TW480419B - Method and apparatus for storing reference codes in a writing instrument and for retrieving information identified by the reference codes - Google Patents

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TW480419B
TW480419B TW88110290A TW88110290A TW480419B TW 480419 B TW480419 B TW 480419B TW 88110290 A TW88110290 A TW 88110290A TW 88110290 A TW88110290 A TW 88110290A TW 480419 B TW480419 B TW 480419B
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An interactive data transfer system and method is provided. In embodiments of the invention, the data transfer system includes a computing device, and a data well for interfacing with an elongate instrument, the elongate instrument having a data transfer end with a data transfer tip. The data well has a housing with an opening for receiving the data transfer tip of the elongate instrument. The data well also has a communications port operatively coupled to the computing device to provide data to the computing device, and the data well has a data communication device contained in the housing for interfacing with the data transfer tip when the data transfer end of the elongate instrument is received in the opening. The computing device is programmed to receive data from the data well. The received data includes data indicative of least one address on a global communications network. The computer device is also programmed, upon receipt of the at least one address, to launch an application to retrieve information related to the at least one address from the global communications network and transmit such information to the computing device.

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發明領域 碼本,=明領域係有關於一種用於讀取及儲存參考 ,,且架構由參考碼所取得之資訊的方法及萝置。尤其 i内ίίϋ—系統有_ ’此系統使用—儀器相關,:匕儀 存及傳送裝置以將讀取,儲存且然後 ί;ίΓ電腦系統。該電腦系統(連接-世界性的 電恥網路,如網際網路)取得為參考碼所辨識的資訊。 發明背景FIELD OF THE INVENTION The codebook, the Ming field relates to a method and a method for reading and storing a reference, and constructing information obtained from the reference code. In particular, i ίϋ—the system has _ ’this system uses—instrument related: dagger instrument storage and transmission device to read, store and then ί; ίΓ computer system. The computer system (connection-worldwide electric shame network, such as the Internet) obtains the information identified by the reference code. Background of the invention

新聞或定期刊物的讀者在得到這些額外資訊時,將不 可避免地會看到這些自己感興趣的文章或廣告。在基本上 的定期刊物中的文章受限於其所傳送的資訊量,軟體空間 亡的限制,及必需以相當精確的方式將資訊傳送予大量的 讀者。大部份的讀者指只對一特定文章中的特定子題感到 興趣。Readers of news or periodicals will inevitably see these articles or advertisements of their own interest when they receive this additional information. Articles in basic periodicals are limited by the amount of information they transmit, the limitations of software space, and the need to transmit information to a large number of readers in a fairly accurate manner. Most readers indicate that they are only interested in specific subtopics in a specific article.

而簡明的文章可吸引大量大讀者,這些希望在一文章 的說明内容中得到更多資訊的讀者通常會受挫於簡文之文 章所提供的有限内容。這些受挫的讀者通$會多次閱讀在 一些定期刊物或使用線上的網際網路新聞及資訊服務以取 得所需要的資訊。當使用線上資訊及資訊服務時,使用者 基本上需要消耗相當多的時間以得刻他們所需要的資訊。 因此,必需有一種簡單的方式可得到讀者感興趣之文章的Concise articles can attract a large number of large readers, and those readers who want more information in the description of an article are often frustrated by the limited content provided by the articles. These frustrated readers will often read in certain periodicals or use online Internet news and information services to obtain the information they need. When using online information and information services, users basically need to spend a considerable amount of time to get the information they need. Therefore, there must be a simple way to get articles of interest to readers.

第6頁 480419 五、發明說明(2) 參考資訊。 另外,今日顧客與公司中的銷售人員愈來愈需要使用 商品目錄,這些人員通常需要寫入,標註希望購買之商品 的目錄編號及售價。這類工作耗費相當多的時間,而且在 記錄或者是讀取商品型號時,通常會發生一些錯誤。這些 錯誤將導致多種可能的結果,包含將沒有訂購的商品送到 顧客處,不正確的售價且需要要再次送貨。 在訪問顧客後,銷售人員需要填入顧客所訂購的一長 串與商品有關服務相關的型式,且需要將這些商品或服務 送到(通常是郵遞或傳真)予顧客家中或工作。因此可處理 訂購程序。與付費方式參考的資訊可分開傳送。與付費方丨 法相關的運送通常會導致延遲交貨及商品目的不明。 而且,對於一有價證券的顧客而言(即債券,股票, 或其他證券)的顧客或購買者希望銷售這些有價證券,顧 客通常經由電話或傳真在遠處,將所希望交易的特定股票 或其他有價證券的名稱及購買數量寫入(或鍵入)而將網際 網路傳送。此有可能導致某些錯誤,如股票代號寫錯,購 買數寫錯,而產生不正確的交易,或者是將”買”變為”賣 π。需要有一種簡單,錯誤少的郵購及有價證券的訂購方. 式。 美國專利案號5, 496, 0 7 1 (Walsh,該篇文章在此列為( 本文之參考文件)中說明一習知技術之方法,其中將參考 碼插入一定期刊物文章中,以允許該文章可使用該碼進行 參考及/或指定用。但是,Walsh的專利案中並沒有提出一Page 6 480419 V. Description of the invention (2) Reference information. In addition, today's customers and salespeople in companies increasingly use product catalogs, and these people usually need to write in the catalog number and price of the product they want to buy. This type of work takes a considerable amount of time, and errors usually occur when recording or reading the product model. These errors can lead to a number of possible outcomes, including delivering unordered items to customers, incorrect selling prices, and requiring re-delivery. After visiting the customer, the salesperson needs to fill in a long list of product-related services ordered by the customer, and needs to send (usually by post or fax) these goods or services to the customer's home or work. The ordering process can therefore be handled. The information referenced with the payment method can be transmitted separately. Shipping related to the payment method often results in delayed delivery and unclear product purpose. Moreover, for a customer of securities (ie, bonds, stocks, or other securities), the customer or purchaser wishes to sell these securities, and the customer usually remotely sends the particular stock or other that he wishes to trade via telephone or fax. The name and quantity of the securities are written (or typed) and transmitted over the Internet. This may lead to some errors, such as the wrong stock code and the wrong number of purchases, resulting in incorrect transactions, or the change from "buy" to "sell." A simple and error-free mail order and securities are needed. Order method. US Patent No. 5,496, 0 7 1 (Walsh, this article is listed here (reference document) as a method of knowing the art, in which the reference code is inserted into a certain periodical In the article, to allow the article to use the code for reference and / or designation. However, Walsh's patent case did not propose a

第7頁 480419 五、發明說明(3) 項系統,可使得包含參考碼之文章的讀者可簡單地得到與 該文章之訴求素材相關的額外資訊。而且,由Walsh之方 法中使用的參考碼不需要電子裝置以讀取該參考碼。定期 刊物通常是在一火車,公車或飛機上閱讀,而讀者沒有辦 法使用一代表性的數據碼讀入機以記錄及儲存該參考碼, 以備於將來使用。 美國專利案號5,640,194(Wellner,該篇文章在此列 為本文之參考文件)中提出一種方法,由此,使用者可掃 瞒一列印的條碼或文數I · D·碼以得到與一標的相關的資 訊’由此經由在一通訊介質,如網際網路以取得資訊,可 建立條碼或I · D ·碼的相關性。 美國專利案號5,764,906(Edelstein等人,該篇文章 f此列為本文之參考文件)中提出一電子來源之註解/原 意’要求及傳送系統,以允許使用者定位設計的資訊於_ 電腦網路或系統中(如網際網路),而使用者不需要了解如 所需要之來源的廣泛來源定位器(URL)。 美國專利案號5,804,803(Cragun,該篇文章在此列為 本文之參考文件)說明一資訊取得裝置,置基於在一標的 上編碼的數據設計此裝置,可得到與該標的相關的資訊。 美國專利案號5, 81 2, 77 6(Gi f ford,該篇文章在此列 為本文之參考文件)提出經一網路,從一使用者向一服務 人員處理服務之要求的方法,可執行該項作業而不使用 孀丨 URL說明器以辨識搜尋的資訊。 PCT公開申請案w〇9 8 /24 036 (該篇文章在此列為本文之Page 7 480419 5. The system of item (3) of the description of the invention can make the reader of the article containing the reference code easily obtain additional information related to the material of the article. Moreover, the reference code used in Walsh's method does not require an electronic device to read the reference code. Periodicals are usually read on a train, bus or airplane, and readers have no way to use a representative data code reader to record and store the reference code for future use. U.S. Patent No. 5,640,194 (Wellner, this article is hereby incorporated by reference) proposes a method whereby a user can conceal a printed bar code or number of I / D codes Obtaining information related to a target ', thereby obtaining information through a communication medium, such as the Internet, and establishing the correlation of a bar code or I · D · code. US Patent No. 5,764,906 (Edelstein et al., This article is hereby incorporated by reference) proposes an electronic source annotation / original 'request and delivery system to allow users to locate design information in _ A computer network or system (such as the Internet) without the user needing to know about a broad source locator (URL) of the source as needed. U.S. Patent No. 5,804,803 (Cragun, this article is hereby incorporated by reference) describes an information acquisition device. This device is designed based on the data encoded on an object to obtain relevant information about the object. Information. U.S. Patent No. 5,81 2,77 6 (Gi f ford, this article is incorporated herein by reference) proposes a method for processing service requests from a user to a service person via a network, which can be Do this without using the URL specifier to identify the information you are searching for. PCT published application w〇 8 8/24 036 (this article is listed here as

