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Method and apparatus for directing an existing product code to a remote location

a technology for directing an existing product code and a remote location, applied in the field of computer control, can solve the problems of cumbersome current technology, complicated process, limited number of current technologies,

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-18
RPX CORP
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Benefits of technology

This method simplifies the process of connecting users to desired web pages by automatically routing information through a network, reducing errors and the need for frequent updates, and supports a larger number of companies, enhancing scalability for e-commerce and internet access.

Problems solved by technology

This aspect of the current technology is cumbersome since the update process requires downloading information to the viewer's computer.
Moreover, the likelihood for error in performing the update, and the necessity of redoing the update in the event of a later computer crash, further complicates the process.
Additionally, current technologies are limited in the number of companies which may be stored in the database.
This is a significant limitation since world-wide access presented by the Internet and the increasing number of companies connecting to perform on-line E-commerce necessitates a large database.

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[0032] Referring now to FIG. 1, there is illustrated a block diagram of a system for controlling a personal computer (“PC”) 112 via an audio tone transmitted over a wireless system utilizing a TV. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, there is provided a transmission station 101 and a receive station 117 that are connected via a communication link 108. The transmission station 101 is comprised of a television program source 104, which is operable to generate a program in the form of a broadcast signal comprised of video and audio. This is transmitted via conventional techniques along channels in the appropriate frequencies. The program source is input to a mixing device 106, which mixing device is operable to mix in an audio signal. This audio signal is derived from an audio source 100 which comprises a coded audio signal which is then modulated onto a carrier which is combined with the television program source 104. This signal combining can be done at the audio level, or it can...

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Abstract

A method for interfacing a user location on a network to a destination location on the network is disclosed. A bar code having product information contained therein relating to an associated product is first scanned with a scanner, which bar code has no network routing information contained therein. The product information contained within the bar code is then extracted. Routing information over the network from the user location to the destination location is then defined in response to the steps of scanning and extracting, which routing information defines the location of the destination location on the network. With the routing information, the user location is then connected to the destination location in accordance with the defined routing information.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 382,425 (Atty Dkt. No. PHLY-24,734) entitled “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIRECTING AN EXISTING PRODUCT CODE TO A REMOTE LOCATION,” filed on Aug. 24, 1999, which is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 378,221 entitled “METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ACCESSING A REMOTE LOCATION BY SCANNING AN OPTICAL CODE,” filed on Aug. 19, 1999, and which issued on Jun. 1, 2004 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,745,234, which is a Continuation-in-Part of abandoned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 151,471 entitled “METHOD FOR INTERFACING SCANNED PRODUCT INFORMATION WITH A SOURCE FOR THE PRODUCT OVER A GLOBAL NETWORK” filed on Sep. 11, 1998, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 151,530 entitled “METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A COMPUTER WITH AN AUDIO SIGNAL” filed on Sep. 11, 1998, and which issued on Aug. 1, 2000 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,098,106; the present application being related to...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06Q30/00
CPCG06Q10/087G06Q30/0641G06Q30/0639G06Q30/02
Inventor PHILYAW, JEFFRY JOVANMATHEWS, DAVID KENT
Owner RPX CORP