Graphical menu builder for encoding applications in an image

摘要

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for encoding applications in an image. One embodiment of the method includes forming a first image that encodes information indicative of a map relating one or more pixel patterns to functionality implemented by a processor-based device. The first image is formed so that the processor-based device can decode the information to generate the map. The method also includes forming a second image that includes the pixel pattern(s). The second image is formed so that the processor-based device can detect the pixel pattern(s) and implement the functionality using the map.

主权项

1. A method for encoding a functionality of a processor-based device in a visual medium comprising a first image and a second image, the method comprising:
encoding, by a processor, a map comprising first information for determining a correspondence between characteristics of pixels in a pixel pattern and a functionality of the processor-based device, the characteristics including at least one of a number of the pixels, positions of the pixels, or colors of the pixels; generating, by the processor, the first image comprising the encoded map, the first image being decodable by the processor-based device; and generating, by the processor, the second image comprising the pixel pattern, the pixel pattern comprising second information for configuring the functionality of the processor-based device, wherein the functionality of the processor-based device is identified by cross-referencing the pixel pattern according to the encoded map, and the functionality of the processor-based device is configured based on the second information, and wherein the functionality of the processor-based device includes invoking a communication with a contact center according to the configuration.