A computer-based system is provided for composing menus of URL-encoded bar code symbols specifying the location of Internet-based information resources on the Internet. In the illustrative embodiment, the system comprises a computer system operably connectable to the Internet and including a visual display...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6045048?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6045048 - System and method for composing menus of URL-encoded bar code symbols while surfing the internet using an internet browser program