CN1311410C - Method for making image index and processing system for applying image index - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for making image index and a processing system using the image index, which adds an image index that is easy to be ignored by human eyes on the surface of an object. The image pointer can coexist with the main information of the object surface, such as pattern and text. The image pointer does not interfere with the human eye's reception of the primary information. From this graphical pointer, further information is carried on the surface of the object in addition to the primary information. In addition to obtaining the main information from the object directly with the human eye, the electronic system can also obtain additional data or perform an interactive operation.

Description

Method for making image index and processing system for applying image index

technical field

The present invention relates to a method and a processing system for providing additional information, and more particularly to a method and a processing system for providing additional information using image indicators.

Background technique

From ancient times to the present, people have recorded various information on the surface of various objects to convey messages. For example, people print words and pictures on books so that others can obtain information by reading. For another example, people add different colors, characters, patterns, etc. to different positions on the surface of the utensil to illustrate information related to each position of the utensil.

When people observe the surface of objects, they often use vision to obtain information. However, due to considerations of area, aesthetics or other factors, the amount and form of information carried on the surface of an object are often limited.

Although today, due to the advancement of electronic technology, people have moved some reading materials to electronic devices one after another, and read these materials directly through electronic devices. However, the information printed on the surface of books and other objects is still irreplaceable.

In electronic documents, there are so-called hyperlinks that allow information to be presented in multiple dimensions. However, for paper or other print media, the old, two-dimensional way of presenting information is still maintained.

Contents of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a method for making an image index and a processing system for applying the image index.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the application image index processing system provided by the present invention includes:

An optical device for a user to obtain an image of a selected area from a surface of an object, the image including at least one image index pre-attached to the surface of the object in a visually insignificant manner ;

a processing device, the processing device is connected with the optical device to receive the image, the processing device extracts the image index from the image, the processing device obtains an additional data corresponding to the image index from the image index; and,

An output device is connected to the processing device to receive the additional data, and the output device outputs the additional data.

Wherein the image index includes a plurality of micro image units, an arrangement of the plurality of micro image units corresponds to an index data, the processing device analyzes the arrangement of the plurality of micro image units to obtain the index data, and the processing device uses the index information to obtain this additional information.

Wherein the surface of the object has a main information, the plurality of tiny image units and the main information overlap and coexist on the surface of the object, the human eyes perceive the main information and ignore the plurality of tiny image units.

Wherein the image index has a plurality of state areas for selectively placing the plurality of tiny image units respectively, each state area selectively displays a state from at least two candidate states, and corresponding to different index data, the plurality of state areas presents different combinations of states.

Wherein the candidate state includes a first state and a second state, when a state region presents the first state, it means that there is a tiny image unit in the state region; when a state region presents the second state, it means the The tiny image unit does not exist in the state area.

Wherein the plurality of state areas are arranged in a two-dimensional array, and the plurality of state areas have a header state area group and a content state area group, wherein the state combination of the header state area group remains unchanged, and The status combination of the content status area group changes according to the different index data.

Wherein the plurality of tiny image units are drawn with a large amount of absorbing ink that absorbs infrared light, the main information is drawn with at least one non-absorbing ink that does not absorb infrared light, and the optical device emits an infrared light to the surface of the object, the The optical device receives a response image as the image.

Wherein the absorbing ink is a printing black ink, the black part of the main information is drawn with a black ink, and the black ink is composed of at least one non-absorbing ink that does not absorb infrared light.

The majority of tiny image units are drawn with a fluorescent ink, the main information is drawn with a general printing ink, and the optical device emits an ultraviolet light or blue light to the surface of the object, and the optical device receives a response image as the image .

Wherein the surface of the object has at least one coordinate area, and a plurality of image indicators corresponding to the same index data are attached to one of the coordinate areas.

A mapping unit is also included, the mapping unit includes a mapping relationship between the index data and the additional data, and the processing device is connected to the mapping unit to obtain at least one additional data mapped to the index data.

Wherein the mapping unit includes a storage medium for storing the mapping relationship.

Wherein the additional data includes a multimedia data, and the output device outputs the multimedia data to the user.

Wherein the image index is recorded on a medium, and the image index is attached to the object surface by attaching the medium to the object surface.

The area of each tiny image unit is small, and the area of the image index formed by the plurality of tiny image units is also small, and the number of tiny image units in each image index is similar, so it is difficult to distinguish the image index visually, and visually It is easy to ignore this image indicator.

Where more than 3,000 status areas are placed per square centimeter, the number of image units contained in them does not exceed 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for no more than 80% of the area of the status area.

More than 6,000 state areas are placed per square centimeter, the number of image units contained in them does not exceed 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for no more than 80% of the area of the state area.

In the method for making an image index provided by the present invention, a user uses an electronic system to read an image of a selected area from the surface of the object, the electronic system extracts the image index from the image, and the electronic system outputs the corresponding image An additional data for the indicator, the method contains:

An index data is mapped to an image index that is easy to ignore visually, wherein the image index has a plurality of state areas for selectively placing a plurality of tiny image units, and each state area selectively selects a state from at least two candidate states , the majority state area of the image index presents different state combinations corresponding to different data of the index; and,

Attach the image pointer to the object surface.

Wherein the candidate state includes a first state and a second state, when a state region presents the first state, it means that there is a tiny image unit in the state region; when a state region presents the second state, it means the The tiny image unit does not exist in the state area.

Wherein the surface of the object has a main information, and the plurality of tiny image units and the main information overlap and coexist on the surface of the object, and human eyes perceive the main information and ignore the plurality of tiny image units.

Wherein the tiny image unit is drawn with an absorbing ink that absorbs infrared light, and the main information is drawn with at least one non-absorbing ink that does not absorb infrared light.

Wherein the absorbing ink is a printing black ink, the black part of the main information is drawn with a black ink, and the black ink is composed of at least one non-absorbing ink that does not absorb infrared light.

Wherein the tiny image unit is drawn with fluorescent ink, and the main information is drawn with common printing ink.

Wherein the surface of the object has at least one coordinate area, and a plurality of image indicators corresponding to the same index data are attached to one of the coordinate areas.

The area of each tiny image unit is small, and the area of the image index formed by the plurality of tiny image units is also small, and the number of tiny image units in each image index is similar, so it is difficult to distinguish the image index visually, and the image index is visually It is easy to ignore this image indicator.

Where more than 3,000 status areas are placed per square centimeter, the number of image units contained in them does not exceed 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for no more than 80% of the area of the status area.

Where more than 6,000 status areas are placed per square centimeter, the number of image units contained in them does not exceed 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for no more than 80% of the area of the status area.

Wherein the object is a plane medium, and the image index is attached to the surface of the plane medium by printing.

Wherein the image index is recorded on a medium, and the image index is attached to the object surface by attaching the medium to the object surface.

The application image index processing system provided by the present invention includes:

an object surface having at least one coordinate region within which the visually inconspicuous plurality of image indicators are positioned; and,

An electronic system comprising an optical device by which a user designates a selected area of the surface of the object, the optical device obtains an image of the selected area, the electronic system retrieves the image from the image pointer, and the electronic system utilizes an additional data corresponding to the image pointer to generate a response operation.

Wherein the image index includes a plurality of tiny image units, an arrangement of the plurality of tiny image units corresponds to an index data, the electronic system analyzes the arrangement of the plurality of tiny image units to obtain an index data, the electronic system analyzes the plurality of tiny image units The arrangement of image units obtains the index data, and the electronic system obtains the additional data from the index data.

Wherein the surface of the object has a main information, and the plurality of tiny image units overlap with the main information and coexist on the surface of the object, and human eyes perceive the main information and ignore the plurality of tiny image units.

Wherein the image index has a plurality of state areas for selectively placing the plurality of tiny image units respectively, each state area selectively displays a state from at least two candidate states, and corresponding to different index data, the plurality of state areas presents different combinations of states.

