RU2323476C2 - Method for inputting and outputting information by using a micro-fleck template - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: method for inputting and outputting information by using a micro-fleck template, which contains various inputted and outputted information.

SUBSTANCE: in accordance to the method, on the surface of printing material a set of micro-flecks (4) of array is applied according to rectangular shape and set as a block, blocks are applied continuously and regularly, a key micro-fleck (2) is set, a set of information micro-flecks (3), which carry various recognizable information, are positioned according to a predetermined rule by means of algorithm for code generation on basis of micro-flecks, to generate template (1) of micro-flecks in such a way. Template (1) of micro-flecks is imported as image data by means of a camera and outputted on basis of numerical value, which is computed by digitization of this information by means of a software application.

EFFECT: reduced information recognition time, possible conduction of error check for condition of micro-fleck composition, increased level of protection.

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Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a method for inputting and outputting information by using a microspot template that contains various input and output information and programs by optically reading information from a template that is formed on a printed material or the like.

State of the art

According to the prior art, there is provided a method for outputting information, according to which a bar code printed on a printed material or the like is read, and according to which information such as sound or the like is output. For example, a method has been proposed in which information that matches the predetermined key information is stored in advance in the data storage means, and the information is output by searching based on the read key by using a barcode reader.

Also, in order to be able to output a large amount of information and programs, a technology has been proposed according to which a microspot template is generated in which small spots are arranged in accordance with a predetermined rule, and a microspot template that is printed on a printed material or the like. Imported as image data through a camera and digitized to output audio information.

However, the above method according to which sound or the like is output. by using a conventional barcode, the following problem is inherent in that a barcode printed on a printed material or the like is unpleasant for the eyes. In addition, since the barcode is large enough and occupies part of the page space, there is also the problem that when the barcode is large enough, as described earlier, it is not possible to assign the appropriate number of barcodes from the viewpoint of the layout codes in a way that could be easily understood in relation to each meaningful symbol and object that appear in a fragmentary text and sentence, or a photographic image, drawing, graphic object.

The microspot pattern is imported as image data by means of a camera, and this image data is digitized in 256 gray tones, and in order to make the microspot recognition easier, a change in tones is distinguished to strengthen the edge of the microspot. Then, the data of 256 tones is changed into a binary digit of white or black. When making such a change to binary digit, when it is printed micro-spot on the page space, there is a printing error of micro-spot due to shift and blur during printing, mismatch during pixelization. According to the prior art, with respect to such a printing error, error checking is performed by means of parity. However, the mentioned error checks are inherent in the problems, according to which they do not relate to checking print errors with respect to each microspot, but relate to a data module obtained from a plurality of microspots, and there is no way to reliably determine at which point a printing error occurred, in while the camera image capture area should be set wide.

In addition, they have an inherent problem that there is a distortion in the micro-spot pattern converted to the image due to lens distortion, defocusing, stretching or shrinking of the page area, curvature of the media surface and deviation during printing, and advanced technical capabilities are required to compensate for these effects .

The present invention was created with the aim of eliminating the above problems. In other words, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method for inputting and outputting information by using a microspot pattern that sets an appropriate amount of data when using a microspot pattern, by endowing a different function of each microspot with a microspot pattern to be displayed on a printed material or the like, and when obtaining information from this microspot pattern according to the method, it is possible to recognize the direction and in a short time to obtain information on its basis, also a method allows Allows you to check for errors regarding the status of the microspot layout and, in addition, increase the level of protection.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to the present invention, there is provided a method for inputting and outputting information by using a microspot pattern, characterized in that a plurality of microspots (4) of the grating are applied in a rectangular shape to a surface of a carrier made of printed material, which is then set as a block, and the blocks are applied regularly and in a continuous manner, and such a microspot that one microspot (4) of the grating, placed in the block, is applied by means of unidirectional shift, set as the key microspot, and by setting the key microspot (2) as a representative point, they are applied around the circumference relative to the key microspot (2), and by setting the center that is surrounded by the microspots (4) of the lattice at four points, as a hypothetical point, and by setting it as the starting point, at the ending point represented by the vector, a set of information microspots (3) that carry a variety of recognizable information is applied in accordance with a predetermined rule by means of an algorithm for generating code on the basis of microspots in order to form a microspot pattern (1), and the block that composes the microspot pattern (1) is imported as image data by a camera, and information and a program are output based on a numerical value calculated by digitizing it.

Using the aforementioned camera, the direction of the key microspots (2) of the microspots pattern is recognized, and the microspots deposited at the end point of the vector, based on the mentioned direction, are specified as information microspots (3) as a parameter. The set of information microspots (3) can be displayed around a hypothetical point of the microspots (4) of the grid as a center.

In the corresponding method for inputting and outputting information / programs, the microspot template (1) is formed on a medium made of printed material or the like by using an information output device, a personal computer, a personal digital information device (PDA) or a portable telephone and the like, are imported as image data by a camera. This camera recognizes printed microspots in accordance with the aforementioned predetermined rule in this microspot pattern (1) and digitizes it, as a result of which information and a program are output based on the calculated numerical value.

In particular, the microspot pattern (1) is imported as its image data by means of a camera, and the microspot (4) gratings are first recognized, then the key microspot (2) is extracted and the direction is recognized by the key microspot (2), and its direction can be used as parameter. Then, by extracting the information microspot (3), which is applied around the circumference relative to this key microspot (2), it is possible to quickly output information and programs.

Since micropotches (4) gratings are applied in the pattern (1) of microspots, if you import this pattern (1) of microspots as image data using a camera, you can correct lens distortion, defocusing, stretching and compression of the page area, distortion of the surface of the medium and deflection during print. More specifically, as a function for correction, which converts the distorted microspots (4) of the grating at four points to the original surface, the following function is obtained

(X _n , Y _n ) = f (X ' _n , Y' _n ),

and information microspots are corrected with an identical function to obtain in this way a vector of correct information microspots (3).

In the case when the data to be determined in information microspots (3) were displayed in the form of bits, for use in error checking, by setting the redundancy of one bit from one portion of information microspots (3), and by treating a data bit with a high logical level , which is obtained from the information microspot I _n , and a bit of data with a low logical level, which is obtained from the information microspot I _{n + 1} , as identical, in the state in which the information microspot (3) is displayed on media surfaces, when a data bit with a high logical level, which is obtained from the information microspot I _n , and a data bit with a low logical level, which is obtained from the information microspot I _{n + 1} , are not identical, conclude that the information microspot (3) not displayed in proper position.