第8頁 480419 五、發明說明(4) 參考文件,於1998年6月4日出版)說明一數墙 此系統中包含一條碼讀入器,以近接包含 得系統, 資訊來源。 ’際網路+ t的 pCT公開申請案w〇97/〇n37(該篇文章在 參考文件,1 9 9 7年1月9日)說明一系統及方法列為本文之 物上使用一辨識碼,以在與這些標的相關 可在檩的 近 接資訊源。 ’際網路上 新聞,書籍,雜誌,目錄或其他的出版品上的^與列印在 pct公開申請案w〇98 /06 055 (該篇文章在此資訊相關。_ 參考文件)中說明一耦合條碼讀入器的電腦,^列為本文之 網路或一 intranet )上的資訊。 M近接網際 pct公開申請案W098/03 923 (該篇文章在此 參考文件,1 9 9 8年1月2 9日公開)說明一條崎婦$為本文之 腦程式以得到在網際網路上可用之資訊,此这馬器,及電 發明概述 本發明的實施例可克服上 供一種方法及裝置,以允許— 方便地寫入裝置儲存一與定期 參考碼。寫入裝置包含一電子 置。而且,本發明的實施例對 郵購程序。本發明的實施例也 述習知技術上的缺點,且提 讀取器可以簡單的方式配置 刊物,文章,或廣告相關的 數據讀取,儲存及傳送裂 於顧客及銷售人員均可簡化 簡化安全交易程序。本發明Page 8 480419 V. Description of the invention (4) Reference document, published on June 4, 1998) Description of a number of walls This system includes a code reader to closely include the system and the source of information. 'Internet + tpCT open application WO97 / 〇n37 (this article in the reference document, January 9, 1997) describes a system and method listed in the article using an identification code In order to correlate with these targets, you can get close to the source of information. 'Couplings on Internet news, books, magazines, catalogs, or other publications are printed in the PCT open application WO98 / 06 055 (this article is related to this information. _ References) illustrates a coupling The computer of the bar code reader is listed as information on the Internet or an intranet in this article. M is close to the Internet PCT public application W098 / 03 923 (this article is published in this reference document, published on January 29, 1998), explaining that a woman is a brain program of this article to get available on the Internet Information, this horsepower, and electrical invention are summarized. Embodiments of the present invention can overcome the above-mentioned method and device to allow—easily writing the device to store a regular reference code. The writing device contains an electronic device. Moreover, the embodiment of the present invention is directed to a mail order program. The embodiments of the present invention also describe the shortcomings of the conventional technology, and the reader can be configured in a simple manner to read, store, and transmit data related to publications, articles, or advertisements. It can be simplified and secure for customers and sales staff. Trading procedures. this invention

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48U419 五、發明說明(5) 1實施例與習知技術比較之下其產生的缺點較少,其中該 習知技術為一需要列印,或複製,或編號或編碼的手動系 統0 先=例如希望將一參考資料記錄端特定網際網路 或定期刊物的讀者,㊄要將網址的均句來源定 ^ " .、,、在紙張上。然後,該名讀者定位該張紙,打 開電腦,且將URL鍵入網路淘覽器。 本發明的系統及方法可餘姿 允許使用者可簡單地掃瞄一二,夕的時間,其方式為 進行任意數目的工作或六丑列印在標的物上的數據碼,以 址的多種資訊。本發明。該數據碼可對等於如URL位 測到的參考碼自動丄石實施例提供一項系統,其中一偵 用一網際網路劉罾w —電腦系統中。該電腦系統可使48U419 V. Description of the invention (5) 1 Compared with the conventional technology, the embodiment has fewer disadvantages. The conventional technology is a manual system that requires printing, or copying, or numbering or coding. 0 first = for example Readers who wish to refer to a specific Internet or a specific issue on the record side of the reference material, do not want to determine the source of the average sentence of the URL ^ "..., On paper. The reader then locates the sheet of paper, turns on the computer, and types the URL into a web browser. The system and method of the present invention can allow users to easily scan the time of January, February and Sunday. The method is to perform any number of tasks or data codes printed on the subject, and a variety of information. . this invention. This data code can provide a system for an embodiment of automatic gangue that is equal to a reference code such as that measured by a URL bit, one of which uses an Internet connection—a computer system. The computer system enables

Web中,其中包含W以將網際網路網址定位在World Wide 告,型錄項目及古你貞測之參考數據碼相關的文章,廣 本發明之^價證券。 ” 亨二寫人端及與該二例:包含一寫入裝置。該寫入裝置包 迗端讀取與數據=庐入端相對的一數據傳送端。該數據傳 於數據丼中。該數t的相關的參考碼。然後數據傳送端置 ,f置相通訊^另f井經一镜線與一電腦系統或其他的電 紅外ί技術直接鱼月ί另實施例,寫入裝置可使用無線 =卜彳線或射頰連二一電=通訊。該無線電通訊技術包含 關‘的、銳予〜電;。一當寫入裝置傳送與掃瞒之數據碼相The Web contains articles related to the positioning of Internet web sites in the World Wide Report, catalog items, and reference data codes for ancient testimonies, and broad-based securities of the present invention. "Heng Er's writer and the two examples include a writing device. The writing device's package reads a data transmission terminal opposite to the data = the input terminal. The data is transmitted in the data frame. The number The relevant reference code of t. Then the data transmission terminal is set, and the f is set to communicate with each other. The other f is directly connected to a computer system or other electrical infrared technology via a mirror line. In another embodiment, the writing device can be wireless. = Bu 彳 line or shooting cheek with two electrics = communication. The radio communication technology includes off, sharp, and electric; once the writing device transmits and conceals the data code phase

第10頁 匈、,該電腦啟動一應用軟體以將電腦之Page 10 Hungary, the computer launches an application to

五、發明說明(6) _ 使用者帶入網際網路位址曳 中。另夕卜,當使用者進入==晦之碼參考的位址 明之系統的一實施例提出:項連結據= 關。該連結可以使用者喜愛的M式表:與知皓之數據碼有 訊,顧因Ϊ可ί 一用新:顧戈;他有價…闕的資 所有諸如此類的工作可交易商品或:券。 .h 1下构τ以參考低廉的成本達成。本發明 使用…一般寫入裝置不同的方式,簡化使用者從網際網路 或其他板基礎(broad-based)電腦通訊網路中取得資訊的 能力。 圖式之簡單說明: 點 由下文中的說明可更進一步了解本發明之特徵及優 頤讀時並請參考附圖: 圖1顯示内含條碼之定期刊物内的一篇文章·, 筆 圖2 ( A ) - 2 ( E )顯示在本發明之一實施例中使用的電子 該電子筆用於讀取圖1的條碼; k 13(A)-(E)顯示圖2之電子筆的互動型式,其中包含 一筆井’其依據本發明之實施例耦合一電腦系統; v圖4之示意圖示用於儲存且取得本發明之資訊的系統 之實施例; 圖5之示意圖示用於依據本發明用於儲存及取得資訊 的系統之另一實施例;V. Description of the invention (6) _ Users are brought into the Internet address. In addition, when the user enters the address of the obfuscated code reference, an embodiment of the system proposes: the item link data = off. This link can be the user's favorite M-type table: with the information of Zhihao's data code, Gu Yinxuan can use a new: Gu Ge; he has a price ... 阙 All such tradeable goods or coupons. The .h 1 structure τ is achieved with reference to low cost. The present invention uses different methods of writing devices in general to simplify the ability of users to obtain information from the Internet or other broad-based computer communication networks. Brief description of the drawings: The features and advantages of the present invention can be further understood by referring to the description below. Please refer to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 shows an article in a fixed periodical with a barcode. Figure 2 (A)-2 (E) shows the electronic pen used in one embodiment of the present invention. The electronic pen is used to read the barcode of Fig. 1; k 13 (A)-(E) shows the interactive type of the electronic pen of Fig. 2 , Which includes a well, which is coupled to a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention; v The schematic diagram of FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of a system for storing and obtaining information of the present invention; Another embodiment of the system for storing and retrieving information;

第11頁 480419 五、發明說明(7) 、肩6(A)及6(B)分別為圖2之電子筆之一實施例的透視 圖及分%示意圖; 圖C)及d(D)分別為圖6(A)及6(B)之電子筆實施例的 側視圖及截面圖; V圖7為用於處理圖之電子筆組件之信號之實施例的示 意方塊圖; 圖8之流程圖係說明圖5之裝置的操作方式;以及 圖9顯示一圖形使用者介面,其包含與諸如圖1之數據 碼而關的連結。 ;/ 圖號說明 1 0 定期刊物 1 2 第一列文字 1 3 第二列文字 14 條碼 16電子筆 17 夾子 18 寫入段 19接收槽 2 0 傳送段 22 寫入端 24 掃瞄筆尖 2 5.末端段Page 11 480419 V. Description of the invention (7), shoulders 6 (A) and 6 (B) are perspective and sub-percentage schematic diagrams of one embodiment of the electronic pen of Fig. 2; Fig. C) and d (D) respectively 6 (A) and 6 (B) are side views and cross-sectional views of the electronic pen embodiment; V FIG. 7 is a schematic block diagram of an embodiment of a signal processing electronic pen assembly of the figure; FIG. 8 is a flowchart FIG. 5 illustrates the operation of the device of FIG. 5; and FIG. 9 shows a graphical user interface including links to data codes such as FIG. ; / Drawing number description 1 0 Periodicals 1 2 First column of text 1 3 Second column of text 14 Bar code 16 Electronic pen 17 Clip 18 Writing section 19 Receiving slot 2 0 Transmission section 22 Writing end 24 Scanning pen tip 2 5. Terminal segment

第12頁 480419 五、發明說明(8) 2 6 數據井 28 電腦 30 纜線 31 讀取數字 32 藍寶石筆珠 34 電子 3 8 類比印刷電路板(PCB )組件 40 接觸彈簀 4 2 感測接點 5 2 抽取凹槽 5 6 感測器及/或傳送器 < 5 8 裝填卡匣 6 0 處理電路 64 數據傳送組件 6 6 接紐 6 8 發光二極體 72揚聲器 76 數據碼方向單元 78 壓力偵測電路 8 0 轉換器 8 2 記錄器 84 數據傳送電路 86 進入介面 90·轉譯資料庫 480419Page 12 480419 V. Description of invention (8) 2 6 Data well 28 Computer 30 Cable 31 Read number 32 Sapphire pen 34 Electronics 3 8 Analog printed circuit board (PCB) assembly 40 Contact spring 4 2 Sensing contact 5 2 Extraction groove 5 6 Sensor and / or transmitter < 5 8 Loading cassette 6 0 Processing circuit 64 Data transmission module 6 6 Connector 6 8 Light emitting diode 72 Speaker 76 Data code direction unit 78 Pressure detection Test circuit 8 0 converter 8 2 recorder 84 data transmission circuit 86 access interface 90 · translation database 480419