Wherein the candidate state includes a first state and a second state, when a state area presents a first state, it means that there is a tiny image unit in the state area; when a state area presents a second state, it means the The tiny image unit does not exist in the state area.

Wherein the plurality of state areas are arranged in a two-dimensional array, and the plurality of state areas have a header state area group and a content state area group, wherein the state combination of the header state area group remains unchanged, and The status combination of the content status area group changes according to the different index data.

Wherein the tiny image unit is drawn with a black ink that absorbs infrared light, the main information is drawn with at least one non-absorbing ink that does not absorb infrared light, and the optical device emits an infrared light to the surface of the object, and the optical device receives a Response image as this image.

Wherein the absorbing ink is a printing black ink, the black part of the main information is drawn with a black ink, and the approximate black ink is composed of at least one non-absorbing ink that does not absorb infrared light.

Wherein the tiny image unit is drawn with fluorescent ink, the main information is drawn with general printing ink, and the optical device emits an ultraviolet light or blue light to the surface of the object, and the optical device receives a response image as the image.

Wherein the plurality of image indicators in the same coordinate area map to the same additional data.

The area of each tiny image unit is small, and the area of the image index formed by the plurality of tiny image units is also small, and the number of tiny image units in each image index is similar, so it is difficult to distinguish the image index visually, and the image index is visually It is easy to ignore this image indicator.

Where more than 3,000 status areas are placed per square centimeter, the number of image units contained in them does not exceed 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for no more than 80% of the area of the status area.

Where more than 5,000 status areas are placed per square centimeter, the number of image units contained in them does not exceed 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for no more than 80% of the area of the status area.

Wherein the response operation is to output the additional data to the user.

A response system is also included, the response system receives the additional data to perform the response operation.

The coordinate positioning system in the present invention is for a user to perform a positioning action on the surface of an object, the surface of the object has a main data, and the coordinate positioning system includes:

A coordinate system, wherein the coordinate system is attached to the surface of the object, the coordinate system includes a plurality of coordinate areas, each coordinate area contains at least one image index, and each image index includes a plurality of tiny image units, the plurality of The tiny image units and the main information coexist on the surface of the object, and the plurality of tiny image units do not interfere with the user's reading of the main information. The plurality of tiny image units of each image index has an arrangement, and the arrangement corresponds to a Index data, the index data corresponding to the plurality of tiny image units of an image index in each coordinate area is the coordinate value of each coordinate area; and

an electronic device for the user to designate a designated position on the surface of the object, the electronic device reads at least one image index near the designated position, the electronic device interprets the index data corresponding to the image index, and The electronic device finds out the coordinate value corresponding to the index data, and the electronic device performs a response according to the coordinate value.

Wherein the image indicator has a plurality of non-overlapping state areas, the plurality of state areas are used to selectively place the plurality of tiny image units, the state area selectively displays a state from at least two candidate states, and responds to different For the index data, the plurality of status areas present different status combinations.

Wherein, when there is one tiny image unit in a state area, it is a first state, and when there is no such tiny image unit in a state area, it is a second state, and the first state and the second state are the aforementioned The candidate status.

Wherein the plurality of state areas are arranged in a two-dimensional array, and the plurality of state areas include a header state area group and a content state area group, wherein the state combination of the header state area group remains unchanged, And the status combination of the content status area group changes with mapping different index data.

Wherein the plurality of tiny image units are drawn with an absorbing ink that absorbs infrared light, the main information is drawn with at least one non-absorbing ink that does not absorb infrared light, and the electronic device emits an infrared light to the designated position on the surface of the object , the electronic device receives a response image, and the electronic device analyzes the response image to read at least one image indicator near the designated location.

Wherein the absorbing ink is a printing black ink, the black part of the main information is drawn with a black ink, and the black ink is composed of at least one non-absorbing ink that does not absorb infrared light.

Wherein the majority of tiny image units are drawn with fluorescent ink, the main information is drawn with general printing ink, and the electronic device emits an ultraviolet light or blue light to the designated position on the surface of the object, and the electronic device receives a response an image, the electronic device analyzes the response image to read at least one image indicator near the designated location.

Where more than 3,000 status areas are placed per square centimeter, the number of image units contained in them does not exceed 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for no more than 80% of the area of the status area.

Where more than 6,000 status areas are placed per square centimeter, the number of image units contained in them does not exceed 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for no more than 80% of the area of the status area.

The electronic device in the present invention includes:

an optical reading circuit, the optical reading device for a user to obtain an image of a selected area from the surface of an object;

An image processing circuit, the image processing circuit is connected to the optical reading circuit to receive the image, the image processing circuit extracts an image index from the image, and the image processing circuit obtains the image index corresponding to the image index by referring to the image index An additional data, wherein, the image index is pre-attached to the surface of the object, the image index has a plurality of state areas for selectively placing a plurality of tiny image units respectively, and each state area is selectively displayed from at least two candidate states One state, and corresponding to different index data, the plurality of state areas present different state combinations, the surface of the object has at least one coordinate area, and multiple images corresponding to the same index data are added in one coordinate area Indicator, the surface of the object has a main information, the majority of tiny image units and the main information overlap and coexist on the surface of the object, the human eye perceives the main information, and ignores the majority of the tiny image units, the majority of the tiny image units are based on An absorbing ink that absorbs infrared light is drawn, the main information is drawn with at least one non-absorbing ink that does not absorb infrared light, and the optical reading device emits an infrared light to the surface of the object, and the optical reading device receives a response image as this enlarged image; and,

An output circuit, the output circuit is connected with the image processing circuit to receive the additional data, and the output circuit outputs the additional data.

Wherein the candidate state includes a first state and a second state, when a state area presents a first state, it means that there is a tiny image unit in this state area, when a state area presents a second state, it means this There is no such tiny image unit in the state area.

Wherein the plurality of state areas are arranged in a two-dimensional array, and the plurality of state areas have a header state area group and a content state area group, wherein the state combination of the header state area group remains unchanged, And the status combination of the content status area group changes with mapping different index data.

Wherein the absorbing ink is a printing black ink, and the black part of the main information is drawn with a black ink, and the black ink is formulated from several non-absorbing inks that do not absorb infrared light.

A mapping unit is also included. The mapping unit includes a mapping relationship between the index data and the additional data. The image processing circuit is connected with the mapping unit to obtain at least one additional data mapped to the index data.

Wherein the mapping unit includes a storage medium for storing the mapping relationship.

Wherein the memory medium is a memory.

Wherein the additional data includes a multimedia data, and the output circuit outputs the multimedia data to the user.

Wherein the image index is recorded in a medium, and the image index is attached to the object surface by attaching the medium to the object surface.

The area of each tiny image unit is small, and the area of the image index formed by the plurality of tiny image units is also small, so it is difficult to distinguish the image index visually, and it is easy to ignore the image index visually.

In the memory medium of the present invention, the memory medium is used to record the mapping relationship between an index data and an additional data, wherein the index data corresponds to an image index, and the image index has a plurality of state areas for selectively placing a plurality of tiny Image unit, each state area selectively displays a state from at least two candidate states, and in response to different index data, the plurality of state areas present different state combinations, the surface of the object has at least one coordinate area, in a In this coordinate area, a plurality of image indicators corresponding to the same index data are added. The surface of the object has a main information. The majority of tiny image units and the main information overlap and coexist on the surface of the object. Human eyes perceive the main information. information, while ignoring the majority of tiny image units.

In the image processing circuit of the present invention, the image processing circuit is used to extract an image index from an image, and obtain an additional data corresponding to the image index, wherein, the image index has a plurality of state areas for selectively placing a plurality of tiny In the image unit, each state area selectively displays a state from at least two candidate states, and in response to different index data, the plurality of state areas present different state combinations, and the image processing circuit analyzes the state combinations to obtain For the index data, the image processing circuit uses the index data to further obtain the additional data.

