US6201903B1 — Method and apparatus for pen-based faxing

Claim 1

Independent Claim 69 words

A method for sending a facsimile of a written message comprising: recording strokes that set forth the message with a writing instrument used to make the strokes, the writing instrument monitoring its own position; and sending the strokes as part of the facsimile to a recipient designated by the strokes, the facsimile comprising of strokes made with the writing instrument as determined by the position of the writing instrument.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 69 words

A method for sending a facsimile of a written message comprising: recording strokes that set forth the message with a writing instrument used to make the strokes, the writing instrument monitoring its own position; and sending the strokes as part of the facsimile to a recipient designated by the strokes, the facsimile comprising of strokes made with the writing instrument as determined by the position of the writing instrument.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 18 words

The method defined in claim 1 further comprising writing a first command to initiate the recording of strokes.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 16 words

The method defined in claim 1 further comprising the writing instrument communicating with a facsimile machine.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 16 words

The method defined in claim 1 wherein sending comprises sending a rasterized version of the message.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 34 words

The method defined in claim 1 further comprising: writing a first command to indicate to the writing instrument that the message follows; and writing a second command to indicate an end of the message.

Claim 7

Independent Claim 119 words

A system for sending a facsimile of a message comprising: a pen to monitor its own position, the pen having: a plurality of position sensors to sense strokes made with the pen and to generate position data in response to the strokes, and a transmitter coupled to the plurality of position sensors to transmit the position data; and a base unit having: a receiver to receive position data transmitted by the transmitter, and a communications interface coupled to the receiver to send the facsimile of the message in response to position data received by the receiver, the message comprising strokes made with the pen, wherein the message is communicated to a recipient designated by strokes made with the pen.

Claim 8

Independent Claim 119 words

A system for sending a facsimile of a message comprising: a pen to monitor its own position, the pen having: a plurality of position sensors to sense strokes made with the pen and to generate position data in response to the strokes, and a transmitter coupled to the plurality of position sensors to transmit the position data; and a base unit having: a receiver to receive position data transmitted by the transmitter, and a communications interface coupled to the receiver to send the facsimile of the message in response to position data received by the receiver, the message comprising strokes made with the pen, wherein the message is communicated to a recipient designated by strokes made with the pen.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 38 words

The system of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of position sensors comprise a plurality of strain gauges coupled to a tip of the pen, wherein the strain gauges monitor pressure placed on the tip of the pen.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 28 words

The system of claim 7 wherein the plurality of sensors further comprise a plurality of gyroscopes to detect a pitch, a yaw, and a roll of the pen.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 49 words

The system of claim 7 , wherein a plurality of infrared (IR) radiating scanning sources communicate with the base unit and are located at a plurality of predetermined positions to track a position of the pen and to generate an output in response to the position of the pen.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 32 words

The system of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of position sensors comprise a plurality of accelerometers coupled to a tip of the pen, wherein the accelerometers monitor acceleration of the pen.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 46 words

The system of claim 6 , wherein the base unit further comprises: a processor coupled to the receiver and to the communications interface to process the position data to generate the facsimile to be sent via the communications interface; and a memory coupled to the processor.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 28 words

The system of claim 6 , wherein the base unit further comprises a transmitter coupled to a processor, the pen further comprises a receiver coupled to a display.

Claim 15

Independent Claim 83 words

An apparatus for sending a facsimile of a message, wherein the message is written with a pen that transmits stroke data, comprising: means for sensing a plurality of strokes made by the pen by monitoring positioning of the pen; means for transmitting position data in response to the plurality of strokes; means for sending a facsimile of the message consisting of strokes made with the pen to an intended recipient designated by strokes made with the pen in response to the position data.

Claim 16

Independent Claim 83 words

An apparatus for sending a facsimile of a message, wherein the message is written with a pen that transmits stroke data, comprising: means for sensing a plurality of strokes made by the pen by monitoring positioning of the pen; means for transmitting position data in response to the plurality of strokes; means for sending a facsimile of the message consisting of strokes made with the pen to an intended recipient designated by strokes made with the pen in response to the position data.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 41 words

The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the means for sensing further comprises: means for detecting pen position by monitoring a pitch, a yaw, and a roll of the pen; and means for detecting pressure on a tip of the pen.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 39 words

The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the means for sensing further comprises: means for detecting the pen position via a plurality of infrared (IR) radiating scanning sources; and means for detecting pressure on a tip of the pen.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 41 words

The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the means for sensing further comprises: means for detecting pen position by monitoring a pitch, a yaw, and a roll of the pen; and means for monitoring acceleration of a tip of the pen.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 39 words

The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the means for sensing further comprises: means for detecting the pen position via a plurality of infrared (IR) radiating scanning sources; and means for monitoring acceleration of a tip of the pen.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 57 words

The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the means for sensing further comprises: means for sensing an initialization sequence; means for sensing recipient information corresponding to a plurality of identifiers of an intended recipient of the message; means for processing strokes corresponding to the message; means for sensing an ending sequence; and means for transmitting stroke data.

Claim 22

Independent Claim 79 words

A method of sending a facsimile of a message, wherein the message is written with a pen that transmits stroke data, the method comprising: sensing a plurality of strokes made by the pen by monitoring positioning of the pen; transmitting position data in response to the plurality of strokes; and sending a facsimile of the message consisting of strokes made with the pen to an intended recipient designated by strokes made with the pen in response to position data.

Claim 23

Independent Claim 79 words

A method of sending a facsimile of a message, wherein the message is written with a pen that transmits stroke data, the method comprising: sensing a plurality of strokes made by the pen by monitoring positioning of the pen; transmitting position data in response to the plurality of strokes; and sending a facsimile of the message consisting of strokes made with the pen to an intended recipient designated by strokes made with the pen in response to position data.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 37 words

The method of claim 19 , Wherein sensing a plurality of strokes comprises: detecting pen position by monitoring a pitch, a yaw, and a roll of the pen; and detecting pressure on a tip of the pen.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 34 words

The method of claim 19 , wherein sensing a plurality of strokes comprises: detecting pen position via a plurality of infrared (IR) radiating scanning sources; and detecting pressure on a tip of the pen.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 37 words

The method of claim 19 , wherein sensing a plurality of strokes comprises: detecting pen position by monitoring a pitch, a yaw, and a roll of the pen; and detecting acceleration of a tip of the pen.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 31 words

The method of claim 19 , wherein sensing a plurality of strokes comprises: detecting pen position via a plurality of infrared (IR) radiating scanning sources; and detecting acceleration of the pen.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 49 words

The method of claim 19 , wherein sensing a plurality of strokes comprises: sensing an initialization sequence; sensing recipient information corresponding to a plurality of identifiers of an intended recipient of the message; processing strokes corresponding to the message; sensing an ending sequence; and transmitting data comprising the strokes.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2004-03-12	2004-09-11	2005-03-13	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2008-03-12	2008-09-11	2009-03-13	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2012-03-12	2012-09-11	2013-03-13	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Method and apparatus for pen-based faxing

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