五、發明說明(9) 詳細說明: 在本發明的實施例中,條碼係置於 ^ 之廣告的開始處,中間或結尾。須了解,,章或定期刊物 物件,如新聞,雜德,書籍,烹飪奎,可=明全部印刷 等。 曰0文章上的標纖 一般讀者希望可使用在一裝置中 章或廣告中相關物件的額外資訊以讀且j,入器讀取文 的辨識碼。因此,讀者將該筆置於數由子辨識該物件 筆的數據碼,且將該碼向一電腦系統傳送。M接收來自該 另外,該筆可與該電腦通訊。另言之,不使用沒 質的連結(如數據井)。使用如紅外線連結或其他電磁連結 的無線電通訊技術以適當該筆可與一電腦通訊。 依據本發明之電腦系統的實施例可經由數據井將數據 碼或其他的資訊向筆傳送,或者是直接從電腦傳送或筆 中,使得往後使用者可使用該資訊。電腦系統可包含數據 碼的資料庫,及對應該數據碼的World Wide Web網際網 路。然後電腦系統可存取對應與特定的數據碼相關之位址 的網際網路位址,以對使用者更進一步提供與該文章或廣 告有關的資訊。另外,電腦系統也可以不具有此數據碼的 資料庫,但是可具有與在電腦系統外之位址相通訊的能 力,該位址包含用於建立數據碼與網際網路位址相關性的 資料庫。 下文將說明本發明的實施例,請參考附圖1至8。圖1V. Description of the invention (9) Detailed description: In the embodiment of the present invention, the bar code is placed at the beginning, middle or end of the advertisement of ^. It is important to understand that articles, chapters, or periodicals, such as news, miscellaneous books, books, cooking kui, can be printed in full. The standard fiber on the article 0 The general reader hopes that the additional information of related objects in the chapter or advertisement of a device can be used to read and the reader can read the identification code of the article. Therefore, the reader sets the pen to a data code that identifies the object pen, and transmits the code to a computer system. M receives from the computer. In addition, the pen can communicate with the computer. In other words, do not use stale links (such as data wells). Use a radio communication technology such as an infrared link or other electromagnetic link to properly communicate with a computer. The embodiment of the computer system according to the present invention can transmit data codes or other information to the pen via the data well, or directly from the computer or the pen, so that the user can use the information in the future. The computer system can contain a database of data codes, and the World Wide Web network corresponding to the data codes. The computer system can then access the Internet address corresponding to the address associated with the specific data code to further provide the user with information related to the article or advertisement. In addition, the computer system may not have a database of this data code, but may have the ability to communicate with an address outside the computer system, which contains data used to establish the correlation between the data code and the Internet address Library. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 8. figure 1

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顯示—定期刊物中的一篇文章,該文章具 及第_列文子1 3。定期刊物1 〇也包含位在-列文子1 2 =14丄如上所述,條碼可包含唯一的辨識二下方的條 =。也可以使用多種熟知的數據碼格式配蒈j辨識該文 疋特別指定在本發明實施例中使用的唯—=條碼,或者 條,也可以在文章下方外的其他位置,如:。而且, 者是接近筆之邊界處。另外,條碼可定位=、上方,或 引的文章標題中或内文的表格中。雖然二j刊物之索 碼,實際上本發明可使用在任何可由機 ^使用條 文數碼),而可為本發明的裝置(如筆或 =的碼(如 中’參考符號10為一定期刊物,在該定期刊物 ..—列之下方有條碼14,可看出文章1 〇可以是一種定貨 :,如在家庭購物(現今很盛行的一種方法)的目錄。因 ,列12及13架構出該文章的圖像及其他的說明,適當的 條碼1 4可配置在各項的前方或後方。 圖2 A中顯示本發明之一實施例,其中的電子筆丨6包含 a寫入& 1 8及數據傳送段2 〇。顧客可使用下列說明的步驟 =構Γ選擇的項目,這些項目目具有使用寫入裝置16之數 傳送段2 0的相關數據碼。顧客掃瞄數據碼丨4,且將寫入 配置16的數據傳送段20插入圖3(a)及3(D)中所示的數據井罐^ 26 °當將寫入裝置16的數據傳送段2〇插入時,表示掃瞄數 據碼的信號將經纜線3 〇傳送到電腦2 8。 另外’數據讀入機1 6可直接使用無線電通訊技術與個Display—An article in a given journal, with this article and column_item 1 3. The fixed periodical 1 〇 also contains-Lewenzi 1 2 = 14. As mentioned above, the barcode can contain the unique identification of the lower two =. A variety of well-known data code formats can also be used to identify the article. The only special bar code = or bar code used in the embodiments of the present invention can also be located at other places below the article, such as :. Moreover, this is near the border of the pen. In addition, the bar code can be positioned at =, above, or in the title of the article or in the table of the body. Although the search code of the two publications, in fact, the present invention can be used in any machine can use the article number, but can be the device of the present invention (such as a pen or = code (such as' reference symbol 10 is a certain periodical, There is a bar code 14 under the column of the regular issue .. It can be seen that Article 10 can be a kind of order: such as a catalog at home shopping (a popular method nowadays). Therefore, columns 12 and 13 structure this The image and other descriptions of the article, and the appropriate bar code 1 4 can be arranged in front of or behind each item. Figure 2 A shows an embodiment of the present invention, where the electronic pen 6 contains a write & 1 8 And the data transmission section 2. The customer can use the steps described below to construct the items selected by Γ. These items have the relevant data code of the transmission section 20 using the writing device 16. The customer scans the data code 4 and Insert the data transfer section 20 written into the configuration 16 into the data well tank shown in Figures 3 (a) and 3 (D) ^ 26 ° When the data transfer section 20 written into the device 16 is inserted, it means that the scan data The code signal will be transmitted to the computer 2 through the cable 30. In addition, 'data read Machine 16 may be used as a radio communication technology and

480419 五、發明說明(11) 人電腦進行通訊,該無線電通訊技術如射頻(r 5 )連結,紅 外線連結,或其他的電磁連結,此將於下文中加以說明。 另言之,在數據讀入機中的電路同時讀取與一文章相關的 資訊,且與個人電腦或其他的電子裝置通訊。 當傳送表示麵合碼的信號、予電腦2 8時,在電腦2 8中的 一項應用程式與在大區域中(如網際網路)中的公司位址接 觸’其中該位址對應掃瞒的數據碼。而且,掃瞄的數據碼 可包含從公司中訂購特定項目的指令或命令。 除了由顧客使用以進行郵購外,本發明也可以使用在 ^外旅行銷售員上。出外旅行的銷售員也可以經由從購貨 :上掃瞒與選擇之項目有關的條碼丨4且傳送表示該掃瞄的. ’、碼予電腦2 8。當電腦接收到傳送的信號時,在電腦2 8上 =應用転式傳送一命令而經大區域網路(如路 中的辦公室。 除了上述的應用外 下列動作 交易。使用 使用者對於 單一的條碼 圖 2(A) 實施例。如 據傳送段2〇 寫入段 可注入墨液 "1 川a %脱呆觐紀人可經由執行 如網際網路上進行股票或其他有價證券的 者^瞄數據碼以進行某種型式的交易。另外, ^ ΐ ΐ的證券,掃瞄其編號。顯然地,可配置 1 行所需要的全部三種分類。 卜所、為用於取及儲存條碼1 4之電子筆1 6的 。電^電子筆包含兩段,一寫入段18及-數 也包含如電子34的功率源。 數 該寫入段18包含再裝填卡㈣,此再裝填Ϊ480419 V. Description of the invention (11) The personal computer communicates. The radio communication technology such as radio frequency (r 5) link, infrared link, or other electromagnetic link will be described below. In other words, the circuit in the data reader simultaneously reads information related to an article and communicates with a personal computer or other electronic device. When sending a signal representing face code to computer 28, an application in computer 28 contacts a company address in a large area (such as the Internet), where the address corresponds to a concealment Data code. Furthermore, the scanned data code may contain instructions or orders to order specific items from the company. In addition to being used by customers for mail order, the present invention can also be applied to outbound travel salespeople. The salesperson who travels abroad can also hide the barcode related to the selected item from the purchase: and send the code indicating the scan to the computer 28. When the computer receives the transmitted signal, it sends a command on the computer 2 8 via a large area network (such as an office in the road. In addition to the above application, the following actions are traded. Use the user for a single barcode Figure 2 (A) Example. If the data is written in the transmission section, the writing section can be filled with ink " 1% of the drowsiness person can execute the data such as stocks or other securities on the Internet. Code to conduct a certain type of transaction. In addition, ^ ΐ ΐ's securities, scan their numbers. Obviously, all three classifications required for one line can be configured. The electronic information is used to retrieve and store the barcode 1 4 The pen 16. The electric pen contains two sections, one writes the section 18 and the number also includes the power source such as the electron 34. The write section 18 contains a refill card, and this refill card