The technology disclosed in the present invention is mainly to add an image indicator that is easy to ignore visually on the object surface. The graphic indicator and a main information, such as text patterns, coexist on the surface of the object. Moreover, this graphic indicator does not affect the reception of this main information by human eyes. From the graphical indicators and an electronic system, we obtain additional information on the surface of the object, or perform an interactive operation on the electronic system. The present invention can be applied to different object surfaces. This electronic system is a self-contained system without any wires connected to the object carrying the graphic indicator.

An embodiment of the invention has an optical device, a processing device, and an output device. The optical device reads an image containing graphic indicators from the surface of the object, and the processing device obtains the image indicators from the image and obtains corresponding additional data. Finally, the output device outputs this additional data in a specific way.

Description of drawings

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with the help of the following drawings in the following descriptive texts, wherein:

Figure 1(A) shows an example of image indicators composed of tiny pixel combinations.

Figure 1(B) shows a coding method of an image index.

Figure 1(C) shows how this image index is encoded.

Figure 1(D) shows how this image index is encoded.

Figure 1(E) shows how this image index is encoded.

Figure 1(F) shows how this image index is encoded.

Figure 2(A) shows another encoding method of image index.

Fig. 2(B) shows another way of encoding the image index.

Fig. 2(C) shows another way of encoding the image index.

Fig. 2(D) shows another encoding method of image index.

Fig. 2(E) shows another encoding method of image index.

FIG. 3 shows a hardware architecture diagram of an embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of the embodiment of FIG. 3 .

FIG. 5 shows an example of use of the embodiment of FIG. 3 .

FIG. 6 shows a hardware architecture diagram of an exemplary embodiment of the electronic device of the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the embodiment of FIG. 6 .

FIG. 8 shows an architecture diagram of another exemplary embodiment.

Figure 9 shows a schematic diagram of another exemplary embodiment.

Figure 10 shows a schematic diagram of another exemplary embodiment.

Figure 11 shows a schematic diagram of another exemplary embodiment.

Detailed ways

The invention discloses a method for attaching an image index on the surface of an object. In addition, the present invention discloses a system that uses the image indicator to provide additional information or perform interactive operations.

First, we attach a visually ignorable image index to the surface of the object. Since this image indicator is easy to ignore visually, we need to add another main information on the surface of the object, such as text or pattern. We receive this primary information visually. And, from the appropriate electronic system, we obtain additional data corresponding to the image index from the surface of the object, or we use the electronic system to perform an interactive operation corresponding to the image index. The image index is pre-attached to the surface of the object, so there is no need to prepare a complicated electronic platform for providing coordinates when using the image index. In addition, with this image index, we can carry more additional information on the surface of common objects, such as books.

Instance design method of image index

The image indicators described here should preferably meet the following two requirements. The first requirement is that the image index is visually insignificant, so it will not affect other main information on the surface of the object, such as text, pattern, color combination, or other recording methods that honor human thought. The second requirement is that when the electronic system reads the image indicators, it will not be interfered by other main information on the surface of the object.

First, we illustrate how to design visually ignorable image metrics to satisfy the first requirement. This image index is composed of many tiny image units. Please refer to Figure 1(A), which is enlarged about 2.5 times. In FIG. 1(A), the combination 100 of tiny image dots that look like the background color is an array of such image indicators. For ease of illustration and observation, the tiny image dot assembly 100 has been enlarged. However, in practical application, due to the advancement of modern printing technology, these tiny image dots can be shrunk even smaller, making the tiny image dot combination 100 easier to be ignored visually, or interpreted as a background color by human eyes. In the embodiment of paper printing, for example, a maximum of 13950 black dots can be placed per square centimeter, but actually only 1/3 of the number is evenly placed, about 4650 black dots, and the average diameter of each black dot is about 40μm, so if a piece of white paper is printed with image indicators, its brightness will decrease by about 5.8%.

These tiny image units have to be various regular or irregular shapes, such as dots, polygons or irregular shapes, during implementation. What is important is that the area of each tiny image unit is small, and the area of the image index formed by the plurality of tiny image units is also small. Therefore, it is difficult for human vision to distinguish the image index, and it is easy for human vision to ignore the image index. In practice, the tiny image unit is preferably so small that a microscopic reading device can be used to identify it.

When these tiny image units are small and sparsely arranged, it is easier for human eyes to ignore the tiny image units and pay more attention to other main information. Take the example in Figure 1(A) as an example, when the tiny pixels here are smaller and more sparse, our eyes will be more likely to ignore the combination of tiny pixels 100 similar to the background color, and pay more attention to the presence of objects at the same time The main information of "APPLE" on the surface.

Next, we use a specific embodiment to illustrate how to use the combination of these tiny image units to carry information to form an image index.

The tiny pixel combination 100 in FIG. 1(A) is formed by arranging many image indexes in a certain order. Each image indicator has a majority status field. Each state area selectively presents one state from at least two candidate states. Therefore, the different status combinations of most of the status areas are used to store different index data.

For example, please refer to FIG. 1(B), which is enlarged about 95 times. Figure 1(B) is an enlarged view of a certain image index in Figure 1(A). In FIG. 1(B), we illustrate an image index 11 . The graphic indicator 11 has 6×6 status fields 113 . Each state area 113 selectively presents a dot or remains blank to represent the first state or the second state. According to the experimental results, when more than 3000 state areas are placed per square centimeter, the number of image units contained in them does not exceed 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for no more than 80% of the area of the state area, the tiny image units meet the requirements . In addition, the visual effect is better when more than 3000 state areas are arranged per square centimeter.

When the status field 113 representing pixels is designated as 1, and the data field 113 that remains blank is designated as 0, we get the bit array 114 shown in FIG. 1(C). As explained so far, people in the known technology should know that various information can be stored by using a bit array. For example, today's computers all store data in the form of bits. The bit array 114 can be used to store various data. In other words, we generate different combinations in the state area of an image index, so that the index data corresponding to the image index can be stored.

In the example in Fig. 1(A), many image indices are arranged in a two-dimensional array. Moreover, the state areas in different image indicators are also arranged in a two-dimensional array. As a result of arranging image indicators and their state areas in this way, a two-dimensional matrix arrangement of tiny image points is formed, which can provide a visually uniform effect, as shown in Figure 1(A). However, under this arrangement of image indicators, since the image indicators are arranged continuously, we must go through a proper design to successfully extract individual image indicators from the array of many tiny pixels.

A method for extracting a single image index is described here. This method adds the same header to each image index. For example, the status area 113 of the image indicator 11 in FIG. 1(B) can be divided into two parts: header status area group 111 and content status area group 112 . When editing a plurality of consecutively arranged image indicators to store the indicator data we want to store, we make all the image indicators have the same header state area group 111 . At this time, we do not use the header state area group 111 to store index data, but only use the content data area group 112 to deploy different state combinations to record different index data. Under such a design, because each image indicator has the same header state area group 111, as long as we do not repeat the same arrangement pattern as the header state area group 111 in the content data area group 112, we can quickly By identifying the pattern of the header data area group 111, each single image index can be found without being interfered by other adjacent image indexes.

Please refer to the example in Figure 1(D), which is enlarged by about 125 times. When we read image pointers that are stored in a continuous arrangement, we will read many neatly arranged tiny image units. At this point, we first search for the pattern of the aforementioned header data area group 111 . In this figure, we first find a pattern that matches the data area group 111 of the table header, and then we can quickly find an image index 11 . Of course, then the content data area group 113 can be found, and the stored index data can be deciphered.

This kind of image index is composed of tiny image units. In order to obtain a single image index and obtain its index data, we must conduct image analysis. Due to the complex image analysis of graphics, it often affects the processing speed. Therefore, in order to speed up the speed of image index capture, one approach is to first convert images of most image indexes into bit arrays, as shown in FIG. 1(F). Next, we look for the pattern of the header data area group in the bit array, so as to quickly obtain the image index and its index data.