In order to use the information microspot (3) for checking errors by assigning a “0” or “1” bit with a low logical level, in a state in which the information microspot (3) is applied to the surface of the medium when there is a mismatch with respect to the position where the information microspot is applied (3), in the direction of the position in which the information microspot is applied (3), which is adjacent and carries other data, it is concluded that the information microspot (3) is not displayed in the proper position.

Assuming that the direction of the key microspot (2) is defined as the upward direction, and the data that is defined in the corresponding information microspot is “0”, by applying the information microspot (3) in any of eight directions that are equally spaced from each other distance, and assigning “0” to a bit with a low logic level in order to perform error checking in the state in which the information micro-spot (3) is displayed on the surface of the medium when the information micro-spot (3) is located on in the longitudinal direction, which differs from the up and down or left and right directions relative to the hypothetical point as the center, conclude that the information microspot (3) is not displayed in the proper position.

Assuming that the direction of the key microspot (2) is defined as the upward direction, and the data that is defined in the corresponding information microspot is “0”, by applying the information microspot (3) in any of eight directions that are equally spaced from each other distance, and assigning “1” to a bit with a low logic level in order to perform error checking, in the state in which the information micro-spot (3) is displayed on the surface of the medium when the information micro-spot (3) is located in the up and down or right and left, different from the oblique direction, relative to the hypothetical point as the center, conclude that the information microspot (3) is not displayed in the proper position.

It is also desirable to assign a “0” and “1” bit with a low logic level alternately in order to check for errors in information microspots (3) and apply information microspots (3) from all sides.

By this means, it is possible to check for errors as to whether the information microspot (3) of the microspot pattern (1) is inserted with an offset to the adjacent direction due to deviation when printing onto the surface of the medium, stretching or compressing the medium, and a mismatch during pixelization. In particular, in the case when the information microspot (3) is introduced with a displacement in a rotational direction of a concentric shape around a hypothetical point as a center, it is possible to perform a 100% error check.

To encrypt data K _n , which are defined in the information microspot I _{n of the} template (1) microspots, so that it is impossible to read it visually, perform the mathematical operation, which is represented by the function f, with respect to data K _n , and I _n = f (K _n ) represent by means of the template (1) microspots, and the template (1) microspots are imported as image data by the camera, and data K _{n is} calculated by K _n = f ^-1 (I _n ).

To eliminate the regularity of the microspot pattern (1) so that it is not possible to visually read the information of the microspot (3), the difference between the adjacent two lines of the microspot is set as the data defined in the microspot (3), and the microspot pattern is formed and applied by calculating the information microspot I _n by adding said specific data to the information microspot I _{m of the} front line from said adjacent lines.

By this means, it becomes impossible to visually read the microspot pattern (1) that is printed on the surface of the medium, as a result of which it becomes possible to increase the level of protection. In addition, in the case of printing a pattern (1) of microspots on the surface of the medium, information microspots (3) are applied randomly and the pattern disappears, as a result of which it becomes possible to hide the pattern of microspots.

In the template (1), microspots, in order to determine a zone in which there is no information, or in order not to import other data across the border at the border of the zone, as a dummy microspot (5) in which data are not defined, it can be applied microspots in the central position of the microspots (4) of the grating at four points.

When the microspot pattern (4) is imported as its image data by the camera, after calculating the X, Y coordinates at the position of the key microspot (2), which is a representative point of information, by adding to the coordinate values of the direction of the pattern (1) the microspots obtained on the basis of increments of the X, Y coordinates corresponding to the key microspot (2) to the adjacent representative point and the distance from the center of the captured image to the key microspot (2), whose X, Y coordinates were calculated, yayut coordinate values X, Y in the center of the captured image.

When the template block (1) of the microspots is imported as its image data by means of a camera, into a zone where identical data is defined in each block, or into a zone where the X, Y coordinates are determined by initiating reading from the information microspot (3) , which is located around the circumference relative to the center of the image captured by the camera, reading information microspots (3) sequentially and reading information microspots (3), which corresponds to one part of the block, template (1) microspots read in a minimum area relative to the center of the captured image of the camera and calculate the data at the position of the center of the captured image.

When the microspot pattern (1) is read as image data by the camera, in case there is an error regarding the information microspot (3), the information microspot (3) is read that corresponds to and is closest to the above information microspot (3), and perform error correction.

The aforementioned block is divided into subblocks, and each subblock is individually assigned independent information, thereby reading the microspot pattern (1) in a smaller area than the block relative to the center of the image captured by the camera, and also for each subblock, error checking and error correction are performed.

List of drawings

1 is an explanatory view showing one example of a microspot pattern according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is an enlarged view showing one example of information microspots of a microspots template.

Figure 3 (a), (b) is an explanatory view showing information microspots applied around a key microspot as a center.

4 is an example of information microspots and bitmap data according to the definitions given in the present description, as well as an example showing another mode.

5 is an example of information microspots and bitmap data according to the definitions given in the present description, where (a) is an example in which two microspots are applied, (b) is an example in which four microspots are applied, and (c) is an example, in which five microspots are applied.

6 is a modified example of a microspot pattern, where (a) is a schematic diagram of a layout type of six information microspots, (b) is a schematic diagram of a layout type of nine information microspots, (c) is a schematic diagram of a layout type of twelve information microspots, (d) is a schematic diagram of the layout type of thirty-six information microspots.

7 (a), (b) are explanatory views showing a state in which the information microspots I ₁ -I _{16 are} arranged in a line to explain the error checking method performed with respect to the information microspots.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of an error checking method performed with respect to the information microspot by assigning a “0” bit with a low logic level.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view of an error checking method performed with respect to the information microspot by assigning a “1” bit with a low logic level.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of an error checking method performed with respect to information microspots by alternately assigning a “0” and “1” bit with a low logic level.

11 is an explanatory view showing a state in which information microspots I ₁ -I _{16 are} arranged in line to explain the protection of information microspots.

12 is a front view showing another example of the layout of the microspots in which the layout position of the key microspots is changed.

13 is a fictitious microspot, where (a) is an explanatory view of a fictitious microspot, (b) is an explanatory view showing one example of a printed material, (c) is an explanatory view showing a zone of a printed material, and (d) - an explanatory view showing an example of layout of a microspot pattern, according to which the mask border is controlled by a dummy microspot.

Fig. 14 (a) is an explanatory view showing an input order of information microspots, and Fig. 14 (b) is an explanatory view showing a method of reading a microspot pattern and calculating X, Y coordinate values.

15 is an explanatory view showing a method of forming a microspot pattern with eliminating regularity, and also an information block used as a microspot pattern is shown.