^^有寫入碥22的傳統之筆,其中該 五、發明說明(12) _有一抽取凹槽52,此凹 的末端或寫入或使用田置可適®定位在再裝填 的開槽58中,使得在再=#裝填卡匣58插入抽取工 取工具50的開j卡匣58中的抽取凹槽52符 插入 含一 一更換用的再裝填卡,。者如二用Α)者所可以簡宜單的方式 jZ. 1 η τ> 圃所不’寫入段18句 请子19及一轉動的末端 。 使得内部機構(圖中沒右1 相對筒子19轉 傅、S1甲久有顯不)可延伸及拉回寫入端 灰據傳送段20包含一掃瞎筆尖24, 1 4以讀取該條碼。掃瞄筆尘2 取人 了知過條碼 誌審r答地.评晤聿尖24包含一聚合碳化物的窗口及 藍寶石筆珠。取好該藍寶石筆珠呈透明。數據傳送 含一數據傳送組件6 4。备撼值、芝4从—人 、又 匕 ^rpfRN ^ 數據傳送、、且件包含一類比印刷電路 ,(πΒ)、,且件38及一數位pCB組件。數據傳送組件尚包 =器J/一或傳送器56以偵測與一文章1〇有關的條碼“, 且傳迗表不條碼的信號予資訊介面。 數據傳送段尚包含一接鈕66,一 LED68,一揚聲器 72。接鈕66允許使用者執行數據傳送段的掃瞄及傳送功 月b LED68及揚聲器72提供使用者與特定之掃瞄或傳送動 作是否成功的聲訊或視訊數據。另一種型式的電子筆“可 參見另一項同一申請人之申請案〇8/ 994, 684,該案之申於 日期為1 997年11月19號,案名為π數據/筆井",該篇文章月 在此列為本文之參考文件。 圖3(A)為依據本發明之一實施例,其中在數據井26中 480419 五、發明說明(13) 配置電子筆1 6,而該數據井係經串聯的纜線3 〇耦合電腦 28。圖3(B)至3(E)為一連串之視圖,顯示將插入數據井26 之電子筆16。在電子筆中已儲存一或多個數據碼後,將電 子筆置於數據井26中。該筆使用熟知的方法傳送數據碼予 數據井。然後數據井26經串聯的纜線3〇傳送表示碼的 信號予電腦。 在本發明之一實施例中,任何一筆丨6均可插入數據井 中。如果寫入段1 8插入數據井26時,則數據井丨6保留在 二=槽19=,如圖3(E)中所示者。但是,如果數 段 入數據井26時,電子筆16的夾子17給合接收槽19,且 ^知接收槽19在圖3(C)之箭頭所示的方向轉動。一 ♦數據 ,送段20完全插入數據井26時,接收槽19轉動而離二筆路 徑,且數據傳送數據靠近數據讀入機本發明,如圖)中 所不者。然後數據井26下載儲存在電子筆16中的資訊。 I採用A.T. Cross公司(羅德島州Unc〇ln)所'製造的 ,數據井,該款數據井的說明可參見本申請人的另—案 竿此據音/筆井",申請曰期為1 997年11月19曰。在本發明的 實施例中,數據井包含一充電器以對— 筆中的電池充電。 在也卞 以。;二:示數據井26經一串聯規線3°轉合電腦 術輪人!; i i 熟知者,數據井可另外使用熟知的技 紅二&該^術如無線電連結(如射頻(RF)連結或 卜線連…),如圖3中的參考數字3 !所顯示者。 也例’數據井可完全與個人電腦整合,如個人電腦具有一^^ There is a traditional pen for writing 碥 22, of which the fifth, invention description (12) _ there is an extraction groove 52, the end of this groove is written or used in the refill slot 58 positioned by Tachiko® In order to insert the refilling card containing the replacement refill card one by one, the refilling cassette 58 is inserted into the extraction groove 52 in the opening cassette 58 of the extraction tool 50. If you use A), you can use a simple and simple way. JZ. 1 η τ > The place is not written in paragraph 18, please ask 19 and a turning end. Make the internal mechanism (the right 1 in the picture is relative to the package 19, Fu, S1 has long been visible) can be extended and pulled back to the writing end. The gray data transmission section 20 contains a blind pen tip 24, 1 4 to read the barcode. Scanning the pen dust 2 to get people's knowledge of the bar code. The reviewer answered. The comment tip 24 contains a window of polymerized carbide and sapphire pen beads. Take the sapphire pen ball transparent. Data transmission Contains a data transmission module 64. Prepared value, Zhi 4 slave-human, and ^ rpfRN ^ data transmission, and the package contains an analog printed circuit, (πB), and the package 38 and a digital pCB component. The data transmission module still includes a device J / a or a transmitter 56 to detect a bar code related to an article 10, and transmits a signal indicating a bar code to the information interface. The data transmission section also includes a button 66, a LED68, a speaker 72. The button 66 allows the user to perform the scanning and transmission of the data transmission segmentb LED68 and the speaker 72 provide the user with specific audio or video data whether the scanning or transmitting operation is successful. Another type For the electronic pen, please refer to another application filed by the same applicant, 0/8/994, 684. The application date is November 19, 1997, and the case name is πdata / bibi ". The article month is listed here as a reference document. FIG. 3 (A) is an embodiment according to the present invention, in which the data well 26 is 480419. V. Description of the invention (13) The electronic pen 16 is configured, and the data well is coupled to the computer 28 via a serial cable 30. 3 (B) to 3 (E) are a series of views showing the electronic pen 16 to be inserted into the data well 26. After one or more data codes have been stored in the electronic pen, the electronic pen is placed in the data well 26. The pen transmits data codes to the data well using well-known methods. The data well 26 then transmits a signal representing the code to the computer via the serial cable 30. In one embodiment of the present invention, any one of them can be inserted into the data well. If the write segment 18 is inserted into the data well 26, the data well 6 remains at 2 = slot 19 =, as shown in FIG. 3 (E). However, if the data well 26 is entered in several stages, the clip 17 of the electronic pen 16 engages the receiving groove 19, and it is known that the receiving groove 19 rotates in the direction shown by the arrow in Fig. 3 (C). 1 ♦ Data, when the sending section 20 is completely inserted into the data well 26, the receiving tank 19 rotates away from the two strokes, and the data transmission data is close to the data reading machine of the present invention, as shown in the figure). The data well 26 then downloads the information stored in the electronic pen 16. I use a data well manufactured by AT Cross Company (Unc〇ln, Rhode Island). The description of this data well can be found in the applicant's separate document—According to this information / pen. On November 19, 1997. In an embodiment of the invention, the data well includes a charger to charge the battery in the pen. I also sigh. ; 2: Data well 26 is turned through a serial gauge line at 3 ° to turn the computer skills round; ii As you know, the data well can additionally use the well-known technology Red II & the technology such as radio link (such as radio frequency (RF) Link or line connection ...), as shown by reference numeral 3 in Figure 3. Also for example, a data well can be fully integrated with a personal computer, such as

480419 五、發明說明(14) 内建的數據井以接收數據讀入機。 在另一實施例中’數據讀入機丨6可延遲使用無線電通 訊與個人電腦相通訊,該無線電通訊,如射頻(RF )連結, 紅外線連結,或其他的電磁連結,如上所述者。另言之, 在數據讀入機中的電路可讀取與一文章相關的數據踽,且 與個人電腦或其他的電子裝置通訊。 為了簡化此無線電通訊,數據讀入機的數據傳送筆尖 ^可’含一藍寶石筆珠3 2,如圖6(A)〜6(D)中所示奢。藍 姑石ί珠3 2允許至少某些電磁頻率,如可見光,可通過數 傳运筆尖24。藍寶石筆珠32動作如一與原子 滾 類似之筆珠。 个 38二且心數ί讀:機可包含一感測壓力的開關組件, 動作勃撼蜂’您士 §壓力置於數據傳送筆尖時,該組件可 作數據傳送筆尖之感ϋ組件。壓力開關組件包含用於操 開關組件尚包含一 ^ 瞄功能的滾珠/光組件44。壓力 接觸彈簧40相鄰接的刷電路板(PCB)組件38,及一與 時,接觸彈簧40壓縮$接點42。當壓力作用在筆珠32上 力開關將動作。、 §接觸彈簧40壓縮到某一點時,壓 因此,操作時, 過與文章10相關的數^用將數據傳送筆尖中藍寶石筆珠劃 以將數據碼掃入數=碼1 4 ,如同在數據碼上劃一線般, 接感測器,使得杂2入機中。另外,電子筆可包含一近 傳送一信號予圖田貝石筆珠3 2位在數據碼1 4附近時,可 °平的處理電路60。480419 V. Description of the invention (14) Built-in data well to receive data reading machine. In another embodiment, the 'data reader 6' may delay communication with the personal computer using radio communications such as radio frequency (RF) links, infrared links, or other electromagnetic links, as described above. In other words, the circuit in the data reader can read data related to an article and communicate with a personal computer or other electronic device. In order to simplify this radio communication, the data transfer pen tip of the data reader includes a sapphire pen 32, as shown in FIGS. 6 (A) to 6 (D). Lan Gu Shi 3 2 allows at least some electromagnetic frequencies, such as visible light, to be transmitted via the pen tip 24. The sapphire pen 32 acts like a pen that resembles an atomic roll. The number of readings is as follows: The machine can include a pressure-sensing switch assembly. The action can be as powerful as a bee. § When the pressure is placed on the tip of the data transfer pen, this unit can be used as the sensor of the data transfer pen tip. The pressure switch assembly includes a ball / light assembly 44 for operating the switch assembly and a sight function. The pressure contact spring 40 is adjacent to the brush circuit board (PCB) assembly 38, and the contact spring 40 compresses the contact 42. When pressure is applied to the pen 32, the force switch will act. , § When the contact spring 40 is compressed to a certain point, it is compressed. Therefore, during operation, the data related to article 10 is used. ^ Use the sapphire pen in the tip of the data transfer pen to sweep the data code into the number = code 1 4 as in the data. A line is drawn on the code, and the sensor is connected, so that the miscellaneous 2 enters the machine. In addition, the electronic pen may include a processing circuit 60 that can transmit a signal to the Tutian Beishi pen ball 32 near the data code 14 when it is near the data code 14.

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% $的數據讀入機可包含信號處理 例’讀碼器64傳送信號予數據碼方向 送偵測到的信號予一類比數位轉換器 寶石筆珠32,滾珠/光組件44,接觸 的壓力感測器傳送信號予壓力偵測電 壓力偵測信號予數位類比轉換器8 〇。 ’即當從數據碼偵測電路7 6及壓力偵 時’轉換器8 0傳送數據碼偵測信號予 狀態下,即當筆丨6插入數據井時,記 如圖7中所示者, 電路60。依據本實施 單元76,此單元向傳 8 0。同樣地,包含藍 彈簧4 0及感測接點4 2 路78,此電路再傳送 在適當的狀態下 測電路78中接收信號 記錄器82。在適當的% $ The data reader can include a signal processing example. The code reader 64 sends a signal to the data code direction and sends the detected signal to an analog-to-digital converter. Gem pen ball 32, ball / light unit 44, pressure on contact The tester sends a signal to the pressure detection signal to the digital analog converter 8. 'That is when the data code detection circuit 76 and the pressure detection' converter 80 is transmitting a data code detection signal to the state, that is, when the pen 6 is inserted into the data well, record the circuit as shown in Figure 7, the circuit 60. According to this implementation unit 76, this unit transmits 80. Similarly, including the blue spring 40 and the sensing contact 4 2 78, this circuit transmits and receives the signal recording device 82 in the measuring circuit 78 under appropriate conditions. In proper