In addition, the image indicators here are composed of tiny pixels, and the occupied area is also small. Therefore, we can divide the surface of the object into several coordinate regions, and repeatedly arrange the image indicators of the same index data in the same coordinate region. Moreover, we place image indicators corresponding to different indicator data in different coordinate regions. At the same time, we record the mapping relationship between index data and coordinate areas in an electronic system. When we use the electronic system to point to a selected area on the surface of the object and read an image index, the electronic system can know the selected area from the index data of the image index from the previously recorded mapping relationship. The coordinates of the area. In other words, we have thus achieved the ability to locate on the surface of an object.

For example, FIG. 1(E) is an enlarged view of dividing a surface of an object into multiple coordinate regions and placing image indicators, with a magnification ratio of about 18 times. Image indicators 11 of the same indicator data are all arranged in the coordinate area 12 . In other coordinate areas, we place different image indicators.

It must be pointed out that the encoding method of the image index shown here is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, but only to provide an example. For example, in the examples shown in FIG. 1(A) to FIG. 1(F), the state areas of the image indicators all represent different states by the presence or absence of tiny pixels. But in fact the present invention is not limited to this approach. For example, we can use tiny image units of different shapes in each state area to represent different states. For example, in FIG. 2(A) to FIG. 2(C), we use straight line segments and horizontal line segments to represent different states. In this example, we represent a 1 with a straight line and a 0 with a horizontal line. Similarly, we have also achieved the function of information storage. In this example, FIG. 2(A) and FIG. 2(B) are used to illustrate that the horizontal line segment and the straight line segment respectively represent "0" and "1" in the bit. FIG. 2(C) presents an enlarged view of a number of consecutively arranged image indicators formed by line segment directions.

Furthermore, in the examples in Fig. 1(A) to Fig. 1(F), we arrange the image indicators and their state areas in a matrix. However, we can also arrange image indicators and their state areas in other ways, such as the honeycomb arrangement method shown in FIG. 2(D). Of course, we can also arrange image indicators in an irregular manner. These all belong to the scope covered by the present invention.

Also, it must be noted that while in the previous example we repeatedly placed the same image pointer within the coordinate area. But we can still place different image indicators within a landmark area. For example, in FIG. 2(E), A, B, C, and D are four image indexes storing different index data. These four image indicators are repeatedly placed in a coordinate area in a sequence. Thus, we can store a relatively large amount of information by combining several image indicators.

Of course, there are various modifications to the combination of the above tiny image units, but these changes all belong to the scope of the present invention. However, although in order to make the combination of tiny image units achieve characteristics that are easily ignored by human eyes, if the combination of tiny image units meets the following conditions, it will be able to obtain quite good visual effects.

First, each image index must be quite small, making it difficult for human eyes to distinguish the internal differences of different image indexes.

In addition, in the state area of each image index, the number of tiny image units should be reduced according to the size of the tiny image units and the distance between them, as well as the visually required effect. In this way, the impact of the image index on the overall brightness of the object surface can be reduced.

In addition, the number ratios of the first state and the second state in different image indexes should be similar. The image index formed in this way can present a relatively uniform effect.

An exemplary embodiment of an image index and a tiny image unit is given here. When the embodiment of the tiny image unit is a black dot, we arrange less than 5000 black dots per square centimeter, and the average diameter of each black dot is less than 50 μm. If such image indicators are repeatedly arranged on a piece of white paper, the decrease in brightness will be only less than 10%. It must be pointed out that the size here is only used as a reference for implementation, and the purpose is to point out a preferred embodiment. However, the number of image units actually placed per unit area and the size of each image unit may vary due to various reasons. adjusted as needed. For example, for prints with higher quality requirements, we can reduce the diameter of the image unit (such as less than 50 μm), and must reduce the number of image units per unit area (such as less than 5000 tiny image units per square centimeter). However, for prints with lower quality requirements, we can increase the diameter of the image unit (eg, less than 200 μm), or increase the number of image units per unit area (eg, less than 20,000 tiny image units per square centimeter). The point is that it is a better principle to implement that the content of the image indicator will not be clearly recognized by human vision.

In the previous section, we mentioned how to make the image indicators visually imperceptible, so as to meet the requirement that the image indicators do not interfere with other main information on the surface of the object. Next, we propose several methods to meet the second requirement, that is, methods to prevent the electronic system from interfering with other main information on the surface of the object when reading the image indicators.

First, we propose a method to meet this requirement by using infrared rays and the characteristics of printing ink.

In printed matter such as books, we use CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, BlacK) four primary color inks to synthesize the colors of the required printed text and pictures. Since Cyan, Magenta and Yellow can be combined to form most of the colors on the chromaticity coordinates of visible light, general printing will use Cyan, Magenta and Yellow inks to adjust different hues and saturations, and use Black ink to adjust brightness.

Infrared light has a high penetration rate of Cyan, Magenta and Yellow inks among the four primary color inks. In other words, infrared light is hardly absorbed by Cyan, Magenta and Yellow inks. However, the penetration rate of infrared light for most Black inks is quite low. That is, infrared light is almost absorbed by Black ink. When the infrared light penetrates Cyan, Magenta and Yellow, it hits the surface of the object under the ink layer, such as light-colored paper, and reflects back to show high brightness. In contrast, patterns printed with Black ink partially absorb infrared light and exhibit low brightness. Therefore, when we collect the image generated by the infrared light projected on the surface of the object, we can get the pattern printed by Black ink, which will not be affected by the pattern printed by Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink.

Therefore, we aimed to print graphic indicators using Black ink, which absorbs a lot of infrared rays. And when printing other main information needs to use black, we look for a black alternative ink that can be penetrated by infrared light. And use this black substitute ink to replace the black ink in general printing to print text or patterns.

A black substitute ink method is to mix the three basic inks Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow in a certain proportion to obtain a visually almost black effect. This certain ratio is different due to the chemical properties of the printing ink. For people in the known technology, it is general knowledge in printing to prepare this black substitute ink that is close to black, such as dark blue and dark coffee. Please refer to relevant books or materials, and do not repeat them here. What is only mentioned here is that since the material that replaces the black ink is composed of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow inks that can penetrate infrared light, the combined ink can also be penetrated by infrared light. However, this black substitute ink is enough for human vision to perceive the black information it presents.

Therefore, during implementation, we project infrared light onto the surface of the object, and use Black ink to print image indicators. As mentioned above, the image indicators printed by Black ink, such as the aforementioned tiny dots, cannot penetrate infrared light, and this infrared light is absorbed by Black ink. In contrast, information other than image indicators allows infrared light to pass through, but does not absorb infrared light. Therefore, when we capture the image of the infrared light, we can use the strong contrast to collect the image of the image index without being disturbed by the main information other than the image index.

The method mentioned above is a method designed by utilizing the characteristics of printing inks and infrared light commonly used at present, and has the characteristics of low cost in practice. It must be pointed out that although the above points out that the Black ink for printing absorbs infrared light, inks with other chemical compositions, as long as they can absorb a large amount of infrared light, no matter what color they appear, such as visual white, are also suitable for printing. Making image indicators also belongs to the scope of the present invention. As long as it is visually close to black and can be penetrated by infrared rays, it can be regarded as Near_K. For example, some food-grade black inks without carbon can be penetrated by infrared rays and can also be used as Near_K. The Black ink used as one of the 4 primary colors for printing main information also belongs to the scope of the present invention.

The second approach proposed here takes advantage of the fact that most inks absorb UV or blue light, and most inks do not emit the rest of the visible spectrum when exposed to UV light. But we can use some special inks, such as fluorescent inks. These special inks, under the projection of ultraviolet or blue light, will produce visible light images due to the electronic energy level jumping process of the pigments. At this time, we print the image indicators with special ink, and print the main information of the non-image indicators with general ink, and use ultraviolet light or blue light to project on the surface of the object. When reading the image, use an optical filter By filtering out portions of the same spectrum as the projected light source, an undisturbed image index image can be obtained.