Fig. 16 is an explanatory view showing a method of forming a microspot pattern with eliminating regularity, and also a data block to be recorded in the microspot pattern is shown.

17 is a sectional view of a camera.

Fig. 18 is an explanatory view showing a camera image capturing area.

Fig. 19 is an explanatory view showing information microspots of four parts of the block.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory view showing a procedure for entering a position of a center of a captured image and sub-blocks by a camera.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory view showing a procedure for inputting a center position of a captured image and sub-blocks by a camera. FIG.

Fig. 22 is an explanatory view showing a procedure for entering a position of a center of a captured image and sub-blocks by a camera.

Fig. 23 is an explanatory view showing a procedure for entering a position of a center of a captured image and sub-blocks by a camera.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Next, with reference to the drawings, a preferred mode for implementing this invention is described.

1 is an explanatory view showing one example of a microspot pattern according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing one example of information microspots of a microspots pattern and a bit display of data defined therein. Fig. 3 (a), (b) are explanatory views that depict information microspots, in which the key microspot is applied in the center.

A method for inputting and outputting information by using a microspot pattern according to the present invention comprises means for generating a microspot pattern 1, means for recognizing a microspot pattern 1, and means for outputting information and a program from this microspot pattern. In other words, the microspot pattern is imported as image data by a camera, the microspot grids are first removed, then the key microspot 2 is extracted based on the fact that by its nature, it cannot be in the microspot position where the microspot grids are located, and then it is removed information microspot 3 and, thereby, digitize in such a way that they extract the information zone and digitize the information, and through this information of numerical values output information and the program. For example, from this template 1, microspots information such as sound, etc., and the program are output to an information output device, a personal computer, a personal digital information device (PDA) or a portable telephone, etc.

When generating the microspot pattern 1 according to the present invention, in accordance with the microspot generation code algorithm, in order for information such as sound and the like to be recognized, the spots are small, i.e. key microspot 2, information microspot 3, microspot 4 grids, are placed in accordance with a predetermined rule. As shown in FIG. 1, in the template block 1 of the microspots that represents information, around the key microspots 2, 5 × 5 microspots 4 grids are applied as a center and the information microspots 3 are applied to a circle relative to a hypothetical point that is located in the center surrounded by microspots 4 lattice at four points. This block contains arbitrary information in the form of numerical values. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 1, a state is shown in which four parts of the blocks (within the outlined bold line of the frame) of the microspot pattern 1 are arranged in a line. However, in relation to this, it should be noted that the microspot pattern 1 is not limited to just four blocks.

For one block, one corresponding information and program can be displayed, or for a set of blocks one corresponding information and program can be displayed.

Microspots 4 grids in case of importing this 1 microspots template as image data through a camera, can provide the ability to correct lens distortion, defocus, stretch and compress page space, curvature of the media surface and deflection during printing. More specifically, as a correction function, which converts the distorted microspots of 4 gratings at four points to the original square, the following function is obtained

(X _n , Y _n ) = f (X ' _n , Y' _n ),

and information microspots are corrected with an identical function to thereby obtain a vector of correct information microspots 3.

When the microspot 4 grids are applied to the microspot pattern 1, with respect to such image data on the basis of which the microspot pattern 1 was imported by the camera, the distortion caused by the camera is corrected, and thus even when the image data of the microspot pattern 1 is imported by using a widely used type of camera that uses lenses with a high distortion coefficient, it is possible to perform recognition accurately. Also, even if the reading is performed when the camera is tilted relative to the surface of the microspot pattern 1, it is possible to recognize this microspot pattern 1 accurately.

The key microspot 2, as shown in FIG. 1, is a microspot that is deposited by unidirectionally shifting one microspot 4 of the grating, which is located approximately in a central position relative to the microspot of 4 gratings arranged in a rectangular shape. This key microspot 2 is a representative point of the microspot pattern 1 of one part of the block that represents the information microspot 3. One example is an example in which the microspot 4 grids in the center of the block of pattern 1 are microspot shifted upward by 0.2 mm. In the case when the information microspot 3 represents the values of the X, Y coordinates, such a position in which the information microspot is shifted down 0.2 mm becomes the coordinate point. In this regard, it should be noted that this numerical value is not limited to just this example and can vary in accordance with how big or small the microspot block 1 is.

Information microspot 3 is a microspot that carries a variety of recognizable information. This informational microspot 3 is applied, by setting the key microspot 2 as a representative point, circumferentially with respect to it, and by setting the center surrounded by the microspots 4 of the grating at four points, as a hypothetical point and by setting it as the starting point, is applied at the end point represented by vector. For example, this information microspot 3 is surrounded by microspots 4 of the grating, and, as shown in FIG. 2, a microspot that is 0.2 mm away from this hypothetical point corresponds to the direction and length that are represented by the vector, and thus, is plotted in 8 directions by rotating the vector 45 ° clockwise, and represents 3 bits. Thus, it is possible to represent 3 bits × 16 parts = 48 bits by means of a pattern 1 of microspots of one block.

In addition, although in the example shown in the figure, it is plotted in eight directions and represents three bits, this is not a limitation, and it can be applied in 16 directions to represent 4 bits, and various other modifications are possible.

It is desirable that the diameter of the key microspot 2, information microspot 3 or microspot 4 of the grate is approximately 0.1 mm, taking into account the appearance, the accuracy of printing relative to paper quality, the resolution of the camera and the optimal degree of detail.

Also, taking into account the necessary amount of information for the area of image capture and false recognition of various types of microspots 2, 3, 4, it is desirable that the interval of microspots 4 gratings is approximately equal to 1 mm vertically and horizontally. Given the false recognition of the microspots 4 gratings and the information microspots, it is desirable that the mismatch of the key microspots is approximately 20% of the grating interval.

It is desirable that the interval between this information microspot 3 and the hypothetical point, which is surrounded by microspots of the lattice at four points, be an interval of approximately 15-30% of the interval between adjacent hypothetical points. This is due to the fact that if the distance between the information microspot 3 and the hypothetical point greatly exceeds this interval, then the set of microspots will be visible as a very large module and will become unacceptable as a microspot template 1. Otherwise, this is due to the fact that if the distance between the information microspot 3 and the hypothetical point is less than this interval, it will become difficult to recognize whether it is the information microspot 3 for which the direction is given by the vector by establishing one of the adjacent hypothetical points as the center.

For example, for the information microspot 3, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), the spacing of the grating for applying I ₁ -I ₁₆ around the key microspot 2 as a center in the clockwise direction is 1 mm, which makes it possible to represent 3 bits × 16 = 48 bits per 4 mm × 4 mm.

