WO2007033397A1 - Impression à distance pour un dispositif mobile - Google Patents

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WO2007033397A1
WO2007033397A1 PCT/AU2005/001416 AU2005001416W WO2007033397A1 WO 2007033397 A1 WO2007033397 A1 WO 2007033397A1 AU 2005001416 W AU2005001416 W AU 2005001416W WO 2007033397 A1 WO2007033397 A1 WO 2007033397A1
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mobile telecommunications
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Kia Silverbrook
Paul Lapstun
Simon Robert Walmsley
Michael J. Hollins
Colin John Pickup
David John Atkinson
Zhamak Dehghani
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Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd
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Priority to EP05779869A priority patent/EP1938179A4/fr
Priority to AU2005336695A priority patent/AU2005336695B2/en
Priority to CA002619840A priority patent/CA2619840A1/fr
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  • the present invention generally relates to a mobile device incorporating a printer.
  • the invention more specifically relates to a mobile device such as a mobile telecommunications device, for example a mobile or cellular telephone that incorporates a printer which is able to print a wide variety of content on a print medium.
  • a mobile device such as a mobile telecommunications device, for example a mobile or cellular telephone that incorporates a printer which is able to print a wide variety of content on a print medium.
  • a printer which is able to print a wide variety of content on a print medium.
  • the present invention can be used by other types of portable or mobile devices, or even non-portable devices.
  • the assignee has developed mobile or cellular telephones, Personal Data Assistants (PDAs) and other mobile telecommunication devices, with the ability to print hard copies of content, such as images or information stored or accessed by the device, (see for example, US Patent 6,405,055, filed on November 9, 1999). Likewise, the assignee has also designed digital cameras with the ability to print captured images with an inbuilt printer (see for example, US Patent 6,750,901, filed on July 10, 1998). As the prevalence of mobile telecommunications devices increases, the functionality of these devices is further enhanced by the ability to print hard copies.
  • any printer incorporated into the device needs to maintain a small form factor.
  • the additional load on the battery should be relatively small.
  • the consumables such as ink, paper, etc.
  • the assignee of the present invention has also developed the Netpage system for enabling interaction with computer software using a printed interface and a proprietary stylus-shaped sensing device.
  • a Netpage pen captures, identifies and decodes tags of coded data printed onto a surface such as a page.
  • each tag encodes a position and an identity of the document.
  • a remote computer can determine an action to perform. Such actions can include, for example, causing information to be saved remotely for subsequent retrieval, downloading of a webpage for printing or display via a computer, bill payment or even the performance of handwriting recognition based on a series of locations of the Netpage pen relative to the surface.
  • a printer in a mobile telecommunications device can print the Netpage tags simultaneously with visible user information.
  • the association between the tags and information can already exist on a remote Netpage server, such as where the printer is printing a fully rendered page (including tags) provided by the Netpage server or another computer.
  • the mobile telecommunications device can generate the tags (or source them remotely) and define an association between the tags and user information. The association is then recorded in the remote Netpage server.
  • a problem with these options is that they require the mobile telecommunications device to include Netpage tag printing capabilities. This requires an additional row of print nozzles in the printhead, and reduces the amounts of ink that can be stored for non-tag use. Whilst this is less of an issue with large, mains-powered printers, it can be an issue in small form-factor articles such as mobile telecommunications devices.
  • the mobile telecommunications device can be configured to print on print media that is preprinted with Netpage tags. That way the printer need only print the user information and record an association between the visible information and the pre-printed tags.
  • Such applications can include, for example, mobile printing applications, linking, capturing and/or printing generic or specific objects to a print medium, and many other applications providing functionality to the mobile telecommunications device and various uses of types of print media.
  • an M-Print device is a mobile device such as a telephone or PDA which incorporates a printer. Paper is either manually presented or auto-fed from a cartridge, depending on device form factor.
  • the printer may or may not print tags, for example infrared tags, and the printer or a sensor detects tags printed, for example pre-printed, onto blank media.
  • the paper path either includes a tag reader, or it includes a simpler sensor for reading a linear data track on the card.
  • the data track can encode the same identifier as the tags. Reading the identifier allows the M-Print device to associate the card's graphic and/or interactive content with the identifier. This allows subsequent interactions with the card to be properly interpreted.
  • the graphic and/or interactive content is stored on a network-based server, indexed by the identifier.
  • the media identifier i.e. print media identifier
  • the media identifier may correspond to a range of 2D coordinates without an explicit single media identifier.
  • reference to the media identifier is to be read as a reference to an explicit or defined one or more media identifiers, or, as a reference to a range of 2D coordinates.
  • the device also optionally incorporates a pointer.
  • the pointer may be used to click on a hyperlink, but generally doesn't operate at a sufficiently high rate to capture motion.
  • the telephone may incorporate a fully-functional Netpage-type pen.
  • the M-Print device doesn't incorporate a pointer, the user can interact with printed cards by feeding them through the paper path.
  • the data track reader or tag reader in the paper path extracts the identifier, which allows the device to identify the graphic and/or interactive content of the card, and object(s) linked to the card.
  • Not all M-Print cards have to be produced by an M-Print device.
  • pre-printed M-Print cards of a collectible or promotional nature may be included in cereal packets or magazines. And even blank media may bear advertising on the reverse side.
  • Not all M-Print cards have to be interacted with via a pointer in an M-Print device. They can be interacted with via any device, or another scanning device altogether which can read the data track or an application-specific printed barcode.
  • An M-Print card acts as a token for the graphic and/or interactive content of the card, including any objects linked to the card.
  • a user can easily obtain the original digital content of the card by clicking on the card or 'virtually scanning' the card through the paper path.
  • a photo acts as a token for the original digital image
  • a business card acts as a token for the contact details linked to the card.
  • a token for its own content By acting as a token for its own content, a card allows a user to obtain a perfect re-print.
  • the data track and the tags encode a digital signature which allows the card to be authenticated. This has two purposes. Firstly, it allows a blank card to be authenticated during printing to prevent the use of non- sanctioned blanks. Secondly, it allows a card to be authenticated when used as a token, to prevent fraudulent access to the content of the card or objects linked to the card.
  • Such applications are possible using aspects, components or features of the mobile telecommunications device and associated coded print medium.
  • Such applications can include mobile printing applications, linking, capturing and/or printing generic or specific objects to a print medium, and many other applications providing practical uses for the coded print medium and/or the mobile telecommunications device.
  • Various particular applications are herein described.
  • the present invention provides a method of printing content on a print medium using a mobile telecommunications device, comprising the steps of: receiving, at a server, a request for the content, the request initiated by activation, on the mobile telecommunications device, of an information link ; and, transferring the content to the mobile telecommunications device; wherein, the mobile telecommunications device includes a printer module that can print the content on the print medium.
  • the information link is a hyperlink embedded in a web page.
  • the information link is transmitted to the mobile telecommunications device from a remote device.
  • the information link is, or is contained within, an SMS or MMS message received by the mobile telecommunications device.
  • a content reference is transmitted to the mobile telecommunications device after activation of the information link, receipt of which results in the request for content being transmitted to the server.
  • the content reference is passed to a retriever module in the mobile telecommunications device, the retriever module effecting the transfer of the content to the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the content reference is a Uniform Resource Identifier.
  • the content is a selection of information from a web page.
  • the content is rendered at the server or an associated server prior to being transferred to the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the content is stored in a database in a rendered format suitable for printing by the printer module.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first data format, the first coded data encoding first information.
  • the first information is a print media identifier.
  • the content is indexed by and retrievable using the print media identifier.
  • the content includes one or more graphic images.
  • the print medium is provided with second coded data in a second data format, the second coded data encoding second information.
  • the content includes one or more interactive elements.
  • the second information is indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid.
  • At least one interactive element has a linked object.
  • the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • the mobile telecommunications device is a mobile telephone.
  • the present invention provides a method of printing subscribed content on a print medium using a mobile telecommunications device, comprising the steps of: receiving, at a server, a request for the subscribed content; and, transferring the subscribed content to the mobile telecommunications device on a periodic basis; wherein, the mobile telecommunications device includes a printer module that can print the subscribed content on the print medium.
  • the subscribed content is pay for view content.
  • the subscribed content is additionally displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the user accepts the subscribed content displayed on the display before printing the subscribed content on the print medium.
  • the subscribed content is, or is contained within, an SMS, MMS or email message received by the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the subscribed content is stored in the mobile telecommunications device and can be subsequently printed.
  • the subscribed content is customised for a requesting user.
  • the subscribed content is a selection of information from a web page.
  • the subscribed content is rendered at the server or an associated server prior to being transferred to the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the subscribed content is stored in a database in a rendered format suitable for printing by the printer module.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first data format, the first coded data encoding first information.
  • the first information is a print media identifier.
  • the subscribed content is indexed by and retrievable using the print media identifier.
  • the subscribed content includes one or more graphic images.
  • the print medium is provided with second coded data in a second data format, the second coded data encoding second information.
  • the subscribed content includes one or more interactive elements.
  • the second information is indicative of a two-dimensional pattern coordinate grid.
  • At least one interactive element has a linked object.
  • the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • the mobile telecommunications device is a mobile telephone.
  • the present invention provides a method of printing content on a print medium using a mobile telecommunications device, comprising the steps of: allowing the print medium to be inserted into a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device; reading a print media identifier from the print medium using a isensor module jof the mobile telecommunications device; printing the content on the print medium using a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device; and, storing the content in a database using a server able to communicate with the mobile telecommunications device, the content retrievable from the database using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first data format, the first coded data encoding first information.
  • the first information includes the print media identifier.
  • the first format is a linear pattern.
  • the print medium is provided with second coded data in a second data format, the second coded data encoding second information.
  • the second information is indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid.
  • the second information includes the print media identifier.
  • the second information is indicative of regions of the print medium surface.
  • the printer module prints the second coded data on the print medium.
  • the second coded data is pre-printed on the print medium prior to inserting the print medium.
  • the content in the database is indexed by the print media identifier.
  • the content is obtained by the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the content is a photograph and the mobile telecommunications device includes a camera used to capture the photograph.
  • the content can be subsequently retrieved from the database.