The third method is to directly use visible light. As mentioned above, the data unit of the image index is designed to be very small, and a large number of identical image indexes are arranged in the same coordinate area. Because the main information usually does not occupy all the coordinate area, we only need to collect a single image indicator that does not overlap with the main information, and we are done. At this time, even if other main information coexists on the surface of the object, it will not affect the ability of the image indicator to carry information.

In addition, if we use different shapes of image units in the state area of the image indicator to represent different states, such as the line segments in Figure 2(A) to Figure 2(C), we can also achieve the main information without interfering with the reading of the image indicator Require. Because this kind of encoding is to interpret the geometric shape or direction of the tiny image unit to obtain the state it represents, so even if there are tiny image units of multiple colors in an image index, it will not hinder the reading of the state represented by the index data.

As for the index data stored in the image index itself, there are different application methods. For example, we directly calculate the corresponding index data by compressing and encoding the additional data that we want to store on the surface of the object, and make the image index of this index data. When the electronic system reads the indicator data, it can decompress the indicator data, and at this time, the aforementioned additional information can be obtained.

Another way to use indicator data is to add mapping units to electronic systems. Examples of the mapping unit include a database or a lookup table or the like. Embodiments of this mapping unit include any form of memory media, such as hard disks, floppy disks, optical discs, read-only memories, memory cards (such as Flash Card, Compact Flash, flash drives, etc.), volatile memories, non-volatile memories, magnetic Memory, tape, disk, various optical storage devices and their analogs, etc., to store the mapping relationship between index data and additional data. The electronic system uses this mapping unit to obtain additional data mapped to the index data.

Another way to use pointer data is to store coordinate information in the pointer data. For example, on each page of the paper used for printing books, we print the image indicators of the same index data on the same coordinate position, and only print the image indicators of different index data on the page number position of each page . The user first uses the electronic system to read the image index of the page number at the position of the page number, and then reads the image index of the position at the specific position. The electronic system can find out the additional data corresponding to the image index of the page number and the image index of the position according to the mapping unit located inside or outside the electronic system. Another alternative method is to pre-add a coordinate system composed of exactly the same image index on the bottom layer of each page, so as to reduce printing cost and complexity. As for the method of judging the number of pages, the main information, such as the visually perceptible content of "page 243", is arranged in different coordinate regions. In this way, the ability to position multiple pages can also be achieved.

So far, we have introduced how to attach visually ignorable image indicators to the surface of objects. Next, we describe how to make related electronic systems to take advantage of this graphical indicator.

Electronic systems utilizing image indicators

Please refer to Figure 3. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an electronic system 31 . The electronic system 31 has an optical device 311 , a processing device 312 and an output device 313 . The processing device 312 is connected to the optical device 311 in a wired or wireless manner, and the processing device 312 is connected to the output device 313 in a wired or wireless manner.

Please refer to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 alternately to illustrate the operation of the electronic system 31 . First, the optical device 311 reads the surface of an object carrying an image index to obtain an image (step 41 ). Next, the processing device 312 extracts the image pointer from the image (step 42). Then, the processing device 312 obtains additional data corresponding to the image index (step 43). Finally, the output device 313 receives the additional data from the processing device 312, and outputs the additional data in a certain format (step 44).

An example is provided below to provide a clearer illustration. Please refer to Figure 5. First we print the main information on the surface 51 of the object. The main information here includes multiple patterns and corresponding text descriptions. This type of application is often found on the inside pages of language learning books or children's instructional books. This object can be plastic, paper and any other material that can be printed or affixed with graphic text.

In addition, we divide the patterns and text descriptions on the surface 51 of the object into several different coordinate regions. Next, add different image indexes in different coordinate regions in a similar manner to the above. For example, within the coordinate area of the pattern 511 , we overlap and add most of the same image indicators 512 within the coordinate area. For the convenience of illustration, the image indicator 512 is presented here as a visible pixel. However, as mentioned above, based on the advancement of printing technology, in practice, the image points of the image indicator 512 can be made smaller, and thus easier to be ignored by the vision, or to present an effect like a background color.

In this example, we directly read the image 511 on the surface 51 of the object through human vision 52 . But when we add additional image indicators on the surface 51 of the object, we can use the electronic system 31 to obtain the additional information corresponding to each coordinate area, such as the coordinate area where the image 511 is located.

For example, when we point the electronic system 31 to a selected area where the image pointer 512 exists, at this time, the optical device 311 reads the image with the image pointer 512 . The reading device 31 transmits the image to the processing device 312 . The processing device 312 extracts the image pointer 512 from the image. The processing device 312 obtains the corresponding additional data from the image pointer 512. In this example, the additional data is audio data such as the sound of the horse, the English pronunciation of horse riding, and the relative English spelling of horse riding and video data of related explanations. The output device 313 outputs the audio data through the speaker 3131 , and outputs the video data through the display panel 3132 .

Of course, with the development of modern electronic technology, other data outputs that enable human sensory perception also fall within the scope of the present invention, such as touch, smell and so on.

In order to provide a clearer description of the present invention, two more detailed application examples are introduced below.

Please refer to Figure 6. The electronic device of this exemplary embodiment has an optical reading circuit 61 , an image processing circuit 62 and an output circuit 63 . The optical reading circuit 61 has a sensing unit 611 and an active light source 612 . An embodiment of the sensing unit 611 includes a microscopic sensing unit, such as a CCD (Charge Couple Device) or a CMOS image sensing unit. In this example, the image processing circuit 62 has a digital signal processing chip (digital signal processor, DSP) 621 and a memory ROM card 622 .

Please refer to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 to understand the operation of the exemplary embodiment. The active light source 612 of the optical reading circuit 61 projects active light 613 onto the object surface 64 (step 71 ). The object surface 64 absorbs part of the active light 613 and reflects or scatters the scattered light 614 . Through the lens 615 , the reflected or scattered light 614 forms an optical image on the sensing unit 611 after passing through the optical filter 616 . The sensing unit 611 reads the optical image (step 72). The sensing unit 611 converts the optical image into electronic data (step 73).

Next, the sensing unit 611 transmits the electronic data to the image processing unit 62 . The image processing unit 62 performs image processing on the electronic data. The first step of the image processing is that the processing unit 62 separates the small image unit assembly from the electronic data (step 74). Examples of combinations of tiny image units described here are shown in FIGS. 1(A) to 1(E). The next step is that the image processing unit 62 converts the combination of tiny image units into digital codes (step 75). For example, the combination of tiny image units in FIG. 1(B) is transformed into the bit array in FIG. 1(C). The next step is that the image processing unit 62 calculates the index data represented by the digital code (step 76). After performing image processing on the electronic data, the image processing unit 62 obtains an index data. Then, the image processing unit 62 obtains corresponding additional data for the index data (step 77 ). In this embodiment, the mapping relationship between the additional data and the index data is stored in the ROM card 622 as the mapping unit. The digital processing chip 621 is a digital signal processing chip (Digital Signal Processor), which is used for writing program codes to perform the aforementioned image processing work.

After obtaining the additional data, the output circuit 63 outputs the additional data (step 78). In this example, the additional data is audio data, and the output circuit 63 has a speaker for outputting sound data related to the surface position of the object projected by the active light source 612 .

Next, we introduce another application embodiment, please refer to FIG. 8 . In this application embodiment, the optical device is disposed in the pen-shaped input device 81 . The processing device is embedded in a general purpose computer, and can be formed in various ways of writing program logic. In this example, the output device includes a display 831 and a speaker 832 .

The user buys a book 80 printed with image indicators and a CD 821 corresponding to the book in the market. The book 80 arranges different image indexes in different coordinate regions. When the user moves the pen-shaped input device 81 to the "Book" position of the book, the optical device in the pen-shaped input device 81 reads the image at this position and sends it to the computer 82 . After the computer 82 processes the image, it obtains two additional data from the optical disc 821 , the explanation of the term corresponding to the image index and the sound. Then, the computer 82 drives the display 831 and the speaker 832 to output relevant additional data.