In addition, individually independent information content is contained in the block, and a sub-block can be additionally applied, which is not affected by other information content. An example of this is shown in Fig. 3 (b), where subunits composed of four information microspots [I ₁ , I ₂ , I ₃ , I ₄ ], [I ₅ , I ₆ , I ₇ , I ₈ ], [I ₉ , I ₁₀ , I ₁₁ , I ₁₂ ], [I ₁₃ , I ₁₄ , I ₁₅ , I ₁₆ ], are designed so that the corresponding independent data (3 bits × 4 = 12 bits) are implemented in information microspots. In this way, by applying a sub-block, it is possible to easily check for errors, which will be described later in units of sub-blocks.

It is desirable that the direction of the vector (rotational direction) of the information microspot 3 is determined uniformly with respect to each 30 ° -90 °.

Fig. 4 shows an example of the information microspot and bitmap data defined here and an example of another mode.

Also, assuming with respect to the information microspot 3, that two types are used, corresponding to short and long distances from the hypothetical point surrounded by 4 microspots, and the direction of the vector corresponds to 8 directions, it is possible to represent 4 bits. In this regard, it is desirable that the long type corresponds to 25-30% of the distance between adjacent hypothetical points, and the short type corresponds to 15-20%. However, with regards to the foregoing, it is desirable that the interval between the centers of the information microspots 3 of the long and short types be larger than the diameter of these microspots.

It is desirable that the information microspot 3, surrounded by microspots 4 gratings at four points, be one microspot, taking into account the appearance. However, in the case where it is desirable to increase the amount of information without taking into account the appearance, by assigning one bit to each one vector and presenting the information microspot 3 by means of the set of microspots, it is possible to obtain an appropriate amount of information. For example, in a vector of 8 directions of concentric circles, information corresponding to 2 ⁸ can be represented by information microspots, which are surrounded by microspots 4 grids at four points, and 2 ^{128 is} achieved by 16 information microspots in one block.

5 is an example of information microspots and bitmaps of data that are defined therein, wherein (a) is an example in which two microspots are applied, (b) is an example in which four microspots are applied, and (c) represents is an example in which five microspots are applied.

Fig. 6 shows a modified example of a microspot pattern, where (a) is a schematic diagram of a layout type of six information microspots, (b) is a schematic diagram of a layout type of nine information microspots, (c) is a schematic diagram of a layout type of twelve information microspots, (d) - a schematic diagram of the layout type of thirty-six information microspots.

The microspot pattern 1, which is shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, is an example of how 16 (4 × 4) information microspots 3 are applied in one block. However, this informational microspot 3 is not limited to applying 16 portions in one block and can be modified in a variety of ways. For example, in accordance with whether a large or small amount of information is necessary, as well as with the resolution of the camera, the following options are available: (a) six portions (2 × 3) of information microspots 3 are printed in one block, (b) nine portions (3 × 3) informational microspots 3 applied in a single block, (c) twelve portions of (3 × 4) informational microspots 3 applied in a single block or (d) thirty-six portions of (6 × 6) informational microspots 3 applied in a single block.

7 (a), (b) - explanatory views which show a state in which the microspot information I ₁ -I ₁₆ are arranged in a line in order to clarify the information concerning executed microspots method for checking for error.

By setting the redundancy to one bit of three bits of one portion of information microspots 3 and by treating bits with a high logical level from data obtained from information microspots I _n and bits with a low logical level from data obtained from information microspots I _{n + 1} , as identical, in the state in which the information microspot 3 is displayed on the surface of the medium, which is a printed material or the like, when a bit with a high logical level from the data obtained from the information of the microspot I _n , and the bit with a low logic level from the data obtained from its information microspot I _{n + 1} , are not identical, conclude that the information microspot 3 is not displayed in the proper position.

7 (b) is an explanatory view showing a state in which information microspots I ₁ -I _{16 are} arranged in a line to explain an error checking method performed in relation to information microspots in units of subunits.

The error checking system shown in FIG. 7 (b) is a system for performing error checking in relation to [I ₁ , I ₂ , I ₃ , I ₄ ], [I ₅ , I ₆ , I ₇ , I ₈ ], [I ₉ , I ₁₀ , I ₁₁ , I ₁₂ ], [I ₁₃ , I ₁₄ , I ₁₅ , I ₁₆ ] to be configured in 4 portions of information microspots 3 with a correspondingly independent data module (3 bits × 4 = 12 bits) .

By this, with respect to whether the information microspot 3 is inserted with an offset to the position of the adjacent information microspot 3 into which other data is deposited, due to a shift when printing onto a surface of a medium representing printing material or the like, stretching or compressing the surface media and the mismatch during the pixelization, it is possible to check for errors at 100%.

Fig. 8 is an explanatory view of an error checking method performed with respect to the information microspot by assigning a "0" bit with a low logic level.

As for the information microspot 3, by assigning “0” or “1” to its bit with a low logic level, it can be used to check for errors. In the state in which the information microspot 3 is displayed on the surface of the medium, it can be concluded that this information microspot 3 is not displayed in the proper position, so that the information microspot 3 is in such a position that the adjacent information microspot is adjacent to the information microspot, having other data, is plotted around a hypothetical point as a center.

For example, on the assumption that the direction of the key microspot 2 is specified as the upward direction, and the data that is specified in the corresponding information microspot 3 is “0”, the information microspot 3 is applied in any of 8 directions, and “0” is assigned to a bit with low logic level for error checking. In other words, the information microspot 3, the bit with a low logical level of which was assigned “0”, is always applied in the up and down or left and right directions relative to the hypothetical point as the center. In this regard, when this information microplate 3 is placed in an oblique direction, it is possible to conclude that it is not displayed in the proper position.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view of an error checking method performed with respect to the information microspot by assigning a “1” bit with a low logic level.

Or, on the assumption that the direction of the key microspot 2 is specified as the upward direction, and the data that is set in the corresponding microspot 3 represents “0”, by applying the information microspot 3 in any of 8 directions and assigning “1” to the bit with a low logic level can also perform error checking. In other words, the information microspot 3, the bit with a low logical level of which was assigned “1”, is always applied in the oblique direction relative to the hypothetical point as the center. In this regard, when this information microplate 3 is placed in the directions up and down or left and right, it is possible to conclude that it is not displayed in the proper position.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of an error checking method performed with respect to information microspots by alternately assigning a “0” and “1” bit with a low logic level.