錄器82傳送記錄的信號予數據傳送電路84。數據傳送電路 84傳送記錄的信號予介面86,且接收進入介面86的輸入信 號。介面8 6與電腦2 8介接,此電腦可偵測轉譯資料庫9 〇, 以將記錄的數據碼信號轉譯成為一種資訊型式,如均勻來 源定位位址。 在一實施例中,數據讀入機i 6包含某一類型的條碼讀 入器’如美國紐約Holtsille公司Symbol Technology者。 但是’在另一實施例中,如以雷射為基礎的掃瞄器之類的 掃瞒器可加以應用,而包含在電子筆1 6的數據傳送部位 中。此掃瞄器可讀取條碼符號外的其他文數符號或數據。 依據之方法的另一實施例包含下列分別,如圖8中所 示者。第一,使用者掃瞒在一項目(如文章)中的數據碼資_ 訊(步驟92)。該系統決定是否已偵測到數據碼資訊(步驟 9 4 )。如果已偵測到該資訊,則數據讀入機結構數據碼資 : 訊(步驟96)。然後數據讀入機傳送數據碼資訊予一資訊介 、The recorder 82 transmits the recorded signals to the data transmission circuit 84. The data transmission circuit 84 transmits the recorded signals to the interface 86 and receives input signals entering the interface 86. The interface 86 is connected to a computer 28. This computer can detect the translation database 9 0 to translate the recorded data code signals into an information type, such as a uniform source location address. In one embodiment, the data reader i 6 includes a barcode reader of a certain type, such as Symbol Technology from Holtsille Company, New York, USA. However, in another embodiment, a concealer such as a laser-based scanner may be applied and included in the data transmitting portion of the electronic pen 16. This scanner can read other alphanumeric symbols or data other than barcode symbols. Another embodiment of the method according to this includes the following differences, as shown in FIG. First, the user conceals the data code information in an item (such as an article) (step 92). The system determines whether data code information has been detected (step 9 4). If the information has been detected, the data is read into the machine structure data code: message (step 96). Then the data reader sends data code information to an information medium,

第20頁 五、發明說明(16) :(且步广:2 1可為一電腦或其他電子裝置的數據讀入機顯 訊(步驟120) ’此將於下文中加以說明,該 資訊(步驟122)。該系統決定是否需要其 在次1人訊(步驟124)。如果需要其他額外的資訊,則 顯示一適當的要求。否則,請求的資訊回到 嗎,此 或廣告 可清楚 有要使 質相當 Yl,Y2 定期刊 Woo篇 定的分 量,或 在 來自數 網路近 中,例 經網際 網路首 I該電 發明之一實施例中,使用具有6到12個數目的條 ,碼的長度相當小,因此可配置在定期刊物的文章 L而且也大得足以讓如電子筆之類的數據讀入 地讀取出來。對於在新聞中所包含的文章或廣告, 用較大的條碼,係因為在典型的報紙中其列印的品 差。在一實施例中,條碼包含以XI,X2,X3,X4, ,Y3,Y4表示的數據串,在此χ值用於指定1〇〇〇q中 物1的一種,且γ值已指定與定期刊物中最多端 文章中的一篇。同樣地,X值與Y值可用於表示以特 類或在該分類或特定儲存中的項目及特定儲存中 其他的儀器。 本發明的實施例中,可規劃電腦2 8以接收來自接收 據井的裝置,且當接收一數據碼時,可使用如網際 接包含在電腦或遠處位址中的資料庫。在一實施例 如’可由電腦使用多種熟知之珠網劇覽器中的一種 網路伺服器近接遠處的資料庫。資料庫提供一網際 頁U R L位址’此位址對應數值串列中前四個文字, 腦系統使用網路瀏覽器連接對應URL位址的網際網Page 20 V. Description of the invention (16): (And Bu Guang: 2 1 can be a computer or other electronic device data reader display (step 120) 'This will be explained below, the information (step 122). The system decides whether it needs its next message (step 124). If other additional information is needed, an appropriate request is displayed. Otherwise, is the requested information returned, can this or the advertisement clearly make it necessary to The quality is equivalent to that of Yl, Y2 fixed journal Woo articles, or from the Internet, such as the first of the Internet. In one embodiment of the electrical invention, a bar code with a number of 6 to 12 is used. The length is quite small, so the article L that can be placed in a fixed periodical is also large enough for data such as an electronic pen to be read in. For articles or advertisements included in the news, use a larger barcode, This is because it is printed in a typical newspaper. In one embodiment, the barcode contains a data string represented by XI, X2, X3, X4,, Y3, Y4, where the value of χ is used to specify 100. 〇q is a kind of 1 and the γ value has been specified and fixed One of the most up-to-date articles in the same. Similarly, the X value and Y value can be used to indicate the special category or items in the category or specific storage and other instruments in the specific storage. In the embodiment of the present invention, it can be planned The computer 28 receives a device from the receiving well, and when receiving a data code, a database such as an internet connection contained in a computer or a remote address can be used. In one embodiment, a variety of well-known beads can be used by the computer A database near a distant server in a web browser. The database provides an Internet page URL address' This address corresponds to the first four characters in the numerical string. The brain system uses a web browser to connect to the database. URL address of the internet

480419 五、發明說明(17) 路位址。在 辨識首頁的 或證券,而 在本發 維持該首頁 維持定期刊 共同委託者 可維持一首 一或多項物 或網際網路 代理操作員 號之數據碼 鎖售或進行 電子筆 予電子筆的 得服務員可 在此提供予 或銷售員的 商或銷售負 在第二 如在兩項之 有由上述條 利潤。另外 位’置上的搜480419 V. Description of the invention (17) Road address. In identifying the homepage or securities, and maintaining the homepage in this issue, the co-trustor can maintain one or more items or the data code of the Internet agent operator number for sale or electronic pen to electronic pen. The waiter can offer to the salesperson or the seller the sales or sales in the second place. Another ’s search

網際網路位址處,使用數值串列中前四個文字 位址,此位址對應特定的文章或廣告,或產= 其條碼已由條碼讀取器所掃晦者。 明之一實施例中,可由如新聞或雜誌的列 以對應請取文章或廣告。而可由代理服務人 物的資料庫,該代理服務員為讀者及出版商所 。在上述本發明的另一實施例中,一郵購公司 頁,而使得顧客可傳送一訂購單訂購型錄中的 品。一銷售人員可在家中的辦公室維持一首頁 位址,而使得顧客可近接該位址。最後,證券 或其他的投資公司可維持股票及特定股票的股 而經網際網路交易股票或其他的債券及購買, 交易。 之製造商或銷售員可提供不同類型的電腦服務 使用者。在一實施例中,製造商或銷售人員使 提供有組織及輪流的服務予電子筆的使用者, 其他=務的閘路,網址及其他的資料庫經製造 祠服裔連接。由此伺服器搜集的資訊可由製造 保留’以使得在客戶統計後售予其他人員。 實,例中’與第一實施例比較下,在此其動作 間订進’ ^造商或銷售人員將提供其本身之具 碼表不之貝訊的伺服器,且可能因此而獲得的 , 公司可提供Ηβ # ^ 々土 θ /、敬務予使用者’以執行網際網路 ^ ^ 疋其他由未在該伺服器上之使用者要At the Internet address, the first four text addresses in the numeric string are used. This address corresponds to a specific article or advertisement, or if the barcode has been scanned by a barcode reader. In one embodiment of the invention, articles such as news or magazines may be used to retrieve articles or advertisements. Instead, it can be a database of agents who serve readers and publishers. In another embodiment of the present invention described above, a mail order company page allows a customer to transmit a purchase order to the catalog in the catalog. A salesperson can maintain a home address in an office at home so that customers can approach the address. Finally, securities or other investment companies can maintain stocks and shares of specific stocks while trading stocks or other bonds and buying and trading via the Internet. The manufacturer or salesperson can provide different types of computer service users. In one embodiment, the manufacturer or salesperson makes organized and alternate services available to the users of the electronic pen. The other gateways, websites, and other databases are connected through the manufacturing service. The information collected by this server can be retained by the manufacturing 'so that it can be sold to other people after customer statistics. In fact, in the example, 'compared with the first embodiment, order in between its actions' ^ The manufacturer or salesperson will provide its own coded server, which may be obtained as a result, The company can provide Ηβ # ^ 々 土 θ /, to serve the user 'to implement the Internet ^ ^ 疋 Others are requested by users who are not on the server

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五、發明說明(18) 求之資訊的資料庫,且對於此項近接及服務加以收費。顯 然地’在上述實施例中提供此服務可由原電子筆製造商及 銷售人員外的單位提供,如一服務公司,或如報社之類的 出版商。 圖4示本發明的另一實施例。圖4顯示在工業上稱為硬 切入的方法,為了應用上的需要,其定義為一^司服器或"ί司 服器群’無論顧客或使用者是否在網際網路上,這些祠服 器均與顧客機器進行通訊。其中之一例子為由美國線上 (A0L )公司所提供的服務。提供硬切入服務的方式為在顧 客/使用者的機器上安裝適當的應用軟體,且應用該應用 軟體在濁覽器下依據熟知的技術進行。依據此一方式,應麵丨 用軟體持續與切入伺服器接觸,且可在網際網路上的任何 處所進行服務。 圖4示依據本發明之處理之實施例的流程圖,由此使 用者可以條碼的掃猫或其他文數符號之掃瞄開始取得資 訊。在第一步驟1 〇 〇中,使用者使用本發明的配置掃瞄一 條碼1 0 2。掃瞎裝置將掃瞄的條碼丨〇 2轉換成表示掃瞄之條 碼1 0 2的信號。然後系統傳送表示掃瞄之條碼丨〇 2的信號予 顧客的個人電腦(PC) 1 04。 在顧客p C上的軟體接收表示掃瞄之條碼的信號,且進 打安裝在顧客PC 104上的瀏覽器。該軟體使用瀏覽器或表 j 示掃瞄條碼的信號以經網際網路丨〇 6連接一連結伺服器 1 0 8 〇 在一實施例中,條碼使用數據碼丨2 8。而且,條碼可V. Description of the invention (18) A database of the information requested and charges for this access and service. Obviously, the provision of this service in the above embodiment may be provided by a unit other than the original electronic pen manufacturer and salesperson, such as a service company, or a publisher such as a newspaper. FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 shows a method called hard cut-in in the industry. For application needs, it is defined as a server or "server group", regardless of whether the customer or user is on the Internet or not. Devices communicate with customer machines. One example is the services provided by American Online (A0L) companies. The hard cut-in service is provided by installing the appropriate application software on the customer / user's machine and applying the application software under a browser based on well-known technologies. According to this method, the application should be in continuous contact with the cut-in server, and the service can be performed on any place on the Internet. Fig. 4 shows a flowchart of an embodiment of a process according to the present invention, whereby a user can start to obtain information by scanning a bar code or other alphanumeric characters. In the first step 100, the user scans a barcode 102 using the configuration of the present invention. The illiteracy device converts the scanned bar code 2 to a signal indicating the scanned bar code 102. The system then sends a signal indicating the scanned barcode 2 to the customer's personal computer (PC) 104. The software on the customer PC receives a signal indicating the scanned barcode and launches a browser installed on the customer PC 104. The software uses a browser or a j to indicate a signal for scanning a bar code to connect to a connection server 1 0 8 via the Internet. In one embodiment, the bar code uses a data code 28. Moreover, the barcode can