Other application examples

The additional data corresponding to the image pointer can also be an operation instruction, which is input to another response device to achieve interactive operation. Therefore, in addition to the above-mentioned several embodiments, the present invention also has many different application embodiments. Hereinafter, several other application examples are proposed, but the scope of the present invention is not limited by these application examples.

enter

Please refer to Figure 9. We divide the surface 90 of an object into several coordinate areas, and print the main information 901 similar to the keys of a keyboard on each coordinate area. In addition, we print the image index of the same index data in each coordinate area. For example, we print the above-mentioned image index 9012 on the position of the key pattern 9011 .

In use, we use the optical device in the electronic system 91 to read the image including the image index 9012 . The processing device in the electronic system 91 extracts the image index 9012 from the image, and obtains the corresponding additional data from the image index 9012 . The additional data in this example is an instruction represented by the key pattern 9011 . The electronic device 91 further transmits the instruction to a reaction device 92 to make the reaction device 92 perform further operations. Although the keyboard is used as an example here, as long as we change the pattern, it can be changed into various keyboards that are common today, such as keyboards used by computers. Examples of the reaction device are mobile phones, PDAs, notebook computers or other various electronic devices.

Here, another related application example is proposed. Interactive home appliances, such as interactive TV, will be important products in the future. Please refer to Figure 10. The interactive TV 101 is equipped with an electronic receiving box 1011 for receiving user interaction instructions. Users often receive books 103 called channel listings. On various contents of the book 103, such as programs or advertising products, we pre-added the aforementioned image indicators in advance. The user uses the input device 102 to select a certain item, such as a certain program. The user uses the electronic device 102 in the shape of a remote controller to read the image index of this item. The electronic device 102 obtains corresponding additional data from the image index. In this example, the additional data are instructions for the electronic receiver box 1011 . The output device in the electronic device 102 is a wireless output device or an infrared transmitter to transmit the command to the electronic receiving box 1011 . In this way, the effect of using the interactive TV 101 can be provided for the user. To solve the input problem that interactive TV has been difficult to solve.

control

As mentioned above, the form of additional information includes sound. Of course, additional data can also be expressed in different forms such as lighting effects, smells or vibrations. Furthermore, a possibility for additional information is as control instructions. Here, only a few application scenarios of additional data as control commands are introduced.

Please refer to Figure 11. The reaction device 1001 has dolls 10011 , 10012 , and 10013 , a subtitle display panel 10014 , and a screen display panel 10015 . When the user reads a script book 10018, he uses the electronic device 10016 of the present invention to select each part of the book 10018. Of course, we must pre-add image indicators corresponding to the content in each part of the book 10018.

For example, when the user uses the electronic device 10016 to read the image index corresponding to "sunny" in the book 10018, the electronic device 10016 reads the image index and converts it into corresponding additional data. In this example, the additional data is the control command 10017 of the reaction device 1001 . The electronic device 10016 transmits the control command 10017 to the reaction device 1001 through radio wave or infrared transmission. In response to the control command 10017, the reaction device 1001 draws the background of the sunny day such as the sun on the screen display panel 10015.

Next, when the user uses the electronic device 10016 to read a line, the input device 10016 converts the corresponding image pointer of the line into additional data of the control command. And the input device 10016 transmits the control command to the reaction device 1001 and the doll 10012. The reaction device displays the text of this line on the subtitle display panel 10014. In addition, the doll 10012 makes an action of speaking, and speaks the lines by voice.

Such an application can improve children's reading pleasure. Helping them to read is very effective.

In addition, this image indicator is also applied to the purposes of various control commands. For example, when the response device is a telephone, we can use graphics or image indicators to implement on the phone book, for the user to directly select an object, and then directly dial to this object without memorizing or inputting a number. In this way, it is also very helpful for the elderly or children.

The function of explaining the structure of each part of a complex object

In addition, since the image index of the present invention can exist on any object surface, it does not interfere with the original information on the object surface. Thus, we are able to attach the image indicators of the present invention to the surface of a complex appliance. For example, on various parts of complex electronic devices. At this time, we can obtain additional information such as the name of each part, the description of the connected parts, and the matters that should be paid attention to when connecting through the above-mentioned disclosed device, such as a device made in the form of a light pen. In this way, an educational function or a reminder function can be provided.

books to help the visually impaired or handicapped read

In addition, the invention can also help people with poor eyesight to read. At present, people with poor eyesight, such as the blind, need special Braille books to read, however, the quantity of these reading materials is greatly limited. Although some people use complex devices of Optical Recognition Image (OCR) to read ordinary books, there are still many problems. Utilizing this invention, we can include the pattern index in the general book when printing. Therefore, as long as we implement an electronic system to correspond to each part of the book, we can provide a convenient reading tool for the visually impaired or blind. For ordinary readers, the content of this book is not much different from the original one, but for blind friends, this invention can provide a barrier-free environment to help blind friends obtain more information.

sticker

In addition to the method of attaching the image index to the surface of the object by printing, we can also print the image index on a medium, and then attach the medium to the surface of the object. For example, we print image indicators on film, such as transparent stickers, and then paste them on the surface of objects. Like this, the flexibility of using the present invention is just bigger. Of course, the film here is not necessarily transparent, and opaque films or other media also fall within the scope of the present invention.

From the above detailed description of the preferred specific embodiments, it is hoped that the features and spirit of the present invention can be more clearly described. Further, it is hoped that various changes and equivalent arrangements can be included within the scope of the patent application for the present invention, rather than limiting the scope of the present invention with the preferred specific embodiments disclosed above. Therefore, the scope of the claimed scope of the present invention should be interpreted in the broadest way based on the above description, so as to cover all possible changes and equivalent arrangements.

Claims (48)