In addition, by applying one portion of information microspots 3 on all sides and alternately assigning “0” and “1” bits with a low logic level for use in error checking, it is also possible to check for errors with respect to this information microspot 3. B the error checking system under consideration alternately generates information microspots in the up and down directions, left and right, and in the directions tilted at an angle of 45 °, and it becomes possible to eliminate the regularity of the patterns it is microspots. In other words, the information microspot, the bit with a low logical level of which “0” and “1” were assigned alternately, is always placed in the up and down directions, left and right, or in a direction inclined at an angle of 45 ° relative to the hypothetical point as the center. In this regard, when this information microspot is placed in a direction different from the up and down directions, to the left and to the right, or tilted at an angle of 45 °, it is concluded that it is not displayed in the proper position. Thus, it is possible to confidently perform a check for an error consisting in the fact that the information microspot 3 was introduced with a shift in the rotational direction relative to the hypothetical point as the center.

In addition, the information microspots 3 are mapped to 8 directions (with an interval of 45 °) and a long and short distance (see FIG. 4) under the assumption that one bit with a low logic level of four bits is “0” or “1 ", in the case of a displacement in the microspot position of adjacent three points (a concentric circle ± 2 points of rotation positions by 45 ° ± any one point of long and short distances), it was possible that an error was made and it is possible to check for this error by 100%.

11 is an explanatory view showing a state in which information microspots I ₁ -I _{16 are} arranged in line to explain the protection of information microspots.

For example, in order to make it impossible to visually read the data of pattern 1 of microspots, a mathematical operation is performed, which is represented by the function f (K _n ) with respect to I _{n of} information microspots 3, and I _n = K _n + R _n is represented by pattern 1 of microspots, after input template I _n microspots prepared K _n = I _n -R _n.

Or, in order to make it impossible to visually read the data of the microspot pattern 1, the set of information microspots is arranged in one line with the key microspot 2 as a representative point, and this one line is placed in the set of lines, and the difference in the data of two adjacent lines makes the information microspot 3, and thus it is possible to apply each information microspot in such a way that the regularity of the microspot pattern 1 of each block is eliminated.

As a result of this, since it becomes impossible to visually read the microspot pattern 1 that has been printed on the surface of the medium, it is possible to increase the level of protection. Also, in the case when the microspot pattern 1 is printed on the surface of the medium, the information microspot 3 is applied randomly and the pattern disappears, as a result of which it becomes possible to hide the microspot pattern.

12 is an explanatory view showing another example of the layout of the microspots in which the layout position of the key microspots is changed.

There is no need for the key microspot 2 to be necessarily applied in the center of the microspot block 4 grids, which are applied in accordance with a rectangular shape. For example, you can apply it in the corner of the block of microspots 4 gratings. In the case under consideration, it is desirable that the information microspots 3 be applied in such a way that they are lined up from the key microspots 2 as a starting point.

13 shows a fictitious microspot, where (a) is an explanatory view of a fictitious microspot, (b) is an explanatory view showing one example of a printed material, (c) is an explanatory view showing a region of a printed material, and (d ) is an explanatory view showing an example of layout of a microspot pattern, according to which the mask border is controlled by a dummy microspot.

The microspots are applied to the central position of the microspots of the grating at four points, and the dummy microspots 5 are determined as microspots for which no information is given (Fig. 13 (a)). Fictitious microspot 5 can be used for the boundary of the zone and the zone itself in which the data of numerical values were specified, or the values of the X, Y coordinates, or the zone in which the data of numerical values, or the values of the X, Y coordinates, are not set.

For example, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), three types of patterns are printed, such as a teddy bear, a hippopotamus and the sun, and zones are applied that correspond to these three patterns, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), for example, mask 1, mask 2, mask 3. As shown in Fig. 13 (d), a fictitious micro-spot is applied at the border of mask 1 and mask 2.

In addition, in the case of using a dummy microspot 5 at the border, there is no need to make all the blocks in the corresponding position with dummy microspots 5, and the minimum microspot can be made a dummy microspot to show the border.

Also, a fictitious micro-spot is applied to a zone other than the mask, and it is possible to apply a zone where information is not specified.

When the microspot pattern 1 is imported as image data by the camera, after calculating the X, Y coordinates at the position of the key microspot 2, which is a representative point of information, by adding to the value of the coordinate coordinate of the microspot pattern 1, which is obtained based on the increments corresponding to the key microspot 2 the values of the X, Y coordinates to an adjacent representative point and the distance from the center of the captured image to the key microspot 2, the X, Y coordinates of which were calculated, calculate the X, Y coordinates of the center of the captured image.

Also, when the block of the template 1 of microspots is imported as image data by the camera, in the area where identical data is set in each unit, or in the area where the coordinates X, Y are set, the reading starts from the information microspot 3, which is located around the circle relative to the center of the image captured by the camera, and information microspots 3 are read sequentially, while information microspots 3 that correspond to one part of the block are read, and thus, the microspots pattern 1 is read to a minimum n area relative to the center of the captured image of the camera and calculate the data at the position of the center of the captured image.

On Fig (a) shows the input order information microspots, which corresponds to one part of the block in the minimum area relative to the center of the image captured by the camera. Information microspots 4 servings in length × 4 lines = 16 servings in a clockwise direction.

Fig. 14 (b) is an explanatory view showing a method of reading a microspot pattern and calculating X, Y coordinate values.

As shown in this figure, the values of the X, Y coordinates to be calculated are set as the values of the X, Y coordinates of the block, which is located in the center of the image captured by the camera. The values of the X, Y coordinates are needed for the following: the increment value is set to +1 in the X direction (right direction) and the Y direction (up direction) with respect to each block, the information micro-spot that was entered from another block changes. In addition, K ₈ K ₇ K ₆ K ₅ (i ₁₆ i ₁₅ i ₁₄ i ₁₃ i ₁₂ i ₁₁ i ₁₂ i ₁₁ i ₁₀ i ₉ ), which shows the value of the X coordinate, and K ₄ K ₃ K ₂ K ₁ ( i ₈ i ₇ i ₆ i ₅ i ₄ i ₃ i ₂ i ₁ ), which shows the value of the Y coordinate, become objects to be changed, and the K ₁₆ -K ₉ (i ₃₂ -i ₁₇ ) that differs from them becomes the same value in each block, and there is no need to change.

These calculations are implemented using the following mathematical formulas. Even if there is a carryover in the calculation in [], it is assumed that this does not affect the bit line before []. One bit from the information microspot I, excluding the error check bit, is set to K.