  • a method requiring the steps of: the printed print medium to be inserted into the media feed path; reading the print media identifier; and, transferring the content associated with the print media identifier from the database to the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the content includes one or more interactive elements.
  • At least one interactive element has a linked object.
  • the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • a caption can be added to the content during printing by using a keypad of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the present invention provides method of retrieving information linked to a print medium using a mobile telecommunications device, comprising the steps of: reading a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of the mobile telecommunications device; and, retrieving information linked to the print medium using the print media identifier and the mobile telecommunications device, the information retrievable from a database using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first data format, the first coded data encoding first information.
  • the first information includes the print media identifier.
  • the first format is a linear pattern.
  • the print medium is provided with second coded data in a second data format, the second coded data encoding second information.
  • the second information is indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid.
  • the second information includes the print media identifier.
  • the second information is indicative of regions of the print medium surface.
  • the mobile telecommunications device includes a printer module and the printer module prints the information.
  • the mobile telecommunications device includes a display module and the display module displays the information.
  • the information is an image.
  • the information is contact details that are stored in a memory of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the contact details are loaded into an address book.
  • the information is, or is contained within, an SMS, MMS or email message received by the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the sensor module includes an image sensor, an image processor and an image memory.
  • the information is linked to content provided on the print medium.
  • the information is an audio file.
  • the information is software executable on the mobile telecommunications device.
  • a user is charged for retrieving the information.
  • the mobile telecommunications device is a mobile telephone.
  • the present invention provides a method of printing content representative of an object on a print medium using a mobile telecommunications device, comprising the steps of: identifying an object using the mobile telecommunications device; receiving the print medium in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device; determining a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of the mobile telecommunications device; and, printing content representative of the object on the print medium using a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the content includes one or more interactive elements.
  • the object is obtained from a server in communication with the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the object is an image and is captured using a camera of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first data format, the first coded data encoding first information.
  • the first information includes the print media identifier.
  • the first format is a linear pattern.
  • the print medium is provided with second coded data in a second data format, the second coded data encoding second information.
  • the second information is indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid.
  • the second information includes the print media identifier.
  • the second information is indicative of regions of the print medium surface.
  • the printer module prints the second coded data on the print medium.
  • the second coded data is pre-printed on the print medium prior to inserting the print medium.
  • the object is a linked object and is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • the printer module prints the first coded data on the print medium.
  • the object is statically associated with a document.
  • the object is dynamically associated with a document.
  • the object is associated with a particular location on the print medium.
  • the object is associated with a form, as a particular field of a form or a particular instance of a form.
  • the present invention provides a method of reprinting content on a print medium using a mobile telecommunications device, comprising the steps of: determining a first print media identifier, from a first print medium provided with content, using a sensor module of the mobile telecommunications device, the first print medium having been inserted into a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device; retrieving a copy of the content, previously stored in a database, using the print media identifier; and, printing the copy of the content on a second print medium using a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the first print medium is provided with first coded data in a first data format, the first coded data encoding first information.
  • the first information includes the print media identifier.
  • the first format is a linear pattern.
  • the first print medium is provided with second coded data in a second data format, the second coded data encoding second information.
  • the second information is indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid.
  • the second information includes the print media identifier.
  • the second information is indicative of regions of the print medium surface.
  • the printer module prints second coded data in a second data format, the second coded data encoding second information on the second print medium.
  • the second coded data is pre-printed on the first or second print medium prior to inserting the first or second print medium.
  • the content in the database is indexed by the first print media identifier.
  • the copy of the content is displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the printer module prints first coded data in a first data format, the first coded data encoding first information, on the second print medium.
  • the second print medium is provided with a second print media identifier, and the second print media identifier is linked to the content in the database.
  • a method further including, determining a second print media identifier, from the second print medium, using a sensor module of the mobile telecommunications device, the second print medium having been inserted into the media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the content includes one or more interactive elements.
  • At least one interactive element has a linked object.
  • the linked object is associated with a region of a print medium using second coded data provided in a second data format, the second coded data encoding second information, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • indicia can be added to the copy of the content during printing by using a keypad of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the content printed on the second print medium includes information that has been updated in the database compared with corresponding information included in the content on the first print medium.
  • the present invention provides a method of printing content on a print medium and charging using a mobile telecommunications device, comprising the steps of: identifying the content on the mobile telecommunications device; printing, using a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device, the content on the print medium; and transmitting, using the mobile telecommunications device, billing information to a billing server.
  • the content is captured using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the billing information is sent after each instance of printing content.
  • the billing information is sent periodically.
  • an entity is charged per print, the entity being one or more of: a user; a content provider; and a telecommunications provider.
  • the content is subscribed content.
  • the request for the content is initiated by activation of an information link on the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the content is a selection of information from a web page.
  • the content is periodically transferred to the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the content is stored in a database in a rendered format suitable for printing by the printer module.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first data format, the first coded data encoding first information.
  • the first information includes a print media identifier.
  • the content is indexed by and retrievable using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is authenticated prior to printing.
  • the print medium is provided with second coded data in a second data format, the second coded data encoding second information.
  • the content includes one or more interactive elements.
  • the second information is indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid.
  • At least one interactive element has a linked object.
  • the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • the mobile telecommunications device is a mobile telephone.
  • the present invention provides method of linking an object to a print medium, comprising the step of: submitting a request to associate the object with a print media identifier of the print medium, submission of the request facilitating identification of the object and the print media identifier; wherein, the association of the object and the print media identifier is recorded in a database, the object being retrievable from the database using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is supplied to a user with at least one pre-linked object.
  • submission of the request is effected using a sensor module associated with a mobile telecommunications device.
  • identification of the object occurs by the mobile telecommunications device retrieving the object.
  • identification of the object occurs by the mobile telecommunications device capturing the object as an image using a camera.
  • a method further including the steps of: receiving the print medium in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device; and, reading the print media identifier from the print medium using the sensor module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the sensor module is at least one of: integrated with the mobile telecommunications device; and external to the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first data format, the first coded data encoding first information.
  • the first information includes the print media identifier.
  • the first format is a linear pattern.
  • the print medium is provided with second coded data in a second data format, the second coded data encoding second information.
  • the second information is indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid.
  • the second information includes the print media identifier.
  • the second information is indicative of regions of the print medium surface.
  • a printer module of a mobile telecommunications device prints the second coded data on the print medium.
  • the second coded data is pre-printed on the print medium.
  • the object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data.
  • the printer module prints the first coded data on the print medium.
  • the object is associated with a form, as a particular field of a form or a particular instance of a form.
  • the object can be associated with a second print media identifier.
  • the present invention provides a method of generating an association between an object and a position on a surface, the surface having disposed therein or thereon coded data being at least partially indicative of an identity of the surface and a plurality of locations on the surface, the method including, in a computer system: receiving indicating data from a sensing device, the indicating data being at least partially indicative of the identity of the surface and the position of the sensing device relative to the surface, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the surface, being responsive to sense at least some of the coded data and generate the indicating data using the sensed coded data; identifying, using the indicating data, the identity of the surface, the position and the object; and, generating an association based at least partially on the identity of the surface, the position and the object.
  • the object is stored in an object repository, the method including, in the computer system: generating the association based at least partially on the object stored in the object repository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: receiving object data indicative of at least one received object; and, storing, using the received object data, the at least one received object in the object repository.
  • At least some of the coded data is indicative of an object type, the method including: receiving the indicating data indicative of the object type; and, identifying, using the indicating data, the object type and the object of the object type.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: recording the generated association in the computer system.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: deleting, from the object repository, the object after generating the association.
  • the stored objects in the object repository are ordered according to when a received object was stored in the object repository, the method including, in the computer system: updating, using the received object data, the order of received objects in the object repository; determining, using the order indicated by the object repository, a stored object which has been most recently stored in the object repository; and, generating an association based at least partially on the most recently stored object.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: deleting, from the object repository, the most recently stored object after generating the association.
  • the object repository is located on a server, the method including, in a computer system: storing, using the received object data, the received object in the object repository located on the server; retrieving, using the object repository located on the server, the object; and, recording, in the object repository located on the server, the association.
  • the sensing device includes a current operating mode selected from a plurality of potential operating modes including an association mode, and wherein the method includes, in the computer system: determining, using the indicating data, a selected operating mode of the sensing device; setting the current operating mode of the sensing device to the selected operating mode; and, if the current operating mode of the sensing device is set to the association mode, allowing the generation of an association.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: if the current operating mode of the sensing device is set to the association mode, generating an association using the next indicating data received from the sensing device.
  • the coded data including at least one first coded data portion at least partially indicative of the identity of the surface, and at least one second coded data portion being at least partially indicative a plurality of locations on the surface
  • the method includes, in the computer system: receiving, from the sensing device, indicating data at least partially indicative of an identity of the surface and the position of the sensing device relative to the surface, the sensing device being responsive to sensing at least some of the first coded data portion and at least some of the second coded data portion to generate the indicating data.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: receiving object data indicative of an identity of the received object; storing the identity of the object in the object repository; and, generating an association at least partially based on the identity of the object.
  • the generated association is indicative of: the identity of the surface; the position; and, the object.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: indicating an error when an association cannot be generated.
  • association is generated according to a user identity, wherein the method includes: storing, using the received object data, the received object associated with the user identity in the object repository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: determining, using the object repository and the user identity, the object.
  • the coded data is substantially invisible to an unaided human.
  • the coded data is printed on the surface using at least one of: an invisible ink; and, an infrared-absorptive ink.
  • a computer system configured for generating an association between an object and a position on a surface, the surface having disposed therein or thereon coded data being at least partially indicative of an identity of the surface and a plurality of locations on the surface, the computer system configured to: receive indicating data from a sensing device, the indicating data being at least partially indicative of the identity of the surface and the position of the sensing device relative to the surface, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the surface, being responsive to sense at least some of the coded data and generate the indicating data using the sensed coded data; identify, using the indicating data, the identity of the surface, the position and the object; and, generate an association based at least partially on the identity of the surface, the position and the object.
