Abstract: A system and method for data organization by identification. The system includes a bus, a processor coupled to the bus, a memory unit coupled to the bus, a writing element for allowing a user to create written items on a surface, and an optical detector coupled to the bus for detecting information on the surface. The system further includes software implemented on the processor which is responsive to a user selection of an identifier corresponding to a group of writing surfaces. The identifier is used to identify a data file corresponding to the group of writing surfaces. The software stores information based on writing on the group of writing surfaces.

Abstract: A surface that includes a pattern of markings that define spatial coordinates on the surface is scanned. The pattern of markings is decoded to define a region on the surface. Additional information is associated with the region. For example, a sound may be associated with the region such that, when the region is subsequently scanned, the sound may be audible. In another example, a second region on the same or on a different surface may be associated with the first region.