Memorytag Hybrid Multidimensional Bar Text Code

Abstract

An apparatus and method for cloud-based storage, retrieval and sharing of files tagged with barcodes and alphanumeric coding is provided. This application and method includes: either scanning a barcode by mobile device or inputting a code into a computer; decoding of the code or barcode provided, by installed application; accessing, by a cloud based storage system which hosts the associated or tagged file; and retrieving the file associated with the barcode or alphanumeric code. This method also includes a process by which: either by smart phone or personal computer; uploading or storing of files onto a cloud-based storage system; tagging of those stored files with a unique barcode and alphanumeric code; generating a barcode and alphanumeric code to associate with those tag files; and a method of transmitting barcodes or alphanumeric codes between smart phone users or computer uses for the purposes of sharing.

1 . A method for computer or mobile tagging comprising:
 generating a hybrid multidimensional bar text code, wherein generating said hybrid code comprises generating a multidimensional barcode including a text component;   generating a unique URL link wherein that URL link is embedded into the hybrid multidimensional barcode;   tagging a video, audio or other file with said hybrid multidimensional bar text code by associating said generated hybrid code with said file; and   storing said file alongside the multidimensional bar text code and URL link for retrieval; and   such tagging is accomplished by means of the use of a mobile application, computer program or similar electronic device.   
     
     
         2 . A combination of  claim 1  wherein the method wherein tagging said hybrid multidimensional bar text code with a submitted video, audio or other file tagged may be accomplished or tagged through a network or internet environment and through an application server and database. 
     
     
         3 . A combination of  claim 1  wherein the mentioned hybrid multidimensional bar text code associated with video, audio or other file may be printed, stored, or otherwise implanted on printed media. 
     
     
         4 . A combination of  claim 1  wherein the mentioned hybrid multidimensional bar text code may be preprinted or pre-prepared on a publication, stationary or other text medium and the user may later tag and associate an image, audio or other file with that preprinted code. 
     
     
         5 . A combination of  claim 1  wherein the tagged video, audio or other file associated with the hybrid multidimensional bar text code may be password protected or closed from view of others. 
     
     
         6 . A method of file and document storage compromising;
 uploading a video, audio or other file onto a cloud based file storage system; and   storing the associated multidimensional barcode, unique alphanumeric code and URL link with the uploaded file; and   storing such submitted file and its associated multidimensional barcode for an infinite period of time or until the user or systems administrator decides to delete the submitted file.   
     
     
         7 . A combination of  claim 6  wherein the stored video, audio, or other file is also stored and associated with a unique URL link, multidimensional barcode and an alphanumeric code. 
     
     
         8 . A combination of  claim 6  wherein the stored video, audio, or other file may be password protected or otherwise secured for the benefit of the one who has submitted the file. 
     
     
         9 . A combination of  claim 6  wherein the stored video, audio or other file is stored by the method of use of a mobile phone application, computer, website or similar electronic device. 
     
     
         10 . A method of file and document retrieval compromising;
 scanning a hybrid multidimensional bar text code by or camera or scanning device; or   inputting the text component of a hybrid multidimensional bar text code into a computer system; and   retrieving video, audio or other files tagged and associated with said hybrid multidimensional bar text code; and   viewing the video, audio or other file tagged with said hybrid multidimensional bar text code by embedded player.   
     
     
         11 . The document retrieval system of  claim 10  wherein the mentioned hybrid multidimensional bar text code contains an embedded URL link to which the tagged video, audio or other file is directly associated with. 
     
     
         12 . The document retrieval system of  claim 10  wherein a user has the choice of scanning a multidimensional barcode or inputting an alphanumeric code onto an application or website in order to retrieve the associated and tagged image, video, audio file or other file. 
     
     
         13 . A combination of the document retrieval system of  claim 10  wherein the multidimensional bar text code is shared through various social media websites and available to view through the use of an embedded player. 
     
     
         14 . The document retrieval system of  claim 10  wherein an image, video, audio or other file may be embedded into printed text to be retrieved by a user who wishes to supplement the data on the printed text with the embedded image, video, audio or other file. 
     
     
         15 . The document retrieval system of  claim 10  wherein the user may share video, audio, or other content by distributing multidimensional barcodes or alphanumeric codes to others. 
     
     
         16 . An online application, composing in combination:
 an program by which to combine regenerated short codes and security codes to create a unique URL code that is tagged and associated with each file uploaded by a user; and   a program by which to create an multi-digit alphanumeric code that is tagged and associated to each file submitted by the user; and   a program by which to generate unique multidimensional barcodes that are embedded with the a unique URL link and tagged with user submitted files; and   a program by which to store user uploaded files into a cloud-based storage system; and   an application that is useable by smart-phone users; and   an internet compatible application, housed on a server, that processes data and communicates to application users by and through the internet or network.   
     
     
         17 . The online application of  claim 16  wherein the user may manage said uploaded and tagged files by, at her option, providing password protection, viewing submitted files, uploading submitted files to social media websites, delete submitted files, add descriptions, add a title to, and print out or save associated multidimensional bar text codes. 
     
     
         18 . The online application of  claim 16  that has the functionality of automatically launching on a smart phone user's phone after the user captures an image of the multidimensional bar text code. 
     
     
         19 . The online application of  claim 16  wherein the application includes a component to allow new users to register for the application and a component that allows users to pay for use of the application by various methods including online credit card or by the use of third party merchants. 
     
     
         20 . The online application of  claim 16  wherein users may view through an interface their submitted video, photos or other files and the unique multidimensional barcode and alphanumeric text code tagged and associated with each image. 
     
     
         21 . The online application of  claim 16  wherein an administrator of the application may manage submitted images, associated multidimensional bar text codes, and manage billing information.