  • the present invention provides a method of submitting an object to a form application using a form printed on a surface, the surface having disposed therein or thereon coded data being at least partially indicative of an identity of the form and at least one interactive element, the at least one interactive element being related to at least one association operation, the method including, in a computer system: receiving indicating data from a sensing device, the indicating data being at least partially indicative of the identity of the form and an interactive element, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to an interactive element, being responsive to sense at least some of the coded data and generate the indicating data using the sensed coded data; defining, using the at least one association operation, an association between the form and an object; generating, using the association, a form submission; and, transferring, to a form application, the form submission to thereby submit the object.
  • the form includes at least one field, the method including, in the computer system: defining, using the at least one association operation, an association between the at least one field and the object.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: determining, using the indicating data, a form layout corresponding to a visual representation of the form printed on the surface; and, determining, using the form layout, the at least one field for defining the association with the object.
  • the at least one association operation generates an association between the at least one field and the object, wherein the method includes, in the computer system: generating, using the indicating data, the association between the at least one field and the object.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: recording the association between the object and the at least one field.
  • the at least one association operation is used to generate an association between the at least one field and an object having an object type, wherein the method includes: selecting an object having a corresponding object type; and, generating, using the indicating data, the association between the at least one field and the object of the corresponding object type.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: receiving, from the sensing device, indicating data indicative of a field value; and, determining, using the field value, the object type for selecting an object to be associated with the at least one field.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: generating, using one of the association operations, an association between the at least one field and an object stored in an object repository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: deleting, from the object repository, the object after generating the association.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: indicating an error when an association cannot be generated.
  • the at least one association operation deletes an association between at least one field and the object, wherein the method includes, in the computer system: deleting, using the indicating data, the association between the at least one field and the object.
  • the at least one association operation provides an indication of an association between at least one field and the object
  • the method includes, in the computer system: providing, using the indicating data, an indication of the association between the at least one field and the object.
  • the computer system is in communication with a printer, the method including, in the computer system: printing, using the printer, a second form based on the first form, wherein the second form includes a graphical representation of the object associated with the at least one field.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: receiving, from the sensing device when placed in an operative position relative to the at least one field, indicating data indicative of handwritten text provided in the at least one field, wherein the sensing device senses at least some of the coded data in the field during the provision of the handwritten text and generates the indicating data using at least some of the sensed coded data; performing, using the indicating data, handwriting recognition to determine text provided in the at least one field; and, generating, using the text determined in the at least one text field, the form submission.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: receiving, from the sensing device, movement data indicative of movement of the sensing device relative to the form, wherein the sensing device generates movement data using at least some of the sensed coded data; and, performing, using the movement data, the handwriting recognition.
  • the coded data is at least partially indicative of a plurality of locations on the surface, the method including, in the computer system: receiving the indicating data indicative of at least one position of the sensing device relative to the surface, the sensing device being responsive to sensing at least some of the coded data to generate the indicating data; and, identifying, using the at least one position and the form layout, the at least one field for defining the association with the object.
  • coded data is substantially invisible to an unaided human.
  • the coded data is printed on the surface using at least one of: an invisible ink; and, an infrared-absorptive ink.
  • the computer system is a mobile telecommunications device.
  • a computer system configured to submit an object to a form application using a form printed on a surface, the surface having disposed therein or thereon coded data being at least partially indicative of an identity of the form and at least one interactive element, the at least one interactive element being related to at least one association operation
  • the computer system being configured to: receive indicating data from a sensing device, the indicating data being at least partially indicative of the identity of the form and an interactive element, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to an interactive element, being responsive to sense at least some of the coded data and generate the indicating data using the sensed coded data; define, using the at least one association operation, an association between the form and an object; generate, using the association, a form submission; and, transfer, to a form application, the form submission to thereby submit the object.
  • the present invention provides a method of generating an association between an object and a sticker on a surface, the sticker having disposed therein or thereon coded data at least partially indicative of a sticker identity, the method including, in a computer system: receiving indicating data from a sensing device, the indicating data being at least partially indicative of the identity of the sticker, the sensing device being responsive to sensing at least some of the coded data to generate the indicating data; identifying, using the indicating data, the identity of the sticker on the surface; and, generating an association based at least partially on the sticker identity and an object.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: generating the association based at least partially on the sticker identity and an object stored in an object repository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: receiving object data indicative of at least one received object; and, storing, using the received object data, the at least one received object in the object repository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: determining, using the object repository, a stored object to be associated with the sticker identity.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: recording the generated association in the computer system.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: deleting, from the object repository, the stored object after generating the association.
  • objects stored in the object repository are ordered according to when a received object was stored in the object repository, the method including, in the computer system: updating, using the received object data, the order of received objects in the object repository; determining, using the order indicated by the object repository, a stored object which has been most recently stored in the object repository; and, generating an association based at least partially on the most recently stored object and the sticker identity.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: deleting, from the object repository, the most recently stored object after generating the association.
  • the object repository is located on a server, the method including, in a computer system: storing, using the received object data, the received object in the object repository located on the server; retrieving, using the object repository located on the server, the stored object to be associated with the sticker identity; and, recording, in the object repository located on the server, the generated association between the stored obj ect and the sticker identity.
  • the sensing device including a current operating mode selected from a plurality of potential operating modes including an association mode
  • the method includes, in the computer system: determining, using the indicating data, a selected operating mode of the sensing device; setting the current operating mode of the sensing device to the selected operating mode; and, if the current operating mode of the sensing device is set to the association mode, allowing the generation of an association.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: if the current operating mode of the sensing device is set to the association mode, generating an association based at least partially on a stored object in the object repository and a sticker identity using the next indicating data received from the sensing device.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: receiving object data indicative of an object identity of the received object; storing the object identity in the object repository; and, generating an association based at least partially on the sticker identity and the object identity.
  • the generated association is indicative of: the sticker identity; the object.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: indicating an error when an association cannot be generated.
  • the association is generated according to a user identity
  • the method includes, in the computer system: storing, using the received object data, the received object associated with the user identity in the obiect reoository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: determining, using the object repository and the user identity, a stored object to be associated with the sticker identity.
  • the coded data is indicative of a plurality of locations on the sticker, the method including, in the computer system: receiving the indicating data indicative of at least one position of the sensing device relative to the sticker, the sensing device being responsive to sensing at least some of the coded data to generate the indicating data; identifying, using the indicating data, the at least one position; and, generating an association based at least partially on the at least one position.
  • coded data is substantially invisible to an unaided human.
  • the coded data is printed on the surface using at least one of: an invisible ink; and, an infrared-absorptive ink.
  • a computer system configured to generate an association between an object and a sticker on a surface, the sticker having disposed therein or thereon coded data being at least partially indicative of a sticker identity
  • the computer system configured to: receive indicating data from a sensing device, the indicating data being at least partially indicative of the identity of the sticker, the sensing device being responsive to sensing at least some of the coded data to generate the indicating data; identify, using the indicating data, the identity of the sticker on the surface; and, generate an association based at least partially on the sticker identity and an object stored in an object repository.
  • the present invention provides a method of generating an association between an object, a location on a surface and a sticker on the surface, the sticker having disposed therein or thereon first coded data at least partially indicative of a sticker identity and at least one action, the surface having disposed therein or thereon second coded data indicative of a plurality of locations on the surface respectively, the method including, in a computer system: receiving indicating data from a sensing device, the indicating data being at least partially indicative of the at least one action and at least one position of the sensing device relative to the surface, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to at least some of the sticker and at least some of the surface, being responsive to sense at least some of the first coded data and at least some of the second coded data and generate the indicating data using the sensed first coded data and sensed second coded data; identifying, using the indicating data, the sticker identity, the at least one action, the at least one position and the object; generating, using the at least
  • the object is stored in an object repository, the method including, in the computer system: generating the association based at least partially on the object stored in the object repository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: receiving object data indicative of at least one received object; and, storing, using the received object data, the at least one received object in the object repository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: moving the sensing device from the sticker to the surface to sense at least some of the first coded data and at least some of the second coded data to generate the indicating data.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: recording the generated association in the computer system.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: deleting, from the object repository, the object after generating the association.
  • objects in the object repository are ordered according to when a received object was stored in the object repository, the method including, in the computer system: updating, using the received object data, the order of received objects in the object repository; determining, using the order indicated by the object repository, the object which has been most recently stored in the object repository; and, generating an association based at least partially on the most recently stored object.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: deleting, from the object repository, the most recently stored object after generating the association.
  • object repository is located on a server, the method including, in a computer system: storing, using the received object data, the received object in the object repository located on the server; retrieving, using the object repository located on the server, the object; and, recording, to the server, the generated association.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: receiving the object data indicative of an object identity of the received object; storing the object identity in the object repository; and, generating an association based at least partially on the object identity.
  • the generated association is indicative of: the sticker identity; the location on the surface; and, the object.
  • association is generated according to a user identity, wherein the method includes, in the computer system: storing, using the received object data, the received object associated with the user identity in the object repository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: determining, using the object repository and the user identity, the object to be associated with the sticker identity and the location on the surface.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: indicating an error when an association cannot be generated.
  • At least some of the first coded data is indicative of an object type, the method including: receiving the indicating data indicative of the object type; and, identifying, using the indicating data, the object type and the object of the object type.
  • the first coded data is at least partially indicative of at least one interactive element
  • the at least one interactive element is related to the least one action
  • the method including, in the computer system: receiving, from the sensing device, indicating data at least partially indicative of the at least one action, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the at least one interactive element, being responsive to sense at least some of the first coded data and generate the indicating data using the sensed first coded data; identifying, using the indicating data, the sticker identity and at least one action and the at least one location; and, generating, using the at least one action, an association based at least partially on the sticker identity and the at least one location and an object.
  • the first coded data being indicative of at least one location on the sticker
  • the method including, in the computer system: receiving the indicating data further indicative of a second position of the sensing device relative to the sticker, the sensing device being responsive to sensing at least some of the first coded data to generate the indicating data indicative of the second position; identifying, using the indicating data, the at least one second position; and, generating an association based at least partially on the at least one second position.
  • the at least one of the first coded data and second coded data is substantially invisible to an unaided human.
  • At least one of the first coded data and the second coded data is printed on the surface using at least one of: an invisible ink; and, an infrared-absorptive ink.
