system for delivery of audio , video , and user data through a communication medium from a head end to a user end , the user end including a display device , the communication medium having a plurality of transmission channels , said channels carrying a variety of broadcast programming information on ones of said plurality of transmission channels , comprising : a server node having means for broadcasting a data stream on a subset of said transmission channels , the data stream comprising a plurality of compressed data objects , each data object comprising at least one media object , each media object comprising a still image , a motion video image (broadcast signal) , an audio clip , or text in encoded form , the data objects further including broadcast programming content information and instruction code , directing the placement of the data and media objects on the display device to provide a broadcast programming information program guide , the data stream being substantially repeated at regular intervals in multiplexed fashion over the communication medium ; a client node coupled to the display device , the client node having means for receiving the data stream , for decompressing at least selected portions of the stream , and for producing a user-detectable output on the display device in response to the data stream . US6005561A CLAIM 13 . An information distribution (information distribution) system coupled to a transmission medium having a plurality of transmission channels , the transmission system carrying broadcast programming from a variety of broadcast sources to a user end , the user end including a display device , comprising : a head end server broadcasting at least one compressed data stream on at least one of said transmission channels , the data stream including a plurality of media objects comprising a still image , a motion video image , an audio clip , text in encoded form or broadcast programming content information , and programming code directing the placement of the media object on the display device to generate a program guide , wherein the data stream is substantially repeated at regular intervals ; and an end user terminal coupled to the head end server via said transmission medium and including means for receiving the data stream , means for displaying the objects on the display device , means for decompressing the data stream , and selectively interacting with the data stream to remove media objects and to display the media objects to the user display in response to user input .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US6005561A CLAIM 1 . An information delivery system for delivery of audio , video , and user data through a communication medium from a head end to a user end , the user end including a display device , the communication medium having a plurality of transmission channels , said channels carrying a variety of broadcast programming information on ones of said plurality of transmission channels , comprising : a server node having means for broadcasting a data stream on a subset of said transmission channels , the data stream comprising a plurality of compressed data objects , each data object comprising at least one media object , each media object comprising a still image , a motion video image (broadcast signal) , an audio clip , or text in encoded form , the data objects further including broadcast programming content information and instruction code , directing the placement of the data and media objects on the display device to provide a broadcast programming information program guide , the data stream being substantially repeated at regular intervals in multiplexed fashion over the communication medium ; a client node coupled to the display device , the client node having means for receiving the data stream , for decompressing at least selected portions of the stream , and for producing a user-detectable output on the display device in response to the data stream .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US6005561A CLAIM 1 . An information delivery system for delivery of audio , video , and user data through a communication medium from a head end to a user end , the user end including a display device , the communication medium having a plurality of transmission channels , said channels carrying a variety of broadcast programming information on ones of said plurality of transmission channels , comprising : a server node having means for broadcasting a data stream on a subset of said transmission channels , the data stream comprising a plurality of compressed data objects , each data object comprising at least one media object , each media object comprising a still image , a motion video image (broadcast signal) , an audio clip , or text in encoded form , the data objects further including broadcast programming content information and instruction code , directing the placement of the data and media objects on the display device to provide a broadcast programming information program guide , the data stream being substantially repeated at regular intervals in multiplexed fashion over the communication medium ; a client node coupled to the display device , the client node having means for receiving the data stream , for decompressing at least selected portions of the stream , and for producing a user-detectable output on the display device in response to the data stream .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US6005561A CLAIM 1 . An information delivery system for delivery of audio , video , and user data through a communication medium from a head end to a user end , the user end including a display device , the communication medium having a plurality of transmission channels , said channels carrying a variety of broadcast programming information on ones of said plurality of transmission channels , comprising : a server node having means for broadcasting a data stream on a subset of said transmission channels , the data stream comprising a plurality of compressed data objects , each data object comprising at least one media object , each media object comprising a still image , a motion video image (broadcast signal) , an audio clip , or text in encoded form , the data objects further including broadcast programming content information and instruction code , directing the placement of the data and media objects on the display device to provide a broadcast programming information program guide , the data stream being substantially repeated at regular intervals in multiplexed fashion over the communication medium ; a client node coupled to the display device , the client node having means for receiving the data stream , for decompressing at least selected portions of the stream , and for producing a user-detectable output on the display device in response to the data stream .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (video image) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US6005561A CLAIM 1 . An information delivery system for delivery of audio , video , and user data through a communication medium from a head end to a user end , the user end including a display device , the communication medium having a plurality of transmission channels , said channels carrying a variety of broadcast programming information on ones of said plurality of transmission channels , comprising : a server node having means for broadcasting a data stream on a subset of said transmission channels , the data stream comprising a plurality of compressed data objects , each data object comprising at least one media object , each media object comprising a still image , a motion video image (broadcast signal) , an audio clip , or text in encoded form , the data objects further including broadcast programming content information and instruction code , directing the placement of the data and media objects on the display device to provide a broadcast programming information program guide , the data stream being substantially repeated at regular intervals in multiplexed fashion over the communication medium ; a client node coupled to the display device , the client node having means for receiving the data stream , for decompressing at least selected portions of the stream , and for producing a user-detectable output on the display device in response to the data stream .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution (information distribution) comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US6005561A CLAIM 13 . An information distribution (information distribution) system coupled to a transmission medium having a plurality of transmission channels , the transmission system carrying broadcast programming from a variety of broadcast sources to a user end , the user end including a display device , comprising : a head end server broadcasting at least one compressed data stream on at least one of said transmission channels , the data stream including a plurality of media objects comprising a still image , a motion video image , an audio clip , text in encoded form or broadcast programming content information , and programming code directing the placement of the media object on the display device to generate a program guide , wherein the data stream is substantially repeated at regular intervals ; and an end user terminal coupled to the head end server via said transmission medium and including means for receiving the data stream , means for displaying the objects on the display device , means for decompressing the data stream , and selectively interacting with the data stream to remove media objects and to display the media objects to the user display in response to user input .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (programming code) , and combinations thereof .	US6005561A CLAIM 13 . An information distribution system coupled to a transmission medium having a plurality of transmission channels , the transmission system carrying broadcast programming from a variety of broadcast sources to a user end , the user end including a display device , comprising : a head end server broadcasting at least one compressed data stream on at least one of said transmission channels , the data stream including a plurality of media objects comprising a still image , a motion video image , an audio clip , text in encoded form or broadcast programming content information , and programming code (bar codes) directing the placement of the media object on the display device to generate a program guide , wherein the data stream is substantially repeated at regular intervals ; and an end user terminal coupled to the head end server via said transmission medium and including means for receiving the data stream , means for displaying the objects on the display device , means for decompressing the data stream , and selectively interacting with the data stream to remove media objects and to display the media objects to the user display in response to user input .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5638443A Filed: 1994-11-23 Issued: 1997-06-10 System for controlling the distribution and use of composite digital works (Original Assignee) Xerox Corp (Current Assignee) ContentGuard Holdings Inc Mark J. Stefik, Daniel G. Bobrow, Peter L. T. Pirolli
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (storage means) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5638443A CLAIM 4 . The method as recited in claim 3 wherein said step of storing said description structure and said composite digital work in a repository is further comprised of the steps of storing said description structure in a first storage means (digital information, placing digital information) and said composite digital work in a second storage means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5638443A CLAIM 4 . The method as recited in claim 3 wherein said step of storing said description structure and said composite digital work in a repository is further comprised of the steps of storing said description structure in a first storage means (digital information, placing digital information) and said composite digital work in a second storage means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (storage means) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5638443A CLAIM 4 . The method as recited in claim 3 wherein said step of storing said description structure and said composite digital work in a repository is further comprised of the steps of storing said description structure in a first storage means (digital information, placing digital information) and said composite digital work in a second storage means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (storage means) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5638443A CLAIM 4 . The method as recited in claim 3 wherein said step of storing said description structure and said composite digital work in a repository is further comprised of the steps of storing said description structure in a first storage means (digital information, placing digital information) and said composite digital work in a second storage means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformation transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (access requests) (RF) .	US5638443A CLAIM 16 . A system for controlling access to and usage of composite digital works between computer based systems , said composite digital work comprised of a plurality of digital works , said system comprising : means for attaching usage rights to digital works , said usage rights indicating how a recipient of a digital work may use and subsequently distribute said digital work ; means for creating a description structure for said composite digital work , said description structure comprising a description block for each digital work of said composite digital work , said description block comprising said usage rights for said digital work and addressing information for said digital work ; a plurality of repositories for managing exchange of composite digital works based on usage rights attached to said digital works comprising a composite digital work , each of said plurality of repositories associated with a computer based system and comprising a storage means for storing digital works , a processor having a first server mode of operation for processing access requests (radio frequency) to said digital works and a second requester mode of operation for initiating requests to access digital works , a timekeeping means and a connection means ; a rendering system for rendering of digital works , said rendering system comprising a rendering repository for secure receipt of composite digital works and a rendering device having means for converting digital signals to signals suitable for rendering of said digital works comprising said composite digital work .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (access requests) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5638443A CLAIM 16 . A system for controlling access to and usage of composite digital works between computer based systems , said composite digital work comprised of a plurality of digital works , said system comprising : means for attaching usage rights to digital works , said usage rights indicating how a recipient of a digital work may use and subsequently distribute said digital work ; means for creating a description structure for said composite digital work , said description structure comprising a description block for each digital work of said composite digital work , said description block comprising said usage rights for said digital work and addressing information for said digital work ; a plurality of repositories for managing exchange of composite digital works based on usage rights attached to said digital works comprising a composite digital work , each of said plurality of repositories associated with a computer based system and comprising a storage means for storing digital works , a processor having a first server mode of operation for processing access requests (radio frequency) to said digital works and a second requester mode of operation for initiating requests to access digital works , a timekeeping means and a connection means ; a rendering system for rendering of digital works , said rendering system comprising a rendering repository for secure receipt of composite digital works and a rendering device having means for converting digital signals to signals suitable for rendering of said digital works comprising said composite digital work .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 17 . The method of claim 16 , wherein said radio frequency (access requests) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5638443A CLAIM 16 . A system for controlling access to and usage of composite digital works between computer based systems , said composite digital work comprised of a plurality of digital works , said system comprising : means for attaching usage rights to digital works , said usage rights indicating how a recipient of a digital work may use and subsequently distribute said digital work ; means for creating a description structure for said composite digital work , said description structure comprising a description block for each digital work of said composite digital work , said description block comprising said usage rights for said digital work and addressing information for said digital work ; a plurality of repositories for managing exchange of composite digital works based on usage rights attached to said digital works comprising a composite digital work , each of said plurality of repositories associated with a computer based system and comprising a storage means for storing digital works , a processor having a first server mode of operation for processing access requests (radio frequency) to said digital works and a second requester mode of operation for initiating requests to access digital works , a timekeeping means and a connection means ; a rendering system for rendering of digital works , said rendering system comprising a rendering repository for secure receipt of composite digital works and a rendering device having means for converting digital signals to signals suitable for rendering of said digital works comprising said composite digital work .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (storage means) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5638443A CLAIM 4 . The method as recited in claim 3 wherein said step of storing said description structure and said composite digital work in a repository is further comprised of the steps of storing said description structure in a first storage means (digital information, placing digital information) and said composite digital work in a second storage means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (storage means) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5638443A CLAIM 4 . The method as recited in claim 3 wherein said step of storing said description structure and said composite digital work in a repository is further comprised of the steps of storing said description structure in a first storage means (digital information, placing digital information) and said composite digital work in a second storage means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (access requests) (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5638443A CLAIM 16 . A system for controlling access to and usage of composite digital works between computer based systems , said composite digital work comprised of a plurality of digital works , said system comprising : means for attaching usage rights to digital works , said usage rights indicating how a recipient of a digital work may use and subsequently distribute said digital work ; means for creating a description structure for said composite digital work , said description structure comprising a description block for each digital work of said composite digital work , said description block comprising said usage rights for said digital work and addressing information for said digital work ; a plurality of repositories for managing exchange of composite digital works based on usage rights attached to said digital works comprising a composite digital work , each of said plurality of repositories associated with a computer based system and comprising a storage means for storing digital works , a processor having a first server mode of operation for processing access requests (radio frequency) to said digital works and a second requester mode of operation for initiating requests to access digital works , a timekeeping means and a connection means ; a rendering system for rendering of digital works , said rendering system comprising a rendering repository for secure receipt of composite digital works and a rendering device having means for converting digital signals to signals suitable for rendering of said digital works comprising said composite digital work .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 26 . The method of claim 25 , wherein said radio frequency (access requests) is in accordance with Bluetooth® .	US5638443A CLAIM 16 . A system for controlling access to and usage of composite digital works between computer based systems , said composite digital work comprised of a plurality of digital works , said system comprising : means for attaching usage rights to digital works , said usage rights indicating how a recipient of a digital work may use and subsequently distribute said digital work ; means for creating a description structure for said composite digital work , said description structure comprising a description block for each digital work of said composite digital work , said description block comprising said usage rights for said digital work and addressing information for said digital work ; a plurality of repositories for managing exchange of composite digital works based on usage rights attached to said digital works comprising a composite digital work , each of said plurality of repositories associated with a computer based system and comprising a storage means for storing digital works , a processor having a first server mode of operation for processing access requests (radio frequency) to said digital works and a second requester mode of operation for initiating requests to access digital works , a timekeeping means and a connection means ; a rendering system for rendering of digital works , said rendering system comprising a rendering repository for secure receipt of composite digital works and a rendering device having means for converting digital signals to signals suitable for rendering of said digital works comprising said composite digital work .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5715314A Filed: 1994-10-24 Issued: 1998-02-03 Network sales system (Original Assignee) Open Market Inc (Current Assignee) Soverain Software LLC ; Open Market Inc Andrew C. Payne, Lawrence C. Stewart, David J. Mackie
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5715314A CLAIM 26 . A network-based sales system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said payment message comprises a duration time t (first data) hat specifies a length of time for which access to said product is to be granted .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said database) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5715314A CLAIM 34 . A network-based sales system , comprising : at least one buyer computer for operation by a user desiring to buy products ; at least one shopping cart computer ; and a shopping cart database connected to said shopping cart computer ; said buyer computer and said shopping cart computer being interconnected by a computer network ; said buyer computer being programmed to receive a plurality of requests from a user to add a plurality of respective products to a shopping cart in said shopping cart database , and , in response to said requests to add said products , to send a plurality of respective shopping cart messages to said shopping cart computer each of which comprises a product identifier identifying one of said plurality of products ; said shopping cart computer being programmed to receive said plurality of shopping cart messages , to modify said shopping cart in said shopping cart database to reflect said plurality of requests to add said plurality of products to said shopping cart , and to cause a payment message associated with said shopping cart to be created ; and said buyer computer being programmed to receive a request from said user to purchase said plurality of products added to said shopping cart and to cause said payment message to be activated to initiate a payment transaction for said plurality of products added to said shopping cart ; said shopping cart being a stored representation of a collection of products , said shopping cart database being a database of stored representations of collections of products , and said shopping cart computer being a computer that modifies said stored representations of collections of products in said database (digital user) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said database) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5715314A CLAIM 34 . A network-based sales system , comprising : at least one buyer computer for operation by a user desiring to buy products ; at least one shopping cart computer ; and a shopping cart database connected to said shopping cart computer ; said buyer computer and said shopping cart computer being interconnected by a computer network ; said buyer computer being programmed to receive a plurality of requests from a user to add a plurality of respective products to a shopping cart in said shopping cart database , and , in response to said requests to add said products , to send a plurality of respective shopping cart messages to said shopping cart computer each of which comprises a product identifier identifying one of said plurality of products ; said shopping cart computer being programmed to receive said plurality of shopping cart messages , to modify said shopping cart in said shopping cart database to reflect said plurality of requests to add said plurality of products to said shopping cart , and to cause a payment message associated with said shopping cart to be created ; and said buyer computer being programmed to receive a request from said user to purchase said plurality of products added to said shopping cart and to cause said payment message to be activated to initiate a payment transaction for said plurality of products added to said shopping cart ; said shopping cart being a stored representation of a collection of products , said shopping cart database being a database of stored representations of collections of products , and said shopping cart computer being a computer that modifies said stored representations of collections of products in said database (digital user) .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5513250A Filed: 1994-10-13 Issued: 1996-04-30 Telephone based credit card protection (Original Assignee) Bell Atlantic Network Services Inc (Current Assignee) Google LLC Alex McAllister