<Mathematical Formula 1>

(1) In the case where ₁₁ I ₁₁ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₁₁ K ₈ • ₁₁ K ₇ • ₁₁ K ₆ • ₂₁ K ₅

Y coordinate: ₁₂ K ₄ • ₁₂ K ₃ • ₁₂ K ₂ • [ ₂₂ K ₁ +1]

(2) In the case where ₁₁ I ₁₅ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₁₂ K ₈ • ₁₂ K ₇ • ₁₂ K ₆ • ₂₁ K ₅ -1

Y coordinate: ₁₂ K ₄ • ₁₂ K ₃ • ₁₂ K ₂ • [ ₂₂ K ₁ +1]

(3) In the case where ₁₂ I ₃ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₁₂ K ₈ • ₁₂ K ₇ • ₁₂ K ₆ • ₂₂ K ₅

Y coordinate: ₁₂ K ₄ • ₁₂ K ₃ • ₁₂ K ₂ • [ ₂₂ K ₁ +1]

(4) In the case where ₁₂ I ₇ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₁₂ K ₈ • ₁₂ K ₇ • ₁₂ K ₆ • ₂₂ K ₅

Y coordinate: ₂ K ₄ • ₁₂ K ₃ • ₁₂ K ₂ • [ ₂₂ K ₁ +1]

(5) In the case where ₁₁ I ₁₂ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₁₁ K ₈ • ₁₁ K ₇ • ₂₁ K ₆ • ₂₁ K ₅

Y coordinate: ₁₂ K ₄ • ₁₂ K ₃ • [ ₂₂ K ₂ • ₂₂ K ₁ +1]

(6) In the case where ₁₁ I ₁₆ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₁₂ K ₈ • ₁₂ K ₇ • ₂₂ K ₆ • ₂₂ K ₅ -1

Y coordinate: ₁₂ K ₄ • ₁₂ K ₃ • [ ₂₂ K ₂ • ₂₂ K ₁ +1]

(7) In the case where ₁₁ I ₄ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₁₂ K ₈ • ₁₂ K ₇ • ₂₂ K ₆ • ₂₂ K ₅

Y coordinate: ₁₂ K ₄ • ₁₂ K ₃ • [ ₂₂ K ₂ • ₂₂ K ₁ +1]

(8) In the case where ₁₂ I ₈ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₁₂ K ₈ • ₁₂ K ₇ • ₂₂ K ₆ • ₂₂ K ₅

Y coordinate: ₁₂ K ₄ • ₁₂ K ₃ • [ ₂₂ K ₂ • ₂₂ K ₁ +1]

(9) In the case where ₂₁ I ₉ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

X coordinate ₁₁ K ₈ • ₂₁ K ₇ • ₂₁ K ₆ • ₂₁ K ₅ -1

Y coordinate: ₁₂ K ₄ • [ ₂₂ K ₃ • ₂₂ K ₂ • ₂₂ K ₁ +1] -1

(10) In the case where ₂₁ I ₁₃ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₁₂ K ₈ • ₂₂ K ₇ • ₂₂ K ₆ • ₂₂ K ₅

Y coordinate: ₁₂ K ₄ • [ ₂₂ K ₃ • ₂₂ K ₂ • ₂₂ K ₁ +1] -1

(11) In the case where ₂₂ I ₁ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₁₂ K ₈ • ₂₂ K ₇ • ₂₂ K ₆ • ₂₂ K ₅

Y coordinate: ₁₂ K ₄ • [ ₂₂ K ₃ • ₂₂ K ₂ • ₂₂ K ₁ +1] -1

(12) In the case where ₂₂ I ₅ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₁₂ K ₈ • ₂₂ K ₇ • ₂₂ K ₆ • ₂₂ K ₅

Y coordinate: ₁₂ K ₄ • [ ₂₂ K ₃ • ₂₂ K ₂ • ₂₂ K ₁ +1] -1

(13) In the case where ₂₁ I ₁₀ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₂₁ K ₈ • ₂₁ K ₇ • ₂₁ K ₆ • ₂₁ K ₅

coordinate Y = ₂₂ K ₄ • ₂₂ K ₃ • ₂₂ K ₂ • ₂₂ K ₁

(14) In the case where ₂₁ I ₁₄ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₂₂ K ₈ • ₂₂ K ₇ • ₂₂ K ₆ • ₂₂ K ₅ -1

coordinate Y = ₂₂ K ₄ • ₂₂ K ₃ • ₂₂ K ₂ • ₂₂ K ₁

(15) In the case where ₂₂ I ₂ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₂₂ K ₈ • ₂₂ K ₇ • ₂₂ K ₆ • ₂₂ K ₅

coordinate Y = ₂₂ K ₄ • ₂₂ K ₃ • ₂₂ K ₂ • ₂₂ K ₁

(16) In the case where ₂₂ I ₆ is the starting point (center of the image captured by the camera),

coordinate X = ₂₂ K ₈ • ₂₂ K ₇ • ₂₂ K ₆ • ₂₂ K ₅

coordinate Y = ₂₂ K ₄ • ₂₂ K ₃ • ₂₂ K ₂ • ₂₂ K ₁

When the microspot pattern 1 is imported as image data by the camera, in the event that an error occurs with respect to the information microspot 3, the information microspot 3 that corresponds to the information microspot 3 and which is the closest is read, and error correction is performed, and thus, it turns out it is possible to consider the pattern 1 microspots in the minimum area relative to the center of the image captured by the camera.

By using the above method of importing information, it is possible to implement a tablet and a digital converter, an input interface that uses XY coordinates. For example, a transparent sheet is printed on a tablet and a digital converter, on which a microspot template with an object is printed, an image is captured by a camera, and XY coordinate values of a microspot template are input.

15 is an explanatory view showing a method of forming a microspot pattern with eliminating regularity, and also an information block used as a microspot pattern is shown. Fig. 16 is an explanatory view showing a method of forming a microspot pattern with eliminating regularity, and also a data block to be recorded in the microspot pattern is shown.

First, as shown in FIG. 15, i _n means data constituting 1 bit, and r _{m is} implied as i _2m × 2 + i _2m-1 . An error checking bit is also added as _α I _m = _α r _m × 2 + 0, _α I ' _m = _α r _m × 2 + 1. α is meant as a numerical value that shows the line of blocks in the transverse direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, C _{n is} understood as data constituting 1 bit to be recorded.

Also, _α K _{m is} assumed to be equal to C _2m × 2 + C _2m-1 . α becomes a numerical value that shows the line of blocks in the transverse direction.

By using _α r _m , which is obtained from _α K _m by using the following mathematical formula 2, based on the above definitions, an information block 3 is generated which is used as the microspot template 1. Thereby, regularity in the transverse direction can be eliminated from the microspot pattern 1.

