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US 2012/0269380 A1Published application
Encoding and Decoding Data in an Image for Social Networking Communication
AssigneeSpyder Lynk, LLC
InventorsDavid M. Crookham, Nicole S. Skogg
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Abstract
“A printed medium comprises an encoded image, the encoded image including a value encoded therein, wherein the value is referenced to at least a marketing database and an associated social networking environment and wherein the value further enables communication through the social networking environment.”
Claims26
1-21. (canceled)
A printed medium having an encoded image printed thereon, the encoded image including a value encoded therein and comprising:
- a primary image, wherein the primary image is associated with at least a portion of the value;
- and
- wherein the value is referenced to at least a marketing database and an associated social networking environment;
- and
- wherein the value further enables communication through the social networking environment;
- and
- wherein the encoded image is adapted to be captured by an image capture device.
4 more elements
A method of encoding an image with a value, comprising:
- providing a primary image to a user, the primary image being a human readable logo and the primary image associated with a portion of the value;
- referencing the value to at least a marketing database and an associated social networking environment;
- enabling person-to-person communication through the social networking environment.
A system for social networking and communication comprising:
- an image capture device;
- a printed medium having an encoded image printed thereon, the encoded image including a value encoded therein, the encoded image comprising:
- a primary image, wherein the primary image is associated with at least a portion of the value;
- and
- wherein the value is referenced to at least a marketing database and an associated social networking environment;
- and
- wherein the value further enables communication through the social networking environment.
4 more elements
A printed medium comprising:
- an encoded image printed thereon, the encoded image including a value encoded therein;
- wherein the value is referenced to at least a marketing database and an associated social networking environment;
- and
- wherein the value further enables communication through the social networking environment;
- and
- wherein the encoded image is adapted to be captured by an image capture device.
3 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.