Network applications involving electronically scannable objects

摘要

A method of identifying objects carrying a barcode for combined virtual and real world manipulation. The barcode consists of two rows, a calibration row and a data row. The data row of the barcode is scanned relative to the calibration row with a barcode scanner, and the scanned barcode data is sent to a remote server which then performs at least one operation according to the sent barcode data. In specific embodiments, such as using a barcode on collectible cards, a generic barcode may be used to provide data to the server.