A method of swipe-scanning a graphic image printed on a surface. The surface has a position-coding pattern superimposed with the graphic image. The method comprises the steps of: (i) operatively positioning a swipe scanner relative to the surface; (ii) swiping the scanner across the surface; (iii) capturing,...http://www.google.de/patents/US8120820?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8120820 - Method of scanning images larger than the scan swath using coded surfaces
