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Abstract

A method for providing remote access to on-line resources comprising the steps of encoding address and access information and optional source identification information into a format suitable for embedding onto a document, the format comprising one or two-dimensional bar codes or printed matter, embedding the encoded information onto a document, scanning the document with a scanner enhanced remote control unit comprising a scanning system adapted to obtain an image of the embedded information and a transmission system adapted to transmit the scanned information, transmitting the scanned information, receiving the transmitted information, optionally processing the received information, optionally collecting the user demographic and source identification information, retrieving the on-line resource, and displaying the on-line resource to a user. Also an apparatus which provides remote access to on-line resources comprising an encoder of address and access information and optional source identification information into a format suitable for embedding onto a document, an embedding system, a scanner enhanced remote control unit comprising a scanning system adapted to obtain an image of the embedded information and a transmission system, a transmitter which transmits the scanned information, a receiver which receives the transmitted information, an optional processor of the received information, an optional collector of the user demographic and source identification information, a retrieving system, and a display system.

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