Method and system for identifying data locations associated with real world observations

Abstract

A method and system for identifying data locations or uniform resource locators associated with physical observations in the real world. The method and system includes selecting certain physical parameters based upon an observation of real world objects and events and associating such physical parameters with data locations on the Internet or other computer network. When the real world object is observed or a real world event occurs, physical parameters relating to the object or event are sensed and recorded. These stored physical parameters are then communicated to a database, which returns a data location corresponding to the observed physical parameters. Thus, the present invention allows a user to “click” on objects or events in the real world in order to find data locations related to the objects or events in the on-line world.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a method and system for sensing physical parameters corresponding to an object or event in the physical world and, based on the observed physical parameters, retrieving a data location on a computer network pointing to information associated with the physical world object or event. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The increasing use of wide area networks such as the Internet has resulted in an explosion in the provision of on-line services. Computer users can access a vast wealth of information and services by utilizing a wide area network to establish a connection with other computers connected to the network. [0003] The Internet is a global network of millions of computers belonging to various commercial and non-profit entities such as corporations, universities, and research organizations. The computer networks of the Internet are connected by gateways that handle data transfer and conversion of messages from a send...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a method and system for identifying data locations or uniform resource locators associated with physical observations in the real world. This is achieved by sensing physical parameters, such as the frequency of a broadcast or the time of an event, and communicating this information to a database. The database then selects the corresponding data location and returns it as the user's internet address. This allows users to easily find information related to the physical observation by simply marking or keying in on the object or event. The invention also includes a clicker that can identify the channel of a broadcast or the time of an event by sensing the frequency of the broadcast or the time of the event. This information is stored in the database and can be used to identify the internet address associated with the observed broadcast or event.

Problems solved by technology

This becomes problematic, however, when there is no immediate access to a computer connected to the Internet.

Beyond this method, there are no alternative ways of identifying data locations or URLs based upon an observation of a particular product or event.

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