Method and system for locating position in printed texts and...

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2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Mehta, Bhavesh M. (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

Image segmentation

Distinguishing text from other regions

C382S321000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10351277

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for processing printed material to provide an index of locations within the printed material that can be associated with external actions such as displaying a graphical image, providing an audio or video output, or providing a multimedia output. The associations are stored in a database. Apparatus and methods are also disclosed that allow a user to image the printed material and by indicating a desired location within the printed material can cause one of the associated actions to be executed.

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