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支援足夠數’目的/ π田> Η Μ 的文子以編碼應用型式(互動列印,郵購’ 4吕用父易等),4日M A 、 ^ 相關的公司或其他事項,及相關文章的位 〇 I @σ为成兩個欄位:一靜態攔位及一動態攔位。該 絲^可辨識應用型式(如互動列印)及公司或其他的項 、 九 頓郵局)°動態攔位可用於指定資料庫内一特定 t ί且連結祠服器108如用於替代顧客的個人電腦,其 八與具有内容提供者之條碼内的靜態攔位,如新聞週 華f頓郵報,郵購公司,或者是指定的股票代理操作 5 °t另言之’連結伺服器1 0 8過濾出靜態資訊,且基於在 靜起、棚位上的資訊直接要求特定的新聞代理伺服器11 0。 新聞代理伺服器11 0配置共用的閘路介面(C G I )處理以 在過濾、的條碼及對應的均勻來源定位器(URL)之間進行動 態對應。URL參考在内容資料庫丨14,ι16及118内特定的文 章。多個URL可與單一條碼之間建立相關性。然後連結伺 服器1 0 8經網際網路1 q 6將來自n e w s C 〇 r p W e b祠服器11 0的 這些URL傳送到顧客個人電腦1〇4中。 提供條碼予網際網路連結的另一種方法為間接移動, 可參見Solar Communications of Napeijille,IL, W097/011 37中出版的PCT應用,該篇文章在此列為本文之 參考文件。pct應用與一資料庫有關,該資料庫存在一致 4 的商品碼(UPC),可見於網際網路URL中的商品,如肥皂, 蘇打等。但是,So 1 ar通訊中說明一項應用指出一輸入間 隔,如UPC條碼讀入器,此裝置連接在一電腦上。而SolarSupport a sufficient number of 'Purpose / π 田' Η Μ essays in coding application type (interactive printing, mail order '4 Lu Yongfu, etc.), 4th MA, ^ related companies or other matters, and the position of related articles 〇I @ σ is divided into two fields: a static block and a dynamic block. The silk can identify the application type (such as interactive printing) and company or other items, Jiutun Post Office. Dynamic stops can be used to specify a specific t in the database and link to the temple server 108, such as to replace customers' Personal computer, eight of which have static stops within the bar code of the content provider, such as the News Zhou Hua Fun Post, a mail order company, or a designated stock agency operation 5 ° t In other words, 'link server 1 0 8 Filter out the static information, and directly request a specific news agency server 110 based on the information on the static rise and the booth. The news agent server 110 is configured with a common gate interface (C G I) process to dynamically correspond between the filtered, barcode, and corresponding uniform source locator (URL). URLs refer to specific articles in the content database, 14, 16 and 118. Multiple URLs can be correlated with a single barcode. The link server 108 then transmits these URLs from the server 100 to the customer personal computer 104 via the Internet 1q6. Another way to provide barcodes to Internet links is to move indirectly, see the PCT application published in Solar Communications of Napeijille, IL, W097 / 011 37, which is hereby incorporated by reference. The pct application is related to a database that has a consistent product code (UPC) of 4 and can be found in the Internet URL of products such as soap, soda, etc. However, an application described in the Soar communication indicates an input interval, such as a UPC barcode reader, which is connected to a computer. While Solar

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通訊應用中並沒有 不同環境之下的使 使用,且隨後與— 的資訊。 說明可自由且獨立的 用者所使用者,如在 電腦介接而可下載由 數據讀入機,而為 一火車或一飛機上 數據讀入機中得到 一眚員依據本發明之另一實施例的流程圖。依據此 中:文經由掃瞒條碼102或者是使用裝置b掃 1ί ί ΐ付取得與一文章有關的資訊。如上所 =妒i t含多個攔位。由該欄位可辨識出一特定的應 丄一 ί定的資料庫或一内容提供者,及特定資料庫 内的特定文章。掃瞄裝置丨6轉換掃瞄的數據碼丨〇 2成為表 示條碼1 0 2的信號。 在步驟2 〇〇中。系統傳送表示掃瞄數據碼的電腦系統 予顧客的個人電腦(PC)1 〇4。在一實施例中,系統可傳送 如一ASCI I數據串的信號。而且,顧客的個人電腦經連結 埠202接收信號。該連結埠可為多個連結埠中的任何一 種,如一串列,紅外線,或射頻連結埠。 口在顧客PC1 04上的應用軟體2 0 1 8 8表示掃瞄之條碼的信 號’且進行一瀏覽器2〇6。應用軟體2〇1經網際網路丨〇6及 切入伺服器^ 0 8過濾該信號及/或連接到遠處端點2 i 〇, 212 ’以決定與掃瞒條碼相關的URL及其他資訊。在步驟 203中’應用軟體2〇1相關的URL及其中資訊予瀏覽器206。 如圖9 '所示者。然後瀏覽器顯示該資訊,如一連結。本 發明之系統的另一實施例中可整合與掃瞄之數據碼相關的 連結成為使用者喜愛的搜尋引擎或切入伺服器。There is no information in communication applications that is used in different environments, and then with-. Description Free and independent user The user can download the data read-in machine if it is connected to the computer, and get a player in a data read-in machine for a train or an aircraft. According to another implementation of the present invention Example flow chart. Based on this: the text is obtained by concealing the barcode 102 or using the device b to scan 1ί ί ΐ pay to obtain information related to an article. As above = jealousy t contains multiple stops. This field can identify a specific database or a content provider and a specific article in a specific database. The scanning device 6 converts the scanned data code 1 2 into a signal representing a bar code 102. In step 2000. The system transmits a computer system representing the scan data code to the customer's personal computer (PC) 104. In one embodiment, the system may transmit a signal such as an ASCI I data string. The customer's personal computer receives the signal via the port 202. The port can be any of multiple ports, such as a serial, infrared, or RF link. The application software 2 0 1 8 8 on the customer's PC 104 indicates the signal of the scanned bar code 'and executes a browser 206. The application software 201 filters the signal via the Internet 丨 〇 06 and the cut-in server ^ 0 8 and / or connects to the remote endpoint 2 i 〇, 212 ′ to determine the URL and other information related to concealing the barcode. In step 203, the URL associated with the 'application software 201' and the information therein is provided to the browser 206. As shown in Figure 9 '. The browser then displays that information as a link. In another embodiment of the system of the present invention, links related to scanned data codes can be integrated to become a user's favorite search engine or cut-in server.

第25頁 480419 五、發明說明(21) 使用者基於先前掃瞄的條碼提供多種連結然後選擇這 些連結中的一連鉢。由選擇一連結而動作的瀏覽器2 〇 6經 網際網路1 0 6及互連結切入伺服器2 〇 8連接内容提供者2 1 4 或216,且連接由内容提供者214或216支接援供庫=4中 的特定文章。另外,條碼對映軟體2 22可將條碼對映到一 文章中,該文章係位在由内容提供2 14所援援的資料庫22〇 中。 在上述本發明之一實施例 在另一實施例中,條碼讀入器 者是可併入某些,最好是行動 等。在另一實施例中,條碼可 此裝置以輕易地適應一口袋或 一雷射指向型式的塑形裝置, 鍊上。 中,將一條碼併入一筆中。 可併入狀態的讀取器中,或 裝置中,如手錶,行動電話 為一單一的行動裝置,設計❾ 小型的盒子,且甚至可併入. 此裝置可連接在使用者的鎖 標準的文字 讀取文字的 一文字辨識 如上所 業上’但是 例子包含 明的 於文 電子 軟體 述, 本發 使用 以使得使用者可 用在一黃頁或其 # ’其中使用者 另一 章及 掃瞒 以辨 本發 明也 條碼由其 中的 可使 實施 廣告 器。 識由 明可 可以或其中更 電話 用如 中作為 對於此 電子掃 使用在 使用在 中類型 進一步薄上, 一電子 • ^ ^ 一實施 瞄器所 互動列 其中的 的數據 力資訊 使用條 裝置登 條碼的 ,且電 例,電 讀取的 印,型 工業及 碼於百 相連結 碼以電 錄條碼 話,可使用 子筆包含可 腦系統包含 文字。 錄及保全工 應用上。該 科全書中, ,該條碼使 子商務銀 且在網際網Page 25 480419 V. Description of the invention (21) The user provides multiple links based on the previously scanned barcode and selects one of these links. The browser 2 which operates by selecting a link, cuts into the server 2 via the Internet 106 and the Internet, and connects to the content provider 2 1 4 or 216, and the connection is supported by the content provider 214 or 216. For library = 4 specific articles. In addition, the barcode mapping software 2 22 can map the barcode into an article, which is located in a database 22 supported by the content provider 2 14. In one embodiment of the present invention described above, in another embodiment, the barcode reader may be incorporated into some, preferably mobile or the like. In another embodiment, the barcode can be a device to easily fit a pocket or a laser pointing type shaping device onto the chain. , Merge a code into one. Can be incorporated into a reader, or a device such as a watch, and the mobile phone is a single mobile device, designed ❾ a small box, and can even be incorporated. This device can be connected to the user's lock standard text A text recognition of the read text is as described above in the industry, but the example includes a clear Yuwen electronic software description, this issue is used so that the user can use a yellow page or # 'where the user has another chapter and concealment to identify the invention Also the barcode can be implemented by the advertising device. You can use it as a phone or as a phone. For this electronic scanner is used in the type of further thin, an electronic • ^ ^ an implementation of the data in the interactive column of the scanner using the bar code device bar code And, electrical examples, electrical reading of printing, type industry and code in hundred-phase link code to record barcodes, you can use a pen to contain the brain system to include text. Recording and security applications. In the textbook, the bar code makes the sub-business bank and the Internet

