Method for automating task with portable device
OwnerDmitry Domnininventor
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Abstract
A system and method are provided for automating procedures, such as navigation, using a portable device with a camera and adapted for receiving input. As configured, the automated procedures are associated with various input signals, such as locations, orientations and destinations in connection with navigational procedures. The output can include directions and menu choices for various destinations. Upon receipt of an input signal, the portable device processes the input and initiates the automated procedure associated with the input signal. The portable device can also communicate with a communications provider or a service provider for transmitting information related to the automated procedure to be preformed.
Claims20
A method for performing a navigational procedure using a portable device, said method including the steps of:
- inputting geographical linkage code from an optical indicia located on a surface to the portable device;
- determining an orientation of the scanned indicia relative to the portable device;
- extracting data from the indicia;
- executing a selected navigational procedure with the extracted data;
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- displaying results of the navigational procedure on the portable device according to the position of the device relative to the optical indicia.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.