Method and apparatus for accessing an electronic resource based upon a hand-drawn indicator
US8718374B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/36
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for permitting access to an electronic resource that is associated with a hand-drawn indicator. In the context of a method, a method is provided that includes receiving an image of a hand-drawn indicator, such as a free-form hand-drawn indicator or a grid having a plurality of selectively fillable grid elements. The method may also identify an electronic resource associated with the hand-drawn indicator and permit access to the electronic resource associated with the hand-drawn indicator.
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