第26頁 480419 五、發明說明(22) 路上付費。其 猫一條碼可經 包含互動型式 及食物,且經 品。另一例子 據碼對應將輪 本發明的 中,掃瞄學員 可使用電子筆 址,以簡化瞬 今的筆標示技 者的測試掃瞒 在另 一^實 條碼讀入器, 位址。在此實 的U R L位址,j 電腦糸統中。 引擎’且可加 一蛛網瀏覽器 在另一^實 及記錄由電子 見美國專利申 入工具”,該· 羅得島州,林 中的例子包含外語翻譯,其中在一物件上掃 一網際網路連接外語翻譯中心。其中的例子 之購物’其中使用者可掃瞄多種的家用商品 由連結到超市的網際網路網址而訂購這些商 由經由輪詢器,以掃瞄特定的數據碼,此數 询者的選擇。 另一例子為使用在標準測試上。在此一應用 或使用者的選擇。一當結束該測試序列時, 以連接該回答到一測試授權之網際網路網 時回授,由於條碼銷售技術的準確性,與現 術比較下’所發生的錯誤少很多,及經使用 器的累積可得到瞬時的統計分析。 ,例中’電子筆具有一聲訊記錄模組以替代 得到使用者可在記錄模組中的網際網路URL 施例中’該筆井包含電路以接收來自電子筆 (可聲訊或電子型式者,且將URL位址傳送到 對於此一實施例,電腦系統包含一聲音辨識 以規劃以接收URL位址,且當接收時,使得 以近接具有U R L位址的網際網路位址。 施例中’電子筆具有加速度偵測儀,可偵測 =寫入的電子型式之文字。此一電子筆可參 叫案案號5, 434, 371,其標題為"手提電子寫 ^文章在此列為本文之參考文件,且特定予 月郡的Α· T· Cross公司。在此一實施例中,Page 26 480419 V. Description of the Invention (22) Paying on the road. The cat's barcode can include interactive patterns and food, as well as products. In another example, according to the corresponding code, in the present invention, scanning students can use electronic pen addresses to simplify the testing of instant pen marking technicians and conceal them in another bar code reader, address. The actual URL address in this computer system. Engine 'and can add a cobweb browser to another document and record by electronic See U.S. Patent Application Tool ", the Rhode Island, forest example includes foreign language translation, which sweeps the Internet on an object Connect to a foreign language translation center. An example of this is' shopping where users can scan a variety of household goods by linking to the Internet site of a supermarket and ordering these goods through a poller to scan specific data codes. Inquirer's choice. Another example is used in standard tests. In this application or user's choice. Once the test sequence is ended, the answer is returned when connecting to the Internet authorized by a test. Due to the accuracy of the bar code sales technology, compared with the current technology, 'a lot of errors occur, and instantaneous statistical analysis can be obtained through the accumulation of the device. In the example, the electronic pen has an audio recording module instead of being used. In the example of the Internet URL in the recording module, the pen well contains circuitry to receive an electronic pen (which can be audible or electronic), and sends the URL address to In this embodiment, the computer system includes a voice recognition to plan to receive the URL address, and when received, makes it close to the Internet address with the URL address. In the embodiment 'the electronic pen has an acceleration detector , Can detect = written electronic type of text. This electronic pen can be referred to case number 5, 434, 371, whose title is " Handheld electronic writing ^ Article is listed here as a reference document, and specific A · T · Cross Company of Yowol-gun. In this embodiment,

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五、發明說明(23) 將該URL位址寫 些其他的數據 方式與上述本發 使用者可在一廣告或文章追蹤一 UR]L位址, 入紙張中以記錄筆中的U RL位址(或者是某 碼)。然後該URL位址可傳送端電腦中,其 明的實施例類似。 在上述本發明的實施例中,使用數據井以從電子筆中 傳送儲存的資訊予電腦系統。由熟習本技術者所了解者, 可使用其他的裝置傳送資訊,以取代數據井,或者是另 外’電子筆可直接插入電腦的連接埠中,而該電腦係顯示 用於接收來自電子筆的儲存資訊。另外,該筆可經紅外線 或RF連結與該電腦進行通訊。 上述本發明之實施例具有多項優點。第一,使用本發〇 曰月之實施例的服務代理人可提供出版商有關讀者的圖形資 ,以協助出版商可將文章鎖定特定的讀者群。第二,讀者 可應用簡單的方式得到在定期刊物中與文章或廣告之内文 $關的貢訊。第三,因為包含條碼的廣告潛在性地可傳送 其中的資訊予讀者’因此出版商可從廣告中得到額外的利 潤。但是,通常文章中包含進入網際網路型式的U r L位 址’由此讀者可得到額外的資訊,但是在本發明之前,在 近接網際網路位址中,通常讀者會漏失或忘記網際網路位 雖然文中已應較佳實施例說明本發明,但嫺熟本技術〇 者需了解可對上述實施例加以更改及變更,而不偏離本發 月的精神及觀點。因此,上述本發明之實施例的說明文僅 用於說明本發明,而非限制本發明。本發明係由下文之申V. Description of the invention (23) Write the URL address in some other data mode and the above-mentioned user can track an UR] L address in an advertisement or article, and put it in the paper to record the U RL address in the pen (Or a code). The URL address can then be transmitted to the end computer, which is similar to the illustrated embodiment. In the embodiment of the present invention described above, a data well is used to transfer the stored information from the electronic pen to the computer system. Those skilled in the art can use other devices to send information to replace the data well, or another 'electronic pen can be directly inserted into the port of the computer, and the computer is shown to receive storage from the electronic pen. Information. In addition, the pen can communicate with the computer via an infrared or RF link. The embodiments of the invention described above have a number of advantages. First, a service agent using the embodiment of the present invention can provide publishers with graphic information about readers to assist the publisher in targeting articles to a specific readership. Second, readers can apply a simple method to get the tribute in the periodicals and the text of the article or advertisement. Third, because the ads containing barcodes could potentially send the information to the readers', publishers could get additional profit from the ads. However, the article usually contains an Ur URL address of the type of access to the Internet, so that readers can get additional information, but before the present invention, in the near Internet address, the reader usually missed or forgot the Internet. Although the road has described the present invention in a preferred embodiment, those skilled in the art need to understand that the above embodiments can be modified and changed without departing from the spirit and perspective of this month. Therefore, the above description of the embodiments of the present invention is only used to illustrate the present invention, but not to limit the present invention. The present invention is

第28頁 480419 五、發明說明(24) 請專利範圍所定義。 uw&um 第29頁 480419 圖式簡單說明 圖式之簡單說明: 由下文中的說明可更進一步了解本發明之特徵及優 點,閱讀時並請參考附圖: 圖1顯示内含條碼之定期刊物内的一篇文章; 圖2 (A) - 2 ( E)顯示在本發明之一實施例中使用的電子 筆,該電子筆用於讀取圖1的條碼; 圖3(A)-(E)顯示圖2之電子筆的互動型式,其中包含 一筆井,其依據本發明之實施例耦合一電腦系統; 圖4之示意圖示用於儲存且取得本發明之資訊的系統 之實施例; 圖5之示意圖示用於依據本發明用於儲存及取得資訊 的系統之另一實施例; 圖6 ( A )及6 ( B)分別為圖2之電子筆之一實施例的透視 圖及分解示意圖; 圖6 ( C )及6 ( D)分別為圖6 ( A )及6 ( B )之電子筆實施例的 側視圖及截面圖; 圖7為用於處理圖之電子筆組件之信號之實施例的示 意方塊圖; 圖8之流程圖係說明圖5之裝置的操作方式;以及 圖9顯示一圖形使用者介面,其包含與諸如圖1之數據 碼相關的連結。 圖號說明Page 28 480419 V. Description of Invention (24) Please define the scope of the patent. uw & um Page 29 480419 Brief description of the diagram Brief description of the diagram: The features and advantages of the present invention can be further understood from the description below. Please refer to the drawings when reading: Figure 1 shows the fixed periodical with barcode Figure 2 (A)-2 (E) shows an electronic pen used in an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic pen is used to read the barcode of Figure 1; Figures 3 (A)-(E ) Shows the interactive type of the electronic pen in FIG. 2, which includes a well, which is coupled to a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment of a system for storing and obtaining information of the present invention; 5 is a schematic view showing another embodiment of a system for storing and retrieving information according to the present invention; FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (B) are perspective views and an exploded view of an embodiment of the electronic pen of FIG. 2, respectively. Schematic diagrams; Figures 6 (C) and 6 (D) are side and sectional views of the electronic pen embodiment of Figures 6 (A) and 6 (B), respectively; Figure 7 is the signal processing of the electronic pen component of the figure A schematic block diagram of the embodiment; the flowchart of FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the operation mode of the device of FIG. 5; Figure 9 shows a graphical user interface, comprising links, such as data associated with one yard of FIG. Drawing number description

第30頁 480419 圖式簡單說明 1 0定期刊物 1 2第一列文字 1 3第二列文字 1 4條碼 16電子筆 17夾子 1 8寫入段 1 9接收槽Page 30 480419 Simple illustration of the drawing 1 0 Periodical 1 2 First column of text 1 3 Second column of text 1 4 Bar code 16 Electronic pen 17 Clip 1 8 Writing section 1 9 Receiving slot

2 0傳送段 22寫入端 2 4掃瞄筆尖 2 5末端段 2 6數據井 28電腦 3 0纜線 3 1讀取數字2 0 transmission section 22 writing end 2 4 scanning pen tip 2 5 end section 2 6 data well 28 computer 3 0 cable 3 1 reading number

3 2藍寶石筆珠 34電子 38類比印刷電路板(PCB)組件 4 〇接觸彈簧 4 2感測接點 5 2抽取凹槽 5 6感測器及/或傳送器3 2 Sapphire pen beads 34 Electronics 38 Analog printed circuit board (PCB) components 4 〇 contact spring 4 2 sensing contact 5 2 extraction groove 5 6 sensor and / or transmitter

第31頁 480419 圖式簡單說明 5 8裝填卡匣 6 0處理電路 6 4數據傳送組件 6 6接紐 6 8發光二極體 7 2揚聲器 7 6數據碼方向單元 78壓力偵測電路 8 0轉換器 8 2記錄器 84數據傳送電路 8 6進入介面 9 0轉譯資料庫Page 31 480419 Simple illustration of the drawing 5 8 Loading the cassette 6 0 Processing circuit 6 4 Data transmission module 6 6 Connector 6 8 Light emitting diode 7 2 Speaker 7 6 Data code direction unit 78 Pressure detection circuit 8 0 Converter 8 2 Recorder 84 Data transmission circuit 8 6 Enter interface 9 0 Translation database