1. A processing system comprising: An optical device for a user to obtain an image of a selected area from the surface of an object, the image including at least one image pointer pre-attached to the object in a visually insignificant manner surface; a processing device, the processing device is connected to the optical device to receive the image, the processing device extracts the image pointer from the image, the processing device obtains an additional data corresponding to the image pointer by the image pointer; and, an output device, the output device is connected with the processing device to receive the additional data, and the output device outputs the additional data, wherein the image pointer includes a plurality of tiny image units, an arrangement of the plurality of tiny image units corresponds to a pointer data, The processing device analyzes the arrangement of the plurality of tiny image units to obtain the pointer data, and the processing device obtains the additional data from the pointer data. The surface of the object has a main information, and the plurality of tiny image units and the main information It overlaps and coexists on the surface of the object, and the human eye perceives the main information, while ignoring the majority of tiny image units, and wherein the majority of tiny image units are drawn with a large amount of absorbing ink that absorbs infrared light, and the main information is not At least one non-absorbing ink that absorbs infrared light is drawn, and the optical device emits an infrared light to the surface of the object, the optical device receives a responsive image as the image, the image pointer has a plurality of state areas for selectively placing the A plurality of tiny image units, the plurality of state areas are arranged in a two-dimensional rectangular array, and the plurality of state areas have an L-shaped header state area group and a content state area group, wherein the L-shaped header The state area group includes two adjacent sides of the image pointer, the state combination of the L-shaped header state area group remains unchanged, and the state combination of the content state area group changes according to the different pointer data. 2. The processing system as claimed in claim 1, wherein each state area selectively displays a state from at least two candidate states, and the plurality of state areas present different states in response to different pointer data. state combination. 3. The processing system according to claim 2, wherein the candidate state includes a first state and a second state, when a state area presents the first state means that there is a state in the state area For the tiny image unit, when a status area presents the second state, it means that the status area does not have the tiny image unit. 4. The processing system according to claim 1, wherein the absorbing ink is a printing black ink, and the black part of the main information is drawn with an approximate black ink, and the approximate black ink is composed of at least one almost Composition of non-absorbing inks that do not absorb infrared light. 5. The processing system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of tiny image units are drawn with a fluorescent ink, the main information is drawn with a general printing ink, and the optical device emits an ultraviolet light or a blue light To the object surface, the optical device receives a corresponding image as the image. 6. The processing system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the surface of the object has at least one coordinate region, and a plurality of the image pointers mapped to the same pointer data are appended in one of the coordinate regions. 7. The processing system according to claim 1, further comprising a mapping unit, the mapping unit including a mapping relationship between the pointer data and the additional data, the processing device is connected to the mapping unit to obtain at least one additional data corresponding to one pointer data. 8. The processing system according to claim 7, wherein the mapping unit comprises a storage medium for storing the mapping relationship. 9. The processing system of claim 1, wherein the additional data includes multimedia data, and the output device outputs the multimedia data to the user. 10. The processing system of claim 1, wherein the image pointer is recorded on a medium, and the image pointer is attached to the object surface by attaching the medium to the object surface. 11. The processing system according to claim 1, wherein each tiny image unit has a small area, and the area of the image pointer formed by the plurality of tiny image units is also small, and the tiny image in each image pointer The number of units is similar, so it is difficult to distinguish the image pointer visually, and it is easy to ignore the image pointer visually. 12. The processing system as claimed in claim 3, wherein more than 3000 status areas are placed per square centimeter, wherein the number of image units contained is no more than 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for 100% of the status area. The area does not exceed 80%. 13. The processing system according to claim 3, wherein more than 6000 status areas are arranged per square centimeter, wherein the number of image units contained is no more than 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for the area of the status area No more than 80%. 14. A method of making an image pointer on the surface of an object, a user uses an electronic system to read an image of a selected area from the surface of the object, the electronic system extracts the image pointer from the image, the electronic The system outputs an additional data corresponding to the image pointer, this method includes: A pointer data is mapped to an image pointer that is visually easy to ignore, wherein the image pointer has a plurality of state areas for selectively placing a plurality of tiny image units, and each state area selectively selects a state from at least two candidate states , the plurality of state areas of the image pointer present different state combinations corresponding to different pointer data, the plurality of state areas are arranged in a two-dimensional rectangular array, and the plurality of state areas have an L-shaped header state area group and a content state area group, wherein, the L-shaped header state area group includes two adjacent sides of the image pointer, the state combination of the L-shaped header state area group remains unchanged, and the content state area group The state combination varies with mapping different pointer data; and, Attach the image pointer to the surface of the object, the candidate state includes a first state and a second state, when a state area presents the first state means that there is a tiny image unit in the state area, when a state The region presenting the second state means that there is no such tiny image unit in the region of this state, and the surface of the object has a main information, and the plurality of tiny image units and the main information overlap and coexist on the surface of the object, and the human eye perceives the The main information, ignoring the majority of tiny image units, the tiny image units are drawn with an absorbing ink that absorbs a large amount of infrared light, and the main information is drawn with at least one non-absorbing ink that hardly absorbs infrared light. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the absorbing ink is a printing black ink, and the black portion of the main information is drawn with an approximate black ink composed of at least one almost non-absorbing ink. Composition of non-absorbing inks for infrared light. 16. The method of claim 14, wherein the tiny image unit is drawn with a fluorescent ink, and the main information is drawn with a general printing ink. 17. The method of claim 14, wherein the surface of the object has at least one coordinate area, and a plurality of the image pointers mapped to the same pointer data are added in one of the coordinate areas. 18. The method according to claim 14, wherein the area of each tiny image unit is small, and the area of the image pointer formed by the plurality of tiny image units is also small, and the area of the tiny image unit in each image pointer is The numbers are similar, so it is difficult to distinguish the image pointer visually, and it is easy to ignore the image pointer visually. 19. The method according to claim 14, wherein more than 3000 state areas are placed per square centimeter, the number of image units contained therein does not exceed 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for the area of the state area No more than 80%. 20. The method according to claim 14, wherein more than 6000 status areas are placed per square centimeter, the number of image units contained therein does not exceed 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for the area of the status area No more than 80%. 21. The method of claim 14, wherein the object is a flat medium, and the image pointer is attached to the surface of the flat medium by printing. 22. The method of claim 14, wherein the image pointer is recorded on a medium, and the image pointer is attached to the object surface by attaching the medium to the object surface. 23. A treatment system comprising: an object surface having at least one coordinate region within which a visually inconspicuous plurality of image pointers is positioned; and, An electronic system comprising an optical device by which a user designates a selected area of the surface of the object, the optical device obtains an image of the selected area, the electronic system retrieves the image from the image pointer, and the electronic system uses an additional data corresponding to the image pointer to generate a response operation, wherein the image pointer includes a plurality of tiny image units, and one of the plurality of tiny image units is arranged to correspond to a pointer data, the electronic system analyzing the arrangement of the plurality of tiny image units to obtain pointer data, the electronic system analyzes the arrangement of the plurality of minute image units to obtain the pointer data, and the electronic system obtains the additional data from the pointer data, the object There is a main information on the surface, and the majority of tiny image units overlap with the main information and coexist on the surface of the object. The human eye perceives the main information and ignores the majority of tiny image units. The tiny image units absorb a large amount of infrared light A black ink drawing, the main information is drawn with at least one non-absorbing ink that hardly absorbs infrared rays, and the optical device emits an infrared light to the surface of the object, the optical device receives a corresponding image as the image, and the image pointer has The plurality of status areas are for selectively placing the plurality of tiny image units, the plurality of status areas are arranged in a two-dimensional rectangular array, and the plurality of status areas have an L-shaped header status area group and a content status area Group, wherein, the L-shaped header state area group includes two adjacent sides of the image pointer, the state combination of the L-shaped header state area group remains unchanged, and the state combination of the content state area group follows the mapping It varies depending on the pointer data. 24. The processing system as claimed in claim 23, wherein each state area selectively displays a state from at least two candidate states, and the plurality of state areas display different states in response to different pointer data. state combination. 25. The processing system according to claim 24, wherein the candidate state includes a first state and a second state, when a state area presents a first state means that there is a state in the state area For the micro image unit, when a state area presents a second state, it means that the micro image unit does not exist in the state area. 26. The processing system of claim 23, wherein the absorbing ink is a printing black ink, and the black part of the main information is drawn with an approximate black ink, and the approximate black ink is composed of at least one almost Composition of non-absorbing inks that do not absorb infrared light. 27. The processing system according to claim 23, wherein the tiny image unit is drawn with a fluorescent ink, the main information is drawn with a general printing ink, and the optical device emits an ultraviolet light or a blue light to On the surface of the object, the optical device receives a corresponding image as the image. 