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (data communications) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5513250A CLAIM 3 . A method according to claim 1 wherein said communications between said service control point and said peripheral platform are by data communications (mobile communication) other than communications carried over a common channel signalling network associated with said switching system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5513250A CLAIM 3 . A method according to claim 1 wherein said communications between said service control point and said peripheral platform are by data communications (mobile communication) other than communications carried over a common channel signalling network associated with said switching system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5513250A CLAIM 3 . A method according to claim 1 wherein said communications between said service control point and said peripheral platform are by data communications (mobile communication) other than communications carried over a common channel signalling network associated with said switching system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5513250A CLAIM 3 . A method according to claim 1 wherein said communications between said service control point and said peripheral platform are by data communications (mobile communication) other than communications carried over a common channel signalling network associated with said switching system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5513250A CLAIM 3 . A method according to claim 1 wherein said communications between said service control point and said peripheral platform are by data communications (mobile communication) other than communications carried over a common channel signalling network associated with said switching system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (data communications) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5513250A CLAIM 3 . A method according to claim 1 wherein said communications between said service control point and said peripheral platform are by data communications (mobile communication) other than communications carried over a common channel signalling network associated with said switching system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5513250A CLAIM 3 . A method according to claim 1 wherein said communications between said service control point and said peripheral platform are by data communications (mobile communication) other than communications carried over a common channel signalling network associated with said switching system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (data communications) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5513250A CLAIM 3 . A method according to claim 1 wherein said communications between said service control point and said peripheral platform are by data communications (mobile communication) other than communications carried over a common channel signalling network associated with said switching system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (said sub) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5513250A CLAIM 4 . A method according to claim 1 wherein said identification parameter comprises requesting the caller to initiate an identification established by said sub (first data) scriber for temporary use during a time period established by said subscriber .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5513250A CLAIM 3 . A method according to claim 1 wherein said communications between said service control point and said peripheral platform are by data communications (mobile communication) other than communications carried over a common channel signalling network associated with said switching system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (selected word) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said database, said time) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (data communications) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5513250A CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 wherein said identification parameter comprises : selecting from said database (digital user) of templates the template corresponding to the subscriber associated with the transaction device ; requesting the caller to speak an utterance associated with the selected template ; receiving at said peripheral platform a signal resulting from the caller speaking said utterance ; comparing said received signal with said template to establish a match and responsive to establishing a match sending to said switching system control signals directing connection of said calling telephone station to said transaction authentication platform . US5513250A CLAIM 3 . A method according to claim 1 wherein said communications between said service control point and said peripheral platform are by data communications (mobile communication) other than communications carried over a common channel signalling network associated with said switching system . US5513250A CLAIM 8 . In a telephone system comprising : a plurality of telephone stations ; a plurality of separately located central office switching systems interconnected via trunk circuits for selectively providing switched telephone call communications between at least two of the telephone stations ; a service control point , separate from the central office switching systems , comprising a database storing call processing data associated with at least certain of said plurality of telephone stations for control of call processing through one or more of the central office switching systems ; a peripheral platform connected to at least one of the central office switching systems via a telephone call connection channel , the peripheral platform comprising means for providing at least one auxiliary telephone call processing capability via the telephone call connection channel ; a signalling communication system separate from the trunk circuits for two-way communications of data messages between said central office switching systems , between said central office switching systems and the service control point , and between the peripheral platform and the services control point ; a transaction authentication platform connectable to said telephone system ; a method comprising the steps of : (a) a subscriber to a telephone station connected to one of said central office switching systems calling the new service establishment facility of said central office switching system and requesting a subscription to a transaction device security service ; (b) responsive to connection to said facility said caller in cooperation with said facility establishing at least several of the following : (i) the identity of a transaction device issued to the caller ; (ii) a voice authentication template for the voice of the caller uttering a preselected word (information capture) ; and (iii) a method of accessing through said central office switching system a facility for setting parameters prerequisite to activating said transaction device to enable said transaction device to be used to conduct a transaction . US5513250A CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 wherein said prerequisite parameters include at least one of the following : (i) a time period during which said transaction device is activated ; (ii) a monetary total for which said transaction device may be used to conduct transactions during said time (digital user) period ; (iii) a geographic area in which said transaction device may be used to conduct transactions during said time period ; and (iv) an identification signal valid for use of said transaction device during said period .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said database, said time) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5513250A CLAIM 2 . A method according to claim 1 wherein said identification parameter comprises : selecting from said database (digital user) of templates the template corresponding to the subscriber associated with the transaction device ; requesting the caller to speak an utterance associated with the selected template ; receiving at said peripheral platform a signal resulting from the caller speaking said utterance ; comparing said received signal with said template to establish a match and responsive to establishing a match sending to said switching system control signals directing connection of said calling telephone station to said transaction authentication platform . US5513250A CLAIM 9 . A method according to claim 8 wherein said prerequisite parameters include at least one of the following : (i) a time period during which said transaction device is activated ; (ii) a monetary total for which said transaction device may be used to conduct transactions during said time (digital user) period ; (iii) a geographic area in which said transaction device may be used to conduct transactions during said time period ; and (iv) an identification signal valid for use of said transaction device during said period .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5510603A Filed: 1994-09-30 Issued: 1996-04-23 Method and apparatus for detecting and decoding information bearing symbols encoded using multiple optical codes (Original Assignee) United Parcel Service of America Inc (Current Assignee) United Parcel Service of America Inc William D. Hess, Gregory P. Skinger
US7349668B2 CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises frequency modulation (first image) .	US5510603A CLAIM 14 . An optical target acquisition system for the detection of a plurality of at least first and second differing optical target configurations represented by image data signals provided by an optical scanning device , said system having system data signals independent of said image data signals for controlling system functions , comprising : first system processor means including means for receiving said system data signals for executing said system functions by said first system processor means in accordance with said system data signals ; first target processor means separate from said first system processor means for receiving said image data signals and detecting said first optical target configuration to provide a first detection signal in accordance with said image data signals ; said first target processor means having means for transmitting said first detection signal to said first system processing means ; second target processor means separate from said first system processor means and said first target processor means for receiving said image data signals and detecting said second optical target configuration to provide a second detection signal in accordance with said image data signals ; said second target processor means having means for transmitting said second detection signal to said first system processing means ; first system bus means coupled to said first system processor means for directly applying said first detection signal to said first system processor means by said first target processor means and for directly applying said second detection signal to said first system processor means by said second target processor means ; and first image (frequency modulation) data bus means separate from said first system bus means , coupled to said first target processor means and said second target processor means , for receiving said image data signals from said optical scanning device and applying said image data signals to said first target processor means and said second target processor means , wherein identical image data signals from said optical scanning device are continuously applied to said first and second target processor means by said first image data bus means , and further comprising : a plurality of template images representative of one of said plurality of target configurations ; and , means for selecting a template image of said plurality of template images in accordance with the distance between an object and image means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (bar code) and said reader is a bar code reader .	US5510603A CLAIM 10 . The optical target acquisition system of claim 9 , wherein said rectangular target configuration is formed of a bar code (bar code) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (bar code) , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	US5510603A CLAIM 10 . The optical target acquisition system of claim 9 , wherein said rectangular target configuration is formed of a bar code (bar code) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said printable visual pattern comprises a bar code (bar code) .	US5510603A CLAIM 10 . The optical target acquisition system of claim 9 , wherein said rectangular target configuration is formed of a bar code (bar code) .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5550735A Filed: 1994-09-23 Issued: 1996-08-27 Compiling system and method for mass producing individually customized media (Original Assignee) Datavision Technology (Current Assignee) CUSTOM MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES LLC ; SLADE MICHAEL Michael G. Slade, Darren J. LaBatt
US7349668B2 CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises frequency modulation (user information signal) .	US5550735A CLAIM 1 . A compiling system for compiling customized information segment sequences from various information segments , comprising : M number of destination means for receiving Z number of customized information segment sequences , wherein M and Z are at least equal to two ; N number of resource means coupled to said destination means for storing the various information segments to be transmitted to said destination means for forming said customized information segment sequences , each of said resource means stores at least one information segment which is unique to that resource means , wherein N is at least equal to one ; routing means coupled between said resource means and said destination means for enabling said destination means to access said resource means to supply the information segments to said destination means ; processing means coupled to said routing means for storing user information signal (frequency modulation, video camera) s indicative of all of said customized information segment sequences to be compiled , each one of said customized information segment sequences being associated with a given sequence time period ; allocating means coupled to said processing means for allocating said resource means to said destination means on a time sharing basis according to said user information signals for enabling each one of said destination means to access the information segments stored on said resource means ; scheduling means coupled to said processing means and said allocating means for generating a schedule for the compilation of each one of said customized information segment sequences on selected ones of said destination means to enable each one of said destination means to receive the information segments from said resource means without interruption in a time ordered manner for compiling a group of customized information segment sequences during a compiling time period , the customized information segment sequence group including P number of said customized information segment sequences , wherein P is at least equal to two and is less than or equal to M number of destination means , and said compiling time period is substantially less than the combined total of individual ones of said sequence time periods for said P number of customized information segment sequences ; and server means coupled to said scheduling means for supplying the information segments to said destination means according to said schedule for compiling said group of customized information segment sequences during a first one of said compiling time periods ; said server means for subsequently supplying the information segments to said destination means according to said schedule for compiling another group of customized information segment sequences during another compiling time period ; and said server means for continuing to supply information segments to said destination means in additional groups of customized information segment sequences during additional compiling time periods until all of said customized information segment sequences have been compiled .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (N number) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (work station) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5550735A CLAIM 1 . A compiling system for compiling customized information segment sequences from various information segments , comprising : M number of destination means for receiving Z number of customized information segment sequences , wherein M and Z are at least equal to two ; N number (time information) of resource means coupled to said destination means for storing the various information segments to be transmitted to said destination means for forming said customized information segment sequences , each of said resource means stores at least one information segment which is unique to that resource means , wherein N is at least equal to one ; routing means coupled between said resource means and said destination means for enabling said destination means to access said resource means to supply the information segments to said destination means ; processing means coupled to said routing means for storing user information signals indicative of all of said customized information segment sequences to be compiled , each one of said customized information segment sequences being associated with a given sequence time period ; allocating means coupled to said processing means for allocating said resource means to said destination means on a time sharing basis according to said user information signals for enabling each one of said destination means to access the information segments stored on said resource means ; scheduling means coupled to said processing means and said allocating means for generating a schedule for the compilation of each one of said customized information segment sequences on selected ones of said destination means to enable each one of said destination means to receive the information segments from said resource means without interruption in a time ordered manner for compiling a group of customized information segment sequences during a compiling time period , the customized information segment sequence group including P number of said customized information segment sequences , wherein P is at least equal to two and is less than or equal to M number of destination means , and said compiling time period is substantially less than the combined total of individual ones of said sequence time periods for said P number of customized information segment sequences ; and server means coupled to said scheduling means for supplying the information segments to said destination means according to said schedule for compiling said group of customized information segment sequences during a first one of said compiling time periods ; said server means for subsequently supplying the information segments to said destination means according to said schedule for compiling another group of customized information segment sequences during another compiling time period ; and said server means for continuing to supply information segments to said destination means in additional groups of customized information segment sequences during additional compiling time periods until all of said customized information segment sequences have been compiled . US5550735A CLAIM 4 . A compiling system according to claim 3 , wherein said graphic generator is a graphic work station (time information indicator) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (user information signal) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5550735A CLAIM 1 . A compiling system for compiling customized information segment sequences from various information segments , comprising : M number of destination means for receiving Z number of customized information segment sequences , wherein M and Z are at least equal to two ; N number of resource means coupled to said destination means for storing the various information segments to be transmitted to said destination means for forming said customized information segment sequences , each of said resource means stores at least one information segment which is unique to that resource means , wherein N is at least equal to one ; routing means coupled between said resource means and said destination means for enabling said destination means to access said resource means to supply the information segments to said destination means ; processing means coupled to said routing means for storing user information signal (frequency modulation, video camera) s indicative of all of said customized information segment sequences to be compiled , each one of said customized information segment sequences being associated with a given sequence time period ; allocating means coupled to said processing means for allocating said resource means to said destination means on a time sharing basis according to said user information signals for enabling each one of said destination means to access the information segments stored on said resource means ; scheduling means coupled to said processing means and said allocating means for generating a schedule for the compilation of each one of said customized information segment sequences on selected ones of said destination means to enable each one of said destination means to receive the information segments from said resource means without interruption in a time ordered manner for compiling a group of customized information segment sequences during a compiling time period , the customized information segment sequence group including P number of said customized information segment sequences , wherein P is at least equal to two and is less than or equal to M number of destination means , and said compiling time period is substantially less than the combined total of individual ones of said sequence time periods for said P number of customized information segment sequences ; and server means coupled to said scheduling means for supplying the information segments to said destination means according to said schedule for compiling said group of customized information segment sequences during a first one of said compiling time periods ; said server means for subsequently supplying the information segments to said destination means according to said schedule for compiling another group of customized information segment sequences during another compiling time period ; and said server means for continuing to supply information segments to said destination means in additional groups of customized information segment sequences during additional compiling time periods until all of said customized information segment sequences have been compiled .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (user information signal) .	US5550735A CLAIM 9 . A method of compiling customized information segment sequences from an assortment of information segments , comprising : using M number of destination means for receiving Z number of customized information Segment sequences , wherein M and Z are at least equal to two ; using N number of resource means coupled to said destination means for storing the assortment of information segments to be transmitted to said destination means for forming said customized information segment sequences , each of said resource means stores at least one information segment which is unique to that resource means , wherein N is at least equal to one ; storing user information signal (frequency modulation, video camera) s indicative of all of said customized information segment sequences to be compiled , each of said customized information segment sequences extending over an associated sequence time period and including at least one of the information segments ; allocating said resource means to said destination means on a time sharing basis according to said user information signals for enabling each of said destination means to access the information segments stored on said resource means ; generating a schedule for the compilation of each of said customized information segment sequences on one of said destination means to enable each of said destination means to receive the information segments from said resource means without interruption in a time ordered manner for compiling a group of customized information segment sequences during a compiling time period , said group of customized information segment sequences including P number of said customized information segment sequences wherein P is at least two and is less than or equal to M , and said compiling time period is substantially less than the sum of said sequence time periods for said P number of customized information segment sequences ; and supplying the information segments to said destination means according to said schedule for compiling said group of customized information segment sequences during said compiling time period .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5594934A Filed: 1994-09-21 Issued: 1997-01-14 Real time correlation meter (Original Assignee) A C Nielsen Co (Current Assignee) Nielsen Company US LLC Daozheng Lu, Barry P. Cook
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (comprises d) .	US5594934A CLAIM 31 . The real time tunable receiver monitoring system of claim 29 wherein the second means comprises d (text form) igitizing means for digitizing the transmission signals received by the first means .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (identification code, represents a) , and combinations thereof .	US5594934A CLAIM 1 . A correlation meter comprising : first receiving means for receiving an output of a tunable receiver and for providing a sample side representation , wherein the sample side representation represents a (bar codes) pattern of the output of the tunable receiver ; second receiving means for receiving a plurality of reference side representations from a single remote source of reference side representations , wherein the reference side representations represent a plurality of patterns corresponding to signals carried by a plurality of channels to which the tunable receiver may be tuned ; and , correlating means for correlating the sample side representation and the reference side representations substantially as the reference side representations are received by the second receiving means and for thereby determining a tuning status of the tunable receiver . US5594934A CLAIM 53 . The correlation meter of claim 52 wherein each reference side signature includes an identification code (bar codes) identifying a source of its corresponding reference side signature .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (modulation signal) to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5594934A CLAIM 33 . The real time tunable receiver monitoring system of claim 31 wherein the second means comprises converting means for converting the digitized and processed transmission signals into modulation signal (pulse reader, light pulse reader) s .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (modulation signal) comprises a video camera .	US5594934A CLAIM 33 . The real time tunable receiver monitoring system of claim 31 wherein the second means comprises converting means for converting the digitized and processed transmission signals into modulation signal (pulse reader, light pulse reader) s .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (modulation signal) comprises a photodetector .	US5594934A CLAIM 33 . The real time tunable receiver monitoring system of claim 31 wherein the second means comprises converting means for converting the digitized and processed transmission signals into modulation signal (pulse reader, light pulse reader) s .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5615110A Filed: 1994-08-22 Issued: 1997-03-25 Security system for non-cash transactions (Original Assignee) Wong; Kam-Fu (Current Assignee) GENIUS EMPIRE Ltd Kam-Fu Wong
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution (secret code, ID code) comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5615110A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein the telephone is at least one of a mobile telephone , car telephone , cellular telephone , and secret code (bar codes, information distribution) telephone . US5615110A CLAIM 22 . A security system according to claim 17 , wherein the ID ROM of the account receiver has at least a private address code/ID code (bar codes, information distribution) written in by the transaction signal transmitting station and/or further address codes written in by a telephone company or bank computer account writing system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (reading device) (reading device) .	US5615110A CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the signals transmitted from the transaction device are signals being transmitted from at least one of a credit card reading device (bar code reader, code reader) and a telephone .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution (secret code, ID code) comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5615110A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein the telephone is at least one of a mobile telephone , car telephone , cellular telephone , and secret code (bar codes, information distribution) telephone . US5615110A CLAIM 22 . A security system according to claim 17 , wherein the ID ROM of the account receiver has at least a private address code/ID code (bar codes, information distribution) written in by the transaction signal transmitting station and/or further address codes written in by a telephone company or bank computer account writing system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (transmitting system) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (taking place) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5615110A CLAIM 1 . A method of informing the owner of an account that a non-cash transaction is taking place (time information, time information indicator) relative to the account , comprising : providing a transaction device , a computer account writing system of a company associated with the owner' ; s account , a transaction signal transmitting station , and an account receiver ; electronically transmitting information from the transaction device to the computer account writing system of the company associated with the owner' ; s account so as to transmit information concerning a non-cash transaction taking place ; referring in the computer account writing system to a private address code of the owner of the account ; outputting signals including transaction information signals by utilizing an output device in the computer account writing system to a transaction signal transmitting station ; processing signals received from the output device in the transaction signal transmitting station ; transmitting transaction signals from the transaction signal transmitting station to an account receiver of the account owner ; informing the owner of the account of the nature of the non-cash transaction ; and waiting a predetermined period of time before granting authorization for the non-cash transaction , so as to give the owner of the account an opportunity to prevent the non-cash transaction . US5615110A CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 6 , wherein the wire transmitting system (receiving device) comprises at least one of a telephone line network and a communication cable .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (telephone number) .	US5615110A CLAIM 4 . The method of claim 2 , wherein the transaction information is information concerning at least one of the place of using the telephone , the time of using the telephone , and the telephone number (telephone number) dialed .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (secret code, ID code) , and combinations thereof .	US5615110A CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein the telephone is at least one of a mobile telephone , car telephone , cellular telephone , and secret code (bar codes, information distribution) telephone . US5615110A CLAIM 22 . A security system according to claim 17 , wherein the ID ROM of the account receiver has at least a private address code/ID code (bar codes, information distribution) written in by the transaction signal transmitting station and/or further address codes written in by a telephone company or bank computer account writing system .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (processing speed) comprises a video camera .	US5615110A CLAIM 25 . A security system according to claim 17 , wherein a transaction signal computer processing center is provided for increasing a number of transaction signals and for enhancing processing speed (light pulse reader) of the signals .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (processing speed) comprises a photodetector .	US5615110A CLAIM 25 . A security system according to claim 17 , wherein a transaction signal computer processing center is provided for increasing a number of transaction signals and for enhancing processing speed (light pulse reader) of the signals .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH0840276A Filed: 1994-08-02 Issued: 1996-02-13 Shopping cart (Original Assignee) Mitsubishi Denki Bill Techno Service Kk; 三菱電機ビルテクノサービス株式会社 Hiroyuki Yasuda, 浩之安田