  • a computer system configured to generate an association between an object, a location on a surface and a sticker on the surface, the sticker having disposed therein or thereon first coded data at least partially indicative of a sticker identity and at least one action, the surface having disposed therein or thereon second coded data indicative of a plurality of locations on the surface respectively, the computer system being configured to: receive indicating data from a sensing device, the indicating data being at least partially indicative of the at least one action and at least one location on the surface, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the sticker and operatively moved from the sticker to the surface, being responsive to sense at least some of the first coded data and at least some of the second coded data and generate the indicating data using the sensed first coded data and sensed second coded data; identify, using the indicating data, the sticker identity and the at least one action and the at least one location; identify the object to be associated with the sticker identity and the at least one location; and, generate, using the at
  • a method of generating an association between a sticker and an object of an object type the sticker having disposed therein or thereon coded data at least partially indicative of a sticker identity and the object type
  • the method including, hi a computer system: receiving indicating data from a sensing device, the indicating data being at least partially indicative of the identity of the sticker and the object type, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the sticker, being responsive to sense at least some of the coded data and generate the indicating data using the sensed coded data; identifying, using the indicating data, the identity of the sticker, the object type and the object of the object type; and, generating an association based at least partially on the sticker identity and the object.
  • the object is stored in an object repository, the method including, in the computer system: generating the association based at least partially on the object stored in the object repository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: receiving object data indicative of at least one received object; and, storing, using the received object data, the at least one received object in the object repository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: selecting, using the object type, a stored object having the object type to be associated with the sticker identity.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: receiving, from the sensing device, indicating data indicative of a value related to at least some of the coded data; and, determining, using the value, the object type for selecting an object to be associated with the sticker.
  • the object type includes at least one of: a video object; an image object; a audio object; a text object; a file object; and, a data object.
  • the coded data is at least partially indicative of at least one interactive element, the at least one interactive element being related to at least one action
  • the method including, in the computer system: receiving, from the sensing device, indicating data at least partially indicative of the at least one action, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the at least one interactive element, being responsive to sense at least some of the coded data and generate the indicating data using the sensed coded data; identifying, using the indicating data, the at least one action; and, generating, using the at least one action, the association.
  • the objects stored in the object repository are ordered according to when a received object was stored in the object repository, the method including, in the computer system: updating, using the received object data, the order of received objects in the object repository; determining, using the order indicated by the object repository, a stored object which has been most recently stored in the object repository; and, generating an association based at least partially on the most recently stored object.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: recording the generated association in the computer system.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: deleting, from the object repository, the stored object after generating the association.
  • object repository is located on a server, the method including, in a computer system: storing, using the received object data, the received object in the object repository located on the server; retrieving, using the object repository located on the server, the stored object to be associated with the sticker identity; and, recording, in the server, the generated association.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: receiving object data indicative of an object identity of the received object; storing the object identity in the object repository; and, generating an association based at least partially on the object identity.
  • the generated association is indicative of: the sticker identity; the object.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: indicating an error when an association cannot be generated.
  • association is generated according to a user identity, wherein the method includes, in the computer system: storing, using the received object data, the received object associated with the user identity in the object repository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: determining, using the object repository and the user identity, a stored object to be associated with the sticker identity.
  • the coded data is indicative of at least one location on the sticker, the method including, in the computer system: receiving the indicating data indicative of at least one position of the sensing device relative to the sticker, the sensing device being responsive to sensing at least some of the coded data to generate the indicating data; identifying, using the indicating data, the at least one position; and, generating an association based at least partially on the at least one position.
  • the coded data is substantially invisible to an unaided human.
  • the coded data is printed on the sticker using at least one of: an invisible ink; and, an infrared-absorptive ink.
  • a computer system configured to generate an association between a sticker and an object of an object type, the sticker having disposed therein or thereon coded data at least partially indicative of a sticker identity and the object type, the computer system being configured to: receive indicating data from a sensing device, the indicating data being at least partially indicative of the identity of the sticker and the object type, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the sticker, being responsive to sense at least some of the coded data and generate the indicating data using the sensed coded data; identify, using the indicating data, the identity of the sticker, the object type and the object of the object type; and, generate an association based at least partially on the sticker identity and the object.
  • a fourteenth aspect there is provided a method of identifying a surface and a sticker on the surface, the sticker including a first region having disposed therein or thereon first coded data at least partially indicative of a sticker identity, and a second region, the surface having disposed therein or thereon second coded data at least partially indicative of an identity of the surface and a plurality of locations on the surface, the method including, in a computer system: receiving indicating data from a sensing device, the indicating data being at least partially indicative of the identity of the sticker, the identity of the surface and a position of the sticker on the surface, the sensing device, when placed or moved in an operative position relative to the sticker, being responsive to sense at least some of the first coded data and sense, through the second region, at least some of the second coded data and generate the indicating data using the sensed first coded data and the sensed second coded data; and, identifying, using the indicating data, the identity of the sticker, the identity of the surface and the position of the sticker.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: identifying an object to be associated with at least one of the sticker identity, the identity of the surface and the position of the sticker.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: generating an association based at least partially on the sticker identity, the identity of the surface, the position of the sticker and the object.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: moving the sensing device from the first region to the second region to sense at least some of the first coded data and at least some of the second coded data to generate the indicating data.
  • the first coded data is indicative of an object type
  • the method including, in the computer system: receiving the indicating data indicative of the object type; identifying the object using the object type.
  • the second region is transparent in at least part of the infrared spectrum and opaque in at least part of the visible spectrum.
  • the second region includes graphics.
  • the object is stored in an object repository, the method including, in the computer system: generating the association based at least partially on the object stored in the object repository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: receiving object data indicative of at least one received object; and, storing, using the received object data, the at least one received object in the object repository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: recording the generated association in the computer system.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: deleting, from the object repository, the object after generating the association.
  • objects stored in the object repository are ordered according to when a received object was stored in the object repository, the method including, in the computer system: updating, using the received object data, the order of received objects in the object repository; determining, using the order indicated by the object repository, the object which has been most recently stored in the object repository; and, generating an association based at least partially on the most recently stored object.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: deleting, from the object repository, the most recently stored object after generating the association.
  • the object repository is located on a server, the method including, in a computer system: storing, using the received object data, the received object in the object repository located on the server; retrieving, using the object repository located on the server, the object; and, recording, on the server, the generated association.
  • the generated association is indicative of at least two of: the sticker identity; the identity of the surface; the object; and the position of the sticker.
  • association is generated according to a user identity, wherein the method includes, in the computer system: storing, using the received object data, the received object associated with the user identity in the object repository.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: determining, using the object repository and the user identity, a stored object to be associated with the sticker identity and the position of the sticker.
  • first region and second region are at least one of: distinct; overlapping; and, coincident.
  • coded data is substantially invisible to an unaided human.
  • a computer system configured to identify a surface and a sticker on the surface, the sticker including a first region having disposed therein or thereon first coded data at least partially indicative of a sticker identity, and a second region, the surface having disposed therein or thereon second coded data at least partially indicative of an identity of the surface and a plurality of locations on the surface, the computer system being configured to: receive indicating data from a sensing device, the indicating data being at least partially indicative of the identity of the sticker, the identity of the surface and a position of the sticker on the surface, the sensing device, when placed or moved in an operative position relative to the sticker, being responsive to sense at least some of the first coded data and sense, through the second region, at least some of the second coded data and generate the indicating data using the sensed first coded data and the sensed second coded data; and, identify, using the indicating data, the identity of the sticker, the identity of the surface and the position of the sticker.
  • the present method of performing an action in relation to a first association between a reusable sticker and an object, the reusable sticker having disposed therein or thereon coded data indicative of a sticker identity and of a first interactive element representing the action including: receiving first indicating data from a sensing device, the first indicating data being at least partially indicative of the sticker identity and the first interactive element, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the first interactive element, sensing at least some of the coded data to generate the first indicating data; identifying, using the first indicating data, the action and the first association; and, performing the action hi relation to the first association.
  • the first interactive element includes at least one of: a deletion interactive element representing the action of deleting the first association; and, a generation interactive element representing the action of generating a second association.
  • the coded data is indicative of a confirmation interactive element
  • the method including, after receiving the first indicating data: receiving second indicating data from the sensing device, the second indicating data being indicative of the confirmation interactive element, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the confirmation interactive element, sensing at least some of the coded data to generate the second indicating data; and, identifying, using the second indicating data, the confirmation interactive element; and, allowing the performance of the action.
  • the method includes: allowing the performance of the action only if the confirmation interactive element is identified within a period of time after identifying the action.
  • the method includes: identifying, using the first indicating data, at least one of: the sticker identity; and, the interactive element; and, identifying, using at least one of the sticker identity and the interactive element, the action to be performed in relation to the first association.
  • the method includes: identifying the generation interactive element and the action represented by the generation interactive element; identifying a second object to be associated with the sticker identity; and, performing the action by generating the second association between the sticker identity and the second object.
  • the method includes, prior to performing the action of generating the second association: performing the action of deleting the first association.
  • the method includes, in the computer system: storing the second association in at least one of: a computer system; and, a server.
  • the second object is stored in an object repository, the method including, in the computer system: generating the second association based at least partially on the sticker identity and the second object stored in the object repository.
  • the coded data is indicative of an object type
  • the method including, in the computer system: receiving the indicating data indicative of the object type; and, using the object type to identify the second object.
  • the method includes: identifying the deletion interactive element and the action represented by the delete interactive element; and, performing the action by deleting the first association.
  • the method includes: deleting the object of the first association.
  • the method includes: indicating an error when the action cannot be performed.
  • the reusable sticker includes visual graphics indicative of the first interactive element.
  • the visual graphics of the first interactive element are substantially coincident with the coded data.
  • the coded data being indicative of at least one location on the reusable sticker
  • the method including, in the computer system: receiving the indicating data further indicative of a position of the sensing device relative to the reusable sticker, the sensing device being responsive to sensing at least some of the coded data to generate the indicating data indicative of the position; identifying, using the indicating data, the position; and, performing the at least one action based at least partially on the position.
  • the coded data is substantially invisible to an unaided human.
  • the coded data is printed on the reusable sticker using at least one of: an invisible ink; and, an infrared-absorptive ink.
