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Importing of information in a computing system

US9571791B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2016
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2201/42
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for importing information in a computing system. An information content is displayed on one or more respective screens in corresponding locations. An import request, for importing a digital representation of a physical object placed on a current screen in a current location, is received. A first digital image at least partially representing the current screen is acquired by one or more digital cameras. An object digital image representing an object area of the current screen being covered by the physical object is obtained. The object area is identified from comparison between the first digital image and a displayed digital image. A digital document representing the physical object is generated from the object digital image. The digital document is added to the information content for displaying the digital document at a position on each screen corresponding to a position of the physical object on the current screen.

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