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device (データ) , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH0840276A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】一定時間操作入力がないときはディスプレイ装置に宣伝データ (mobile communication device) を表示する演算制御装置を備えたことを特徴とするショッピングカート。 1 . A shopping cart comprising an arithmetic and control unit for displaying advertisement data on a display unit when there is no operation input for a certain period of time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (データ) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH0840276A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】一定時間操作入力がないときはディスプレイ装置に宣伝データ (mobile communication device) を表示する演算制御装置を備えたことを特徴とするショッピングカート。 1 . A shopping cart comprising an arithmetic and control unit for displaying advertisement data on a display unit when there is no operation input for a certain period of time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (データ) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH0840276A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】一定時間操作入力がないときはディスプレイ装置に宣伝データ (mobile communication device) を表示する演算制御装置を備えたことを特徴とするショッピングカート。 1 . A shopping cart comprising an arithmetic and control unit for displaying advertisement data on a display unit when there is no operation input for a certain period of time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device (データ) to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	JPH0840276A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】一定時間操作入力がないときはディスプレイ装置に宣伝データ (mobile communication device) を表示する演算制御装置を備えたことを特徴とするショッピングカート。 1 . A shopping cart comprising an arithmetic and control unit for displaying advertisement data on a display unit when there is no operation input for a certain period of time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device (データ) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	JPH0840276A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】一定時間操作入力がないときはディスプレイ装置に宣伝データ (mobile communication device) を表示する演算制御装置を備えたことを特徴とするショッピングカート。 1 . A shopping cart comprising an arithmetic and control unit for displaying advertisement data on a display unit when there is no operation input for a certain period of time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device (データ) ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH0840276A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】一定時間操作入力がないときはディスプレイ装置に宣伝データ (mobile communication device) を表示する演算制御装置を備えたことを特徴とするショッピングカート。 1 . A shopping cart comprising an arithmetic and control unit for displaying advertisement data on a display unit when there is no operation input for a certain period of time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (データ) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH0840276A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】一定時間操作入力がないときはディスプレイ装置に宣伝データ (mobile communication device) を表示する演算制御装置を備えたことを特徴とするショッピングカート。 1 . A shopping cart comprising an arithmetic and control unit for displaying advertisement data on a display unit when there is no operation input for a certain period of time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (データ) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH0840276A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】一定時間操作入力がないときはディスプレイ装置に宣伝データ (mobile communication device) を表示する演算制御装置を備えたことを特徴とするショッピングカート。 1 . A shopping cart comprising an arithmetic and control unit for displaying advertisement data on a display unit when there is no operation input for a certain period of time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (カート) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	JPH0840276A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】一定時間操作入力がないときはディスプレイ装置に宣伝データを表示する演算制御装置を備えたことを特徴とするショッピングカート (time information indicator) 。 1 . A shopping cart comprising an arithmetic and control unit for displaying advertisement data on a display unit when there is no operation input for a certain period of time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising) .	JPH0840276A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】一定時間操作入力がないときはディスプレイ装置に宣伝データを表示する演算制御装置を備えたことを特徴とするショッピングカート。 1 . A shopping cart comprising (telephone number) an arithmetic and control unit for displaying advertisement data on a display unit when there is no operation input for a certain period of time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device (データ) to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH0840276A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】一定時間操作入力がないときはディスプレイ装置に宣伝データ (mobile communication device) を表示する演算制御装置を備えたことを特徴とするショッピングカート。 1 . A shopping cart comprising an arithmetic and control unit for displaying advertisement data on a display unit when there is no operation input for a certain period of time .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device (データ) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH0840276A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】一定時間操作入力がないときはディスプレイ装置に宣伝データ (mobile communication device) を表示する演算制御装置を備えたことを特徴とするショッピングカート。 1 . A shopping cart comprising an arithmetic and control unit for displaying advertisement data on a display unit when there is no operation input for a certain period of time .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH0837507A Filed: 1994-07-26 Issued: 1996-02-06 Service providing device (Original Assignee) Sony Corp; ソニー株式会社 Akira Kurihara, 章栗原
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device (apparatus) , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH0837507A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】情報を所定の通信網を介して任意の数の利用者端末に提供するサービス提供装置において、前記情報の利用回数を、前記情報毎に集計する集計手段と、前記集計手段の集計結果を、前記利用者端末に提供する集計情報に加工する加工手段と、前記加工手段が加工した前記集計情報を、所定の通信網を介して送出する送出手段と、を備えることを特徴とするサービス提供装置。 1 . A service providing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for providing information to an arbitrary number of user terminals via a predetermined communication network , comprising : an aggregating unit for aggregating the number of times the information has been used , for each of the information ; Processing means for processing the counting result into counting information provided to the user terminal , and sending means for sending the counting information processed by the processing means via a predetermined communication network , Service providing device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH0837507A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】情報を所定の通信網を介して任意の数の利用者端末に提供するサービス提供装置において、前記情報の利用回数を、前記情報毎に集計する集計手段と、前記集計手段の集計結果を、前記利用者端末に提供する集計情報に加工する加工手段と、前記加工手段が加工した前記集計情報を、所定の通信網を介して送出する送出手段と、を備えることを特徴とするサービス提供装置。 1 . A service providing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for providing information to an arbitrary number of user terminals via a predetermined communication network , comprising : an aggregating unit for aggregating the number of times the information has been used , for each of the information ; Processing means for processing the counting result into counting information provided to the user terminal , and sending means for sending the counting information processed by the processing means via a predetermined communication network , Service providing device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH0837507A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】情報を所定の通信網を介して任意の数の利用者端末に提供するサービス提供装置において、前記情報の利用回数を、前記情報毎に集計する集計手段と、前記集計手段の集計結果を、前記利用者端末に提供する集計情報に加工する加工手段と、前記加工手段が加工した前記集計情報を、所定の通信網を介して送出する送出手段と、を備えることを特徴とするサービス提供装置。 1 . A service providing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for providing information to an arbitrary number of user terminals via a predetermined communication network , comprising : an aggregating unit for aggregating the number of times the information has been used , for each of the information ; Processing means for processing the counting result into counting information provided to the user terminal , and sending means for sending the counting information processed by the processing means via a predetermined communication network , Service providing device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	JPH0837507A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】情報を所定の通信網を介して任意の数の利用者端末に提供するサービス提供装置において、前記情報の利用回数を、前記情報毎に集計する集計手段と、前記集計手段の集計結果を、前記利用者端末に提供する集計情報に加工する加工手段と、前記加工手段が加工した前記集計情報を、所定の通信網を介して送出する送出手段と、を備えることを特徴とするサービス提供装置。 1 . A service providing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for providing information to an arbitrary number of user terminals via a predetermined communication network , comprising : an aggregating unit for aggregating the number of times the information has been used , for each of the information ; Processing means for processing the counting result into counting information provided to the user terminal , and sending means for sending the counting information processed by the processing means via a predetermined communication network , Service providing device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	JPH0837507A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】情報を所定の通信網を介して任意の数の利用者端末に提供するサービス提供装置において、前記情報の利用回数を、前記情報毎に集計する集計手段と、前記集計手段の集計結果を、前記利用者端末に提供する集計情報に加工する加工手段と、前記加工手段が加工した前記集計情報を、所定の通信網を介して送出する送出手段と、を備えることを特徴とするサービス提供装置。 1 . A service providing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for providing information to an arbitrary number of user terminals via a predetermined communication network , comprising : an aggregating unit for aggregating the number of times the information has been used , for each of the information ; Processing means for processing the counting result into counting information provided to the user terminal , and sending means for sending the counting information processed by the processing means via a predetermined communication network , Service providing device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device (apparatus) ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH0837507A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】情報を所定の通信網を介して任意の数の利用者端末に提供するサービス提供装置において、前記情報の利用回数を、前記情報毎に集計する集計手段と、前記集計手段の集計結果を、前記利用者端末に提供する集計情報に加工する加工手段と、前記加工手段が加工した前記集計情報を、所定の通信網を介して送出する送出手段と、を備えることを特徴とするサービス提供装置。 1 . A service providing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for providing information to an arbitrary number of user terminals via a predetermined communication network , comprising : an aggregating unit for aggregating the number of times the information has been used , for each of the information ; Processing means for processing the counting result into counting information provided to the user terminal , and sending means for sending the counting information processed by the processing means via a predetermined communication network , Service providing device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH0837507A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】情報を所定の通信網を介して任意の数の利用者端末に提供するサービス提供装置において、前記情報の利用回数を、前記情報毎に集計する集計手段と、前記集計手段の集計結果を、前記利用者端末に提供する集計情報に加工する加工手段と、前記加工手段が加工した前記集計情報を、所定の通信網を介して送出する送出手段と、を備えることを特徴とするサービス提供装置。 1 . A service providing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for providing information to an arbitrary number of user terminals via a predetermined communication network , comprising : an aggregating unit for aggregating the number of times the information has been used , for each of the information ; Processing means for processing the counting result into counting information provided to the user terminal , and sending means for sending the counting information processed by the processing means via a predetermined communication network , Service providing device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH0837507A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】情報を所定の通信網を介して任意の数の利用者端末に提供するサービス提供装置において、前記情報の利用回数を、前記情報毎に集計する集計手段と、前記集計手段の集計結果を、前記利用者端末に提供する集計情報に加工する加工手段と、前記加工手段が加工した前記集計情報を、所定の通信網を介して送出する送出手段と、を備えることを特徴とするサービス提供装置。 1 . A service providing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for providing information to an arbitrary number of user terminals via a predetermined communication network , comprising : an aggregating unit for aggregating the number of times the information has been used , for each of the information ; Processing means for processing the counting result into counting information provided to the user terminal , and sending means for sending the counting information processed by the processing means via a predetermined communication network , Service providing device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (apparatus) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	JPH0837507A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】情報を所定の通信網を介して任意の数の利用者端末に提供するサービス提供装置において、前記情報の利用回数を、前記情報毎に集計する集計手段と、前記集計手段の集計結果を、前記利用者端末に提供する集計情報に加工する加工手段と、前記加工手段が加工した前記集計情報を、所定の通信網を介して送出する送出手段と、を備えることを特徴とするサービス提供装置。 1 . A service providing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for providing information to an arbitrary number of user terminals via a predetermined communication network , comprising : an aggregating unit for aggregating the number of times the information has been used , for each of the information ; Processing means for processing the counting result into counting information provided to the user terminal , and sending means for sending the counting information processed by the processing means via a predetermined communication network , Service providing device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising) .	JPH0837507A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】情報を所定の通信網を介して任意の数の利用者端末に提供するサービス提供装置において、前記情報の利用回数を、前記情報毎に集計する集計手段と、前記集計手段の集計結果を、前記利用者端末に提供する集計情報に加工する加工手段と、前記加工手段が加工した前記集計情報を、所定の通信網を介して送出する送出手段と、を備えることを特徴とするサービス提供装置。 1 . A service providing apparatus for providing information to an arbitrary number of user terminals via a predetermined communication network , comprising (telephone number) : an aggregating unit for aggregating the number of times the information has been used , for each of the information ; Processing means for processing the counting result into counting information provided to the user terminal , and sending means for sending the counting information processed by the processing means via a predetermined communication network , Service providing device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH0837507A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】情報を所定の通信網を介して任意の数の利用者端末に提供するサービス提供装置において、前記情報の利用回数を、前記情報毎に集計する集計手段と、前記集計手段の集計結果を、前記利用者端末に提供する集計情報に加工する加工手段と、前記加工手段が加工した前記集計情報を、所定の通信網を介して送出する送出手段と、を備えることを特徴とするサービス提供装置。 1 . A service providing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for providing information to an arbitrary number of user terminals via a predetermined communication network , comprising : an aggregating unit for aggregating the number of times the information has been used , for each of the information ; Processing means for processing the counting result into counting information provided to the user terminal , and sending means for sending the counting information processed by the processing means via a predetermined communication network , Service providing device .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device (apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH0837507A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】情報を所定の通信網を介して任意の数の利用者端末に提供するサービス提供装置において、前記情報の利用回数を、前記情報毎に集計する集計手段と、前記集計手段の集計結果を、前記利用者端末に提供する集計情報に加工する加工手段と、前記加工手段が加工した前記集計情報を、所定の通信網を介して送出する送出手段と、を備えることを特徴とするサービス提供装置。 1 . A service providing apparatus (mobile communication device, receiving device) for providing information to an arbitrary number of user terminals via a predetermined communication network , comprising : an aggregating unit for aggregating the number of times the information has been used , for each of the information ; Processing means for processing the counting result into counting information provided to the user terminal , and sending means for sending the counting information processed by the processing means via a predetermined communication network , Service providing device .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5500681A Filed: 1994-05-24 Issued: 1996-03-19 Apparatus and method for generating product coupons in response to televised offers (Original Assignee) Jones; Charles P. (Current Assignee) NCH Marketing Services Inc Charles P. Jones
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (first predetermined time) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5500681A CLAIM 1 . A method for generating a token , comprising the steps of : providing video imagery having an embedded token identifier ; monitoring said video imagery to detect said embedded token identifier ; retrieving a token packet from a memory in response to detection of said embedded token identifier , said token packet corresponding to said embedded token identifier , said token packet including token information ; transmitting said video imagery over a first communication channel to a remote site for a first predetermined time (broadcast signal) period ; transmitting said token packet over a second communication channel to said remote site for a second predetermined time period , said second predetermined time period beginning at the same time as said first predetermined time period ; receiving said first communication channel at said remote site ; displaying said received video imagery at said remote site ; monitoring said first communication channel at said remote site to detect said embedded token identifier ; receiving said second communication channel at said remote site ; monitoring said second communication channel to detect said token packet corresponding to a detected embedded token identifier ; monitoring a user input device at said remote site to detect a user input during said second time period ; and outputting said token information of a received token packet in response to a detected user input .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (first predetermined time) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5500681A CLAIM 1 . A method for generating a token , comprising the steps of : providing video imagery having an embedded token identifier ; monitoring said video imagery to detect said embedded token identifier ; retrieving a token packet from a memory in response to detection of said embedded token identifier , said token packet corresponding to said embedded token identifier , said token packet including token information ; transmitting said video imagery over a first communication channel to a remote site for a first predetermined time (broadcast signal) period ; transmitting said token packet over a second communication channel to said remote site for a second predetermined time period , said second predetermined time period beginning at the same time as said first predetermined time period ; receiving said first communication channel at said remote site ; displaying said received video imagery at said remote site ; monitoring said first communication channel at said remote site to detect said embedded token identifier ; receiving said second communication channel at said remote site ; monitoring said second communication channel to detect said token packet corresponding to a detected embedded token identifier ; monitoring a user input device at said remote site to detect a user input during said second time period ; and outputting said token information of a received token packet in response to a detected user input .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (first predetermined time) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5500681A CLAIM 1 . A method for generating a token , comprising the steps of : providing video imagery having an embedded token identifier ; monitoring said video imagery to detect said embedded token identifier ; retrieving a token packet from a memory in response to detection of said embedded token identifier , said token packet corresponding to said embedded token identifier , said token packet including token information ; transmitting said video imagery over a first communication channel to a remote site for a first predetermined time (broadcast signal) period ; transmitting said token packet over a second communication channel to said remote site for a second predetermined time period , said second predetermined time period beginning at the same time as said first predetermined time period ; receiving said first communication channel at said remote site ; displaying said received video imagery at said remote site ; monitoring said first communication channel at said remote site to detect said embedded token identifier ; receiving said second communication channel at said remote site ; monitoring said second communication channel to detect said token packet corresponding to a detected embedded token identifier ; monitoring a user input device at said remote site to detect a user input during said second time period ; and outputting said token information of a received token packet in response to a detected user input .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (first predetermined time) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5500681A CLAIM 1 . A method for generating a token , comprising the steps of : providing video imagery having an embedded token identifier ; monitoring said video imagery to detect said embedded token identifier ; retrieving a token packet from a memory in response to detection of said embedded token identifier , said token packet corresponding to said embedded token identifier , said token packet including token information ; transmitting said video imagery over a first communication channel to a remote site for a first predetermined time (broadcast signal) period ; transmitting said token packet over a second communication channel to said remote site for a second predetermined time period , said second predetermined time period beginning at the same time as said first predetermined time period ; receiving said first communication channel at said remote site ; displaying said received video imagery at said remote site ; monitoring said first communication channel at said remote site to detect said embedded token identifier ; receiving said second communication channel at said remote site ; monitoring said second communication channel to detect said token packet corresponding to a detected embedded token identifier ; monitoring a user input device at said remote site to detect a user input during said second time period ; and outputting said token information of a received token packet in response to a detected user input .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (first predetermined time) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5500681A CLAIM 1 . A method for generating a token , comprising the steps of : providing video imagery having an embedded token identifier ; monitoring said video imagery to detect said embedded token identifier ; retrieving a token packet from a memory in response to detection of said embedded token identifier , said token packet corresponding to said embedded token identifier , said token packet including token information ; transmitting said video imagery over a first communication channel to a remote site for a first predetermined time (broadcast signal) period ; transmitting said token packet over a second communication channel to said remote site for a second predetermined time period , said second predetermined time period beginning at the same time as said first predetermined time period ; receiving said first communication channel at said remote site ; displaying said received video imagery at said remote site ; monitoring said first communication channel at said remote site to detect said embedded token identifier ; receiving said second communication channel at said remote site ; monitoring said second communication channel to detect said token packet corresponding to a detected embedded token identifier ; monitoring a user input device at said remote site to detect a user input during said second time period ; and outputting said token information of a received token packet in response to a detected user input .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (predetermined time period) address .	US5500681A CLAIM 1 . A method for generating a token , comprising the steps of : providing video imagery having an embedded token identifier ; monitoring said video imagery to detect said embedded token identifier ; retrieving a token packet from a memory in response to detection of said embedded token identifier , said token packet corresponding to said embedded token identifier , said token packet including token information ; transmitting said video imagery over a first communication channel to a remote site for a first predetermined time period (electronic mail) ; transmitting said token packet over a second communication channel to said remote site for a second predetermined time period , said second predetermined time period beginning at the same time as said first predetermined time period ; receiving said first communication channel at said remote site ; displaying said received video imagery at said remote site ; monitoring said first communication channel at said remote site to detect said embedded token identifier ; receiving said second communication channel at said remote site ; monitoring said second communication channel to detect said token packet corresponding to a detected embedded token identifier ; monitoring a user input device at said remote site to detect a user input during said second time period ; and outputting said token information of a received token packet in response to a detected user input .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (predetermined time period) .	US5500681A CLAIM 1 . A method for generating a token , comprising the steps of : providing video imagery having an embedded token identifier ; monitoring said video imagery to detect said embedded token identifier ; retrieving a token packet from a memory in response to detection of said embedded token identifier , said token packet corresponding to said embedded token identifier , said token packet including token information ; transmitting said video imagery over a first communication channel to a remote site for a first predetermined time period (electronic mail) ; transmitting said token packet over a second communication channel to said remote site for a second predetermined time period , said second predetermined time period beginning at the same time as said first predetermined time period ; receiving said first communication channel at said remote site ; displaying said received video imagery at said remote site ; monitoring said first communication channel at said remote site to detect said embedded token identifier ; receiving said second communication channel at said remote site ; monitoring said second communication channel to detect said token packet corresponding to a detected embedded token identifier ; monitoring a user input device at said remote site to detect a user input during said second time period ; and outputting said token information of a received token packet in response to a detected user input .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	WO9426063A1 Filed: 1994-05-03 Issued: 1994-11-10 Subliminal message display system (Original Assignee) Pinjaroo Pty Limited Fabio Barone, Stuart James Mckean, James Richard Gormley
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution (image generator) comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	WO9426063A1 CLAIM 10 . A subliminal image display system for reproducing a subliminal message on a display , said system comprising : a video processor configured to provide an output of said processor system determined from a source material video input signal and a message signal obtained from an image generator (information distribution) and containing said subliminal message ; a video timing detector arranged to extract synchronisation signals from said input signal ; a controller arranged to control said processor to cause display of said message signal in a field of said input signal in a predetermined manner ; and an erasure arrangement configured to erase said subliminal message immediately after display of same .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution (image generator) comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	WO9426063A1 CLAIM 10 . A subliminal image display system for reproducing a subliminal message on a display , said system comprising : a video processor configured to provide an output of said processor system determined from a source material video input signal and a message signal obtained from an image generator (information distribution) and containing said subliminal message ; a video timing detector arranged to extract synchronisation signals from said input signal ; a controller arranged to control said processor to cause display of said message signal in a field of said input signal in a predetermined manner ; and an erasure arrangement configured to erase said subliminal message immediately after display of same .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	WO9426063A1 CLAIM 17 . A system as claimed in claim 16 , wherein said circuitry functions to advance said electron beam , either before display of said subliminal message , or after erasure of same , down said display so as to compensate for time t (first data) aken to display and erase said subliminal message .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (represents a) , and combinations thereof .	WO9426063A1 CLAIM 3 . A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein said subliminal message and said video source material are blended together during said portion such that an image displayed represents a (bar codes) mixing of , or juxtaposition of , said subliminal message and said video source material .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5759101A Filed: 1994-04-11 Issued: 1998-06-02 Central and remote evaluation of responses of participatory broadcast audience with automatic crediting and couponing (Original Assignee) Response Reward Systems LC (Current Assignee) QUEST NETTECH Corp ; Response Reward Systems LC Henry Von Kohorn
