Hyperkey access to network-based services
US7142842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/184
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system, and device for providing access to network-based services by analyzing a symbol associated with a network service. A representation of a symbol associated with a network service is captured. For example, a graphic symbol associated with a network-connected business may be captured using a mobile telephone equipped with a camera. The symbol may depict a business logo or any other symbol associated with the network service. The representation of the symbol is analyzed by comparing the symbol to a library of ideal symbols. Each ideal symbol is associated with a network address of the network service. If the representation of the symbol matches an ideal symbol, the network address associated with the ideal symbol is used to access the network-based service.
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