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Apparatus and method for initiating a telephone transaction using a scanner
Assignee: Nokia of America Corp
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Filing: 1997-03-28
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Granted: 2000-03-14
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Expires: 2017-03-28
Abstract
Abstract In accordance with the present invention, an apparatus initiates a transaction and includes a capture device for capturing transaction data from marks contained on an object. The marks have a code corresponding to transaction data for initiating a transaction. The capture device includes a scanner, operable by a user, for reading marks contained on the object. A controller interprets the marks and retrieves the transaction data embedded in the marks. The capture device originates a telephone call and transfers at least a portion of the transaction data to a desired destination for initiating a transaction.
Inventors
- 👤 II Theodore Sizer
- 👤 Katherine G. August
- 👤 Mark L. Tuomenoksa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:18
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q30/00; G06Q30/06; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/30; G06Q20/32; G06Q20/327; G06Q20/3276
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
An integrated, portable capture apparatus for initiating a telephone-based transaction, comprising: a portable telephone; a scanner integral with the portable telephone, operable by a user, for reading marks contained on an object, the marks having embedded therein a code corresponding to transaction data for initiating a transaction, controller means for interpreting the marks and retrieving transaction data embedded in the marks, and means within the capture device for originating a wireless telephone call based on the retrieved transaction data for initiating the transaction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
An integrated, portable capture apparatus for initiating a telephone-based transaction, comprising: a portable telephone; a scanner integral with the portable telephone, operable by a user, for reading marks contained on an object, the marks having embedded therein a code corresponding to transaction data for initiating a transaction, controller means for interpreting the marks and retrieving transaction data embedded in the marks, and means within the capture device for originating a wireless telephone call based on the retrieved transaction data for initiating the transaction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 including a storage for storing the marks.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 including a display for displaying at least a portion of the transaction data to a user.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said transaction data includes dialing information for originating a telephone call.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said transaction data includes descriptive information about an advertisement or solicitation that is associated with the marks.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said means for originating a telephone call comprises a personal base station interface.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
91 words
An apparatus for initiating a transaction, comprising: a wireless capture device arranged for the wireless capture of data directly from an audio/visual display, said data being indiscernible by a viewer or listener, said capture device including means for receiving one of an audio and video stream having embedded therein a code containing transaction data for initiating a transaction, a filter for interpreting the marks and retrieving transaction data embedded in the marks, and means associated with the capture device for originating a wireless telephone call based on the retrieved transaction data.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
91 words
An apparatus for initiating a transaction, comprising: a wireless capture device arranged for the wireless capture of data directly from an audio/visual display, said data being indiscernible by a viewer or listener, said capture device including means for receiving one of an audio and video stream having embedded therein a code containing transaction data for initiating a transaction, a filter for interpreting the marks and retrieving transaction data embedded in the marks, and means associated with the capture device for originating a wireless telephone call based on the retrieved transaction data.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus according to claim 7 including a storage for storing for the marks.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 7 including a display for displaying at least a portion of the transaction data to a user.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus according to claim 7 wherein said transaction data includes dialing information for originating a telephone call.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus according to claim 7 wherein said transaction data includes descriptive information about an advertisement or solicitation that is associated with the marks.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus according to claim 7 wherein said capture device comprises a portable phone, and said means for originating a telephone call comprises a personal base station interface.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus according to claim 7 wherein said capture device comprises a hand-held scanner.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
63 words
A method for initiating a transaction in an integrated, wireless capture device that includes a portable telephone with a scanner comprising the steps of: scanning marks contained on an object with the scanner, interpreting the scanned marks to retrieve transaction data embedded therein, and originating a wireless telephone call, based on the retrieved transaction data, to a desired destination for initiating a transaction.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
63 words
A method for initiating a transaction in an integrated, wireless capture device that includes a portable telephone with a scanner comprising the steps of: scanning marks contained on an object with the scanner, interpreting the scanned marks to retrieve transaction data embedded therein, and originating a wireless telephone call, based on the retrieved transaction data, to a desired destination for initiating a transaction.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method according to claim 14 including displaying at least a portion of the transaction data to a user.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method according to claim 14 wherein the transaction data includes dialing information for originating the wireless telephone call.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 14 wherein the transaction data includes descriptive information about an advertisement or solicitation that is associated with the marks.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method according to claim 14 wherein originating step is performed by a personal base station interface integral with the capture device.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 14 wherein the capture device comprises a hand-held scanner.
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