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (storage means) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5759101A CLAIM 16 . A method for conducting a game for a plurality of occupants at any one of a plurality of playing stations in public places or conveyances , including any one of a hotel , a casino , a riverboat and an airplane , comprising the steps of : formulating a set of tasks having at least one task , and response criteria ; defining at least one successful response to each task of said set of tasks ; assigning a value to a successful response ; recording a task of said task set for playback on a playback facility at a first location central to the occupants at said stations in said any one of said plurality of public places or conveyances ; recording the response criteria including value information for playback on said playback facility ; providing storage means (digital information, placing digital information) at a second location central to the occupants at said stations in said any one of said plurality of public places or conveyances for the response criteria ; playing back and communicating said task from the playback facility to the occupant' ; s stations ; playing back and communicating the response criteria from the playback facility to said central storage means ; providing means for receiving and for presenting said task to an occupant at one of said playing stations , the presenting being accomplished by an audio-visual presentation ; said occupant responding to said task on responding means at said occupant' ; s playing station ; providing an evaluation facility at a third location central to the occupants at said stations in said any one of said plurality of public places or conveyances communicatively connected to said central storage means , said evaluation facility having means for receiving responses and the response criteria , said evaluation facility having means for determining said occupant' ; s successful response by comparing said occupant' ; s response to the response criteria , said evaluation facility having means for assigning a value to said successful response in accordance with the response criteria , said evaluation facility further having means for generating instructional signals conveying a value assigned to the successful response ; communicating said occupant' ; s response to said central evaluation facility via a two-way communications link through which said occupant' ; s station can be identified , said communications link including identifying means ; communicating stored response criteria to said central evaluation facility ; identifying a playing station of a successful one of said occupants through said communications means ; providing at a fourth location central to the occupants at said stations in said any one of said plurality of public places or conveyances recording means communicatively connected to said evaluation facility and said identifying means , said recording means being responsive to said instructional signals for generating a successful occupant' ; s record of a value assigned to said identified occupant' ; s successful response ; generating said record ; and making said assigned value available to said successful occupant .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable over a cellular network (broadcast station) .	US5759101A CLAIM 4 . A method for conducting a prize event for audience members of broadcast station (cellular network) s , comprising the steps of : formulating at least one task , and at least one accompanying acceptable response , each acceptable response having a value ; a station broadcasting a program including said at least one task ; an audience member responding to said task by entering response data in an entering device operatively connected to two-way communications means for communicating response data to a response evaluation facility and for identifying a responding audience member ; providing said evaluation facility , said evaluating facility having means for comparing a member' ; s entered response with an acceptable response to determine an acceptable entered response and its value ; providing means for identifying responding ones of said audience members ; communicating said entered response to said evaluation facility ; providing data of said acceptable response to said evaluation facility ; storing said acceptable response data in said evaluation facility until completion of the evaluation step ; evaluating said entered response at said evaluation facility by entered within an allowed time , and comparing said entered response to said acceptable response to determine an acceptable entered response and its value ; identifying a member of said audience having entered an acceptable response ; comparing values of acceptable entered responses of identified ones of said members to create a listing of comparative values of members' ; response values ; awarding prizes to said members in accordance with the comparative values of their responses ; and informing identified members of awarded prizes ; wherein , if two or more responses by said audience members are acceptable , one can be a preferred response ; wherein a preferred response receives a higher award ; wherein said evaluation facility rewards an individual response essentially immediately following its input by a member ; and wherein said evaluation facility permits input of a single single one of said responses by a member on the spur of the moment .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (second prize, first prize) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator (providing signals) to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (first program) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5759101A CLAIM 5 . A method for transmitting task-setting program signals , suitable for the playing of a game , from a central site to a plurality of respondents at receiving stations at remote sites and for responding to said program signals at said receiving stations , said method comprising : formulating a task-set comprising a task , response criteria defining an acceptable response , an acceptable response essentially being the entering of information prescribed in an announcement of the task , and a value associated with an acceptable response ; providing central means for transmitting a program signal ; transmitting a first program (first data) signal including a task requiring a response by a respondent within an announced time frame ; providing means for transmitting an instructional signal , the instructional signal incorporating response criteria comprising the acceptable response ; transmitting the instructional signal , said announced time frame for responding , and a value associated with an acceptable response ; providing means at said receiving stations for presenting a program transmitted by said program signal ; presenting said program signal at said receiving stations ; providing means at each of said receiving stations for entering a response to a task presented in said program ; each of said respondents entering a response at a respective one of said receiving stations ; providing a response evaluation facility for receiving an entered response and means responsive to said instructional signal for determining an acceptable entered response and associated value ; determining said acceptable entered response and associated value ; providing means for preventing the entering or evaluating of responses outside said time frame ; preventing the entering or comparing of responses outside said time frame ; providing two-way communication means between said receiving stations and said evaluation facility ; informing a respondent who has entered an acceptable response of said value ; and making said value available to said respondent . US5759101A CLAIM 7 . A method for conducting a first prize (receiving device) event for audience members of broadcast stations and for entering winning ones of said members in a second prize (receiving device) event , the method comprising the steps of : formulating in a first prize event at least one task , and an accompanying acceptable response ; a station broadcasting its program including at least one task ; an individual one of said audience members responding to said task by entering a response in the entering device of a telephone ; identifying said member through caller identification means or through entered personal identification ; providing a central evaluation facility having means for comparing a member' ; s entered response with an acceptable response to identify a winning member ; transmitting an acceptable response to said task from a central station to said evaluation facility ; storing an acceptable response to a task in said evaluation facility ; communicating entered responses to said evaluation facility ; comparing an entered response to said acceptable response to determine an acceptable response entered by an identified winning member ; entering winning members in said second prize event ; conducting said second prize event ; and determining a winner of said second prize event . US5759101A CLAIM 29 . A system for evaluating responses by members of an audience to task-setting messages suitable for the playing of a game , and transmitted from a central station to locations remote from the central station , the audience members being located at the remote locations , the system comprising : a plurality of remote locations for said players ; transmitter means for transmitting program signals to the remote locations , the program signals conveying a presentation of data accompanied by task-setting messages defining tasks to be performed by members of the audience relative to said presentation ; response means at the remote locations operable by individual ones of the audience members for responding to the task-setting messages ; a central facility in communication with said response means , said central facility being distant from the locations of a plurality of the members of said audience and having means for comparing with said response criteria said response entered by an audience member , and means at said central facility for scoring said response to output a score based on scoring criteria ; means for providing signals (time information indicator) carrying said response and said scoring criteria to said central facility for evaluating said response of the member of the audience in accordance with said response and said scoring criteria , thereby to identify an acceptable response entered by the audience members ; communication means between the audience member and the central station ; means in communication with said central facility for generating a record having said scoring result on a recording medium ; wherein said scoring means provides credits to a member of said remote audience who has responded in a manner meeting said response and said scoring criteria ; said communication means provides for communication of said response from the member of said audience to said central facility for operation of said comparing means and said scoring means upon said response , and said communication means provides for communicating a result of a scoring of the response to said member of said audience ; at least one of said transmitter means and said providing means provides for modification of their respective signals to alter the acceptability of said response by alteration of a response criteria ; and further responses by members of the remote audience are scored in accordance with altered criteria selected from a class of criteria consisting of response criteria and scoring criteria .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader (allowed time) to capture digital user (said time) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5759101A CLAIM 4 . A method for conducting a prize event for audience members of broadcast stations , comprising the steps of : formulating at least one task , and at least one accompanying acceptable response , each acceptable response having a value ; a station broadcasting a program including said at least one task ; an audience member responding to said task by entering response data in an entering device operatively connected to two-way communications means for communicating response data to a response evaluation facility and for identifying a responding audience member ; providing said evaluation facility , said evaluating facility having means for comparing a member' ; s entered response with an acceptable response to determine an acceptable entered response and its value ; providing means for identifying responding ones of said audience members ; communicating said entered response to said evaluation facility ; providing data of said acceptable response to said evaluation facility ; storing said acceptable response data in said evaluation facility until completion of the evaluation step ; evaluating said entered response at said evaluation facility by entered within an allowed time (pulse reader, light pulse reader) , and comparing said entered response to said acceptable response to determine an acceptable entered response and its value ; identifying a member of said audience having entered an acceptable response ; comparing values of acceptable entered responses of identified ones of said members to create a listing of comparative values of members' ; response values ; awarding prizes to said members in accordance with the comparative values of their responses ; and informing identified members of awarded prizes ; wherein , if two or more responses by said audience members are acceptable , one can be a preferred response ; wherein a preferred response receives a higher award ; wherein said evaluation facility rewards an individual response essentially immediately following its input by a member ; and wherein said evaluation facility permits input of a single single one of said responses by a member on the spur of the moment . US5759101A CLAIM 5 . A method for transmitting task-setting program signals , suitable for the playing of a game , from a central site to a plurality of respondents at receiving stations at remote sites and for responding to said program signals at said receiving stations , said method comprising : formulating a task-set comprising a task , response criteria defining an acceptable response , an acceptable response essentially being the entering of information prescribed in an announcement of the task , and a value associated with an acceptable response ; providing central means for transmitting a program signal ; transmitting a first program signal including a task requiring a response by a respondent within an announced time frame ; providing means for transmitting an instructional signal , the instructional signal incorporating response criteria comprising the acceptable response ; transmitting the instructional signal , said announced time frame for responding , and a value associated with an acceptable response ; providing means at said receiving stations for presenting a program transmitted by said program signal ; presenting said program signal at said receiving stations ; providing means at each of said receiving stations for entering a response to a task presented in said program ; each of said respondents entering a response at a respective one of said receiving stations ; providing a response evaluation facility for receiving an entered response and means responsive to said instructional signal for determining an acceptable entered response and associated value ; determining said acceptable entered response and associated value ; providing means for preventing the entering or evaluating of responses outside said time (digital user) frame ; preventing the entering or comparing of responses outside said time frame ; providing two-way communication means between said receiving stations and said evaluation facility ; informing a respondent who has entered an acceptable response of said value ; and making said value available to said respondent .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (allowed time) comprises a video camera .	US5759101A CLAIM 4 . A method for conducting a prize event for audience members of broadcast stations , comprising the steps of : formulating at least one task , and at least one accompanying acceptable response , each acceptable response having a value ; a station broadcasting a program including said at least one task ; an audience member responding to said task by entering response data in an entering device operatively connected to two-way communications means for communicating response data to a response evaluation facility and for identifying a responding audience member ; providing said evaluation facility , said evaluating facility having means for comparing a member' ; s entered response with an acceptable response to determine an acceptable entered response and its value ; providing means for identifying responding ones of said audience members ; communicating said entered response to said evaluation facility ; providing data of said acceptable response to said evaluation facility ; storing said acceptable response data in said evaluation facility until completion of the evaluation step ; evaluating said entered response at said evaluation facility by entered within an allowed time (pulse reader, light pulse reader) , and comparing said entered response to said acceptable response to determine an acceptable entered response and its value ; identifying a member of said audience having entered an acceptable response ; comparing values of acceptable entered responses of identified ones of said members to create a listing of comparative values of members' ; response values ; awarding prizes to said members in accordance with the comparative values of their responses ; and informing identified members of awarded prizes ; wherein , if two or more responses by said audience members are acceptable , one can be a preferred response ; wherein a preferred response receives a higher award ; wherein said evaluation facility rewards an individual response essentially immediately following its input by a member ; and wherein said evaluation facility permits input of a single single one of said responses by a member on the spur of the moment .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 45 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader (allowed time) comprises a photodetector .	US5759101A CLAIM 4 . A method for conducting a prize event for audience members of broadcast stations , comprising the steps of : formulating at least one task , and at least one accompanying acceptable response , each acceptable response having a value ; a station broadcasting a program including said at least one task ; an audience member responding to said task by entering response data in an entering device operatively connected to two-way communications means for communicating response data to a response evaluation facility and for identifying a responding audience member ; providing said evaluation facility , said evaluating facility having means for comparing a member' ; s entered response with an acceptable response to determine an acceptable entered response and its value ; providing means for identifying responding ones of said audience members ; communicating said entered response to said evaluation facility ; providing data of said acceptable response to said evaluation facility ; storing said acceptable response data in said evaluation facility until completion of the evaluation step ; evaluating said entered response at said evaluation facility by entered within an allowed time (pulse reader, light pulse reader) , and comparing said entered response to said acceptable response to determine an acceptable entered response and its value ; identifying a member of said audience having entered an acceptable response ; comparing values of acceptable entered responses of identified ones of said members to create a listing of comparative values of members' ; response values ; awarding prizes to said members in accordance with the comparative values of their responses ; and informing identified members of awarded prizes ; wherein , if two or more responses by said audience members are acceptable , one can be a preferred response ; wherein a preferred response receives a higher award ; wherein said evaluation facility rewards an individual response essentially immediately following its input by a member ; and wherein said evaluation facility permits input of a single single one of said responses by a member on the spur of the moment .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said time) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5759101A CLAIM 5 . A method for transmitting task-setting program signals , suitable for the playing of a game , from a central site to a plurality of respondents at receiving stations at remote sites and for responding to said program signals at said receiving stations , said method comprising : formulating a task-set comprising a task , response criteria defining an acceptable response , an acceptable response essentially being the entering of information prescribed in an announcement of the task , and a value associated with an acceptable response ; providing central means for transmitting a program signal ; transmitting a first program signal including a task requiring a response by a respondent within an announced time frame ; providing means for transmitting an instructional signal , the instructional signal incorporating response criteria comprising the acceptable response ; transmitting the instructional signal , said announced time frame for responding , and a value associated with an acceptable response ; providing means at said receiving stations for presenting a program transmitted by said program signal ; presenting said program signal at said receiving stations ; providing means at each of said receiving stations for entering a response to a task presented in said program ; each of said respondents entering a response at a respective one of said receiving stations ; providing a response evaluation facility for receiving an entered response and means responsive to said instructional signal for determining an acceptable entered response and associated value ; determining said acceptable entered response and associated value ; providing means for preventing the entering or evaluating of responses outside said time (digital user) frame ; preventing the entering or comparing of responses outside said time frame ; providing two-way communication means between said receiving stations and said evaluation facility ; informing a respondent who has entered an acceptable response of said value ; and making said value available to said respondent .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH07284035A Filed: 1994-04-07 Issued: 1995-10-27 Television receiver and program information display method (Original Assignee) Toshiba Corp; 株式会社東芝 Masahiro Yamada, 雅弘山田
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen (display screen, 表示画面) of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】番組に関する情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記番組に関する情報を読出して番組情報表示を表示させるための表示データを作成する表示データ作成手段と、入力映像信号が与えられて前記入力映像信号に基づく映像を表示画面 (display screen) 上に表示可能であると共に、前記表示データが与えられて前記表示画面上に前記番組情報表示を表示可能な表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . Storage means for storing information about a program , display data creating means for creating display data for reading out information about the program and displaying a program information display , and inputting an input video signal to the input . A television receiver characterized by being capable of displaying a video based on a video signal on a display screen (display screen) , and comprising display means for receiving the display data and displaying the program information display on the display screen . Machine . JPH07284035A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】前記時計手段は、前記入力映像信号に含まれる文字多重放送信号中の時刻データを抽出することにより現在の日時を検出することを特徴とする請求項１４に記載のテレビジョン受信機。 16 . The television receiver according to claim 14 , wherein the clock means detects the current date and time by extracting the time data in the character multiplex broadcast signal (broadcast signal) included in the input video signal . Machine .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】前記時計手段は、前記入力映像信号に含まれる文字多重放送信号中の時刻データを抽出することにより現在の日時を検出することを特徴とする請求項１４に記載のテレビジョン受信機。 16 . The television receiver according to claim 14 , wherein the clock means detects the current date and time by extracting the time data in the character multiplex broadcast signal (broadcast signal) included in the input video signal . Machine .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】前記時計手段は、前記入力映像信号に含まれる文字多重放送信号中の時刻データを抽出することにより現在の日時を検出することを特徴とする請求項１４に記載のテレビジョン受信機。 16 . The television receiver according to claim 14 , wherein the clock means detects the current date and time by extracting the time data in the character multiplex broadcast signal (broadcast signal) included in the input video signal . Machine .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said storing said transformed information comprises storing said transformed information in a form that is visible on a display screen (display screen, 表示画面) .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】番組に関する情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記番組に関する情報を読出して番組情報表示を表示させるための表示データを作成する表示データ作成手段と、入力映像信号が与えられて前記入力映像信号に基づく映像を表示画面 (display screen) 上に表示可能であると共に、前記表示データが与えられて前記表示画面上に前記番組情報表示を表示可能な表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . Storage means for storing information about a program , display data creating means for creating display data for reading out information about the program and displaying a program information display , and inputting an input video signal to the input . A television receiver characterized by being capable of displaying a video based on a video signal on a display screen (display screen) , and comprising display means for receiving the display data and displaying the program information display on the display screen . Machine .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】前記時計手段は、前記入力映像信号に含まれる文字多重放送信号中の時刻データを抽出することにより現在の日時を検出することを特徴とする請求項１４に記載のテレビジョン受信機。 16 . The television receiver according to claim 14 , wherein the clock means detects the current date and time by extracting the time data in the character multiplex broadcast signal (broadcast signal) included in the input video signal . Machine .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 16 【請求項１６】前記時計手段は、前記入力映像信号に含まれる文字多重放送信号中の時刻データを抽出することにより現在の日時を検出することを特徴とする請求項１４に記載のテレビジョン受信機。 16 . The television receiver according to claim 14 , wherein the clock means detects the current date and time by extracting the time data in the character multiplex broadcast signal (broadcast signal) included in the input video signal . Machine .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen, 表示画面) comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】番組に関する情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記番組に関する情報を読出して番組情報表示を表示させるための表示データを作成する表示データ作成手段と、入力映像信号が与えられて前記入力映像信号に基づく映像を表示画面 (display screen) 上に表示可能であると共に、前記表示データが与えられて前記表示画面上に前記番組情報表示を表示可能な表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . Storage means for storing information about a program , display data creating means for creating display data for reading out information about the program and displaying a program information display , and inputting an input video signal to the input . A television receiver characterized by being capable of displaying a video based on a video signal on a display screen (display screen) , and comprising display means for receiving the display data and displaying the program information display on the display screen . Machine .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen (display screen, 表示画面) of a said mobile communication device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】番組に関する情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記番組に関する情報を読出して番組情報表示を表示させるための表示データを作成する表示データ作成手段と、入力映像信号が与えられて前記入力映像信号に基づく映像を表示画面 (display screen) 上に表示可能であると共に、前記表示データが与えられて前記表示画面上に前記番組情報表示を表示可能な表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . Storage means for storing information about a program , display data creating means for creating display data for reading out information about the program and displaying a program information display , and inputting an input video signal to the input . A television receiver characterized by being capable of displaying a video based on a video signal on a display screen (display screen) , and comprising display means for receiving the display data and displaying the program information display on the display screen . Machine .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen (display screen, 表示画面) comprises a bar code , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】番組に関する情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記番組に関する情報を読出して番組情報表示を表示させるための表示データを作成する表示データ作成手段と、入力映像信号が与えられて前記入力映像信号に基づく映像を表示画面 (display screen) 上に表示可能であると共に、前記表示データが与えられて前記表示画面上に前記番組情報表示を表示可能な表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . Storage means for storing information about a program , display data creating means for creating display data for reading out information about the program and displaying a program information display , and inputting an input video signal to the input . A television receiver characterized by being capable of displaying a video based on a video signal on a display screen (display screen) , and comprising display means for receiving the display data and displaying the program information display on the display screen . Machine .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information (time information) and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 24 【請求項２４】前記表示データ作成手順は、番組に関する情報に含まれる放送日時の情報と現在の日時とを照合する手順と、番組に関する情報のうち放送日時が現在の日時を含む番組の情報のみを抽出する手順と、抽出した番組に関する情報に基づいて放送中番組一覧を示す番組情報表示のための表示データを作成する手順とを具備したことを特徴とする請求項２３に記載の番組情報表示方法。 24 . The display data creation procedure includes : a procedure of collating broadcast date and time information (time information) included in information about a program with a current date and time ; and only information of a program whose broadcast date and time includes the current date and time , among information about the program . 24 . The program information display according to claim 23 , further comprising a procedure of extracting the program information and a procedure of creating display data for displaying the program information showing a list of programs being broadcast based on the extracted program information . Method . JPH07284035A CLAIM 33 【請求項３３】前記表示データ作成手順は、前記番組情報表示を表示するための表示エリアに表示可能な表示行数及び表示桁数を算出する手順と、表示行数及び表示桁数の算出結果 (time information indicator) に基づいて前記番組情報表示として表示する番組数を算出する手順と、算出した番組数の番組に関する情報を用いて前記表示データを作成する手順とを具備したことを特徴とする請求項２３に記載の番組情報表示方法。 33 . The display data creation procedure includes a procedure of calculating the number of display lines and the number of display digits that can be displayed in a display area for displaying the program information display , and a calculation result of the number of display lines and the number of display digits . 24 . The method according to claim 23 , further comprising a step of calculating the number of programs to be displayed as the program information display based on the above , and a step of creating the display data by using information about the calculated number of programs . Program information display method .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising) .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】番組に関する情報を記憶する記憶手段と、前記番組に関する情報を読出して番組情報表示を表示させるための表示データを作成する表示データ作成手段と、入力映像信号が与えられて前記入力映像信号に基づく映像を表示画面上に表示可能であると共に、前記表示データが与えられて前記表示画面上に前記番組情報表示を表示可能な表示手段とを具備したことを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 1 . Storage means for storing information about a program , display data creating means for creating display data for reading out information about the program and displaying a program information display , and inputting an input video signal to the input . A television receiver characterized by being capable of displaying a video based on a video signal on a display screen , and comprising (telephone number) display means for receiving the display data and displaying the program information display on the display screen . Machine .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 32 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving a cellular transmission (searching) .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 14 【請求項１４】入力映像信号を復調するデコード手段と、このデコード手段によって復調された映像信号に基づく映像を表示画面上に表示させる表示部と、表示データに基づくオンスクリーン表示を前記表示画面上に表示させる表示制御手段と、番組に関する情報が記録された番組情報記憶手段と、現在の日時を検出する時計手段と、前記番組に関する情報に含まれる放送日時の情報を読出して前記現在の日時と照合することにより、前記番組情報記憶手段から読出した前記番組に関する情報を検索してソーティングし、番組情報表示を表示させるための前記表示データを作成して前記表示制御手段に与える表示データ作成手段とを具備したことを特徴とするテレビジョン受信機。 14 . A decoding means for demodulating an input video signal , a display section for displaying a video based on the video signal demodulated by the decoding means on a display screen , and an on-screen display based on display data on the display screen . Display control means for displaying the program information , program information storage means in which information about the program is recorded , clock means for detecting the current date and time , and information on the broadcast date and time included in the information about the program is read out to display the current date and time . Display data creating means for searching (cellular transmission) and sorting the information on the program read from the program information storing means by collating , creating the display data for displaying the program information display , and providing the display data to the display control means . A television receiver comprising : .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (メッセ) .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 18 【請求項１８】前記表示データ作成手段は、ユーザー操作によって表示する番組の変更が指示された場合に、前記記憶手段に該当する番組に関する情報が存在しないときにはその旨を示すメッセ (electronic message) ージを表示させるための表示データを作成することを特徴とする請求項１７に記載のテレビジョン受信機。 18 . The display data creating means , when a change of a program to be displayed is instructed by a user operation , 18 . The television receiver according to claim 17 , wherein when there is no information related to a program corresponding to the storage means , display data for displaying a message to that effect is created .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (メッセ) comprises at least one electronic mail .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 18 【請求項１８】前記表示データ作成手段は、ユーザー操作によって表示する番組の変更が指示された場合に、前記記憶手段に該当する番組に関する情報が存在しないときにはその旨を示すメッセ (electronic message) ージを表示させるための表示データを作成することを特徴とする請求項１７に記載のテレビジョン受信機。 18 . The display data creating means , when a change of a program to be displayed is instructed by a user operation , 18 . The television receiver according to claim 17 , wherein when there is no information related to a program corresponding to the storage means , display data for displaying a message to that effect is created .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (する手段) , and combinations thereof .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 7 【請求項７】前記表示データ作成手段は、入力映像信号のチャンネル番号を検出する手段 (bar codes) を有し、検出したチャンネル番号に対応する番組の表示上に前記カーソルを表示させるための表示データを作成することを特徴とする請求項６に記載のテレビジョン受信機。 7 . The display data creating means has means for detecting a channel number of an input video signal , and creates display data for displaying the cursor on a display of a program corresponding to the detected channel number . The television receiver according to claim 6 , wherein :
