4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the embedded annotation information in the annotation object comprises a preset value inserted into one or more separation planes of a pixel value that identifies that pixel as part of the annotation.
5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein, in producing the electronic annotated document, if a preset value is found in a pixel of the annotation object, then corresponding pixel information from the annotation object will be provided to the electronic annotated document.