<Mathematical Formula 2>

_α r ₁ = _α-1 r ₁₃ + _α K ₁ , _α r ₅ = _α r ₁ + _α K ₅ , _α r ₉ = _α r ₅ + _α K ₉ , _α r ₁₃ = _α r ₉ + _α K ₁₃ ,

_α r ₂ = _α-1 r ₁₄ + _α K ₂ , _α r ₆ = _α r ₂ + _α K ₆ , _α r ₁₀ = _α r ₆ + _α K ₁₀ , _α r ₁₄ = _α r ₁₀ + _α K ₁₄ ,

_α r ₃ = _α-1 r ₁₅ + _α K ₃ , _α r ₇ = _α r ₃ + _α K ₇ , _α r ₁₁ = _α r ₇ + _α K ₁₁ , _α r ₁₅ = _α r ₁₁ + _α K ₁₅ ,

_α r ₄ = _α-1 r ₁₆ + _α K ₄ , _α r ₈ = _α r ₄ + _α K ₈ , _α r ₁₂ = _α r ₈ + _α K ₁₂ , _α r ₁₆ = _α r ₁₂ + _α K ₁₆ .

When α = 1, the initial value is given as ₀ r ₁₃ , ₀ r ₁₄ , ₀ r ₁₅ , ₀ r ₁₆ . This is assumed to be _β R. β is assumed to be a numerical value that shows the line of blocks in the vertical direction. _β R is not an identical value, and by setting a value based on a sequence of random numbers from the microspot pattern, regularity is eliminated even in the vertical direction.

Fig.17-Fig.23 is an explanatory view showing a method for reading a microspot pattern that corresponds to one block arranged from subunits by means of a camera.

The tube for holding the camera is located nearby at a distance of 10 mm and, assuming that the size of the image capture area of the microspot template is 10 mm in diameter, in order to read the corresponding 1 block part (I ₁ -I ₁₆ ) of the microspot template with a size of 4 mm × 4 mm, the size of the captured image is required 2r = 2 × 4√2 = 11.28 mm. To eliminate this, 16 servings of information microspots that are printed around the circumference relative to the key microspots and which are arranged as 1 block are not read sequentially, but are read in relation to each 4 information microspots (1/4 of the block), which have different information and independent information. Due to this, by inputting the corresponding information microspots of another block (1/4 block), which is available within the image capturing area, outside the captured image, it is possible to enter information corresponding to 1 unit block within the size of the image capturing area 10 mm in diameter.

In the event of an error, in any 1/4 of the block that is entered as described above, the corresponding information microspots (1/4 of the block) of the other block are entered and error correction is performed.

In Fig. 20, the center of the image captured by the camera shows I _{8 of} block B1, and [I ₁ -I ₁₆ ] of block B1, which is closest to the center of the captured image, is input.

21, the center of the image captured by the camera shows I _{5 of} block B1, and [I ₁ , I ₂ , I ₃ , I ₄ ], [I ₅ , I ₆ , I ₇ , I ₈ ] of block B1, which is closest to relative to the center of the captured image, as well as [I ₉ , I ₁₀ , I ₁₁ , I ₁₂ ], [I ₁₃ , I ₁₄ , I ₁₅ , I ₁₆ ] of block B2.

22, the center of the image captured by the camera shows I _{6 of} block B1, and [I ₅ , I ₆ , I ₇ , I ₈ ] of block B1, which is closest to the center of the captured image, and [I ₉ , I ₁₀ are entered , I ₁₁ , I ₁₂ ] of block B2, [I ₁₃ , I ₁₄ , I ₁₅ , I ₁₆ ] of block B3 and [I ₁ , I ₂ , I ₃ , I ₄ ] of block B4.

23, the center of the captured image of the camera shows I _{7 of} block B1, and [I ₅ , I ₆ , I ₇ , I ₈ ], [I ₉ , I ₁₀ , I ₁₁ , I ₁₂ ] of block B1, which is closest to relative to the center of the captured image, as well as [I ₁ , I ₂ , I ₃ , I ₄ ], [I ₁₃ , I ₁₄ , I ₁₅ , I ₁₆ ] block B4.

In Figs. 20-23, in case there is an error in the entered microspot pattern, there are 1/4 block microspot patterns that can be entered as an alternative in 8 places maximum.

The above-described microspot pattern 1 according to the present invention is printed on a printed material such as an illustrated book, text and the like, and thus is imported by the camera as image data, and based on the numerical value obtained by digitizing it, corresponding him information and program from a personal computer, information output device, PDA or portable telephone, etc.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described variants of its implementation, especially if there is a certain embodiment in which, by imparting other functions to the corresponding micropots 2, 3, 4 of the pattern 1, the micropots pattern sets the proper amount of data and extracts information from it quite quickly based on the recognition of orientation, and thus, predefined information and the program are displayed and their various applications become possible, it should be noted that it can be modified in various ways within the scope of the invention and in accordance with its essence.

Industrial applicability

According to the above description, in accordance with the method of inputting and outputting information by using the microspot pattern according to the present invention, the microspot pattern, initially the microspot pattern, is recognized by the camera and the key microspot is extracted, and also the direction is determined based on the key microspot, and its direction can be used as a parameter . Then, by extracting the information microspot that is drawn on the circumference relative to this key microspot, it is possible to provide quick output of information and programs.

Also, since the microspot grids are applied in the microspot pattern, when importing this microspot pattern as image data by means of a camera, it is possible to correct the distortions of the microspots converted to the image pattern due to lens distortion, defocusing, stretching and compression of the page space, distortion of the surface of the medium and deflection in typing time.

In addition, it is possible to check for errors regarding the state of the microspot layout and, in addition, it is possible to increase the level of protection.

