Method and system for utilizing a digital camera for retrieving and utilizing barcode information
US7347373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K7/14
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for utilizing an image capture device for obtaining information relating to an item having a barcode corresponding to a barcode number is described. The method and system includes capturing an image of the barcode and converting the image of the barcode to the barcode number. The barcode number is used to access a category of information related to the item and that may include information for at least one other product having a different barcode number. In another aspect, the method and system include providing information related to the item. In this aspect, data indicating the barcode number is received. The barcode number being determined based on an image captured of the barcode. The barcode is utilized to remotely access the category of information related to the item and including information for at least one other product having a different barcode number. At least a portion of the information is returned.
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