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480419 六、申請專利範圍 申請專利範圍 1. 一種互動式數據傳送系統,包含: 一計算裝置; 一用於與一伸長儀器相介接的數據井,該伸長儀器具 有一數據傳送端,此數據傳送端包含一數據傳送筆尖,該 數據井具有一外殼,此外殼包含一開口以接收伸長儀器的 數據傳送筆尖,該數據井包含一通訊連接口,此連接口可 經操作而耦合該計算裝置,以提供數據予計算裝置,且數 據井包含一數據通訊裝置,此裝置包含在該外殼内,使得 當伸長儀器的數據傳送端為開口所接收時,該數據通訊裝 置可與該數據傳送筆尖相介接; 其中程式化該計算裝置,以接收來自數據井的數據, 該接收之數據包含指示在全球通訊網路上至少一位址的數 據,當接收到至少一位址時,該電腦裝置也可以程式化以 提出一項應用,其可從全球通訊網路中取出與至少一位址 相關的資訊,且將此資訊向該計算裝置傳送。 2 .如申請專利範圍第1項之互動式數據傳送系統,其 中該全球通訊網路為網際網路。 3 .如申請專利範圍第2項之互動式數據傳送系統,其 中該計算裝置包含一顯示裝置,以顯示在網際網路上得到 的資訊。 4.如申請專利範圍第3項之互動式數據傳送系統,其 中該系統更進一步與該伸長儀器結合。 5 .如申請專利範圍第4項之互動式數據傳送系統,其480419 VI. Scope of patent application Scope of patent application 1. An interactive data transmission system including: a computing device; a data well for interfacing with an elongation instrument, the elongation instrument has a data transmission terminal, and the data transmission The end includes a data transmission pen tip. The data well has a housing. The housing includes an opening to receive the data transmission pen tip of the elongation instrument. The data well includes a communication connection port. The connection port can be operated to couple the computing device to Provide data to the computing device, and the data well includes a data communication device, which is contained in the casing, so that when the data transmission end of the elongation instrument is received by the opening, the data communication device can interface with the data transmission pen tip Where the computing device is programmed to receive data from a data well, the received data includes data indicating at least one address on the global communications network, and when the at least one address is received, the computer device may also be programmed to Propose an application that can extract from the global communication network Information, and transmit this information to the computing device. 2. If the interactive data transmission system of item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the global communication network is the Internet. 3. The interactive data transmission system according to item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the computing device includes a display device to display information obtained on the Internet. 4. The interactive data transmission system according to item 3 of the patent application scope, wherein the system is further integrated with the elongation instrument. 5. If the interactive data transmission system of item 4 of the patent application scope, which 第33頁 480419 六、申請專利範圍 中該伸長儀器為一寫入儀器,且尚包含在寫入裝置之第二 端處的寫入筆尖,其與數據傳送端相對。 6 .如申請專利範圍第5項之互動式數據傳送系統,其 中該寫入裝置的數據傳送筆尖之架構及配置可掃瞄且儲存 與在寫入儀器之數據傳送端中之條碼有關的資訊。 7.如申請專利範圍第6項之互動式數據傳送系統,其 中該數據井包含在該計算裝置内。Page 33 480419 6. In the scope of patent application, the elongation instrument is a writing instrument, and it also includes a writing pen tip at the second end of the writing device, which is opposite to the data transmission end. 6. The interactive data transmission system according to item 5 of the scope of patent application, wherein the structure and configuration of the data transmission pen tip of the writing device can scan and store information related to the barcode in the data transmission terminal of the writing instrument. 7. The interactive data transmission system according to item 6 of the patent application, wherein the data well is included in the computing device. 8 .如申請專利範圍第4項之互動式數據傳送系統,其 中架構且配置該伸長儀器的數據傳送筆尖,以掃瞄條碼且 儲存與在伸長儀器之數據傳送端中的條碼有關的資訊。 9 .如申請專利範圍第1項之互動式數據傳送系統,其 中該數據井包含在計算裝置中。 1 0. —種從全球通訊網路取得資訊的方法,該方法包 含下列步驟: 應用掃瞄之筆尖掃瞄一條碼; 解碼該條碼以得到指示在全球通訊網路上至少一位址 的數據;8. The interactive data transmission system according to item 4 of the scope of patent application, wherein the data transmission pen tip of the elongation instrument is structured and configured to scan the barcode and store information related to the barcode in the data transmission terminal of the elongation instrument. 9. The interactive data transmission system according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the data well is included in a computing device. 1 0. — A method for obtaining information from a global communication network. The method includes the following steps: scanning a bar code with the pen tip of a scan; decoding the bar code to obtain data indicating at least one address on the global communication network; 將該伸長儀器置於一數據井中,其可經操作而耦合一 計算裝置; 在電腦裝置中啟動一應用軟體以得到與來自全球通訊 網路中至少一位址相關的資訊;以及 在該計算裝置中,接收從該網路上取得的資訊。 1 1.如申請專利範圍第1 0項之方法,其中掃瞄條碼的 步驟包含在新聞的一頁上掃描。Placing the elongation instrument in a data well, which can be operated to couple a computing device; launching an application software in a computer device to obtain information related to at least one address from a global communication network; and in the computing device To receive information from that network. 1 1. The method according to item 10 of the patent application scope, wherein the step of scanning the barcode includes scanning on a page of the news. 第34頁 480419 六、申請專利範圍 1 2 .如申請專利範圍第1 1項之方法,其中接收的步驟 包含取得與包含在新聞中之資訊相關的資訊。 1 3 .如申請專利範圍第1 0項之方法,其中掃瞄步驟包 含掃瞒包含在目錄中之一頁上的條碼。 1 4 .如申請專利範圍第1 3項之方法,其中尚包含步驟 為在全球通訊網路上定購在該目錄之一頁上的至少一項商 品。 1 5 .如申請專利範圍第1 0項之方法,其中掃瞄步驟包 含掃瞄一與特定安全有關的條碼。 1 6 .如申請專利範圍第1 0項之方法,其中掃瞄的步驟 只有在伸長儀器的筆尖在條碼附近時才發生。 1 7. —種用於從全球通訊網路上取得資訊的電子筆, 該電子筆包含: 一配置在該電子筆之第一端的寫入筆尖; 一配置在該電子筆之第二端(與第一端相對)的數據傳 送筆尖,且架構及配置該數據傳送筆尖以掃瞄條碼,且儲 存與條碼相關的資訊,該數據傳送筆尖包含通訊電路,以 允許電子筆可與一計算裝置相通訊,該計算裝置係耦合該 全球通訊網路; 其中與條碼相關的資訊包含與來自全球通訊網路之至 少一項位址相關的資訊。 1 8 .如申請專利範圍第1 7項之電子筆,其中該數據傳 送筆尖包含一藍寶石筆珠,以允許光可通過該數據傳送筆 尖。Page 34 480419 VI. Patent Application Scope 1. The method of item 11 of the patent application scope, wherein the receiving step includes obtaining information related to the information contained in the news. 13. The method of claim 10 in the scope of patent application, wherein the scanning step includes concealing a bar code contained on one page of the catalog. 14. The method according to item 13 of the scope of patent application, which further includes the step of ordering at least one product on one page of the directory on the global communication network. 15. The method according to item 10 of the patent application scope, wherein the scanning step includes scanning a specific security-related barcode. 16. The method according to item 10 of the scope of patent application, wherein the scanning step occurs only when the pen tip of the elongation instrument is near the bar code. 1 7. An electronic pen for obtaining information from a global communication network, the electronic pen includes: a writing nib disposed on a first end of the electronic pen; a electronic pen disposed on a second end of the electronic pen (and One end is opposite) of the data transmission pen tip, and the data transmission pen tip is structured and configured to scan the barcode and store the information related to the barcode. The data transmission pen tip includes a communication circuit to allow the electronic pen to communicate with a computing device. The computing device is coupled to the global communication network; wherein the information related to the barcode includes information related to at least one address from the global communication network. 18. The electronic pen according to item 17 of the scope of patent application, wherein the data transmission pen tip includes a sapphire pen ball to allow light to be transmitted through the data pen tip. 第35頁 480419 六、申請專利範圍 1 9 .如申請專利範圍第1 8項之電子筆,其中該電子比 更包含一通訊機構,以與計算裝致進行無線電通訊。 2 0 .如申請專利範圍第1 7項之電子筆,其中該數據傳 送筆尖更進一步包含近接機構,以允許數據傳送筆尖只有 在該筆尖靠近該條碼時,才掃瞄條碼。 2 1. —種用於從全球通訊網路中取得資訊的數據井, 該數據井包含: 一伺服器,此伺服器具有一開口以接收一伸長儀器的 數據傳送筆尖; 一第一數據介面,架構及配置此介面以接收來自伸長 儀器的數據; 一第二數據通訊介面,架構及配置此介面以傳送數據 到一耦合該全球通訊網路的電腦裝置。 2 2. —種用於互動式數據傳送系統的計算裝置,該計 算裝置包含: 用於與一伸長儀器進行通訊的通訊裝置,該伸長儀器 具有一數據傳送端,此數據傳送端具有一數據傳送筆尖, 該通訊機構具有一接收組件,用於接收來自伸長儀器之數 據傳送筆尖的數據; 其中該計算裝置可加以程式化,以接收來自通訊裝置 的數據,且接收的數據包含指示在全球通訊網路上至少一 位址的數據,可程式化該電腦裝置,使得當在至少一位址 上接收時,可啟動一應用軟體以得到一資訊,此資訊與來 自全球通訊網路之至少一位址資訊,且傳送此資訊予該計Page 35 480419 6. Scope of patent application 19. For the electronic pen with the scope of patent application No. 18, the electronic ratio includes a communication mechanism for radio communication with the computer. 20. The electronic pen according to item 17 of the patent application scope, wherein the data transmission pen tip further includes a proximity mechanism to allow the data transmission pen tip to scan the bar code only when the pen tip is close to the bar code. 2 1. A data well for obtaining information from a global communication network, the data well includes: a server having an opening to receive a data transmission pen tip of an elongated instrument; a first data interface, a structure And configure the interface to receive data from the elongation instrument; a second data communication interface, structure and configure the interface to transmit data to a computer device coupled to the global communication network. 2 2. —A computing device for an interactive data transmission system, the computing device comprising: a communication device for communicating with an elongation device, the elongation device having a data transmission end, and the data transmission end having a data transmission Pen tip, the communication mechanism has a receiving component for receiving data from the elongation instrument to transmit the pen tip data; wherein the computing device can be programmed to receive data from the communication device, and the received data includes instructions on a global communication network The data of the at least one address can be programmed into the computer device, so that when received on the at least one address, an application software can be started to obtain an information, the information and the at least one address information from the global communication network, and Send this information to the meter 第36頁 480419Page 480 419 第37頁Page 37
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