Claims (16)

1. A method of inputting and outputting information by using a microspot pattern, characterized in that it comprises the steps of on the surface of the carrier, which is a printing material, a set of microspots (4) of the grating is applied in accordance with a rectangular shape and is set as a block, the blocks are applied continuously and regularly, so microspots that one portion of the microspots (4) of the grating, which is in the block, applied by unidirectional displacement, set as a key microspot (2), by setting the key microspot (2) as a representative point, and by setting a center that is surrounded by microspots (4) p at four points, as a hypothetical point, and by setting it as a starting point, at the end point represented by a vector, a set of information microspots (3) that carry a variety of recognizable information are arranged according to a predetermined rule through a code generation algorithm based on microspots, so as to generate a microspots pattern (1), and a block that composes said microspots pattern (1) is imported as image data by amers and output on the basis of a numerical value, which is calculated by digitizing this information using a program. 2. The method of inputting and outputting information by using the microspot pattern according to claim 1, characterized in that by means of said camera, the direction of the key microspot (2) of said pattern (1) of microspots is recognized and, based on this direction, the microspot that has been applied at the end point, set as an information microspot (3). 3. The method of inputting and outputting information by using the microspot pattern according to claim 1, characterized in that the set of said information microspots (3) is displayed around a hypothetical point of said microspot (4) of the grid as a center. 4. The method of inputting and outputting information by using the microspot pattern according to claim 1, characterized in that in the case where the data specified in said information microspot (3) is displayed as bits for use in error checking by adding redundancy one bit from one portion of the mentioned information microspots (3) and by treating a data bit with a high logical level, which is obtained from information microspots (I _n ), and a data bit with a low logical level, which is obtained from information insulating microspots (I _{n + 1)} as identical in a state in which said information microspots (3) displayed on the surface of said carrier when a data bit with a high logic level, which is obtained from the information microspots (I _n), and the bit data with a low logical level, which is obtained from the information microspot (I _{n + 1} ), are not identical, conclude that the information microspot (3) is not displayed in the proper position. 5. The method of inputting and outputting information by using the microspot pattern according to claim 1, characterized in that by assigning a “0” or “1” bit with a low logical level, in a state in which the information microspot (3) is displayed on the surface of the medium, when there is a mismatch regarding the position where the information microspot is applied (3), towards the position where the information microspot (3) is applied, which is adjacent and carries other data, it is concluded that the information microspot (3) is not displayed in a proper position. 6. The method of inputting and outputting information by using the microspot pattern according to claim 1, characterized in that assuming that the direction of said key microspot (2) is defined as an upward direction and the data that is defined in the corresponding information microspot (3) is "0", by applying the mentioned information microspots (3) in any of eight directions at the same distance from each other, and assigning a "0" bit with a low logic level in order to perform error checking, in the state in which the information microspot (3) is displayed on the surface of the medium when the information microspot (3) is located in an inclined direction different from the up and down or right and left directions relative to the hypothetical point as the center, it is concluded that Information micro-spot (3) is not displayed in the proper position. 7. The method of inputting and outputting information by using the microspot pattern according to claim 1, characterized in that assuming that the direction of said key microspot (2) is defined as an upward direction and the data that is defined in the corresponding information microspot (3) is "0", by applying information microspots (3) in any of eight directions at the same distance from each other, and assigning a "1" bit with a low logical level in order to perform error checking in a state in which The information microspot (3) is displayed on the media surface when the information microspot (3) is located in the up and down or left and right directions, which differ from the oblique direction, relative to the hypothetical point as the center, conclude that the information microspot (3) ) is not displayed in the proper position. 8. The method of inputting and outputting information by using the microspot pattern according to claim 5, characterized in that in order to perform error checking in relation to said information microspot (3) and applying information microspot (3), “0” and “1 are assigned from all sides "bit with a low logic level alternately. 9. The information input and output method by use of microspots template according to claim 1, characterized in that the data encryption K _n, are defined in the information I _n microspot of said template (1) microspots that it was impossible to read visually, performed mathematical operation , which is represented by the function f, with respect to the data K _n , and I _n = f (K _n ) are represented by the microspots template (1), and the microspots template (1) is imported as image data by the camera, and the mentioned K _n data is calculated t by K _n = f ^-1 (I _n ). 10. The method of inputting and outputting information by using the microspot pattern according to claim 1, characterized in that in order to eliminate the regularity of said microspot pattern (1), so that it is not possible to visually read the data of said information microspot (3), the difference component of the adjacent two lines of information microspot set as data that are defined in the information microspot (3), and the template (1) microspots form and apply by calculating the information microspot I _n by adding certain data x K _n to the information microspot I _{m of the} front line of said adjacent lines. 11. The method of inputting and outputting information by using the microspot pattern according to claim 1, characterized in that in said pattern (1) microspots are used to define a zone in which there is no information, or in order not to import other data into the corresponding zones, separated by a border, as a fictitious microspot (5) in which data is not defined, apply microspot in the central position of the microspot (4) of the lattice at four points. 12. The method of inputting and outputting information by using the microspot pattern according to claim 1, characterized in that when said microspot pattern (4), the microspots are imported as image data by the camera, after calculating the X, Y coordinates at the key microspot position (2) , which is a representative point of information, by adding to the coordinate values of the direction of the pattern (1) microspots, which is obtained on the basis of increments of the X, Y coordinates corresponding to the key microspots (2) in an adjacent representative the point and the distance from the center of the captured image to the key microspot (2), the X, Y coordinates of which were calculated, the values of the X, Y coordinates in the center of the captured image are calculated. 13. The method of inputting and outputting information by using the microspot pattern according to claim 1, characterized in that when the block of said pattern (1), the microspot is imported as image data by means of a camera into a zone where identical data is defined in each block, or in such a zone where the X, Y coordinates are determined by initiating reading from the information microspot (3), which is located around the circumference relative to the center of the image captured by the camera, reading information ropyatna (3) and sequentially reading information microspots (3), which corresponds to one portion of the block, the pattern (1) is read in microspots minimum area relative to the center of said captured camera image and calculated data in the captured image center position. 14. The method of inputting and outputting information by using the microspot pattern according to claim 1, characterized in that when said microspot pattern (1) is read as image data by the camera, in case there is a partial error regarding the information microspot (3), reading the information microspot (3), which corresponds to the aforementioned information microspot (3) and is closest to it, and performing error correction. 15. The method of inputting and outputting information by using the microspot pattern according to claim 1, characterized in that said block is divided into subblocks and each subblock is individually set to independent information, thereby the microspot pattern (1) is read in a smaller area than the block, with respect to the center of the image captured by the camera, as well as with respect to each sub-block, error checking and error correction are performed. 16. A method of inputting and outputting information by using a microspot template, characterized in that it comprises the steps of applying blocks formed by a combination of microspots (4) of the grating continuously and regularly in accordance with a rectangular shape to the surface of a carrier, which is a printed material, that one of the microspots (4) of the lattice, which is in a predetermined position in each of the blocks, is unidirectionally shifted from the initial position in the lattice and is set as the key point (2) in the corner of the block ka; information microspots (3) are applied relative to the center, which is surrounded by four microspots (4) of the lattice, defined as a hypothetical point that defines the starting point, and the end points representing the vectors are formed on the surface of the carrier based on their distance and direction from the hypothetical point, so that thus generate a pattern (1) of microspots, and a block on the surface of the medium that composes said microspots pattern (1) is imported as image data by a camera and output based on a numerical value that is calculated by digitizing said image data using an information processing device or program.

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