  • a computer system configured to perform an action in relation to a first association between a reusable sticker and an object, the reusable sticker having disposed therein or thereon coded data indicative of a sticker identity and of a first interactive element representing the action, the computer system configured to: receive first indicating data from a sensing device, the first indicating data being at least partially indicative of the sticker identity and the first interactive element, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the first interactive element, sensing at least some of the coded data to generate the first indicating data; identify, using the first indicating data, the action and the first association; and, perform the action in relation to the first association.
  • a method of retrieving an image using a print medium comprising the steps of: determining a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the print media identifier having been linked to the image; and, retrieving, using the mobile telecommunications device, the image.
  • Optionally information associated with or representative of the image is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the image is retrievable from a database using the print media identifier and the database is at least one of: stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device; and stored remotely at a server.
  • the image is a photograph captured by a camera of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the image is installed as wallpaper for the mobile telecommunications device.
  • Optionally linking of the image to the print media identifier uses the sensor module.
  • the image is received by the mobile telecommunications device prior to linking the image to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the sensor module is used to link the image to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes: when the print medium is presented in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device, reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using the at least some read coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by reading at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and retrieving, if the digital signature is authentic, the image.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes paying for the image using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the image is associated with a region of the print medium, the method including: reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; determining, using the at least some read coded data, a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium; and, retrieving, if the determined position is within the region, the image.
  • a print medium comprising a surface provided with coded data, the coded data indicative of a print media identifier, the print media identifier linked to an image, the print media identifier able to be determined using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the image retrievable from a database using the print media identifier.
  • a method of retrieving audio data using a print medium comprising the steps of: determining a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the print media identifier having been linked to the audio data; and, retrieving, using the mobile telecommunications device, the audio data.
  • Optionally information associated with or representative of the audio data is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device
  • the audio data is installed as a ringtone on the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the audio data is a voice memo recorded by the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the audio data is played using a speaker of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the audio data is installed as a music clip in an audio data library on the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the audio data is received by the mobile telecommunications device prior to linking the audio data to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the sensor module is used to link the audio data to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes: when the print medium is presented in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device, reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using the at least some read coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by reading at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and retrieving, if the digital signature is authentic, the audio data.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes paying for the audio data using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the audio data is associated with a region of the print medium, the method including: reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; determining, using the at least some read coded data, a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium; and, retrieving, if the determined position is within the region, the audio data.
  • a print medium comprising a surface provided with coded data, the coded data indicative of a print media identifier, the print media identifier linked to audio data, the print media identifier able to be determined using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the audio data retrievable from a database using the print media identifier.
  • a method of retrieving video data using a print medium comprising the steps of: determining a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the print media identifier having been linked to the video data; and, retrieving, using the mobile telecommunications device, the video data.
  • Optionally information associated with or representative of the video data is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the video data is a movie clip.
  • the video data is recorded by the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the video data is played using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the video data is installed as a video data clip in a video data library on the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the video data is received by the mobile telecommunications device prior to linking the video data to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the sensor module is used to link the video data to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes : when the print medium is presented in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device, reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using the at least some read coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by reading at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and retrieving, if the digital signature is authentic, the video data.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes paying for the video data using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the video data is associated with a region of the print medium, the method including: reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; determining, using the at least some read coded data, a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium; and, retrieving, if the determined position is within the region, the video data.
  • a print medium comprising a surface provided with coded data, the coded data indicative of a print media identifier, the print media identifier linked to video data, the print media identifier able to be determined using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the video data retrievable from a database using the print media identifier.
  • a method of retrieving a web page using a print medium comprising the steps of: determining a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the print media identifier having been linked to the web page; and, retrieving, using the mobile telecommunications device, the web page.
  • Optionally information associated with or representative of the web page is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the web page is retrievable from a database using the print media identifier and the database is at least one of: stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device; and stored remotely at a server.
  • the web page is, or is contained within, an SMS, MMS or email message received by the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the web page is at least partially rendered at a server prior to being transferred to the mobile telecommunications device.
  • Optionally linking of the web page to the print media identifier uses the sensor module.
  • the web page is received by the mobile telecommunications device prior to linking the web page to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the sensor module is used to link the web page to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes: when the print medium is presented in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device, reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using the at least some read coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by reading at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and retrieving, if the digital signature is authentic, the web page.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes paying for the web page using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the web page is associated with a region of the print medium, the method including: reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; determining, using the at least some read coded data, a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium; and, retrieving, if the determined position is within the region, the web page.
  • a print medium comprising a surface provided with coded data, the coded data indicative of a print media identifier, the print media identifier linked to a web page, the print media identifier able to be determined using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the web page retrievable from a database using the print media identifier.
  • a method of retrieving a document using a print medium comprising the steps of: determining a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the print media identifier having been linked to the document; and, retrieving, using the mobile telecommunications device, the document.
  • Optionally information associated with or representative of the document is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the document is retrievable from a database using the print media identifier and the database is at least one of: stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device; and stored remotely at a server.
  • the document is, or is contained within, an SMS, MMS or email message received by the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the document is at least partially rendered at a server prior to being transferred to the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the document can be edited using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the document is received by the mobile telecommunications device prior to linking the document to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the sensor module is used to link the document to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes: when the print medium is presented in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device, reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using the at least some read coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by reading at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and retrieving, if the digital signature is authentic, the document.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes paying for the document using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the document is associated with a region of the print medium, the method including: reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; determining, using the at least some read coded data, a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium; and, retrieving, if the determined position is within the region, the document.
  • a print medium comprising a surface provided with coded data, the coded data indicative of a print media identifier, the print media identifier linked to a document, the print media identifier able to be determined using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the document retrievable from a database using the print media identifier.
  • the present invention provides a method of retrieving contact details using a print medium, comprising the steps of: determining a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the print media identifier having been linked to the contact details; and, retrieving, using the mobile telecommunications device, the contact details.
  • Optionally information associated with or representative of the contact details is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the contact details include information selected from the group consisting of one or more of a name, telephone number, address, email address and Internet address.
  • the contact details are loaded into an address book of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the mobile telecommunications device automatically dials a telephone number included in the contact details.
  • the mobile telecommunications device automatically addresses a SMS, MMS or email using the contact details.
  • the contact details are received by the mobile telecommunications device prior to linking the contact details to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the sensor module is used to link the contact details to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes: when the print medium is presented in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device, reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using the at least some read coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by reading at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and retrieving, if the digital signature is authentic, the contact details.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes paying for the contact details using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the contact details are associated with a region of the print medium, the method including: reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; determining, using the at least some read coded data, a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium; and, retrieving, if the determined position is within the region, the contact details.
  • a print medium comprising a surface provided with coded data, the coded data indicative of a print media identifier, the print media identifier linked to contact details, the print media identifier able to be determined using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the contact details retrievable from a database using the print media identifier.
  • the present invention provides a method of retrieving a program using a print medium, comprising the steps of: determining a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the print media identifier having been linked to the program; and, retrieving, using the mobile telecommunications device and the print media identifier, the program.
  • Optionally information associated with or representative of the program is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the program is executed by the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the program is installed on the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the program is at least one of: an application; a utility; a service; a game; an accessory; a driver; an interface; an operating system; a patch; an update; a tool; and components thereof.
  • the program is retrieved from a database and the database is at least one of: stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device; and stored remotely at a server.
  • the program is retrieved in parts.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the sensor module is used to link the program to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes: when the print medium is presented in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device, reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using the at least some read coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by reading at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and retrieving, if the digital signature is authentic, the program.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes paying for the program using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the program is associated with a region of the print medium, the method including: reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; determining, using the at least some read coded data, a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium; and, retrieving, if the determined position is within the region, the program.
  • a print medium comprising a surface provided with coded data, the coded data indicative of a print media identifier, the print media identifier linked to a program, the print media identifier able to be determined using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the program retrievable from a database using the print media identifier.
  • the present invention provides a method of retrieving a program state using a print medium, comprising the steps of: determining a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the print media identifier having been linked to the program state; and, retrieving, using the mobile telecommunications device and the print media identifier, the program state.
  • Optionally information associated with or representative of the program state is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the program state is loaded onto the mobile telecommunications device.
  • Optionally loading the program state initiates at least one of installation and execution of an associated program on the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the program state is at least one of: a state of an application; a state of a utility; a state of a service; a state of a game; a state of an accessory; a state of a driver; a state of an interface; a state of an operating system; a state of a patch; a state of an update; a state of a tool; and a state of components thereof.
  • the program state is retrieved from a database and the database is at least one of: stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device; and stored remotely at a server.
  • the program state indicates a player location or level in a game.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the sensor module is used to link the program state to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes: when the print medium is presented in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device, reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using the at least some read coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by reading at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and retrieving, if the digital signature is authentic, the program state.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes paying for the program state using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the program state is associated with a region of the print medium, the method including: reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; determining, using the at least some read coded data, a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium; and, retrieving, if the determined position is within the region, the program state.
  • a print medium comprising a surface provided with coded data, the coded data indicative of a print media identifier, the print media identifier linked to a program state, the print media identifier able to be determined using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the program state retrievable from a database using the print media identifier.
  • a method of gaining access to a resource using an access token linked to a print medium comprising the steps of: determining a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the print media identifier having been linked to the access token; identifying, using the mobile telecommunications device and the print media identifier, the access token; and, causing the access token to be supplied to a system, wherein the system is configured to authenticate the access token and, if the authentication succeeds, provide access to the resource.
  • Optioanlly information associated with or representative of successful authentication is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the resource is at least one of: an application; a utility; a service; a game; an accessory; a driver; an interface; an operating system; a patch; an update; a tool; a file; an image; audio; video; a document; a web page; and components thereof.
  • the access token is indicative of at least one of: a key; a cryptographic key; a password; a code; biometric information; and a digital signature.
  • the system is a server in communication with the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the access token is identified from a database and the database is at least one of: stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device; and stored remotely at a server.
  • access tokens are periodically supplied to the system.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the sensor module is used to link the access token to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes: when the print medium is presented in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device, reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using the at least some read coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by reading at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and identifying, if the digital signature is authentic, the access token.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes paying for the access token using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the access token is associated with a region of the print medium, the method including: reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; determining, using the at least some read coded data, a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium; and, identifying, if the determined position is within the region, the access token.