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (calculation) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 33 【請求項３３】前記表示データ作成手順は、前記番組情報表示を表示するための表示エリアに表示可能な表示行数及び表示桁数を算出する手順と、表示行数及び表示桁数の算出結果に基づいて前記番組情報表示として表示する番組数を算出する手順と、算出した番組数の番組に関する情報を用いて前記表示データを作成する手順とを具備したことを特徴とする請求項２３に記載の番組情報表示方法。 33 . The display data creation procedure includes a procedure of calculating the number of display lines and the number of display digits that can be displayed in a display area for displaying the program information display , and a calculation (digital user) result of the number of display lines and the number of display digits . 24 . The method according to claim 23 , further comprising a step of calculating the number of programs to be displayed as the program information display based on the above , and a step of creating the display data by using information about the calculated number of programs . Program information display method .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (calculation) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	JPH07284035A CLAIM 33 【請求項３３】前記表示データ作成手順は、前記番組情報表示を表示するための表示エリアに表示可能な表示行数及び表示桁数を算出する手順と、表示行数及び表示桁数の算出結果に基づいて前記番組情報表示として表示する番組数を算出する手順と、算出した番組数の番組に関する情報を用いて前記表示データを作成する手順とを具備したことを特徴とする請求項２３に記載の番組情報表示方法。 33 . The display data creation procedure includes a procedure of calculating the number of display lines and the number of display digits that can be displayed in a display area for displaying the program information display , and a calculation (digital user) result of the number of display lines and the number of display digits . 24 . The method according to claim 23 , further comprising a step of calculating the number of programs to be displayed as the program information display based on the above , and a step of creating the display data by using information about the calculated number of programs . Program information display method .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5465353A Filed: 1994-04-01 Issued: 1995-11-07 Image matching and retrieval by multi-access redundant hashing (Original Assignee) Ricoh Co Ltd; Ricoh Americas Corp (Current Assignee) Ricoh Co Ltd ; Ricoh Innovations Corp ; Ricoh Americas Corp Jonathan J. Hull, Peter E. Hart
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (word length) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5465353A CLAIM 7 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one descriptor for a text portion of an image is derived from word length (first data) s of consecutive sequences of words and at least one descriptor for a graphic portion of an image is derived from elements of said graphic portion expressed by coordinates which are invariant to scaling , rotation and translation of said graphic portion .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (consecutive sequence) address .	US5465353A CLAIM 7 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one descriptor for a text portion of an image is derived from word lengths of consecutive sequence (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address) s of words and at least one descriptor for a graphic portion of an image is derived from elements of said graphic portion expressed by coordinates which are invariant to scaling , rotation and translation of said graphic portion .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (consecutive sequence) .	US5465353A CLAIM 7 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one descriptor for a text portion of an image is derived from word lengths of consecutive sequence (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address) s of words and at least one descriptor for a graphic portion of an image is derived from elements of said graphic portion expressed by coordinates which are invariant to scaling , rotation and translation of said graphic portion .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (consecutive sequence) comprises at least one electronic mail (consecutive sequence) .	US5465353A CLAIM 7 . The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one descriptor for a text portion of an image is derived from word lengths of consecutive sequence (electronic mail, electronic message, electronic mail address) s of words and at least one descriptor for a graphic portion of an image is derived from elements of said graphic portion expressed by coordinates which are invariant to scaling , rotation and translation of said graphic portion .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5581658A Filed: 1993-12-14 Issued: 1996-12-03 Adaptive system for broadcast program identification and reporting (Original Assignee) Infobase Systems Inc (Current Assignee) O'HAGAN NADJA K ; Infobase Systems Inc Michael O'Hagan, Nadia K. O'Hagan, Frank E. Hines
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information (frequency region) encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (positive integer) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5581658A CLAIM 4 . A computer-implemented method for identifying an I th one of a plurality S of musical works from a first audio signal A 1s representing a first audible performance of a musical work , wherein for each of said plurality S of musical works a set of R weights (W r) s is predetermined responsive to a portion P 2s spanning a retinal time interval t R of a second audio signal A 2s representing a second audible performance of said each musical work , wherein 1≦s≦S and 1≦r≦R are non-zero positive integer (mobile communication, mobile communication device) s , said method comprising the steps of : (a) creating a plurality R of retinal signals (S r) representing a spectral and temporal distribution of power in a portion P 1s of said first audio signal A 1s spanning a retinal time interval t R ; (b) combining said retinal signals (S r) with each of a plurality S of weight sets (W r) s to create a plurality S of neural output signals (N s) each representing a weighted combination of said retinal signals (S r) ; (c) creating a plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) each corresponding to the ratio of each of said neural output signals (N s) to a corresponding predetermined alarm threshold signal T s ; (d) if at least one of said ratio signals (N s /T s) exceeds unity , selecting an I th neural output signal N I =N s corresponding to a greatest said ratio signal N I /T I of said plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) , whereby said neural output signal N I represents an identity of said I th musical work , otherwise selecting nothing ; (e) making an alarm log record responsive to said selection of said neural output signal N I , said alarm log record including an alarm date , an alarm time , and the identity of said I th musical work ; and (f) repeating said steps (a)-(f) responsive to a passage of an updating time interval t U < ; t R . US5581658A CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 4 wherein said creating a plurality of R of retinal signals (Sr) comprises the steps of : creating a plurality of first digital signals representing amplitude samples of said first audio signal portion P 1s ; combining said first digital signals to create a set of second digital signals representing the Fourier Transform of said first digital signals spanning a predetermined frequency region (digital information) ; and accumulating one or more said set of second digital signals to form said plurality R of retinal signals (S r) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (frequency region) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5581658A CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 4 wherein said creating a plurality of R of retinal signals (Sr) comprises the steps of : creating a plurality of first digital signals representing amplitude samples of said first audio signal portion P 1s ; combining said first digital signals to create a set of second digital signals representing the Fourier Transform of said first digital signals spanning a predetermined frequency region (digital information) ; and accumulating one or more said set of second digital signals to form said plurality R of retinal signals (S r) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein coupling said digital information (frequency region) with said at least one video signal comprises encoding said digital information into said at least one video signal .	US5581658A CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 4 wherein said creating a plurality of R of retinal signals (Sr) comprises the steps of : creating a plurality of first digital signals representing amplitude samples of said first audio signal portion P 1s ; combining said first digital signals to create a set of second digital signals representing the Fourier Transform of said first digital signals spanning a predetermined frequency region (digital information) ; and accumulating one or more said set of second digital signals to form said plurality R of retinal signals (S r) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (frequency region) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5581658A CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 4 wherein said creating a plurality of R of retinal signals (Sr) comprises the steps of : creating a plurality of first digital signals representing amplitude samples of said first audio signal portion P 1s ; combining said first digital signals to create a set of second digital signals representing the Fourier Transform of said first digital signals spanning a predetermined frequency region (digital information) ; and accumulating one or more said set of second digital signals to form said plurality R of retinal signals (S r) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (positive integer) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5581658A CLAIM 4 . A computer-implemented method for identifying an I th one of a plurality S of musical works from a first audio signal A 1s representing a first audible performance of a musical work , wherein for each of said plurality S of musical works a set of R weights (W r) s is predetermined responsive to a portion P 2s spanning a retinal time interval t R of a second audio signal A 2s representing a second audible performance of said each musical work , wherein 1≦s≦S and 1≦r≦R are non-zero positive integer (mobile communication, mobile communication device) s , said method comprising the steps of : (a) creating a plurality R of retinal signals (S r) representing a spectral and temporal distribution of power in a portion P 1s of said first audio signal A 1s spanning a retinal time interval t R ; (b) combining said retinal signals (S r) with each of a plurality S of weight sets (W r) s to create a plurality S of neural output signals (N s) each representing a weighted combination of said retinal signals (S r) ; (c) creating a plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) each corresponding to the ratio of each of said neural output signals (N s) to a corresponding predetermined alarm threshold signal T s ; (d) if at least one of said ratio signals (N s /T s) exceeds unity , selecting an I th neural output signal N I =N s corresponding to a greatest said ratio signal N I /T I of said plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) , whereby said neural output signal N I represents an identity of said I th musical work , otherwise selecting nothing ; (e) making an alarm log record responsive to said selection of said neural output signal N I , said alarm log record including an alarm date , an alarm time , and the identity of said I th musical work ; and (f) repeating said steps (a)-(f) responsive to a passage of an updating time interval t U < ; t R .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (positive integer) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5581658A CLAIM 4 . A computer-implemented method for identifying an I th one of a plurality S of musical works from a first audio signal A 1s representing a first audible performance of a musical work , wherein for each of said plurality S of musical works a set of R weights (W r) s is predetermined responsive to a portion P 2s spanning a retinal time interval t R of a second audio signal A 2s representing a second audible performance of said each musical work , wherein 1≦s≦S and 1≦r≦R are non-zero positive integer (mobile communication, mobile communication device) s , said method comprising the steps of : (a) creating a plurality R of retinal signals (S r) representing a spectral and temporal distribution of power in a portion P 1s of said first audio signal A 1s spanning a retinal time interval t R ; (b) combining said retinal signals (S r) with each of a plurality S of weight sets (W r) s to create a plurality S of neural output signals (N s) each representing a weighted combination of said retinal signals (S r) ; (c) creating a plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) each corresponding to the ratio of each of said neural output signals (N s) to a corresponding predetermined alarm threshold signal T s ; (d) if at least one of said ratio signals (N s /T s) exceeds unity , selecting an I th neural output signal N I =N s corresponding to a greatest said ratio signal N I /T I of said plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) , whereby said neural output signal N I represents an identity of said I th musical work , otherwise selecting nothing ; (e) making an alarm log record responsive to said selection of said neural output signal N I , said alarm log record including an alarm date , an alarm time , and the identity of said I th musical work ; and (f) repeating said steps (a)-(f) responsive to a passage of an updating time interval t U < ; t R .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (positive integer) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5581658A CLAIM 4 . A computer-implemented method for identifying an I th one of a plurality S of musical works from a first audio signal A 1s representing a first audible performance of a musical work , wherein for each of said plurality S of musical works a set of R weights (W r) s is predetermined responsive to a portion P 2s spanning a retinal time interval t R of a second audio signal A 2s representing a second audible performance of said each musical work , wherein 1≦s≦S and 1≦r≦R are non-zero positive integer (mobile communication, mobile communication device) s , said method comprising the steps of : (a) creating a plurality R of retinal signals (S r) representing a spectral and temporal distribution of power in a portion P 1s of said first audio signal A 1s spanning a retinal time interval t R ; (b) combining said retinal signals (S r) with each of a plurality S of weight sets (W r) s to create a plurality S of neural output signals (N s) each representing a weighted combination of said retinal signals (S r) ; (c) creating a plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) each corresponding to the ratio of each of said neural output signals (N s) to a corresponding predetermined alarm threshold signal T s ; (d) if at least one of said ratio signals (N s /T s) exceeds unity , selecting an I th neural output signal N I =N s corresponding to a greatest said ratio signal N I /T I of said plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) , whereby said neural output signal N I represents an identity of said I th musical work , otherwise selecting nothing ; (e) making an alarm log record responsive to said selection of said neural output signal N I , said alarm log record including an alarm date , an alarm time , and the identity of said I th musical work ; and (f) repeating said steps (a)-(f) responsive to a passage of an updating time interval t U < ; t R .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (frequency region) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (positive integer) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5581658A CLAIM 4 . A computer-implemented method for identifying an I th one of a plurality S of musical works from a first audio signal A 1s representing a first audible performance of a musical work , wherein for each of said plurality S of musical works a set of R weights (W r) s is predetermined responsive to a portion P 2s spanning a retinal time interval t R of a second audio signal A 2s representing a second audible performance of said each musical work , wherein 1≦s≦S and 1≦r≦R are non-zero positive integer (mobile communication, mobile communication device) s , said method comprising the steps of : (a) creating a plurality R of retinal signals (S r) representing a spectral and temporal distribution of power in a portion P 1s of said first audio signal A 1s spanning a retinal time interval t R ; (b) combining said retinal signals (S r) with each of a plurality S of weight sets (W r) s to create a plurality S of neural output signals (N s) each representing a weighted combination of said retinal signals (S r) ; (c) creating a plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) each corresponding to the ratio of each of said neural output signals (N s) to a corresponding predetermined alarm threshold signal T s ; (d) if at least one of said ratio signals (N s /T s) exceeds unity , selecting an I th neural output signal N I =N s corresponding to a greatest said ratio signal N I /T I of said plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) , whereby said neural output signal N I represents an identity of said I th musical work , otherwise selecting nothing ; (e) making an alarm log record responsive to said selection of said neural output signal N I , said alarm log record including an alarm date , an alarm time , and the identity of said I th musical work ; and (f) repeating said steps (a)-(f) responsive to a passage of an updating time interval t U < ; t R . US5581658A CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 4 wherein said creating a plurality of R of retinal signals (Sr) comprises the steps of : creating a plurality of first digital signals representing amplitude samples of said first audio signal portion P 1s ; combining said first digital signals to create a set of second digital signals representing the Fourier Transform of said first digital signals spanning a predetermined frequency region (digital information) ; and accumulating one or more said set of second digital signals to form said plurality R of retinal signals (S r) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein placing encoded digital information (frequency region) into a printable visual pattern comprises providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information .	US5581658A CLAIM 5 . The method of claim 4 wherein said creating a plurality of R of retinal signals (Sr) comprises the steps of : creating a plurality of first digital signals representing amplitude samples of said first audio signal portion P 1s ; combining said first digital signals to create a set of second digital signals representing the Fourier Transform of said first digital signals spanning a predetermined frequency region (digital information) ; and accumulating one or more said set of second digital signals to form said plurality R of retinal signals (S r) .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (positive integer) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5581658A CLAIM 4 . A computer-implemented method for identifying an I th one of a plurality S of musical works from a first audio signal A 1s representing a first audible performance of a musical work , wherein for each of said plurality S of musical works a set of R weights (W r) s is predetermined responsive to a portion P 2s spanning a retinal time interval t R of a second audio signal A 2s representing a second audible performance of said each musical work , wherein 1≦s≦S and 1≦r≦R are non-zero positive integer (mobile communication, mobile communication device) s , said method comprising the steps of : (a) creating a plurality R of retinal signals (S r) representing a spectral and temporal distribution of power in a portion P 1s of said first audio signal A 1s spanning a retinal time interval t R ; (b) combining said retinal signals (S r) with each of a plurality S of weight sets (W r) s to create a plurality S of neural output signals (N s) each representing a weighted combination of said retinal signals (S r) ; (c) creating a plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) each corresponding to the ratio of each of said neural output signals (N s) to a corresponding predetermined alarm threshold signal T s ; (d) if at least one of said ratio signals (N s /T s) exceeds unity , selecting an I th neural output signal N I =N s corresponding to a greatest said ratio signal N I /T I of said plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) , whereby said neural output signal N I represents an identity of said I th musical work , otherwise selecting nothing ; (e) making an alarm log record responsive to said selection of said neural output signal N I , said alarm log record including an alarm date , an alarm time , and the identity of said I th musical work ; and (f) repeating said steps (a)-(f) responsive to a passage of an updating time interval t U < ; t R .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (positive integer) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5581658A CLAIM 4 . A computer-implemented method for identifying an I th one of a plurality S of musical works from a first audio signal A 1s representing a first audible performance of a musical work , wherein for each of said plurality S of musical works a set of R weights (W r) s is predetermined responsive to a portion P 2s spanning a retinal time interval t R of a second audio signal A 2s representing a second audible performance of said each musical work , wherein 1≦s≦S and 1≦r≦R are non-zero positive integer (mobile communication, mobile communication device) s , said method comprising the steps of : (a) creating a plurality R of retinal signals (S r) representing a spectral and temporal distribution of power in a portion P 1s of said first audio signal A 1s spanning a retinal time interval t R ; (b) combining said retinal signals (S r) with each of a plurality S of weight sets (W r) s to create a plurality S of neural output signals (N s) each representing a weighted combination of said retinal signals (S r) ; (c) creating a plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) each corresponding to the ratio of each of said neural output signals (N s) to a corresponding predetermined alarm threshold signal T s ; (d) if at least one of said ratio signals (N s /T s) exceeds unity , selecting an I th neural output signal N I =N s corresponding to a greatest said ratio signal N I /T I of said plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) , whereby said neural output signal N I represents an identity of said I th musical work , otherwise selecting nothing ; (e) making an alarm log record responsive to said selection of said neural output signal N I , said alarm log record including an alarm date , an alarm time , and the identity of said I th musical work ; and (f) repeating said steps (a)-(f) responsive to a passage of an updating time interval t U < ; t R .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (positive integer) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5581658A CLAIM 4 . A computer-implemented method for identifying an I th one of a plurality S of musical works from a first audio signal A 1s representing a first audible performance of a musical work , wherein for each of said plurality S of musical works a set of R weights (W r) s is predetermined responsive to a portion P 2s spanning a retinal time interval t R of a second audio signal A 2s representing a second audible performance of said each musical work , wherein 1≦s≦S and 1≦r≦R are non-zero positive integer (mobile communication, mobile communication device) s , said method comprising the steps of : (a) creating a plurality R of retinal signals (S r) representing a spectral and temporal distribution of power in a portion P 1s of said first audio signal A 1s spanning a retinal time interval t R ; (b) combining said retinal signals (S r) with each of a plurality S of weight sets (W r) s to create a plurality S of neural output signals (N s) each representing a weighted combination of said retinal signals (S r) ; (c) creating a plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) each corresponding to the ratio of each of said neural output signals (N s) to a corresponding predetermined alarm threshold signal T s ; (d) if at least one of said ratio signals (N s /T s) exceeds unity , selecting an I th neural output signal N I =N s corresponding to a greatest said ratio signal N I /T I of said plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) , whereby said neural output signal N I represents an identity of said I th musical work , otherwise selecting nothing ; (e) making an alarm log record responsive to said selection of said neural output signal N I , said alarm log record including an alarm date , an alarm time , and the identity of said I th musical work ; and (f) repeating said steps (a)-(f) responsive to a passage of an updating time interval t U < ; t R .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (positive integer) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5581658A CLAIM 4 . A computer-implemented method for identifying an I th one of a plurality S of musical works from a first audio signal A 1s representing a first audible performance of a musical work , wherein for each of said plurality S of musical works a set of R weights (W r) s is predetermined responsive to a portion P 2s spanning a retinal time interval t R of a second audio signal A 2s representing a second audible performance of said each musical work , wherein 1≦s≦S and 1≦r≦R are non-zero positive integer (mobile communication, mobile communication device) s , said method comprising the steps of : (a) creating a plurality R of retinal signals (S r) representing a spectral and temporal distribution of power in a portion P 1s of said first audio signal A 1s spanning a retinal time interval t R ; (b) combining said retinal signals (S r) with each of a plurality S of weight sets (W r) s to create a plurality S of neural output signals (N s) each representing a weighted combination of said retinal signals (S r) ; (c) creating a plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) each corresponding to the ratio of each of said neural output signals (N s) to a corresponding predetermined alarm threshold signal T s ; (d) if at least one of said ratio signals (N s /T s) exceeds unity , selecting an I th neural output signal N I =N s corresponding to a greatest said ratio signal N I /T I of said plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) , whereby said neural output signal N I represents an identity of said I th musical work , otherwise selecting nothing ; (e) making an alarm log record responsive to said selection of said neural output signal N I , said alarm log record including an alarm date , an alarm time , and the identity of said I th musical work ; and (f) repeating said steps (a)-(f) responsive to a passage of an updating time interval t U < ; t R .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (represents a) , and combinations thereof .	US5581658A CLAIM 4 . A computer-implemented method for identifying an I th one of a plurality S of musical works from a first audio signal A 1s representing a first audible performance of a musical work , wherein for each of said plurality S of musical works a set of R weights (W r) s is predetermined responsive to a portion P 2s spanning a retinal time interval t R of a second audio signal A 2s representing a second audible performance of said each musical work , wherein 1≦s≦S and 1≦r≦R are non-zero positive integers , said method comprising the steps of : (a) creating a plurality R of retinal signals (S r) representing a spectral and temporal distribution of power in a portion P 1s of said first audio signal A 1s spanning a retinal time interval t R ; (b) combining said retinal signals (S r) with each of a plurality S of weight sets (W r) s to create a plurality S of neural output signals (N s) each representing a weighted combination of said retinal signals (S r) ; (c) creating a plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) each corresponding to the ratio of each of said neural output signals (N s) to a corresponding predetermined alarm threshold signal T s ; (d) if at least one of said ratio signals (N s /T s) exceeds unity , selecting an I th neural output signal N I =N s corresponding to a greatest said ratio signal N I /T I of said plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) , whereby said neural output signal N I represents a (bar codes) n identity of said I th musical work , otherwise selecting nothing ; (e) making an alarm log record responsive to said selection of said neural output signal N I , said alarm log record including an alarm date , an alarm time , and the identity of said I th musical work ; and (f) repeating said steps (a)-(f) responsive to a passage of an updating time interval t U < ; t R .