28. The processing system of claim 23, wherein the plurality of image pointers in the same coordinate region map to the same additional data. 29. The processing system according to claim 23, wherein the area of each tiny image unit is small, and the area of the image pointer formed by the plurality of tiny image units is also small, and the tiny image in each image pointer The number of units is similar, so it is difficult to distinguish the image pointer visually, and it is easy to ignore the image pointer visually. 30. The processing system as claimed in claim 25, wherein more than 3000 state areas are arranged per square centimeter, wherein the number of image units contained is no more than 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for 100% of the state area. The area does not exceed 80%. 31. The processing system as claimed in claim 25, wherein more than 5000 status areas are arranged per square centimeter, wherein the number of image units contained does not exceed 70%, and the area of each image unit accounts for 100% of the status area. The area does not exceed 80%. 32. The processing system of claim 23, wherein the response operation is to output the additional data to the user. 33. The processing system of claim 23, further comprising a response system, the response system receives the additional data to perform the response operation. 34. A coordinate positioning system for a user to perform a positioning action on the surface of an object, the surface of the object has a main data, the coordinate positioning system comprising: A coordinate system, wherein the coordinate system is attached to the surface of the object, the coordinate system includes a plurality of coordinate areas, each coordinate area includes at least one image pointer, each image pointer includes a plurality of tiny image units, and the plurality of tiny image units are connected to The main information coexists on the surface of the object, and the plurality of tiny image units do not interfere with the user's reading of the main information. The plurality of tiny image units of each image pointer has an arrangement, and the arrangement corresponds to a pointer data, and each coordinate The pointer data corresponding to the plurality of tiny image units of an image pointer in the area is a coordinate value of each coordinate area; and An electronic device for the user to designate a designated position on the surface of the object, the electronic device reads at least one image pointer near the designated position, the electronic device interprets the pointer data corresponding to the image pointer, and The electronic device finds out the coordinate value corresponding to the pointer data, and the electronic device responds according to the coordinate value, wherein the image pointer has a plurality of non-overlapping status areas, and the plurality of status areas are for selection The plurality of tiny image units are selectively arranged, the state area selectively displays a state from at least two candidate states, and in response to different pointer data, the plurality of state areas present different state combinations, when a state area It is a first state when there is one tiny image unit, and it is a second state when there is no such tiny image unit in a state area. The first state and the second state are the aforementioned candidate states, and the majority The tiny image unit is drawn with an absorbing ink that absorbs a large amount of infrared light, the main information is drawn with at least one non-absorbing ink that hardly absorbs infrared light, and the electronic device emits an infrared light to the designated position on the surface of the object, The electronic device receives a response image, the electronic device analyzes the response image to read at least one of the image pointers near the specified position, the plurality of status areas are arranged in a two-dimensional rectangular array, and the plurality of status areas There is an L-shaped header state area group and a content state area group, wherein the L-shaped header state area group includes two adjacent sides of the image pointer, and the state combination of the L-shaped header state area group remains unchanged , and the state combination of the content state area group varies with the pointer data corresponding to different ones. 35. The coordinate positioning system according to claim 34, wherein the absorbing ink is a printing black ink, the black part of the main information is drawn with a similar black ink, and the similar black ink is composed of at least one Composition of non-absorbing inks that absorb little infrared light. 36. The coordinate positioning system according to claim 34, wherein the plurality of tiny image units are drawn with a fluorescent ink, the main information is drawn with a general printing ink, and the electronic device emits an ultraviolet light or The blue light is sent to the specified position on the surface of the object, the electronic device receives a response image, and the electronic device analyzes the response image to read at least one image pointer near the specified position. 37. The coordinate positioning system according to claim 34, wherein more than 3000 state areas are placed per square centimeter, wherein the number of image units contained does not exceed 70%, and the area of each image unit occupies the state area area does not exceed 80%. 38. The coordinate status system as claimed in claim 34, wherein more than 6000 state areas are arranged per square centimeter, wherein the number of image units contained does not exceed 70%, and the area of each image unit occupies the state area area does not exceed 80%. 39. An electronic device comprising: an optical reading circuit, the optical reading device for a user to obtain an image of a selected area from the surface of an object; an image processing circuit connected to the optical reading circuit to receive the image, the image processing circuit extracts an image pointer from the image, and the image processing circuit obtains the image pointer by referring to the image pointer An additional data, wherein, the image pointer is pre-attached to the surface of the object, the image pointer has a plurality of state areas for selectively placing a plurality of tiny image units respectively, and each state area selectively displays one of at least two candidate states state, and in response to different pointer data, the plurality of state areas present different state combinations, the surface of the object has at least one coordinate area, and a plurality of image pointers mapped to the same pointer data are added in one coordinate area, The surface of the object has a main information, and the majority of tiny image units overlap with the main information and coexist on the surface of the object. The human eye perceives the main information and ignores the majority of tiny image units. The majority of tiny image units are formed by an absorption Infrared light absorbing ink drawing, the main information is drawn with at least one non-absorbing ink that hardly absorbs infrared light, and the optical reading device emits an infrared light to the surface of the object, and the optical reading device receives a response image as In this enlarged image, the candidate state includes a first state and a second state. When a state area presents a first state, it means that there is a tiny image unit in this state area. When a state area presents a second state It means that there is no such tiny image unit in this state area, the plurality of state areas are arranged in a two-dimensional rectangular array, and the plurality of state areas have an L-shaped header state area group and a content state area group , wherein, the L-shaped header state area group includes two adjacent sides of the image pointer, the state combination of the L-shaped header state area group remains unchanged, and the state combination of the content state area group varies with the mapping changes in the pointer data; and, An output circuit, the output circuit is connected with the image processing circuit to receive the extra data, and the output circuit outputs the extra data. 40. The electronic device as claimed in claim 39, wherein the absorbing ink is a black ink for printing, the black part of the main information is drawn with an approximate black ink, and the approximate black ink is composed of several almost Formulated with non-absorbing inks that do not absorb infrared light. 41. The electronic device according to claim 40, further comprising a mapping unit, the mapping unit includes a mapping relationship between the pointer data and the additional data, the image processing circuit and the mapping unit Connect to obtain at least one additional data corresponding to a pointer data. 42. The electronic device according to claim 41, wherein the mapping unit comprises a storage medium for storing the mapping relationship. 43. The electronic device as claimed in claim 42, wherein the storage medium is a memory. 44. The electronic device as claimed in claim 42, wherein the additional data includes multimedia data, and the output circuit outputs the multimedia data to the user. 45. The electronic device of claim 42, wherein the image pointer is recorded on a medium, and the image pointer is attached to the object surface by attaching the medium to the object surface. 46. The electronic device as claimed in claim 42, wherein each tiny image unit has a small area, and the area of the image pointer formed by the plurality of tiny image units is also small, so it is difficult to distinguish the image pointer visually, and It is visually easy to ignore this image pointer. 47. A memory medium for recording the mapping relationship between a pointer data and an additional data, wherein the pointer data corresponds to an image pointer, and the image pointer has multiple state areas for selectively placing a plurality of tiny In the image unit, each state area selectively displays a state from at least two candidate states, and in response to different pointer data, the plurality of state areas present different state combinations, the surface of the object has at least one coordinate area, in a A plurality of image pointers mapped to the same pointer data are added in this coordinate area. The surface of the object has a main information. The majority of tiny image units overlap with the main information and coexist on the surface of the object. Human eyes perceive the main information , while ignoring the majority of tiny image units, wherein the majority of tiny image units are drawn with a large amount of absorbing ink that absorbs infrared light, the main information is drawn with at least one non-absorbing ink that hardly absorbs infrared light, and the plurality of state regions are Arranged in a two-dimensional rectangular array, and the plurality of status areas have an L-shaped header status area group and a content status area group, wherein the L-shaped header status area group includes two adjacent sides of the image pointer , the state combination of the L-shaped header state area group remains unchanged, while the state combination of the content state area group changes with the different pointer data mapped. 48. An image processing circuit, the image processing circuit is used to extract an image pointer from an image, and obtain an additional data corresponding to the image pointer, wherein the image pointer is pre-attached to the surface of an object, and the object surface has an Main information, the image pointer has a plurality of state areas for selectively placing a plurality of tiny image units respectively, each state area selectively displays a state from at least two candidate states, and corresponding to different pointer data, the plurality of states The region presents different state combinations. The image processing circuit analyzes the state combination to obtain the pointer data. The image processing circuit uses the pointer data to further obtain the additional data. Most of the tiny image units are based on a large amount of infrared absorption The light-absorbing ink is drawn, the main information is drawn with at least one non-absorbing ink that hardly absorbs infrared light, the plurality of status areas are arranged in a two-dimensional rectangular array, and the plurality of status areas have an L-shaped table A header state area group and a content state area group, wherein the L-shaped header state area group includes two adjacent sides of the image pointer, the state combination of the L-shaped header state area group remains unchanged, and the content state The state combination of the area group changes according to the different pointer data.

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