DIGITAL BINDER AND METHOD THEREFOR

摘要

A computer-interactive binder is disclosed for causing an execution of a user-programmable function by an remote computer, network or other digital device, comprising a spine having first and second sides, a front cover pivotably coupled to the first side of the spine, a back cover pivotably coupled to the second side of the spine, a binding mechanism attached to either of the spine, front cover or back cover, an input device, and in some cases, a microprocessor for causing the remote computer, network or other digital device to execute the user-programmable function in response to the input device. Additionally, a computer-interactive binder insert is disclosed for causing an execution of a user-programmable function by a remote computer, network or digital device, comprising a relatively flat member having openings for mating with a binder mechanism, an input device incorporated into the flat member, and a microprocessor for causing the remote computer, network or other digital device to execute the user-programmable function in response to the input device. A computer-interactive document holding apparatus is also disclosed for causing an execution of a user-programmable function by a remote computer, network or digital device, comprising a container for holding at least one physical document, an input device incorporated into the container, and a microprocessor incorporated into the container for causing the remote computer, network or other digital device to execute the user-programmable function in response to the input device.