  • a print medium comprising a surface provided with coded data, the coded data indicative of a print media identifier, the print media identifier linked to an access token, the print media identifier able to be determined using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the access token identifiable from a database using the print media identifier.
  • a method of retrieving a product using a print medium comprising the steps of: determining a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the print media identifier having been linked to the product; and, retrieving, using the mobile telecommunications device and the print media identifier, the product.
  • Optionally information associated with or representative of the product is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the product is a sample product.
  • the product is required to be purchased.
  • the product is at least one of: an application; a utility; used to obtain a service; a game; an accessory; an image; audio; video; a document; a mobile phone ringtone; mobile phone wallpaper; a database; data; a program; a program state; an access token; a ticket; a voucher; and a map.
  • the product is retrieved from a database and the database is at least one of: stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device; and stored remotely at a server.
  • one or more products are retrieved periodically by the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the sensor module is used to link the product to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes: when the print medium is presented in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device, reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using the at least some read coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by reading at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and retrieving, if the digital signature is authentic, the product.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes paying for the product using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the product is associated with a region of the print medium, the method including: reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; determining, using the at least some read coded data, a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium; and, retrieving, if the determined position is within the region, the product.
  • a print medium comprising a surface provided with coded data, the coded data indicative of a print media identifier, the print media identifier linked to a product, the print media identifier able to be determined using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the product retrievable from a database using the print media identifier.
  • the present invention provides a method of retrieving a bill using a print medium, comprising the steps of: determining a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the print media identifier having been linked to the bill; and, retrieving, using the mobile telecommunications device and the print media identifier, at least one of the linked bill and information regarding the bill.
  • Optionally information associated with or representative of the bill is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the method furthing including causing the bill to be paid using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • a receipt is transmitted to the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the bill relates to at least one of: telecommunication services; an application; a utility; a service; a game; an accessory; an image; audio; video; a document; a mobile phone ringtone; mobile phone wallpaper; access to a database; retrieval of data; a program; a program state; an access token; a ticket; a voucher; a map; and a card.
  • the bill is obtained using information in a database and the database is at least one of: stored locallv at the mobile telecommunications device; and stored remotely at a server.
  • the database is at least one of: stored locallv at the mobile telecommunications device; and stored remotely at a server.
  • one or more bills are retrieved periodically by the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the sensor module is used to link the bill to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes : when the print medium is presented in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device, reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using the at least some read coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by reading at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and retrieving, if the digital signature is authentic, the bill.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes paying for the bill using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the bill is associated with a region of the print medium, the method including: reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; determining, using the at least some read coded data, a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium; and, retrieving, if the determined position is within the region, the bill.
  • a print medium comprising a surface provided with coded data, the coded data indicative of a print media identifier, the print media identifier linked to a bill, the print media identifier able to be determined using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the bill retrievable from a database using the print media identifier.
  • the present invention provides a method of retrieving location data using a print medium, comprising the steps of: determining a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the print media identifier having been linked to the location data; and, retrieving, using the mobile telecommunications device and the print media identifier, the location data.
  • Optionally information associated with or representative of the location data is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the location data is loaded into a navigation system.
  • the location data is indicative of at least one of a longitude, a latitude, a country, a region, a city, a suburb, a street address, a location of a person, and a location of a device.
  • the retrieved location data is time stamped.
  • the location data is retrieved periodically.
  • the location data is associated with at least one of: an image; and video, captured by the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second copied data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the sensor module is used to link the location data to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes: when the print medium is presented in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device, reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using the at least some read coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by reading at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and retrieving, if the digital signature is authentic, the location data.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes paying for the location data using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the location data is associated with a region of the print medium, the method including: • reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; determining, using the at least some read coded data, a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium; and, retrieving, if the determined position is within the region, the location data.
  • a print medium comprising a surface provided with coded data, the coded data indicative of a print media identifier, the print media identifier linked to location data, the print media identifier able to be determined using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the location data retrievable from a database using the print media identifier.
  • a method of capturing an object and linking the object to a print medium including: capturing the object; and submitting a request to associate the object with a print media identifier of the print medium, submission of the request facilitating identification of the object and the print media identifier; wherein, the association of the object and the print media identifier is recorded in a database, the object retrievable from the database using the print media identifier.
  • the method includes: recording, using a recording device, a plurality of objects in an object repository; and determining, using the object repository, the object.
  • the method includes: recording, using the recording device, the plurality of objects in the object repository, wherein the plurality of objects in the object repository are ordered according to when the objects were recorded in the object repository; and determining, using the order indicated by the object repository, the object which has been most recently recorded in the object repository.
  • the print medium is supplied to a user with at least one pre-associated object.
  • the mobile telecommunications device facilitates the capture of the object.
  • a method further including the steps of: receiving the print medium in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device; and reading the print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the sensor module is one of: integrated with the mobile telecommunications device; and external to the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes: when the print medium is presented in the media feed path, sensing, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using at least some of the sensed coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by sensing at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and if the digital signature is authentic, submitting the request to associate the object with a print media identifier.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • the printer prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes: generating, using the object, an object representation; and, printing, using the printer, the object representation on the print medium.
  • the object is at least one of: an image captured via a camera; a video clip captured via a video camera; an audio clip captured via an audio recorder; a location captured via a positioning system; fin altitude captured via an altimeter; a time captured from a clock; and a temperature captured via a thermometer.
  • coded data is substantially invisible to an unaided human.
  • the coded data is printed on the print medium using at least one of: an invisible ink; and, an infrared-absorptive ink.
  • the present invention provides a method of performing an action in relation to an object, the method including: determining a request to perform the action in relation to the object; identifying, using the request, action data indicative of at least one of: the action; the object; and, a target device to perform the action in relation to the object; and, performing, using the action data, the action in relation to the object.
  • the action data is stored in an object repository, wherein the method includes: storing the action data in the object repository.
  • the method includes: determining a plurality of partial requests; identifying, using the plurality of partial requests, the action data.
  • the method includes: selecting, from the object repository, action data based at least partially on an order in which the partial requests are determined; and, performing the action based at least partially on the selected action data.
  • the method includes: updating the order after selecting the action data.
  • the method includes: determining a first partial request indicative of the action and subsequently determining a plurality of second partial requests indicative of a plurality of objects; and, performing the action in relation to the plurality of objects.
  • the method includes one of: performing the action in relation to each object; and, performing the action in relation to a combination of the plurality of objects.
  • the method includes: receiving indicating data indicative of deleting at least some of the action data from the object repository; and, deleting, using the indicating data, the at least some action data from the object repository.
  • the method includes: identifying, using the request, default action data indicative of at least one of: a default action; a default target device; and, a default object; and, determining, using the request and the default data, the action data.
  • the method includes: deleting at least some of the action data from the object repository if the action is not performed within a period of time after the action data has been stored in the object repository.
  • the method includes: receiving, from a sensor, indicating data at least partially indicative of the request, the sensor, when placed in an operative position relative to a surface having disposed therein or thereon coded data, sensing at least some of the coded data and generating the indicating data indicative of the request.
  • the action data is at least partially indicative of at least one object property of the object, the at least one object property including at least one of: an object type; and, an object category; wherein the method includes: identifying, based on the at least one object property, at least one of the action and the target device.
  • the method includes: receiving, from a software application, the request.
  • the method includes: determining at least one router device which is capable of redirecting the action data to one of a number of possible target devices; transferring the action data to the at least one router device; determining, in the at least one router device and from the number of possible target devices, the target device able to perform the action in relation to the object; and, transferring the action data to the determined target device.
  • the method includes: modifying, in the at least one router device, the action data prior to transferring the action data to the determined target device.
  • the method includes: determining using at least one player profile, the target device able to perform the action in relation to the object.
  • the player profile is selected according to at least one of the following criteria: input from a user; location of a user; login status of a user; tune of day; day of week; date; recency of use; and, frequency of use.
  • the method includes: performing the method using at least one processing system, the processing including at least one of: a computer system; a server; and, a mobile telecommunications device.
  • the coded data is indicative of a plurality of locations on the surface, the method including, in the computer system: receiving the indicating data indicative of a position of the sensing device relative to the surface; identifying, using the indicating data, the position; and, identifying, using the position, the request associated with the position.
  • the coded data is substantially invisible to an unaided human and wherein the coded data is printed on the surface using at least one of: an invisible ink; and, an infrared-absorptive ink.
  • the present invention provides a method of downloading an object using a surface having disposed therein or thereon first coded data being at least partially indicative of a download request for the object, the method including, in a processing system: receiving first indicating data from a sensing device, the first indicating data being at least partially indicative of the download request, the sensing device being responsive to sensing at least some of the first coded data to generate the first indicating data; transferring second indicating data to a server, the second indicating data being at least partially based on the first indicating data and indicative of the download request, wherein the server identifies, using the download request, the object for download; and, receiving, from the server, download data indicative of the object.
  • the first coded data is indicative of a surface identity
  • the method includes: receiving the first indicating data from the sensing device, the first indicating data being at least partially indicative of the surface identity; identifying, using the first indicating data, the surface identity;, and, submitting, to a server, the second indicating data including the surface identity, wherein the server identifies, using the surface identity, an association between the surface identity and the object.
  • the method includes: performing, using the download data, an action in relation to the object.
  • the action is related to installing the object, wherein the method includes: installing, using the download data, the object.
  • the action is related to printing an object representation of the object, wherein the method includes: generating, using the download data, an object representation of the object; and, printing, using a printer operatively connected to the processing system, the object representation of the object.
  • the first coded data is indicative of a plurality of locations on the surface
  • the method includes: receiving indicating data from the sensing device, the indicating data being at least partially indicative of a position of the sensing device relative to the surface; identifying, using the sensed first coded data, the position; and, submitting, to a server, the download request including the position, wherein the server identifies, using the position, an association between the position and the object.
  • the surface includes visual graphics indicative of an interactive element representing the download request, the method including: receiving the first indicating data from the sensing device when the sensing device is placed in an operative position relative to the interactive element, wherein the sensing device senses at least some of the first coded data in the operative position.
  • the method includes: receiving, from the server, a plurality of portions of download data; and, collating the plurality of portions to form the download data.
