Patent ID: 6947027
Filing Date: 2005-09-20
Classification: B41J,B42C,B42P,B65H,G06F,G06K,H04L,H04N,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of enabling user interaction with computer software running in a computer system via: an interface surface containing information relating to the computer software and including coded data indicative of a drawing field, the coded data comprising a plurality of substantially indifferentiated marks positioned relative to a predetermined pattern, wherein each mark has a plurality of possible values; and a sensing device which, when placed in an operative position relative to the interface surface, senses at least some of the coded data and, using the sensed coded data: generates indicating data indicative of the drawing field; and generates movement data, the movement data being indicative of the sensing device's movement relative to the interface surface; the method including the steps of, in the computer system: