Systems and methods for information content delivery relating to an object
AssigneeDisney Enterprises, Inc.
InventorsJonathan M. Ackley, Jason Dubin, Nuria E. Romero, Amy K. Van Gilder, Jay D. Williams, Oren R. Aviv, Alexis P. Wieland
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Abstract
A method is provided for delivering information content relating to an object. A first image of a pattern on the object is received. An outer border of the first image is detected, and a second image framed by the outer border is located. The second image is decoded to determine a digital identifier. Information content relating to the digital identifier is delivered.
Claims54
A method of information content delivery relating to an object, the method comprising:
- (a) receiving a first image of a pattern on the object;
- (b) detecting an outer border of the first image;
- (c) locating a second image framed by the outer border;
- (d) decoding the second image to determine a digital identifier;
- and
- (e) delivering information content relating to the digital identifier.
A portable imaging apparatus for information content delivery relating to an object, the portable imaging apparatus comprising:
- a digital camera to generate a first image of a pattern on the object;
- an image processor to:
- (i) detect an outer border of the first image, and
- (ii) locate a second image framed by the outer border;
- a decoder to decode the second image to determine a digital identifier;
- and
- a content supplier to deliver information content relating to the digital identifier.
A server for information content delivery relating to an object, the server comprising:
- a receiver to receive a first image of a pattern on the object;
- an image processor to:
- (i) detect an outer border of the first image, and
- (ii) locate a second image framed by the outer border;
- a decoder to decode the second image to determine a digital identifier;
- a content supplier to deliver information content relating to the digital identifier.
A method of information content delivery relating to an object, the method comprising:
- (a) receiving a first image of a pattern on the object;
- (b) detecting an outer border of the first image at a first resolution;
- (c) locating a second image framed by the outer border;
- (d) decoding the second image at a second resolution that is lower than the first resolution to determine a digital identifier;
- and
- (e) delivering information content relating to the digital identifier.
A portable imaging apparatus for information content delivery relating to an object, the portable imaging apparatus comprising:
- a digital camera to generate a first image of a pattern on the object;
- an image processor to:
- (i) detect an outer border of the first image at a first resolution, and
- (ii) locate a second image framed by the outer border;
- a decoder to decode the second image at a second resolution that is lower than the first resolution to determine a digital identifier;
- and
- a content supplier to deliver information content relating to the digital identifier.
A server for information content delivery relating to an object, the server comprising:
- a receiver to receive a first image of a pattern on the object;
- an image processor to:
- (i) detect an outer border of the first image at a first resolution, and
- (ii) locate a second image framed by the outer border;
- a decoder to decode the second image at a second resolution that is lower than the first resolution to determine a digital identifier;
- and
- a content supplier to deliver information content relating to the digital identifier.
A computer-readable medium containing instructions for configuring a microprocessor to perform a method for information content delivery relating to an object, the method comprising:
- (a) receiving a first image of a pattern on the object;
- (b) detecting an outer border of the first image at a first resolution;
- (c) locating a second image framed by the outer border;
- (d) decoding the second image at a second resolution that is lower than the first resolution to determine a digital identifier;
- and
- (e) delivering information content relating to the digital identifier.
A method of information content delivery relating to an object, the method comprising:
- (a) generating a first image of a pattern on the object;
- (b) transmitting the first image to a remote server that:
- (i) detects an outer border of the first image at a first resolution,
- (ii) locates a second image framed by the outer border, and
- (iii) decodes the second image at a second resolution that is lower than the first resolution to determine a digital identifier;
- (c) receiving, from the remote server, information content relating to the digital identifier;
- and
- (d) presenting the information content.
A computer-readable medium containing instructions for configuring a microprocessor to perform a method for information content delivery relating to an object, the method comprising:
- (a) generating a first image of a pattern on an object;
- (b) transmitting the first image to a remote server that:
- (i) detects an outer border of the first image at a first resolution,
- (ii) locates a second image framed by the outer border, and
- (iii) decodes the second image at a second resolution that is lower than the first resolution to determine a digital identifier;
- (c) receiving, from the remote server, information content relating to the digital identifier;
- and
- (d) presenting the information content.
A method of information content delivery relating to an object, the method comprising:
- (a) generating a super-image of a pattern on an object;
- (b) detecting an outer border of the super-image at a first resolution;
- (c) locating a sub-image framed by the outer border;
- (d) transmitting the sub-image to a remote server that decodes the sub-image at a second resolution that is lower than the first resolution to determine a digital identifier;
- (e) receiving, from the remote server, information content relating to the digital identifier;
- and
- (f) presenting the information content.
A computer-readable medium containing instructions for configuring a microprocessor to perform a method for information content delivery relating to an object, the method comprising:
- (a) generating a super-image of a pattern on the object;
- (b) detecting an outer border of the super-image at a first resolution;
- (c) locating a sub-image framed by the outer border;
- (d) transmitting the sub-image to a remote server that decodes the sub-image at a second resolution that is lower than the first resolution to determine a digital identifier;
- (e) receiving, from the remote server, information content relating to the digital identifier;
- and
- (f) presenting the information content.
A method of information content delivery relating to an object, the method comprising:
- (a) receiving a sub-image from a portable imaging apparatus that:
- (i) generates a super-image of a pattern on the object,
- (ii) detects an outer border of the super-image at a first resolution, and
- (iii) locates the sub-image, the sub-image being framed by the outer border;
- (b) decoding the sub-image at a second resolution that is lower than the first resolution to determine a digital identifier;
- and
- (c) delivering information content relating to the digital identifier.
A computer-readable medium containing instructions for configuring a microprocessor to perform a method for information content delivery relating to an object, the method comprising:
- (a) receiving a sub-image from a portable imaging apparatus that:
- (i) generates a super-image of a pattern on the object,
- (ii) detects an outer border of the super-image at a first resolution, and
- (iii) locates the sub-image, the sub-image being framed by the outer border;
- (b) decoding the sub-image at a second resolution that is lower than the first resolution to determine a digital identifier;
- and
- (c) delivering information content relating to the digital identifier.
A content delivery system for delivering information content relating to an object, the content delivery system comprising a portable imaging apparatus and a remote server,
- the portable imaging apparatus comprising:
- a digital camera to generate a first image of a pattern on the object,
- a transmitter to transmit the first image to the remote server, and
- a receiver to receive information content relating to the object from the remote server;
- and
- the remote server comprising:
- a receiver to receive the first image from the portable imaging apparatus,
- an image processor to:
- (i) detect an outer border of the first image at a first resolution, and
- (ii) locate a second image framed by the outer border,
- a decoder to decode the second image at a second resolution to determine a digital identifier, and
- a transmitter to transmit the information content to the portable imaging apparatus, the information content relating to the digital identifier.
A content delivery system for delivering information content relating to an object, the content delivery system comprising a portable imaging apparatus and a remote server,
- the portable imaging apparatus comprising:
- a digital camera to a first image of a pattern on the object,
- an image processor to:
- (i) detect an outer border of the first image at a first resolution, and
- (ii) locate a second image framed by the outer border,
- a decoder to decode the second image at a second resolution to determine a digital identifier,
- a transmitter to transmit the digital identifier to the remote server, and
- a receiver to receive information content relating to the object from the remote server;
- and
- the remote server comprising:
- a receiver to receive the digital identifier from the portable imaging apparatus,
- a transmitter to transmit the information content to the portable imaging apparatus, the information content relating to the digital identifier.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.