  • the method includes: receiving, from the server, a stream of download data; and, performing, using the stream of download data, an action in relation to the object.
  • the processing system includes a mobile telecommunications device, the method including: receiving, from the server, the download data over at least one telecommunications network.
  • the method includes: submitting, to the server, the download request including a priority value, wherein the server begins to transfer the download data according to the priority value.
  • the method includes: receiving, from the server, the download data during at least one of: a non-peak time to transfer data over the at least one telecommunications network; and, one or more lulls in network traffic over the at least one telecommunications network.
  • the method includes: queuing download requests according to the priority value in a memory store operatively connected to the mobile telecommunications device; and, transferring, according to the priority value, the queued download requests to the server.
  • a sensor module is integrated with the mobile telecommunications device, the method including: sensing, using the sensor module of the mobile telecommunications device, at least some of the first coded data on or in the surface.
  • the method includes at least one of: displaying, using the download data, the object on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and, printing, using the download data, the object to be printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the print medium includes second coded data indicative of a print medium identifier, the method including: sensing, using the sensor module, at least some of the second coded data; identifying, using the sensed second coded data, the print medium identifier; generating association data indicative of the object being printed on the print medium and the print medium identifier; and, transferring, to the server, the association data, wherein the server uses the association data to record an association between the object and the print medium identifier.
  • the second coded data on the print medium is indicative of a plurality of locations, the method including: determining, using the sensed second coded data, at least one location at which the object is being printed on the print medium; generating association data further indicative the at least one location; and, transferring, to the server, the association data, wherein the server uses the association data to record an association between the object and the print medium identifier and the at least one location.
  • the first coded data is substantially invisible to an unaided human.
  • the first coded data is printed on the surface using at least one of: an invisible ink; and, an infrared-absorptive ink.
  • a processing system configured to download an object using a surface having disposed therein or thereon first coded data being at least partially indicative of a download request for the object, the processing system being configured to: receive first indicating data from a sensing device, the first indicating data being at least partially indicative of the download request, the sensing device being responsive to sensing at least some of the first coded data to generate the first indicating data; transfer second indicating data to a server, the second indicating data being at least partially based on the first indicating data and indicative of the download request, wherein the server identifies, using the download request, the object for download; and, receive, from the server, download data indicative of the object.
  • a method of gaining access to a resource using an access token printed on a print medium comprising the steps of: determining, using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the access token and a print media identifier printed on the print medium; and, causing the access token to undergo authentication, at least partially based on the print media identifier and if the authentication succeeds, gaining access to the resource.
  • information associated with or representative of successful authentication is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the resource is at least one of: an application; a utility; a service; a game; an accessory; a driver; an interface; an operating system; a patch; an update; a tool; a file; an image; audio; video; a document; a web page; and components thereof.
  • the access token is indicative of at least one of: a key; a cryptographic key; a password; a code; biometric information; and a digital signature.
  • authentication occurs at one or more of the mobile telecommunications device and a remote system.
  • an access token is only partially printed on the print medium, with access to the resource requiring more than one print medium.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the sensor module is used to link the access token to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes: when the print medium is presented in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device, reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using the at least some read coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by reading at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and identifying, if the digital signature is authentic, the access token.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes paying for the resource using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the access token is associated with a region of the print medium, the method including: reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; determining, using the at least some read coded data, a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium; and, identifying, if the determined position is within the region, the access token.
  • a print medium comprising a surface provided with coded data, the coded data indicative of a print media identifier and an access token, the print media identifier linked to the access token, the print media identifier and the access token able to be determined using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device.
  • the present invention provides a method of obtaining a physical product using a print medium, comprising the steps of: determining a print media identifier from the print medium using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the print media identifier having been linked to information associated with the physical product; and, causing, using the mobile telecommunications device and the print media identifier, the information associated with the physical product to be transmitted to a system, whereby the system initiates the delivery of the physical product to a recipient.
  • Optionally information associated with or representative of the physical product is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • information associated with or representative of the delivery status of the physical product is at least one of: displayed on a display of the mobile telecommunications device; and printed on a print medium by a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the system performs a payment check prior to delivery of the physical product.
  • the physical product is a vendible good.
  • Optionally information about the availability of the physical product is retrieved from a database and delivered to the mobile telecommunications device.
  • a receipt is transmitted to the mobile telecommunications device by the system.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the sensor module is used to link the information associated with the physical product to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the method includes: when the print medium is presented in a media feed path of the mobile telecommunications device, reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; and determining, using the at least some read coded data, the print media identifier.
  • the media feed path includes a printer of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the method including: determining, by reading at least some of the coded data using the sensor module, the digital signature; and retrieving, if the digital signature is authentic, the information associated with the physical product.
  • the digital signature includes at least one of: a random number; a secret-key digital signature; and a public-key digital signature.
  • a printer module of the mobile telecommunications device prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the method includes paying for the physical product using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the physical product is associated with a region of the print medium, the method including: reading, using the sensor module, at least some of the coded data; determining, using the at least some read coded data, a position of the sensor module relative to the print medium; and, retrieving, if the determined position is within the region, the information associated with the physical product.
  • a print medium comprising a surface provided with coded data, the coded data indicative of a print media identifier, the print media identifier linked to information associated with the physical product, the print media identifier able to be determined using a sensor module of a mobile telecommunications device, the information associated with the physical product retrievable from a database using the print media identifier.
  • the present invention provides a system for printing a photograph on a print medium, the system comprising: a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a camera to capture the photograph; a printer module to print the photograph on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • Optionally information associated with the photograph is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the photograph to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • system further including use of a database to store an association of the photograph with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored remotely at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • Optionally information associated with the photograph can be subsequently retrieved from the archive using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • Optionally printing requires paying for the photograph using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the photograph.
  • the printed photograph is a permission token readable using the sensor module to at least one of: retrieve information associated with the photograph from the archive; and gain access to a resource.
  • printing the photograph causes information associated with the photograph to be archived.
  • the information associated with the photograph includes one or more of: the photograph; a visual description of the photograph; an image of the photograph; an interactive description of the photograph; contents of the photograph; and photograph details.
  • more than one photograph is printed on a print medium.
  • a caption is printed with the photograph.
  • the present invention provides a system for printing a business card on a print medium, the system comprising: a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the business card on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • Optionally information associated with the business card is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the business card to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • system further including use of a database to store an association of the business card with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored ramotelv at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • Optionally information associated with the business card can be subsequently retrieved from the archive using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • Optionally printing requires paying for the business card using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the business card.
  • the printed business card is a permission token readable using the sensor module to retrieve information associated with the business card, the information including at least one of: a name; an address; a telephone number; a facsimile number; an e-mail address; a web address; a photograph; and contact details.
  • printing the business card causes information associated with the business card to be archived.
  • the information associated with the business card includes one or more of: the business card; a visual description of the business card; an image of the business card; an interactive description of the business card; contents of the business card; and business card details.
  • the business card includes at least one of: a name; an address; a telephone number; a facsimile number; an e-mail address; a web address; a photograph; and contact details printed on the print medium.
  • the business card is received wirelessly by the mobile communications device.
  • the present invention provides a system for printing a calendar on a print medium, the system comprising: a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the calendar on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the calendar on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • information associated with the calendar is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the calendar to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • system further including use of a database to store an association of the calendar with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored remotely at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • Optionally information associated with the calendar can be subsequently retrieved from the archive using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • printing requires paying for the calendar using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the calendar.
  • the printed calendar is a permission token readable using the sensor module to at least one of: retrieve information associated with the calendar from the archive; and gain access to a resource.
  • printing the calendar causes information associated with the calendar to be archived.
  • the information associated with the calendar includes one or more of: the calendar; a visual description of the calendar; an image of the calendar; an interactive description of the calendar; contents of the calendar; and calender details.
  • the calendar is synchronised with another calender on another terminal.
  • the printed calendar includes advertising.
  • the present invention provides a system for printing a reminder list on a print medium, the system comprising: a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the reminder list on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • Optionally information associated with the reminder list is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the reminder list to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the system further including use of a database to store an association of the reminder list with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored remotely at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • Optionally information associated with the reminder list can be subsequently retrieved from the archive using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • Optionally printing requires paying for the reminder list using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the reminder list.
  • the printed reminder list is a permission token readable using the sensor module to at least one of: retrieve information associated with the reminder list from the archive; and gain access to a resource.
  • printing the reminder list causes information associated with the reminder list to be archived.
  • the information associated with the reminder list includes one or more of: the reminder list; a visual description of the reminder list; an image of the reminder list; an interactive description of the reminder list; contents of the reminder list; and reminder list details.
  • At least part of the reminder list is printed as a result of a reminder clock setting associated with the reminder list.
  • the reminder list contains periodic entries. 01416
  • the present invention provides a system for printing an almanac on a print medium, the system comprising: a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the almanac on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • Optionally information associated with the almanac is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the almanac to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • system further including use of a database to store an association of the almanac with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored remotely at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • Optionally printing requires paying for the almanac using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the almanac.
  • the printed almanac is a permission token readable using the sensor module to at least one of: retrieve information associated with the almanac from the archive; and gain access to a resource.
  • printing the almanac causes information associated with the almanac to be archived.
  • the information associated with the almanac includes one or more of: the almanac; a visual description of the almanac; an image of the almanac; an interactive description of the almanac; contents of the almanac; and almanac details.
  • the almanac is periodically printed.
  • the almanac includes meteorological information.
  • the present invention provides a system for printing a web page on a print medium, the system comprising: a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the web page on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • Optionally information associated with the web page is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the web page to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • system further including use of a database to store an association of the web page with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored remotely at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • Optionally information associated with the web page can be subsequently retrieved from the archive using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • Optionally printing requires paying for the web page using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the web page.
  • the printed web page is a permission token readable using the sensor module to at least one of: retrieve information associated with the web page from the archive; and gain access to a resource.
  • printing the web page causes information associated with the web page to be archived.
  • the information associated with the web page includes one or more of: the web page; a visual description of the web page; an image of the web page; an interactive description of the web page; contents of the web page; and web page details.
  • the web page is periodically printed.
  • the web page is specially formatted.
