Enhancing paper documents with direct access to multimedia for more intelligent support of reading

This paper presents a brief overview of recent technologies that connect multimedia to paper and then identifies features and functionalities desirable for the support of reading. An innovative Cluster Pattern Interface (CLUSPI (R)) is described, along with its potential for addressing the specific needs of readers of paper documents. We argue that by identifying and properly addressing the specific information needs of readers of paper documents based on reader requirements found in research literature, advanced levels of support can be accomplished with innovative technological achievements, which can provide a more intelligent way to improve a reader's engagement with paper text.