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said selection) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (positive integer) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5581658A CLAIM 4 . A computer-implemented method for identifying an I th one of a plurality S of musical works from a first audio signal A 1s representing a first audible performance of a musical work , wherein for each of said plurality S of musical works a set of R weights (W r) s is predetermined responsive to a portion P 2s spanning a retinal time interval t R of a second audio signal A 2s representing a second audible performance of said each musical work , wherein 1≦s≦S and 1≦r≦R are non-zero positive integer (mobile communication, mobile communication device) s , said method comprising the steps of : (a) creating a plurality R of retinal signals (S r) representing a spectral and temporal distribution of power in a portion P 1s of said first audio signal A 1s spanning a retinal time interval t R ; (b) combining said retinal signals (S r) with each of a plurality S of weight sets (W r) s to create a plurality S of neural output signals (N s) each representing a weighted combination of said retinal signals (S r) ; (c) creating a plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) each corresponding to the ratio of each of said neural output signals (N s) to a corresponding predetermined alarm threshold signal T s ; (d) if at least one of said ratio signals (N s /T s) exceeds unity , selecting an I th neural output signal N I =N s corresponding to a greatest said ratio signal N I /T I of said plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) , whereby said neural output signal N I represents an identity of said I th musical work , otherwise selecting nothing ; (e) making an alarm log record responsive to said selection (digital user) of said neural output signal N I , said alarm log record including an alarm date , an alarm time , and the identity of said I th musical work ; and (f) repeating said steps (a)-(f) responsive to a passage of an updating time interval t U < ; t R .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said selection) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5581658A CLAIM 4 . A computer-implemented method for identifying an I th one of a plurality S of musical works from a first audio signal A 1s representing a first audible performance of a musical work , wherein for each of said plurality S of musical works a set of R weights (W r) s is predetermined responsive to a portion P 2s spanning a retinal time interval t R of a second audio signal A 2s representing a second audible performance of said each musical work , wherein 1≦s≦S and 1≦r≦R are non-zero positive integers , said method comprising the steps of : (a) creating a plurality R of retinal signals (S r) representing a spectral and temporal distribution of power in a portion P 1s of said first audio signal A 1s spanning a retinal time interval t R ; (b) combining said retinal signals (S r) with each of a plurality S of weight sets (W r) s to create a plurality S of neural output signals (N s) each representing a weighted combination of said retinal signals (S r) ; (c) creating a plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) each corresponding to the ratio of each of said neural output signals (N s) to a corresponding predetermined alarm threshold signal T s ; (d) if at least one of said ratio signals (N s /T s) exceeds unity , selecting an I th neural output signal N I =N s corresponding to a greatest said ratio signal N I /T I of said plurality S of ratio signals (N s /T s) , whereby said neural output signal N I represents an identity of said I th musical work , otherwise selecting nothing ; (e) making an alarm log record responsive to said selection (digital user) of said neural output signal N I , said alarm log record including an alarm date , an alarm time , and the identity of said I th musical work ; and (f) repeating said steps (a)-(f) responsive to a passage of an updating time interval t U < ; t R .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5734853A Filed: 1993-12-02 Issued: 1998-03-31 Set top terminal for cable television delivery systems (Original Assignee) Discovery Communications LLC (Current Assignee) Comcast IP Holdings I LLC John S. Hendricks, Alfred E. Bonner, Eric C. Berkobin
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication (current time) device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5734853A CLAIM 8 . The set top terminal of claim 6 wherein the program control information also includes time of day information and wherein the means for generating the set of menus further comprises means for generating the current time (mobile communication) of day information on each menu .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (remote signal) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5734853A CLAIM 16 . The set top terminal of claim 6 , wherein the menus in the set of menus are grouped in a hierarchial configuration which descends from at least one introductory menu to a home menu to a major menu subset and to the program identification menu subset , wherein the selecting means is a remote control which generates a remote signal (placing digital information) and comprises a plurality of menu select buttons , each menu select button corresponding to a major menu , and wherein the processor means sequences to a major menu in response to a single activation of the corresponding menu select button , the set top terminal further comprising : a remote control interface , connected to the processor means , which receives the transmitted remote signal from the remote control .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information (remote signal) into a broadcast signal comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5734853A CLAIM 16 . The set top terminal of claim 6 , wherein the menus in the set of menus are grouped in a hierarchial configuration which descends from at least one introductory menu to a home menu to a major menu subset and to the program identification menu subset , wherein the selecting means is a remote control which generates a remote signal (placing digital information) and comprises a plurality of menu select buttons , each menu select button corresponding to a major menu , and wherein the processor means sequences to a major menu in response to a single activation of the corresponding menu select button , the set top terminal further comprising : a remote control interface , connected to the processor means , which receives the transmitted remote signal from the remote control .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5734853A CLAIM 8 . The set top terminal of claim 6 wherein the program control information also includes time of day information and wherein the means for generating the set of menus further comprises means for generating the current time (mobile communication) of day information on each menu .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5734853A CLAIM 8 . The set top terminal of claim 6 wherein the program control information also includes time of day information and wherein the means for generating the set of menus further comprises means for generating the current time (mobile communication) of day information on each menu .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5734853A CLAIM 8 . The set top terminal of claim 6 wherein the program control information also includes time of day information and wherein the means for generating the set of menus further comprises means for generating the current time (mobile communication) of day information on each menu .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information (remote signal) encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication (current time) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5734853A CLAIM 8 . The set top terminal of claim 6 wherein the program control information also includes time of day information and wherein the means for generating the set of menus further comprises means for generating the current time (mobile communication) of day information on each menu . US5734853A CLAIM 16 . The set top terminal of claim 6 , wherein the menus in the set of menus are grouped in a hierarchial configuration which descends from at least one introductory menu to a home menu to a major menu subset and to the program identification menu subset , wherein the selecting means is a remote control which generates a remote signal (placing digital information) and comprises a plurality of menu select buttons , each menu select button corresponding to a major menu , and wherein the processor means sequences to a major menu in response to a single activation of the corresponding menu select button , the set top terminal further comprising : a remote control interface , connected to the processor means , which receives the transmitted remote signal from the remote control .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication (current time) device ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5734853A CLAIM 8 . The set top terminal of claim 6 wherein the program control information also includes time of day information and wherein the means for generating the set of menus further comprises means for generating the current time (mobile communication) of day information on each menu .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5734853A CLAIM 8 . The set top terminal of claim 6 wherein the program control information also includes time of day information and wherein the means for generating the set of menus further comprises means for generating the current time (mobile communication) of day information on each menu .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication (current time) device to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5734853A CLAIM 8 . The set top terminal of claim 6 wherein the program control information also includes time of day information and wherein the means for generating the set of menus further comprises means for generating the current time (mobile communication) of day information on each menu .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (predetermined time period) address .	US5734853A CLAIM 42 . The method of claim 32 , wherein the subscriber' ; s selected program costs a fee if viewed for more than a predetermined time period (electronic mail) and wherein the step of displaying further includes the step of : running a timer for the predetermined time period ; generating an escape menu containing the timer value ; overlaying the escape menu on the display of the selected program until the timer has expired or the subscriber exits the selected program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (predetermined time period) .	US5734853A CLAIM 42 . The method of claim 32 , wherein the subscriber' ; s selected program costs a fee if viewed for more than a predetermined time period (electronic mail) and wherein the step of displaying further includes the step of : running a timer for the predetermined time period ; generating an escape menu containing the timer value ; overlaying the escape menu on the display of the selected program until the timer has expired or the subscriber exits the selected program .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication (current time) device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5734853A CLAIM 8 . The set top terminal of claim 6 wherein the program control information also includes time of day information and wherein the means for generating the set of menus further comprises means for generating the current time (mobile communication) of day information on each menu .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (television programs) .	US5734853A CLAIM 6 . A set top terminal for use with a television , with menu selection of television programs (text form) from a set of menus , using a program control information signal containing program identities and menu locations within the set of menus for the program identities comprising : a receiver , wherein the program control information signal is received ; a menu memory , connected to the receiver , for storing the program identities and menu locations within the set of menus for the program identities ; means , connected to the menu memory , for generating menus from the set of menus , including a program identity subset menu containing program identifies , wherein the means for generating uses the program identities and the menu locations for the program identities stored in the menu memory ; processor means , connected to the generating means for sequencing between menus within the set of menus to generate one menu at a time wherein at least one of the generated menus is from the program identity subset of menus ; and means , in communication with the processor means , for selecting a program by choosing a program identity from a generated menu .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication (current time) device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5734853A CLAIM 8 . The set top terminal of claim 6 wherein the program control information also includes time of day information and wherein the means for generating the set of menus further comprises means for generating the current time (mobile communication) of day information on each menu .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5798785A Filed: 1993-12-02 Issued: 1998-08-25 Terminal for suggesting programs offered on a television program delivery system (Original Assignee) Discovery Communications LLC (Current Assignee) Cox Communications Inc John S. Hendricks, Alfred E. Bonner, Richard E. Wunderlich
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (other programs) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5798785A CLAIM 46 . A set top terminal used by subscribers of a television program delivery system for suggesting programs to subscribers using program control information containing scheduled program description data , the set top terminal comprising : a means for creating personal profile information ; a means , connected to the creating means , for storing the personal profile information ; means for receiving the program control information comprising the scheduled program description data ; a means , connected to the storing means and receiving means , for selecting at least one program for suggestion to the viewer , comprising : a means for transforming the personal profile information into preferred program indicators , wherein a preferred program indicator comprises a program category with each program category having a weighted value ; a means for matching the preferred program indicators with the scheduled program description data , wherein each scheduled program is assigned a weighted value based on at least one associated program category ; a means for prioritizing the scheduled programs from highest weighted value programs to lowest weighted value programs ; a means for indicating one or more programs meeting a predetermined weight related threshold , wherein all other programs (first data) are excluded from program suggestion ; and means , operably connected to the program selection means , for displaying for suggestion the selected programs to the subscriber .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 30 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises an electronic mail (storing program, remote location) address .	US5798785A CLAIM 2 . The set top terminal of claim 1 wherein the means for gathering the subscriber specific data comprises a means for obtaining the subscriber specific data from a remote location (electronic mail) . US5798785A CLAIM 34 . The network controller of claim 33 wherein key words are used in searching program abstracts to assist in suggesting programs , and wherein the network controller further comprises : a means for storing program (electronic mail) abstracts ; and wherein the means for suggesting comprises a means for searching the stored program abstracts for one or more programs consisting of one or more of the key words .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message comprises at least one electronic mail (storing program, remote location) .	US5798785A CLAIM 2 . The set top terminal of claim 1 wherein the means for gathering the subscriber specific data comprises a means for obtaining the subscriber specific data from a remote location (electronic mail) . US5798785A CLAIM 34 . The network controller of claim 33 wherein key words are used in searching program abstracts to assist in suggesting programs , and wherein the network controller further comprises : a means for storing program (electronic mail) abstracts ; and wherein the means for suggesting comprises a means for searching the stored program abstracts for one or more programs consisting of one or more of the key words .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form (information comprises information) is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes , and combinations thereof .	US5798785A CLAIM 30 . The terminal of claim 28 , wherein the terminal is used for video rental and to suggest programs stored on video tape , and wherein the program control information comprises information (readable form) concerning programs stored on video tape and wherein the means for suggesting comprises a means for indicating a video tape .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture (creating means) is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5798785A CLAIM 27 . A television program delivery and presentation system for delivering menu selectable programs to a subscriber in a digital format and for suggesting certain of those delivered programs for viewing by the subscriber on a television , using program control information wherein the programs are combined and compressed with the program control information , comprising : a means for converting programs to a digital format ; a means for generating program control information ; means , connected to the converting means and the generating means , for packaging the digital format programs using the program control information ; means for combining and compressing the packaged programs and program control information into a composite signal ; means for transmitting the composite signal ; a set top terminal connected to the television comprising : a means for receiving the composite signal ; a means for creating personal profile information ; a means , connected to the creating means (information capture) , for storing the personal profile information ; a means , connected to the receiving means , for generating menus using the program control information ; a means for gathering viewer mood information using the generated menus ; a means , connected to the gathering means and storing means , for selecting at least one program for suggestion to the viewer , comprising : a means for integrating the stored personal profile information and gathered viewer mood information into selection criteria ; a means for comparing the selection criteria and the received program control information ; and a means for matching the selection criteria with one or more received programs ; and a means for displaying the suggested program for suggestion to the viewer .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5481294A Filed: 1993-10-27 Issued: 1996-01-02 Audience measurement system utilizing ancillary codes and passive signatures (Original Assignee) A C Nielsen Co (Current Assignee) Nielsen Company US LLC William L. Thomas, Daozheng Lu
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5481294A CLAIM 19 . An audience measurement apparatus for collecting data representative of program signals from a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) source , the program signals received by a household receiver associated with a predetermined audience member , a first portion of the program signals carrying an ancillary code and a second portion of the program signals being free of the ancillary code , the audience measurement apparatus comprising : sensing means operably associated with the household receiver for sensing first and second signal components of the corresponding first or second portions of the program signals received by the household receiver ; signal processing means for processing the first and second signal components , the signal processing means having an output ; code reading means connected to the output of the signal processing means for reading the ancillary code carried by the first portion of the program signals and for storing the ancillary code in a tuning data memory ; program signature generating means connected to the output of the signal processing means for generating a program signature from the second portion of the program signals and for storing the program signature in the tuning data memory ; and , communicating means for communicating the ancillary code and the program signature stored in the tuning data memory to a central office computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said digital information with at least one video signal .	US5481294A CLAIM 19 . An audience measurement apparatus for collecting data representative of program signals from a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) source , the program signals received by a household receiver associated with a predetermined audience member , a first portion of the program signals carrying an ancillary code and a second portion of the program signals being free of the ancillary code , the audience measurement apparatus comprising : sensing means operably associated with the household receiver for sensing first and second signal components of the corresponding first or second portions of the program signals received by the household receiver ; signal processing means for processing the first and second signal components , the signal processing means having an output ; code reading means connected to the output of the signal processing means for reading the ancillary code carried by the first portion of the program signals and for storing the ancillary code in a tuning data memory ; program signature generating means connected to the output of the signal processing means for generating a program signature from the second portion of the program signals and for storing the program signature in the tuning data memory ; and , communicating means for communicating the ancillary code and the program signature stored in the tuning data memory to a central office computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing digital information into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said digital information into at least one audio signal .	US5481294A CLAIM 19 . An audience measurement apparatus for collecting data representative of program signals from a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) source , the program signals received by a household receiver associated with a predetermined audience member , a first portion of the program signals carrying an ancillary code and a second portion of the program signals being free of the ancillary code , the audience measurement apparatus comprising : sensing means operably associated with the household receiver for sensing first and second signal components of the corresponding first or second portions of the program signals received by the household receiver ; signal processing means for processing the first and second signal components , the signal processing means having an output ; code reading means connected to the output of the signal processing means for reading the ancillary code carried by the first portion of the program signals and for storing the ancillary code in a tuning data memory ; program signature generating means connected to the output of the signal processing means for generating a program signature from the second portion of the program signals and for storing the program signature in the tuning data memory ; and , communicating means for communicating the ancillary code and the program signature stored in the tuning data memory to a central office computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one video signal .	US5481294A CLAIM 19 . An audience measurement apparatus for collecting data representative of program signals from a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) source , the program signals received by a household receiver associated with a predetermined audience member , a first portion of the program signals carrying an ancillary code and a second portion of the program signals being free of the ancillary code , the audience measurement apparatus comprising : sensing means operably associated with the household receiver for sensing first and second signal components of the corresponding first or second portions of the program signals received by the household receiver ; signal processing means for processing the first and second signal components , the signal processing means having an output ; code reading means connected to the output of the signal processing means for reading the ancillary code carried by the first portion of the program signals and for storing the ancillary code in a tuning data memory ; program signature generating means connected to the output of the signal processing means for generating a program signature from the second portion of the program signals and for storing the program signature in the tuning data memory ; and , communicating means for communicating the ancillary code and the program signature stored in the tuning data memory to a central office computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said placing information corresponding to at least one coupon into a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) comprises coupling said information corresponding to at least one coupon with at least one audio signal .	US5481294A CLAIM 19 . An audience measurement apparatus for collecting data representative of program signals from a broadcast signal (broadcast signal) source , the program signals received by a household receiver associated with a predetermined audience member , a first portion of the program signals carrying an ancillary code and a second portion of the program signals being free of the ancillary code , the audience measurement apparatus comprising : sensing means operably associated with the household receiver for sensing first and second signal components of the corresponding first or second portions of the program signals received by the household receiver ; signal processing means for processing the first and second signal components , the signal processing means having an output ; code reading means connected to the output of the signal processing means for reading the ancillary code carried by the first portion of the program signals and for storing the ancillary code in a tuning data memory ; program signature generating means connected to the output of the signal processing means for generating a program signature from the second portion of the program signals and for storing the program signature in the tuning data memory ; and , communicating means for communicating the ancillary code and the program signature stored in the tuning data memory to a central office computer .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (second program, repeating step, first program, first data) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5481294A CLAIM 1 . An audience measurement system for identifying a program which is broadcast from a signal source and to which a household receiver in a household is tuned , the audience measurement system comprising : reference receiving means for receiving a broadcast of the program at a reference site ; program signature extracting means operably coupled to the household receiver for extracting a program signature from the program ; reference signature extracting means coupled to the reference receiving means for extracting a reference signature from the program ; signature comparing means for comparing the program signature to the reference signature to create a first program (first data) -identifying tuning record corresponding to the program ; household code reading means operably coupled to the household receiver for reading an ancillary code of the program received in the household ; reference code reading means coupled to the reference receiving means for reading the ancillary code of the program received in the reference site ; and , code comparing means for comparing the ancillary code received in the household to data stored in a code-program name library to thereby create a second program (first data) -identifying tuning record corresponding to the program , and for comparing the ancillary code received in the reference site to the data stored in the code-program name library to thereby create a program-identifying broadcast record corresponding to the program . US5481294A CLAIM 31 . A method of identifying ones of a plurality of broadcast programs received by a receiver associated with a member of a broadcast audience , the method comprising the steps of : a) detecting , at the receiver , a signal corresponding to one of the programs ; b) if an ancillary identification code is present in the signal , reading and storing the ancillary identification code and a time interval during which the ancillary identification code is read as a time-stamped code datum in a first memory ; c) if the ancillary identification code is not present in the signal , extracting a program signature from the signal and storing the program signature and a time at which the program signature is extracted as a time-stamped program signature datum in the first memory ; d) forwarding the data in the first memory to a central office ; e) detecting the signal at a local monitoring site ; f) extracting a reference signature from the signal at the local monitoring site and storing the reference signature and a time at which the reference signature was extracted as a time-stamped reference signature datum in a second memory ; g) storing in the second memory with the time-stamped reference signature datum either 1) the ancillary identification code read from the signal at the local monitoring site , or 2) a compressed digital replica of the signal ; h) forwarding the data in the second memory to the central office ; i) comparing , in the central office , the time-stamped code datum with a first library to thereby identify a first portion of the plurality of programs , the first library containing a list of broadcast program names and ancillary codes associated therewith ; j) comparing , in the central office , the ancillary code stored with the time-stamped reference signature datum with the first library and with the time-stamped program signature datum to thereby identify a second portion of the plurality of programs ; k) generating and manually identifying a facsimile of the compressed digital replica to thereby create a record in a second library , the second library containing a list of broadcast program names and signatures associated therewith ; l) comparing the second library with the time-stamped program signature datum to thereby identify a third portion of the plurality of programs ; and , m) repeating step (first data) s j) , k) , and l) until all time-stamped program signature data are either identified or determined to be unidentifiable .