  • the present invention provides a system for printing a ticket on a print medium, the system comprising: a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the ticket on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • Optionally information associated with the ticket is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the ticket to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • system as further including use of a database to store an association of the ticket with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored remotely at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • Optionally information associated with the ticket can be subsequently retrieved from the archive using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • Optionally printing requires paying for the ticket using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the ticket.
  • the printed ticket is a permission token readable using the sensor module to at least one of: retrieve information associated with the ticket from the archive; and gain access to a resource.
  • printing the ticket causes information associated with the ticket to be archived.
  • the information associated with the ticket includes one or more of: the ticket; a visual description of the ticket; an image of the ticket; an interactive description of the ticket; contents of the ticket; and ticket details.
  • the ticket is readable by another device.
  • the ticket includes an identification photograph.
  • the present invention provides a system for printing a timetable on a print medium, the system comprising: a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the timetable on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • Optionally information associated with the timetable is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the timetable to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • system further including use of a database to store an association of the timetable with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored remotely at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • Optionally information associated with the timetable can be subsequently retrieved from the archive using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • Optionally printing requires paying for the timetable using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the timetable.
  • the printed timetable is a permission token readable using the sensor module to at least one of: retrieve information associated with the timetable from the archive; and gain access to a resource.
  • printing the timetable causes information associated with the timetable to be archived.
  • the information associated with the timetable includes one or more of: the timetable; a visual description of the timetable; an image of the timetable; an interactive description of the timetable; contents of the timetable; and timetable details.
  • the timetable is for at least one of: an educational institution; transportation; a bus; a train; a ferry; a boat; a flight; a tram; a cruise; a tour; and entertainment.
  • the information in the timetable is retrieved from a central server.
  • the present invention provides a system for printing a gambling ticket on a print medium, the system comprising: a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the ticket on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • Optionally information associated with the gambling ticket is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the gambling ticket to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the system further including use of a database to store an association of the gambling ticket with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored remotely at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • Optionally information associated with the gambling ticket can be subsequently retrieved from the archive using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • Optionally printing requires paying for the gambling ticket using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the gambling ticket.
  • the printed gambling ticket is a permission token readable using the sensor module to at least one of: retrieve information associated with the gambling ticket from the archive; determine if a prize is associated with the gambling ticket; and gain access to a resource.
  • printing the gambling ticket causes information associated with the gambling ticket to be archived.
  • the information associated with the gambling ticket includes one or more of: the gambling ticket; a visual description of the gambling ticket; an image of the gambling ticket; an interactive description of the gambling ticket; contents of the gambling ticket; and gambling ticket details.
  • the gambling ticket is readable by another device.
  • the gambling ticket is an instant lottery ticket.
  • the present invention provides a system for printing an advertisement on a print medium, the system comprising: a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the advertisement on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • Optionally information associated with the advertisement is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the advertisement to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • system further including use of a database to store an association of the advertisement with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored remotely at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • information associated with the advertisement can be subsequently retrieved from the archive using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • Optionally printing requires paying for the advertisement using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the advertisement.
  • the printed advertisement is a permission token readable using the sensor module to at least one of: retrieve information associated with the advertisement from the archive; obtain an incentive; obtain a redemption; obtain a voucher; obtain a discount; obtain a sample; and gain access to a resource.
  • printing the advertisement causes information associated with the advertisement to be archived.
  • the information associated with the advertisement includes one or more of: the advertisement; a visual description of the advertisement; an image of the advertisement; an interactive description of the advertisement; contents of the advertisement; and advertisement details.
  • the advertisement is simultaneously printed on the print medium with other content.
  • the advertisement is tailored to a user of the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the present invention provides a system for printing a receipt on a print medium, the system comprising: a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the receipt on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • Optionally information associated with the receipt is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the receipt to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • system further including use of a database to store an association of the receipt with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored remotely at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • Optionally information associated with the receipt can be subsequently retrieved from the archive using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked obj ect is stored in an obj ect repository.
  • Optionally printing requires paying for the receipt using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the receipt.
  • the printed receipt is a permission token readable using the sensor module to at least one of: retrieve information associated with the receipt from the archive; verify payment of the receipt; initiate navment of the receipt; and gain access to a resource.
  • printing the receipt causes information associated with the receipt to be archived.
  • the information associated with the receipt includes one or more of: the receipt; a visual description of the receipt; an image of the receipt; an interactive description of the receipt; contents of the receipt; and receipt details.
  • the receipt includes information on itemised purchases.
  • the receipt includes at least one of: an item description; an item price; a payment total; a payment date; an account number; a name; an address; a telephone number; a facsimile number; an e-mail address; a web address; a photograph; and contact details.
  • the present invention provides a system for printing a bill on a print medium, the system comprising: a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the bill on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • Optionally information associated with the bill is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the bill to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • system further including use of a database to store an association of the bill with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored remotely at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • Optionally information associated with the bill can be subsequently retrieved from the archive using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • Optionally printing requires paying for the bill using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the bill.
  • the printed bill is a permission token readable using the sensor module to at least one of: retrieve information associated with the bill from the archive; initiate payment of the bill; pay the bill; obtain a copy of the bill; and gain access to a resource.
  • printing the bill causes information associated with the bill to be archived.
  • the information associated with the bill includes one or more of: the bill; a visual description of the bill; an image of the bill; an interactive description of the bill; contents of the bill; and bill details.
  • the bill includes information on itemised purchases.
  • the bill includes at least one of: an item description; an item price; a payment total; a payment due date; an account number; a name; an address; a telephone number; a facsimile number; an e-mail address; a web address; a photograph; and contact details.
  • a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the competition entry form on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • Optionally information associated with the competition entry form is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the competition entry form to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • system further including use of a database to store an association of the competition entry form with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored remotely at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • Optionally printing requires paying for the competition entry form using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the competition entry form.
  • the printed competition entry form is a permission token readable using the sensor module to at least one of: retrieve information associated with the competition entry form from the archive; enter a competition; and gain access to a resource.
  • printing the competition entry form causes information associated with the competition entry form to be archived.
  • the information associated with the competition entry form includes one or more of: the competition entry form; a visual description of the competition entry form; an image of the competition entry form; an interactive description of the competition entry form; contents of the competition entry form; and competition entry form details.
  • one or more winners of the competition associated with the competition entry form receive notification via the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the competition entry form includes at least one of: a name; an address; a telephone number; a facsimile number; an e-mail address; a web address; a photograph; prize details; competition conditions; a competition closing date; and contact details.
  • the present invention provides a system for printing a coupon on a print medium, the system comprising: a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the coupon on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • Optionally information associated with the coupon is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the coupon to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • system further including use of a database to store an association of the coupon with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored remotely at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • Optionally information associated with the coupon can be subsequently retrieved from the archive using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • Optionally printing requires paying for the coupon using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the coupon.
  • the printed coupon is a permission token readable using the sensor module to at least one of: retrieve information associated with the coupon from the archive; redeem the coupon; recharge the coupon; obtain a copy of the coupon; and gain access to a resource.
  • printing the coupon causes information associated with the coupon to be archived.
  • the information associated with the coupon includes one or more of: the coupon; a visual description of the coupon; an image of the coupon; an interactive description of the coupon; contents of the coupon; and coupon details.
  • the coupon is provided with a validity period.
  • the coupon is personalised to include at least one of: an expiry date; redemption conditions; retailer details; product details; a name; an address; a telephone number; a facsimile number; an e-mail address; a web address; a photograph; and contact details.
  • the present invention provides a system for printing a membership on a print medium, the system comprising: a mobile telecommunications device which comprises: a printer module to print the membership on the print medium; and, a sensor module to sense a print media identifier of the print medium.
  • Optionally information associated with the membership is optionally stored in an archive.
  • the sensor module is used to link the membership to the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with coded data in a format, the coded data encoding information, at least some of the information being indicative of the print media identifier.
  • the format is a linear pattern.
  • the information is further indicative of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, and the format is a two- dimensional pattern.
  • the printer module prints at least some of the coded data on the print medium.
  • the system as further including use of a database to store an association of the membership with the print media identifier.
  • the print medium is provided with first coded data in a first format and second coded data in a second format, the first coded data encoding first information and the second coded data encoding second information, at least some of the first information being indicative of the print media identifier, the first format being a linear pattern, at least some of the second information being indicative of the print media identifier and of a two-dimensional coordinate grid, the second format being a two-dimensional pattern.
  • the database is at least one of stored locally at the mobile telecommunications device and stored remotely at a server.
  • the mobile telecommunications device including: a media feed path, such that when the print medium is presented in the media feed path at least some of the coded data is read using the sensor module, and the print media identifier is determined using the at least some read coded data.
  • Optionally information associated with the membership can be subsequently retrieved from the archive using the print media identifier.
  • the print medium includes at least one interactive element associated with a linked object, and the linked object is associated with a region of the print medium using the second coded data, and the linked object is stored in an object repository.
  • Optionally printing requires paying for the membership using the mobile telecommunications device.
  • the information is further indicative of at least part of a digital signature associated with the print media identifier, the sensor module determining, by reading at least some of the coded data, at least part of the digital signature, and the printer module printing, if the digital signature is authentic, the membership.
  • the printed membership is a permission token readable using the sensor module to at least one of: retrieve information associated with the membership from the archive; prove membership status; obtain a copy of the membership; and gain access to a resource.
  • printing the membership causes information associated with the membership to be archived.
  • the information associated with the membership includes one or more of: the membership; a visual description of the membership; an image of the membership; an interactive description of the membership; contents of the membership; and membership details.
  • the membership is provided with a validity period.
  • the membership includes at least one of: a name; an address; a telephone number; a facsimile number; an e-mail address; a web address; a photograph; and contact details.

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Un procédé d'impression d'un contenu sur un support d'impression au moyen d'un appareil de télécommunications mobile comprend les étapes suivantes: la réception, au niveau d'un serveur, d'une requête de contenu, la requête étant lancée par l'activation, sur le dispositif de télécommunications mobile d'un lien d'information, et le transfert du contenu sur le dispositif de télécommunications mobile; ledit dispositif de télécommunications mobile comprenant un module d'impression qui peut imprimer le contenu sur le support d'impression.
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