October 1, 2003
Comparison book shopping on Amazon.com thanks to Nokia camera phones and Neomedia Technologies
Another business application for (Nokia) camera phones. Customers can take a picture of the ISBN of a book, for wireless comparative pricing information through amazon.com.
Neomedia Technologies has announced that it has become a member of the amazon.com Web Services and Associates Programs, and has introduced an application of its patented PaperClick technology which links book shoppers to price and availability information at amazon.com through wireless phones or personal computers, according to Business Wire.
"Now, shoppers can take out their Nokia 3650 camera phone at Barnes & Noble, Border's, or just about any other book store, and just take a picture of the ISBN on the book to comparison shop at Amazon.com right on the screen of their wireless Web browser".
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