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera (compressed video signal) ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5481294A CLAIM 29 . The reference signature collection apparatus of claim 28 wherein the compressed replica comprises a digitally compressed video signal (video camera) and wherein the regenerating means comprises a video display .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (comprises d) .	US5481294A CLAIM 6 . The audience measurement system of claim 5 wherein the compressed replica comprises d (text form) igitally compressed video data and wherein the means for regenerating a facsimile comprises a video display .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (identification code, code data) , and combinations thereof .	US5481294A CLAIM 31 . A method of identifying ones of a plurality of broadcast programs received by a receiver associated with a member of a broadcast audience , the method comprising the steps of : a) detecting , at the receiver , a signal corresponding to one of the programs ; b) if an ancillary identification code (bar codes) is present in the signal , reading and storing the ancillary identification code and a time interval during which the ancillary identification code is read as a time-stamped code datum in a first memory ; c) if the ancillary identification code is not present in the signal , extracting a program signature from the signal and storing the program signature and a time at which the program signature is extracted as a time-stamped program signature datum in the first memory ; d) forwarding the data in the first memory to a central office ; e) detecting the signal at a local monitoring site ; f) extracting a reference signature from the signal at the local monitoring site and storing the reference signature and a time at which the reference signature was extracted as a time-stamped reference signature datum in a second memory ; g) storing in the second memory with the time-stamped reference signature datum either 1) the ancillary identification code read from the signal at the local monitoring site , or 2) a compressed digital replica of the signal ; h) forwarding the data in the second memory to the central office ; i) comparing , in the central office , the time-stamped code datum with a first library to thereby identify a first portion of the plurality of programs , the first library containing a list of broadcast program names and ancillary codes associated therewith ; j) comparing , in the central office , the ancillary code stored with the time-stamped reference signature datum with the first library and with the time-stamped program signature datum to thereby identify a second portion of the plurality of programs ; k) generating and manually identifying a facsimile of the compressed digital replica to thereby create a record in a second library , the second library containing a list of broadcast program names and signatures associated therewith ; l) comparing the second library with the time-stamped program signature datum to thereby identify a third portion of the plurality of programs ; and , m) repeating steps j) , k) , and l) until all time-stamped program signature data are either identified or determined to be unidentifiable .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 44 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said light pulse reader comprises a video camera (compressed video signal) .	US5481294A CLAIM 29 . The reference signature collection apparatus of claim 28 wherein the compressed replica comprises a digitally compressed video signal (video camera) and wherein the regenerating means comprises a video display .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5594936A Filed: 1993-07-02 Issued: 1997-01-14 Global digital video news distribution system (Original Assignee) Trans Video Electronics Inc (Current Assignee) TRANS VIDEO ELECTRONICS Ltd A CORP OF ; TRANSVIDEO ELECTRONICS Ltd ; Trans Video Electronics Inc Mohammed S. Rebec, Mihailo V. Rebec
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution (information distribution) comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	US5594936A CLAIM 1 . An information distribution (information distribution) system for a digital network , comprising : master communications means coupled to the digital network for establishing communications with the network in order to receive a synchronous digital signal ; distribution amplifier means coupled to said master communications means for receiving and dividing said synchronous digital signal into a plurality of synchronous signals ; plurality of communications means coupled to said distribution amplifier means for establishing communications with a plurality of receiving stations and for receiving and outputting said plurality of synchronous signals to the plurality of receiving stations ; and master controller means coupled to said plurality of communications means for controlling said plurality of communications means from a central location .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution (information distribution) comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5594936A CLAIM 1 . An information distribution (information distribution) system for a digital network , comprising : master communications means coupled to the digital network for establishing communications with the network in order to receive a synchronous digital signal ; distribution amplifier means coupled to said master communications means for receiving and dividing said synchronous digital signal into a plurality of synchronous signals ; plurality of communications means coupled to said distribution amplifier means for establishing communications with a plurality of receiving stations and for receiving and outputting said plurality of synchronous signals to the plurality of receiving stations ; and master controller means coupled to said plurality of communications means for controlling said plurality of communications means from a central location .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (respective receiving) .	US5594936A CLAIM 9 . A method for distributing information to various locations in a digital network , comprising the steps of : establishing communications with the network in order to receive a synchronous digital signal from the network ; receiving and dividing the synchronous digital signal into a plurality of synchronous signals ; establishing communications with a plurality of receiving stations ; receiving and outputting a respective one of the plurality of synchronous signals to a respective receiving (electronic message) station ; and controlling said receiving and outputting step with a controller unit at a central location .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (respective receiving) comprises at least one electronic mail .	US5594936A CLAIM 9 . A method for distributing information to various locations in a digital network , comprising the steps of : establishing communications with the network in order to receive a synchronous digital signal from the network ; receiving and dividing the synchronous digital signal into a plurality of synchronous signals ; establishing communications with a plurality of receiving stations ; receiving and outputting a respective one of the plurality of synchronous signals to a respective receiving (electronic message) station ; and controlling said receiving and outputting step with a controller unit at a central location .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (comprises d) .	US5594936A CLAIM 6 . The information distribution system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said master controller means comprises d (text form) isplay means for displaying information associated with said plurality of communications means .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5438355A Filed: 1993-04-16 Issued: 1995-08-01 Interactive system for processing viewer responses to television programming (Original Assignee) Palmer; Shelton L. (Current Assignee) RPX Corp Shelton L. Palmer
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code and said reader is a bar code reader (code reader) .	US5438355A CLAIM 1 . An interactive system for processing viewer responses to television programming , said system comprising : a central exchange including : a database containing a plurality of first codes uniquely identifying various television programs , a plurality of second codes , unique program data associated with each first code , and unique console data associated with each second code , and a processor ; and a plurality of consoles , each said console connected in a path of TV signals derived from the television programming to a television receiver and including : a code reader (code reader) for reading the first codes included with TV signals of programs as displayed by the television receiver , a register storing the second code uniquely identifying said console , a controller , and an actuator activated by a viewer in response to a program being displayed by the television receiver to signal said controller to transmit to said processor over a communications link the second code from said register and the first code currently being read by said code reader , whereby , said processor , in response to the received first and second codes , searches the databases to locate the first and second codes corresponding to the received first and second codes and sends the stored program data associated with the received first code to the viewer at a location of said console indicated by the stored console data associated with the received second code .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 39 . The method of claim 38 , wherein said visual user perceptible information comprises information in text form (television programs) .	US5438355A CLAIM 1 . An interactive system for processing viewer responses to television programming , said system comprising : a central exchange including : a database containing a plurality of first codes uniquely identifying various television programs (text form) , a plurality of second codes , unique program data associated with each first code , and unique console data associated with each second code , and a processor ; and a plurality of consoles , each said console connected in a path of TV signals derived from the television programming to a television receiver and including : a code reader for reading the first codes included with TV signals of programs as displayed by the television receiver , a register storing the second code uniquely identifying said console , a controller , and an actuator activated by a viewer in response to a program being displayed by the television receiver to signal said controller to transmit to said processor over a communications link the second code from said register and the first code currently being read by said code reader , whereby , said processor , in response to the received first and second codes , searches the databases to locate the first and second codes corresponding to the received first and second codes and sends the stored program data associated with the received first code to the viewer at a location of said console indicated by the stored console data associated with the received second code .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (TV signals) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5438355A CLAIM 1 . An interactive system for processing viewer responses to television programming , said system comprising : a central exchange including : a database containing a plurality of first codes uniquely identifying various television programs , a plurality of second codes , unique program data associated with each first code , and unique console data associated with each second code , and a processor ; and a plurality of consoles , each said console connected in a path of TV signals (digital user) derived from the television programming to a television receiver and including : a code reader for reading the first codes included with TV signals of programs as displayed by the television receiver , a register storing the second code uniquely identifying said console , a controller , and an actuator activated by a viewer in response to a program being displayed by the television receiver to signal said controller to transmit to said processor over a communications link the second code from said register and the first code currently being read by said code reader , whereby , said processor , in response to the received first and second codes , searches the databases to locate the first and second codes corresponding to the received first and second codes and sends the stored program data associated with the received first code to the viewer at a location of said console indicated by the stored console data associated with the received second code .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (TV signals) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5438355A CLAIM 1 . An interactive system for processing viewer responses to television programming , said system comprising : a central exchange including : a database containing a plurality of first codes uniquely identifying various television programs , a plurality of second codes , unique program data associated with each first code , and unique console data associated with each second code , and a processor ; and a plurality of consoles , each said console connected in a path of TV signals (digital user) derived from the television programming to a television receiver and including : a code reader for reading the first codes included with TV signals of programs as displayed by the television receiver , a register storing the second code uniquely identifying said console , a controller , and an actuator activated by a viewer in response to a program being displayed by the television receiver to signal said controller to transmit to said processor over a communications link the second code from said register and the first code currently being read by said code reader , whereby , said processor , in response to the received first and second codes , searches the databases to locate the first and second codes corresponding to the received first and second codes and sends the stored program data associated with the received first code to the viewer at a location of said console indicated by the stored console data associated with the received second code .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5410326A Filed: 1992-12-04 Issued: 1995-04-25 Programmable remote control device for interacting with a plurality of remotely controlled devices (Original Assignee) Goldstein; Steven W. (Current Assignee) Logitech Europe SA Steven W. Goldstein
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said infra red light (red light) , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5410326A CLAIM 19 . The remote control device of claim 13 wherein said communications link includes an infrared light (red light) generator which is modulated by said commands .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (bidirectional communications) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	US5410326A CLAIM 7 . A programmable universal remote control device for communicating with a converter comprising : a bidirectional communications (cellular telephony) link for exchanging digital commands with said converter ; a microprocessor system for executing commands received from said converter and said bidirectional communication link representing a plurality of control functions ; a display device for displaying which commands have been received from said bidirectional link and are available for execution ; a command selection device connected to said microprocessor system for selecting one of said displayed commands for execution ; and , means for sending control information to said converter in response to execution of a selected command for controlling said converter .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony (bidirectional communications) ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	US5410326A CLAIM 7 . A programmable universal remote control device for communicating with a converter comprising : a bidirectional communications (cellular telephony) link for exchanging digital commands with said converter ; a microprocessor system for executing commands received from said converter and said bidirectional communication link representing a plurality of control functions ; a display device for displaying which commands have been received from said bidirectional link and are available for execution ; a command selection device connected to said microprocessor system for selecting one of said displayed commands for execution ; and , means for sending control information to said converter in response to execution of a selected command for controlling said converter .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said infra red light (red light) , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	US5410326A CLAIM 19 . The remote control device of claim 13 wherein said communications link includes an infrared light (red light) generator which is modulated by said commands .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 32 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving a cellular transmission (cable television) .	US5410326A CLAIM 10 . The programmable universal remote control device of claim 7 wherein said display device displays characters representing a message supplied by a head end facility via said cable television (cellular transmission) converter and said bidirectional communications link .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said selection) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5410326A CLAIM 13 . A programmable universal remote control device for controlling a plurality of appliances comprising : a communications link for sending commands to said appliances ; a memory for storing a plurality of codes unique to each appliance to be controlled ; a selection device for selecting a command to be sent to one of said appliances via said communications link ; a microprocessor system connected to said memory , said selection (digital user) device , and said communications link for receiving a selected command from said selection device and applying a corresponding command to said communications link derived from one of said codes ; and , interface means connected to said microprocessor system for receiving said plurality of codes , whereby said microprocessor system can receive and store said codes in said memory .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said selection) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5410326A CLAIM 13 . A programmable universal remote control device for controlling a plurality of appliances comprising : a communications link for sending commands to said appliances ; a memory for storing a plurality of codes unique to each appliance to be controlled ; a selection device for selecting a command to be sent to one of said appliances via said communications link ; a microprocessor system connected to said memory , said selection (digital user) device , and said communications link for receiving a selected command from said selection device and applying a corresponding command to said communications link derived from one of said codes ; and , interface means connected to said microprocessor system for receiving said plurality of codes , whereby said microprocessor system can receive and store said codes in said memory .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH06162247A Filed: 1992-11-25 Issued: 1994-06-10 Bar code reader for reading 2D codes (Original Assignee) Matsushita Electric Ind Co Ltd; 松下電器産業株式会社 Masahiro Dan, Katsushi Inoue, Keiichi Kobayashi, 勝史井上, 圭一小林, 政宏檀
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (bar code reader, instruction) and said reader is a bar code reader (bar code reader, instruction) .	JPH06162247A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】バーコード上に光を照射する投光部と、前記照射光のバーコード上での反射光を集光し結像する受光レンズと、前記受光レンズで結像した画像情報を電気信号へ変換するリニアイメージセンサと、前記電気信号を処理しバーコードのバー幅情報を検出する信号処理回路と、前記信号処理回路出力を取り込み２次元コードの横方向の情報を一段ごとに順次読み取るマイクロプロセッサと、前記マイクロプロセッサの２次元コードの読み取り情報を記憶するメモリと、前記マイクロプロセッサの指示で、前記マイクロプロセッサが２次元コード読み取り処理中であることを表示する表示器を備えた２次元コード読み取り用バーコードリーダ。 1 . A light projecting unit for irradiating a bar code with light , a light receiving lens for converging and forming an image of the reflected light of the irradiation light on the bar code , and image information formed by the light receiving lens . A linear image sensor for converting into an electric signal , a signal processing circuit for processing the electric signal to detect bar width information of a bar code , and a signal processing circuit output taking in the lateral information of the two-dimensional code sequentially for each stage . A microprocessor for reading , a memory for storing information for reading the two-dimensional code of the microprocessor , and a display for displaying that the microprocessor is in the process of reading the two-dimensional code according to an instruction (bar code reader, bar code) from the microprocessor . Bar code reader for reading dimension codes . JPH06162247A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】請求項１におけるマイクロプロセッサの読み取り処理は、読み取りコード内の段数情報を検出する手段と、前記読み取りコード全体の情報量を検出する手段と、前記検出段数情報に基づきメモリ内に前記読み取り情報を記憶する手段と、前記検出情報量と前記メモリ内の記憶情報量を比較する手段とを有し、前記比較結果が一致した場合読み取り処理を完了し、所定の時間経過後、前記情報量と前記メモリ内の記憶情報量が一致しない場合は、２次元コードの読み取りを中断し処理を終了する２次元コード読み取り用バーコードリーダ。 2 . The microprocessor reading process according to claim 1 , wherein the reading number information in the read code is detected , the information amount of the entire reading code is detected , and the memory is stored in the memory based on the detected reading number information . A means for storing the read information and a means for comparing the detected information amount and the stored information amount in the memory are provided , and when the comparison result matches , the reading process is completed , and after a predetermined time has elapsed , the A two-dimensional code reading bar code reader (bar code reader, bar code) that interrupts the reading of the two-dimensional code and terminates the processing when the amount of information does not match the amount of information stored in the memory .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (bar code reader, instruction) , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	JPH06162247A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】バーコード上に光を照射する投光部と、前記照射光のバーコード上での反射光を集光し結像する受光レンズと、前記受光レンズで結像した画像情報を電気信号へ変換するリニアイメージセンサと、前記電気信号を処理しバーコードのバー幅情報を検出する信号処理回路と、前記信号処理回路出力を取り込み２次元コードの横方向の情報を一段ごとに順次読み取るマイクロプロセッサと、前記マイクロプロセッサの２次元コードの読み取り情報を記憶するメモリと、前記マイクロプロセッサの指示で、前記マイクロプロセッサが２次元コード読み取り処理中であることを表示する表示器を備えた２次元コード読み取り用バーコードリーダ。 1 . A light projecting unit for irradiating a bar code with light , a light receiving lens for converging and forming an image of the reflected light of the irradiation light on the bar code , and image information formed by the light receiving lens . A linear image sensor for converting into an electric signal , a signal processing circuit for processing the electric signal to detect bar width information of a bar code , and a signal processing circuit output taking in the lateral information of the two-dimensional code sequentially for each stage . A microprocessor for reading , a memory for storing information for reading the two-dimensional code of the microprocessor , and a display for displaying that the microprocessor is in the process of reading the two-dimensional code according to an instruction (bar code reader, bar code) from the microprocessor . Bar code reader for reading dimension codes . JPH06162247A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】請求項１におけるマイクロプロセッサの読み取り処理は、読み取りコード内の段数情報を検出する手段と、前記読み取りコード全体の情報量を検出する手段と、前記検出段数情報に基づきメモリ内に前記読み取り情報を記憶する手段と、前記検出情報量と前記メモリ内の記憶情報量を比較する手段とを有し、前記比較結果が一致した場合読み取り処理を完了し、所定の時間経過後、前記情報量と前記メモリ内の記憶情報量が一致しない場合は、２次元コードの読み取りを中断し処理を終了する２次元コード読み取り用バーコードリーダ。 2 . The microprocessor reading process according to claim 1 , wherein the reading number information in the read code is detected , the information amount of the entire reading code is detected , and the memory is stored in the memory based on the detected reading number information . A means for storing the read information and a means for comparing the detected information amount and the stored information amount in the memory are provided , and when the comparison result matches , the reading process is completed , and after a predetermined time has elapsed , the A two-dimensional code reading bar code reader (bar code reader, bar code) that interrupts the reading of the two-dimensional code and terminates the processing when the amount of information does not match the amount of information stored in the memory .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said printable visual pattern comprises a bar code (bar code reader, instruction) .	JPH06162247A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】バーコード上に光を照射する投光部と、前記照射光のバーコード上での反射光を集光し結像する受光レンズと、前記受光レンズで結像した画像情報を電気信号へ変換するリニアイメージセンサと、前記電気信号を処理しバーコードのバー幅情報を検出する信号処理回路と、前記信号処理回路出力を取り込み２次元コードの横方向の情報を一段ごとに順次読み取るマイクロプロセッサと、前記マイクロプロセッサの２次元コードの読み取り情報を記憶するメモリと、前記マイクロプロセッサの指示で、前記マイクロプロセッサが２次元コード読み取り処理中であることを表示する表示器を備えた２次元コード読み取り用バーコードリーダ。 1 . A light projecting unit for irradiating a bar code with light , a light receiving lens for converging and forming an image of the reflected light of the irradiation light on the bar code , and image information formed by the light receiving lens . A linear image sensor for converting into an electric signal , a signal processing circuit for processing the electric signal to detect bar width information of a bar code , and a signal processing circuit output taking in the lateral information of the two-dimensional code sequentially for each stage . A microprocessor for reading , a memory for storing information for reading the two-dimensional code of the microprocessor , and a display for displaying that the microprocessor is in the process of reading the two-dimensional code according to an instruction (bar code reader, bar code) from the microprocessor . Bar code reader for reading dimension codes . JPH06162247A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】請求項１におけるマイクロプロセッサの読み取り処理は、読み取りコード内の段数情報を検出する手段と、前記読み取りコード全体の情報量を検出する手段と、前記検出段数情報に基づきメモリ内に前記読み取り情報を記憶する手段と、前記検出情報量と前記メモリ内の記憶情報量を比較する手段とを有し、前記比較結果が一致した場合読み取り処理を完了し、所定の時間経過後、前記情報量と前記メモリ内の記憶情報量が一致しない場合は、２次元コードの読み取りを中断し処理を終了する２次元コード読み取り用バーコードリーダ。 2 . The microprocessor reading process according to claim 1 , wherein the reading number information in the read code is detected , the information amount of the entire reading code is detected , and the memory is stored in the memory based on the detected reading number information . A means for storing the read information and a means for comparing the detected information amount and the stored information amount in the memory are provided , and when the comparison result matches , the reading process is completed , and after a predetermined time has elapsed , the A two-dimensional code reading bar code reader (bar code reader, bar code) that interrupts the reading of the two-dimensional code and terminates the processing when the amount of information does not match the amount of information stored in the memory .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 33 . The method of claim 27 , wherein receiving said at least one transmission from at least one user comprises receiving an electronic message (number information) .	JPH06162247A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】請求項１におけるマイクロプロセッサの読み取り処理は、読み取りコード内の段数情報を検出する手段と、前記読み取りコード全体の情報量を検出する手段と、前記検出段数情報に基づきメモリ内に前記読み取り情報を記憶する手段と、前記検出情報量と前記メモリ内の記憶情報量を比較する手段とを有し、前記比較結果が一致した場合読み取り処理を完了し、所定の時間経過後、前記情報量と前記メモリ内の記憶情報量が一致しない場合は、２次元コードの読み取りを中断し処理を終了する２次元コード読み取り用バーコードリーダ。 2 . The microprocessor reading process according to claim 1 , wherein the reading number information (electronic message) in the read code is detected , the information amount of the entire reading code is detected , and the memory is stored in the memory based on the detected reading number information . A means for storing the read information and a means for comparing the detected information amount and the stored information amount in the memory are provided , and when the comparison result matches , the reading process is completed , and after a predetermined time has elapsed , the A two-dimensional code reading bar code reader that interrupts the reading of the two-dimensional code and terminates the processing when the amount of information does not match the amount of information stored in the memory .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 34 . The method of claim 33 , wherein said electronic message (number information) comprises at least one electronic mail .	JPH06162247A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】請求項１におけるマイクロプロセッサの読み取り処理は、読み取りコード内の段数情報を検出する手段と、前記読み取りコード全体の情報量を検出する手段と、前記検出段数情報に基づきメモリ内に前記読み取り情報を記憶する手段と、前記検出情報量と前記メモリ内の記憶情報量を比較する手段とを有し、前記比較結果が一致した場合読み取り処理を完了し、所定の時間経過後、前記情報量と前記メモリ内の記憶情報量が一致しない場合は、２次元コードの読み取りを中断し処理を終了する２次元コード読み取り用バーコードリーダ。 2 . The microprocessor reading process according to claim 1 , wherein the reading number information (electronic message) in the read code is detected , the information amount of the entire reading code is detected , and the memory is stored in the memory based on the detected reading number information . A means for storing the read information and a means for comparing the detected information amount and the stored information amount in the memory are provided , and when the comparison result matches , the reading process is completed , and after a predetermined time has elapsed , the A two-dimensional code reading bar code reader that interrupts the reading of the two-dimensional code and terminates the processing when the amount of information does not match the amount of information stored in the memory .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (する手段) , and combinations thereof .	JPH06162247A CLAIM 2 【請求項２】請求項１におけるマイクロプロセッサの読み取り処理は、読み取りコード内の段数情報を検出する手段と、前記読み取りコード全体の情報量を検出する手段と、前記検出段数情報に基づきメモリ内に前記読み取り情報を記憶する手段 (bar codes) と、前記検出情報量と前記メモリ内の記憶情報量を比較する手段とを有し、前記比較結果が一致した場合読み取り処理を完了し、所定の時間経過後、前記情報量と前記メモリ内の記憶情報量が一致しない場合は、２次元コードの読み取りを中断し処理を終了する２次元コード読み取り用バーコードリーダ。 2 . The microprocessor reading process according to claim 1 , wherein the reading number information in the read code is detected , the information amount of the entire reading code is detected , and the memory is stored in the memory based on the detected reading number information . A means for storing the read information and a means for comparing the detected information amount and the stored information amount in the memory are provided , and when the comparison result matches , the reading process is completed , and after a predetermined time has elapsed , the A two-dimensional code reading bar code reader that interrupts the reading of the two-dimensional code and terminates the processing when the amount of information does not match the amount of information stored in the memory .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	JPH05174204A Filed: 1991-12-24 Issued: 1993-07-13 Color barcode and barcode reader (Original Assignee) Olympus Optical Co Ltd; オリンパス光学工業株式会社 Yutaka Adachi, Masanori Kubo, 允則久保, 豊安達
