Viewed onscreen or printed, these examples demonstrate how various forms of media can become web portals using your mobile phone.
In addition to the samples here, you can take advantage of our free trial and create your own interactive print materials.
First, download and install the Digimarc Discover app from the iPhone app store or Android market.
Printed material
Print a brochure featuring an image with multiple watermarks (page 3) and an image featuring a an experience with multiple options (page 4).
Print a brochure featuring numerous demonstration examples of digital watermarking (as seen in the video in the upper right).
Print a sample newspaper featuring both image and text watermarks.
Instructions:
- Print the PDF(s) on your inkjet or color laser printer using the best quality settings.
- Launch the app and watch the video tutorial showing how it works.
- Aim your device's camera at the center of the image, not the watermark indicator. The app works best in well-lit areas, but you can use the LED flash feature with newer devices.
- Hold the device steady about 3"-5" (7-12cm) from the image and parallel to the page.
- Watermark detection should be instant. If not immediately, slowly move your phone toward or away from the image.
- Enjoy the demo!
You may also read the digital watermarks in the PDF(s) directly on your monitor screen, without printing.*
Onscreen images
Please note that onscreen demonstrations are meant for a desktop monitor.* You will not be able to complete this demonstration if you attempt to access this web page via your smartphone.
View a digitally watermarked image
*The wide variance of monitors may affect this demonstration. Here are a few considerations if your attempt to read the digital watermark in the onscreen image is unsuccessful:
- Follow the instructions for printed material above, pointing your device's camera at the monitor instead of a printed image.
- If you have a lower resolution monitor, you may need to hold your camera phone at a distance greater than 6 inches. If you have a higher resolution monitor, try less than 6 inches. Adjust your distance from the screen until you have a successful detection.
- Please ensure your monitor is not stretching images and changing the aspect ratio.
- If you have a widescreen monitor, make sure you are using a true widescreen resolution recommended by your system, in proportion to your physical screen size (examples: 1680x1050, 1152x864, 1280x960).
Create Your Own Interactive Images and Print Materials
Learn about online embedding and see how easy it is embed digital watermarks into your own printed materials. A free thirty-day trial is available to everyone.