US7349668B2 CLAIM 1 . A method for information distribution comprising : electronically inserting digital information encoded as a noticeable indicator into a broadcast signal containing a related content , said inserting comprising providing a coupon and converting said coupon into digital information ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator , to capture said digital information from said noticeable indicator within said broadcast signal ; transforming said captured digital information from said noticeable indicator into a format recognizable to a mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) , thereby to produce transformed information ; and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display of the digital information the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon by : storing said transformed information in a form that is suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device in a manner that can be read by an optical reader ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】複数の色のバーにより形成されるカラーバーコードに於いて、前記複数の色のバーは、所定数の色のバーを混色させて形成し、前記所定数の色は、それら全てを混色したとき以外、それらの内の何色かを混色しても黒色とならないような色であることを特徴とするカラーバーコード。 1 . A color barcode formed by a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of color bars , wherein the plurality of color bars are formed by mixing a predetermined number of color bars , and the predetermined number of colors are A color barcode characterized by being a color that does not become black even if some of the colors are mixed , except when all colors are mixed . JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH05174204A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】前記バーコードの配色に用いる色として、色の３原色であるシアン，マゼンタ，イエローの内の少なくとも１色を用い、前記検出手段は、前記シアン，マゼンタ，イエローの補色であり光の３原色である赤，緑，青の内の、前記バーコードの配色に用いられた色に対応する色を用いることを特徴とする請求項３に記載のバーコード読取装置。 5 . The color used for the color arrangement of the barcode is at least one of the three primary colors of cyan , magenta , and yellow , and the detection means is a complementary color of the cyan , magenta , and yellow . 4 . The barcode reading apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 3 , wherein a color corresponding to a color used for the color scheme of the barcode is used among red , green and blue which are three primary colors of light .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 4 . The method of claim 3 , wherein said encoding comprises amplitude modulation (color scheme) .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】前記バーコードの配色に用いる色として、色の３原色であるシアン，マゼンタ，イエローの内の少なくとも１色を用い、前記検出手段は、前記シアン，マゼンタ，イエローの補色であり光の３原色である赤，緑，青の内の、前記バーコードの配色に用いられた色に対応する色を用いることを特徴とする請求項３に記載のバーコード読取装置。 5 . The color used for the color arrangement of the barcode is at least one of the three primary colors of cyan , magenta , and yellow , and the detection means is a complementary color of the cyan , magenta , and yellow . 4 . The barcode reading apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein a color corresponding to a color used for the color scheme (amplitude modulation) of the barcode is used among red , green and blue which are three primary colors of light .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (bar code) and said reader is a bar code reader .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code (bar code) , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising :
US7349668B2 CLAIM 15 . The method of claim 1 , additionally comprising , redeeming said coupon comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】複数の色のバーにより形成されるカラーバーコードに於いて、前記複数の色のバーは、所定数の色のバーを混色させて形成し、前記所定数の色は、それら全てを混色したとき以外、それらの内の何色かを混色しても黒色とならないような色であることを特徴とするカラーバーコード。 1 . A color barcode formed by a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of color bars , wherein the plurality of color bars are formed by mixing a predetermined number of color bars , and the predetermined number of colors are A color barcode characterized by being a color that does not become black even if some of the colors are mixed , except when all colors are mixed . JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH05174204A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】前記バーコードの配色に用いる色として、色の３原色であるシアン，マゼンタ，イエローの内の少なくとも１色を用い、前記検出手段は、前記シアン，マゼンタ，イエローの補色であり光の３原色である赤，緑，青の内の、前記バーコードの配色に用いられた色に対応する色を用いることを特徴とする請求項３に記載のバーコード読取装置。 5 . The color used for the color arrangement of the barcode is at least one of the three primary colors of cyan , magenta , and yellow , and the detection means is a complementary color of the cyan , magenta , and yellow . 4 . The barcode reading apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 3 , wherein a color corresponding to a color used for the color scheme of the barcode is used among red , green and blue which are three primary colors of light .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 16 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】複数の色のバーにより形成されるカラーバーコードに於いて、前記複数の色のバーは、所定数の色のバーを混色させて形成し、前記所定数の色は、それら全てを混色したとき以外、それらの内の何色かを混色しても黒色とならないような色であることを特徴とするカラーバーコード。 1 . A color barcode formed by a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of color bars , wherein the plurality of color bars are formed by mixing a predetermined number of color bars , and the predetermined number of colors are A color barcode characterized by being a color that does not become black even if some of the colors are mixed , except when all colors are mixed . JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH05174204A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】前記バーコードの配色に用いる色として、色の３原色であるシアン，マゼンタ，イエローの内の少なくとも１色を用い、前記検出手段は、前記シアン，マゼンタ，イエローの補色であり光の３原色である赤，緑，青の内の、前記バーコードの配色に用いられた色に対応する色を用いることを特徴とする請求項３に記載のバーコード読取装置。 5 . The color used for the color arrangement of the barcode is at least one of the three primary colors of cyan , magenta , and yellow , and the detection means is a complementary color of the cyan , magenta , and yellow . 4 . The barcode reading apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 3 , wherein a color corresponding to a color used for the color scheme of the barcode is used among red , green and blue which are three primary colors of light .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 18 . The method of claim 1 , wherein said coupon is redeemed comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony at a point of sale .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】複数の色のバーにより形成されるカラーバーコードに於いて、前記複数の色のバーは、所定数の色のバーを混色させて形成し、前記所定数の色は、それら全てを混色したとき以外、それらの内の何色かを混色しても黒色とならないような色であることを特徴とするカラーバーコード。 1 . A color barcode formed by a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of color bars , wherein the plurality of color bars are formed by mixing a predetermined number of color bars , and the predetermined number of colors are A color barcode characterized by being a color that does not become black even if some of the colors are mixed , except when all colors are mixed . JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH05174204A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】前記バーコードの配色に用いる色として、色の３原色であるシアン，マゼンタ，イエローの内の少なくとも１色を用い、前記検出手段は、前記シアン，マゼンタ，イエローの補色であり光の３原色である赤，緑，青の内の、前記バーコードの配色に用いられた色に対応する色を用いることを特徴とする請求項３に記載のバーコード読取装置。 5 . The color used for the color arrangement of the barcode is at least one of the three primary colors of cyan , magenta , and yellow , and the detection means is a complementary color of the cyan , magenta , and yellow . 4 . The barcode reading apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 3 , wherein a color corresponding to a color used for the color scheme of the barcode is used among red , green and blue which are three primary colors of light .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 19 . A method for information distribution comprising : placing digital information encoded into a printable visual pattern within a noticeable indicator ; prompting a user , via said noticeable indicator to capture said digital information from said printable visual pattern by scanning said printable visual pattern , transforming said digital information into a format recognizable by a mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device for display the method additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by cellular telephony ; and activating said mobile communication device to transmit said information via cellular telephony to be receivable by telephony for reading at a point of sale .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】複数の色のバーにより形成されるカラーバーコードに於いて、前記複数の色のバーは、所定数の色のバーを混色させて形成し、前記所定数の色は、それら全てを混色したとき以外、それらの内の何色かを混色しても黒色とならないような色であることを特徴とするカラーバーコード。 1 . A color barcode formed by a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of color bars , wherein the plurality of color bars are formed by mixing a predetermined number of color bars , and the predetermined number of colors are A color barcode characterized by being a color that does not become black even if some of the colors are mixed , except when all colors are mixed . JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH05174204A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】前記バーコードの配色に用いる色として、色の３原色であるシアン，マゼンタ，イエローの内の少なくとも１色を用い、前記検出手段は、前記シアン，マゼンタ，イエローの補色であり光の３原色である赤，緑，青の内の、前記バーコードの配色に用いられた色に対応する色を用いることを特徴とする請求項３に記載のバーコード読取装置。 5 . The color used for the color arrangement of the barcode is at least one of the three primary colors of cyan , magenta , and yellow , and the detection means is a complementary color of the cyan , magenta , and yellow . 4 . The barcode reading apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 3 , wherein a color corresponding to a color used for the color scheme of the barcode is used among red , green and blue which are three primary colors of light .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 21 . The method of claim 20 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form suitable for display on a display screen of a said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) ; and activating said mobile communication device to display said information on said display screen , for said information to be readable by an optical reader at a point of sale .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】複数の色のバーにより形成されるカラーバーコードに於いて、前記複数の色のバーは、所定数の色のバーを混色させて形成し、前記所定数の色は、それら全てを混色したとき以外、それらの内の何色かを混色しても黒色とならないような色であることを特徴とするカラーバーコード。 1 . A color barcode formed by a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of color bars , wherein the plurality of color bars are formed by mixing a predetermined number of color bars , and the predetermined number of colors are A color barcode characterized by being a color that does not become black even if some of the colors are mixed , except when all colors are mixed . JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH05174204A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】前記バーコードの配色に用いる色として、色の３原色であるシアン，マゼンタ，イエローの内の少なくとも１色を用い、前記検出手段は、前記シアン，マゼンタ，イエローの補色であり光の３原色である赤，緑，青の内の、前記バーコードの配色に用いられた色に対応する色を用いることを特徴とする請求項３に記載のバーコード読取装置。 5 . The color used for the color arrangement of the barcode is at least one of the three primary colors of cyan , magenta , and yellow , and the detection means is a complementary color of the cyan , magenta , and yellow . 4 . The barcode reading apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 3 , wherein a color corresponding to a color used for the color scheme of the barcode is used among red , green and blue which are three primary colors of light .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 22 . The method of claim 21 , wherein said information on said display screen comprises a bar code (bar code) , and said reader is a bar-code reader .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code (bar code) , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising :
US7349668B2 CLAIM 23 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said printable visual pattern comprises a bar code (bar code) .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code (bar code) , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising :
US7349668B2 CLAIM 24 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by infra red (IR) light ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to transmit said infra red light , for said infra red light to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】複数の色のバーにより形成されるカラーバーコードに於いて、前記複数の色のバーは、所定数の色のバーを混色させて形成し、前記所定数の色は、それら全てを混色したとき以外、それらの内の何色かを混色しても黒色とならないような色であることを特徴とするカラーバーコード。 1 . A color barcode formed by a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of color bars , wherein the plurality of color bars are formed by mixing a predetermined number of color bars , and the predetermined number of colors are A color barcode characterized by being a color that does not become black even if some of the colors are mixed , except when all colors are mixed . JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH05174204A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】前記バーコードの配色に用いる色として、色の３原色であるシアン，マゼンタ，イエローの内の少なくとも１色を用い、前記検出手段は、前記シアン，マゼンタ，イエローの補色であり光の３原色である赤，緑，青の内の、前記バーコードの配色に用いられた色に対応する色を用いることを特徴とする請求項３に記載のバーコード読取装置。 5 . The color used for the color arrangement of the barcode is at least one of the three primary colors of cyan , magenta , and yellow , and the detection means is a complementary color of the cyan , magenta , and yellow . 4 . The barcode reading apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 3 , wherein a color corresponding to a color used for the color scheme of the barcode is used among red , green and blue which are three primary colors of light .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 25 . The method of claim 19 , additionally comprising redeeming said coupon , said redeeming comprising : storing said transformed information in a form that is transmittable by radio frequency (RF) ; and activating said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to transmit said RF , for said RF to be readable by a receiver at a point of sale .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】複数の色のバーにより形成されるカラーバーコードに於いて、前記複数の色のバーは、所定数の色のバーを混色させて形成し、前記所定数の色は、それら全てを混色したとき以外、それらの内の何色かを混色しても黒色とならないような色であることを特徴とするカラーバーコード。 1 . A color barcode formed by a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of color bars , wherein the plurality of color bars are formed by mixing a predetermined number of color bars , and the predetermined number of colors are A color barcode characterized by being a color that does not become black even if some of the colors are mixed , except when all colors are mixed . JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH05174204A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】前記バーコードの配色に用いる色として、色の３原色であるシアン，マゼンタ，イエローの内の少なくとも１色を用い、前記検出手段は、前記シアン，マゼンタ，イエローの補色であり光の３原色である赤，緑，青の内の、前記バーコードの配色に用いられた色に対応する色を用いることを特徴とする請求項３に記載のバーコード読取装置。 5 . The color used for the color arrangement of the barcode is at least one of the three primary colors of cyan , magenta , and yellow , and the detection means is a complementary color of the cyan , magenta , and yellow . 4 . The barcode reading apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 3 , wherein a color corresponding to a color used for the color scheme of the barcode is used among red , green and blue which are three primary colors of light .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】複数の色のバーにより形成されるカラーバーコードに於いて、前記複数の色のバーは、所定数の色のバーを混色させて形成し、前記所定数の色は、それら全てを混色したとき以外、それらの内の何色かを混色しても黒色とならないような色であることを特徴とするカラーバーコード。 1 . A color barcode formed by a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of color bars , wherein the plurality of color bars are formed by mixing a predetermined number of color bars , and the predetermined number of colors are A color barcode characterized by being a color that does not become black even if some of the colors are mixed , except when all colors are mixed . JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH05174204A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】前記バーコードの配色に用いる色として、色の３原色であるシアン，マゼンタ，イエローの内の少なくとも１色を用い、前記検出手段は、前記シアン，マゼンタ，イエローの補色であり光の３原色である赤，緑，青の内の、前記バーコードの配色に用いられた色に対応する色を用いることを特徴とする請求項３に記載のバーコード読取装置。 5 . The color used for the color arrangement of the barcode is at least one of the three primary colors of cyan , magenta , and yellow , and the detection means is a complementary color of the cyan , magenta , and yellow . 4 . The barcode reading apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 3 , wherein a color corresponding to a color used for the color scheme of the barcode is used among red , green and blue which are three primary colors of light .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 29 . The method of claim 27 , wherein said address comprises a telephone number (comprising, plurality, apparatus) .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】複数の色のバーにより形成されるカラーバーコードに於いて、前記複数の色のバーは、所定数の色のバーを混色させて形成し、前記所定数の色は、それら全てを混色したとき以外、それらの内の何色かを混色しても黒色とならないような色であることを特徴とするカラーバーコード。 1 . A color barcode formed by a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of color bars , wherein the plurality of color bars are formed by mixing a predetermined number of color bars , and the predetermined number of colors are A color barcode characterized by being a color that does not become black even if some of the colors are mixed , except when all colors are mixed . JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH05174204A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】前記バーコードの配色に用いる色として、色の３原色であるシアン，マゼンタ，イエローの内の少なくとも１色を用い、前記検出手段は、前記シアン，マゼンタ，イエローの補色であり光の３原色である赤，緑，青の内の、前記バーコードの配色に用いられた色に対応する色を用いることを特徴とする請求項３に記載のバーコード読取装置。 5 . The color used for the color arrangement of the barcode is at least one of the three primary colors of cyan , magenta , and yellow , and the detection means is a complementary color of the cyan , magenta , and yellow . 4 . The barcode reading apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 3 , wherein a color corresponding to a color used for the color scheme of the barcode is used among red , green and blue which are three primary colors of light .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 38 . The method of claim 19 , comprising : allowing capturing said visual user perceptible information with a video camera ; allowing transforming said captured visual user perceptible information into a format recognizable by said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to produce transformed information , and allowing storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】複数の色のバーにより形成されるカラーバーコードに於いて、前記複数の色のバーは、所定数の色のバーを混色させて形成し、前記所定数の色は、それら全てを混色したとき以外、それらの内の何色かを混色しても黒色とならないような色であることを特徴とするカラーバーコード。 1 . A color barcode formed by a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of color bars , wherein the plurality of color bars are formed by mixing a predetermined number of color bars , and the predetermined number of colors are A color barcode characterized by being a color that does not become black even if some of the colors are mixed , except when all colors are mixed . JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH05174204A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】前記バーコードの配色に用いる色として、色の３原色であるシアン，マゼンタ，イエローの内の少なくとも１色を用い、前記検出手段は、前記シアン，マゼンタ，イエローの補色であり光の３原色である赤，緑，青の内の、前記バーコードの配色に用いられた色に対応する色を用いることを特徴とする請求項３に記載のバーコード読取装置。 5 . The color used for the color arrangement of the barcode is at least one of the three primary colors of cyan , magenta , and yellow , and the detection means is a complementary color of the cyan , magenta , and yellow . 4 . The barcode reading apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 3 , wherein a color corresponding to a color used for the color scheme of the barcode is used among red , green and blue which are three primary colors of light .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 41 . The method of claim 40 , wherein said at least one machine readable form is selected from the group comprising : visual patterns , bar codes (する手段) , and combinations thereof .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 4 【請求項４】前記検出手段は、前記バーコードからの反射光を前記バーコードの配色に用いた色の補色成分に分離する分離手段と、前記分離手段で分離した補色成分の光を光検出器によって検知する手段 (bar codes) と、を含むことを特徴とする請求項３に記載のバーコード読取装置。 4 . The separating means for separating the reflected light from the barcode into complementary color components of the color used for the color arrangement of the barcode , and the light for detecting the complementary color component separated by the separating means . The barcode reading device according to claim 3 , further comprising : a means for detecting with a container .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device (comprising, plurality, apparatus) to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	JPH05174204A CLAIM 1 【請求項１】複数の色のバーにより形成されるカラーバーコードに於いて、前記複数の色のバーは、所定数の色のバーを混色させて形成し、前記所定数の色は、それら全てを混色したとき以外、それらの内の何色かを混色しても黒色とならないような色であることを特徴とするカラーバーコード。 1 . A color barcode formed by a plurality (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) of color bars , wherein the plurality of color bars are formed by mixing a predetermined number of color bars , and the predetermined number of colors are A color barcode characterized by being a color that does not become black even if some of the colors are mixed , except when all colors are mixed . JPH05174204A CLAIM 3 【請求項３】バーコードに配色された色の補色に対する検出手段と、前記検出手段で検出されなかった色の補色が少なくとも前記バーコードに配色された色であると認識する認識手段と、を具備してなることを特徴とするバーコード読取装置。 3 . A detecting means for detecting a complementary color of a color arranged on the bar code , and a recognizing means for recognizing that the complementary color of the color not detected by the detecting means is at least the color arranged on the bar code . A bar code reading device , comprising (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) : JPH05174204A CLAIM 5 【請求項５】前記バーコードの配色に用いる色として、色の３原色であるシアン，マゼンタ，イエローの内の少なくとも１色を用い、前記検出手段は、前記シアン，マゼンタ，イエローの補色であり光の３原色である赤，緑，青の内の、前記バーコードの配色に用いられた色に対応する色を用いることを特徴とする請求項３に記載のバーコード読取装置。 5 . The color used for the color arrangement of the barcode is at least one of the three primary colors of cyan , magenta , and yellow , and the detection means is a complementary color of the cyan , magenta , and yellow . 4 . The barcode reading apparatus (telephone number, mobile communication device, receiving device) according to claim 3 , wherein a color corresponding to a color used for the color scheme of the barcode is used among red , green and blue which are three primary colors of light .

US7349668B2 Filed: 2000-05-31 Issued: 2008-03-25 Systems and methods for embedding commercial information into broadcast media (Original Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd (Current Assignee) Optinetix (Israel) Ltd Gabriel Ilan, Meir Morag	US5227874A Filed: 1991-10-15 Issued: 1993-07-13 Method for measuring the effectiveness of stimuli on decisions of shoppers (Original Assignee) Kohorn H Von (Current Assignee) QUEST NETTECH Corp ; Response Reward Systems LC Henry Von Kohorn
US7349668B2 CLAIM 27 . The method of claim 19 , further comprising : receiving at least one transmission from a receiving device operated by at least one user in response to said prompting , said at least one transmission including time information and at least one address of the receiving device operated by said at least one user ; using said time information indicator to indicate a request by the user to receive said further data corresponding to said first data (repeating step, time t) and providing said at least one user with said indicated data at said receiving device for display thereupon .	US5227874A CLAIM 15 . A method for measuring the effectiveness of broadcast and print advertisements , said method comprising the steps of : presenting advertisements to shoppers , said advertisements advertising specific products , each advertisement being identifiable by timing of its presentation and/or by a reference element , providing shoppers with dispensers , each dispenser having means operable by an individual shopper for printing and dispensing a hard copy record carrying an incentive to purchase at least one of said specific products , the benefit of said incentive being receivable in a retail store within a stipulated period of time , each of said dispensers being identifiably associated with an individual one of said shoppers , said record being of the type which is honored upon the purchase of an advertised product by a shopper in said retail store , said record identifying the dispenser having printed said record and indicating the advertisement corresponding to said advertised product , a shopper selecting for intended purchase at least one of said advertised products , a shopper operating said shopper' ; s dispenser to direct the printing of one of said records , a shopper' ; s dispenser printing and dispensing said at least one record to said shopper , said record identifying said shopper' ; s dispenser , one of said advertised products , and the advertisement corresponding to said advertised product that wa presented when the shopper selected the advertised product for intended purchase , a shopper purchasing said selected product in said retail store , in conjunction with said purchase , a shopper presenting said record in said retail store within said stipulated period of time t (first data) o receive the benefit of said incentive , collecting presented records from said retail store , and tabulating a presentation rate of said presented records relative to their associated advertisement . US5227874A CLAIM 22 . A method for evaluating under varying sets of circumstances the effectiveness of stimuli experienced by individuals , the method comprising the steps of : a) exposing individuals to a stimulus under a set of circumstances , said circumstances having been selected from a group comprising nature , frequency , combination and timing of stimuli ; and redemption value of records , b) individuals acting upon said stimulus , c) distributing permanent records having redemption value , said value being available to said individuals who have acted upon said stimulus and who redeem said records , d) evaluating the effectiveness of said stimulus as evidenced by records redeemed , e) repeating step (first data) s a)-d) under at least one additional varied set of circumstances , and f) evaluating the change in the effectiveness of stimuli under said varied sets of circumstances as evidenced by said records redeemed .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 43 . The method of claim 19 , wherein said information capture is made from a light pulser associated with a display , the capture comprising : scanning said light pulser with a tight pulse reader to capture digital user (said selection) perceptible information conveyed by pulses at said pulse reader ; transforming said captured digital user perceptible information into a format recognizable to said mobile communication device to produce transformed information , and storing said transformed information on said mobile communication device .	US5227874A CLAIM 5 . A method for determining the purchase behavior of individual members of a household , comprising the steps of assigning a personal identification reference element to each member of a household , presenting to members of said household identifiable stimuli intended to promote the sale of identified products , a household member selecting a promoted product for intended purchase , providing at household locations means identified with a household and activatable by a member of said household for generating and dispensing monetary coupons traceable to said means , following activating of said means by a member of said household , generating and dispensing at said household location a coupon carrying a monetary incentive to purchase a selected product , said incentive being available upon the purchase of said product , said activating including an identification of the stimulus which prompted said selection (digital user) by said individual member of said household , said activating including an entering of said household member' ; s personal identification , in conjunction with the purchase of a selected product a household member surrendering said coupon to receive said incentive , collecting surrendered coupons , and determining the purchase behavior of individual members of a household by tabulating said surrendered coupons carrying incentives to purchase products selected by individual members of said household identified on said coupons .
US7349668B2 CLAIM 46 . The method of claim 43 , wherein said digital user (said selection) perceptible information comprises information corresponding to a coupon .	US5227874A CLAIM 5 . A method for determining the purchase behavior of individual members of a household , comprising the steps of assigning a personal identification reference element to each member of a household , presenting to members of said household identifiable stimuli intended to promote the sale of identified products , a household member selecting a promoted product for intended purchase , providing at household locations means identified with a household and activatable by a member of said household for generating and dispensing monetary coupons traceable to said means , following activating of said means by a member of said household , generating and dispensing at said household location a coupon carrying a monetary incentive to purchase a selected product , said incentive being available upon the purchase of said product , said activating including an identification of the stimulus which prompted said selection (digital user) by said individual member of said household , said activating including an entering of said household member' ; s personal identification , in conjunction with the purchase of a selected product a household member surrendering said coupon to receive said incentive , collecting surrendered coupons , and determining the purchase behavior of individual members of a household by tabulating said surrendered coupons carrying incentives to purchase products selected by individual members of said household identified on said coupons .