公开(公告)号：US06833867B1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-21

申请号：US09063148

申请日：1998-04-20

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04N576

CPC classification number: H04N5/772 ,  H04N5/765 ,  H04N5/907

Abstract: A system and method for adding at least one function to a digital imaging device is disclosed. The method and system include accessing a remote memory containing information relating to the at least one function. The at least one function utilizes hardware which is not already supported by the digital imaging device. The method and system further include loading the information relating to the at least one function on the digital imaging device so that the at least one function and the hardware can be used by the digital imaging device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于向数字成像设备添加至少一个功能的系统和方法。 所述方法和系统包括访问包含与所述至少一个功能有关的信息的远程存储器。 该至少一个功能利用数字成像设备尚未支持的硬件。 该方法和系统还包括在数字成像设备上加载与至少一个功能相关的信息，使得数字成像设备可以使用至少一个功能和硬件。

公开(公告)号：US06683649B1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-27

申请号：US09223962

申请日：1998-12-31

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04N5222

CPC classification number: H04N1/00416 ,  H04N1/00161 ,  H04N1/00384 ,  H04N1/00397 ,  H04N1/00408 ,  H04N1/00429 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00453 ,  H04N1/00461 ,  H04N1/00474 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2125 ,  H04N1/215 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/3247 ,  H04N2201/3264

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a multimedia presentation from heterogeneous media objects stored in a digital imaging device, wherein each one of the media objects includes one or more media types associated therewith, such as images, video, audio and text. The digital imaging device includes a display screen, a navigation control button, and one or more function keys. In a first aspect of the present invention, a representation of each one of the media objects in the digital imaging device is displayed on the display screen. Thereafter, the user navigates to one of the displayed media objects using the navigation control button and marks the selected media object by pressing a corresponding function key. These steps are repeated to provide an ordered set of marked media objects. A slide show is then presented from the ordered set of marked media objects, whereupon initiation of the slide show presentation, each one of the media objects is automatically displayed on the display in the order marked.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从存储在数字成像设备中的异构媒体对象创建多媒体呈现的方法和装置，其中每个媒体对象包括与其相关联的一个或多个媒体类型，诸如图像，视频，音频和文本。 数字成像装置包括显示屏，导航控制按钮和一个或多个功能键。 在本发明的第一方面中，在显示屏幕上显示数字成像设备中的每个媒体对象的表示。 此后，用户使用导航控制按钮导航到所显示的媒体对象之一，并通过按下相应的功能键来标记所选择的媒体对象。 重复这些步骤以提供有序的一组标记的媒体对象。 然后从有序的一组标记的媒体对象呈现幻灯片放映，由此启动幻灯片演示，每个媒体对象以标记的顺序自动显示在显示器上。

公开(公告)号：US06567122B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-20

申请号：US09044644

申请日：1998-03-18

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Michael A. Ramirez ,  Stephen G. Sullivan

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Michael A. Ramirez ,  Stephen G. Sullivan

IPC: H04N5232

CPC classification number: H04N1/00209 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N2201/0034

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and system for implementing internet access to images stored in a digital image capture unit including an imaging device and a display. The image capture unit (e.g., a digital camera) is used to capture images and store them within its internal memory. The image capture unit accesses a ID server via the internet and registers its identity and internet address with the web server. A user subsequently accesses the image capture unit by entering the identity of the image capture unit into his web browser. The web browser, using standard internet protocols, then queries the ID server with the identity of the image capture unit and retrieves the internet address. The internet address is subsequently used to access a web page hosted by the image capture unit and display the web page to the user. The web page provides access to the stored images within the image capture unit.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括一种用于实现对存储在包括成像装置和显示器的数字图像捕获单元中的图像的互联网访问的方法和系统。 图像捕获单元（例如，数字照相机）用于捕获图像并将其存储在其内部存储器中。 图像捕获单元通过互联网访问ID服务器，并将其身份和互联网地址与Web服务器注册。 用户随后通过将图像捕获单元的身份输入到他的web浏览器中来访问图像捕获单元。 Web浏览器使用标准互联网协议，然后使用图像捕获单元的身份查询ID服务器，并检索互联网地址。 互联网地址随后用于访问由图像捕获单元托管的网页并将网页显示给用户。 网页提供对图像捕获单元内存储的图像的访问。

公开(公告)号：US06563535B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US09081694

申请日：1998-05-19

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04N576

CPC classification number: H04N1/2141 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N2201/325

Abstract: An image processing system for high performance digital imaging in a digital camera. The reflected light from an image is focused through a lens and optically filtered. A CCD array converts this image into an electrical signal. This electrical signal is processed and then converted into an equivalent digital signal. A digital signal processor is then used to process the raw digital signal. The DSP includes a capture data path, a data flow control, an image processing data path, a compression/decompression engine, a resize circuit, a display processing circuit, and a rotation circuit. Data is routed between the DSP and memory via a bus. By selectively activating and reusing certain parts of the hardware architecture and various data paths, at least four modes of operation can be supported: live view, instant review, and play mode. Furthermore, the correct image is automatically displayed in all four modes, regardless of the orientation of the image or the physical orientation of the camera (both at the time the picture was taken and at the time the picture is being rendered for display).

Abstract translation: 一种用于数码相机中高性能数字成像的图像处理系统。 来自图像的反射光通过透镜聚焦并进行光学滤波。 CCD阵列将该图像转换为电信号。 该电信号被处理，然后被转换成等效的数字信号。 然后使用数字信号处理器来处理原始数字信号。 DSP包括捕获数据路径，数据流控制，图像处理数据路径，压缩/解压缩引擎，调整大小电路，显示处理电路和旋转电路。 数据通过总线在DSP和存储器之间路由。 通过选择性地激活和重新使用硬件体系结构和各种数据路径的某些部分，可以支持至少四种操作模式：实时视图，即时查看和播放模式。 此外，无论图像的方向或照相机的物理方向如何（在拍摄图像时，以及在显示图像时），都能自动显示正确的图像。

公开(公告)号：US06532039B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-11

申请号：US08932740

申请日：1997-09-17

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04N576

CPC classification number: H04N1/32144 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N2201/325 ,  H04N2201/3263 ,  H04N2201/3271 ,  H04N2201/3273 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: Method and system aspects for digital image stamping are disclosed. A method aspect, and system for providing same, stamps digital images captured with a digital image capture unit. Included are the establishing of parameters for at least one stamp type and the capturing of raw image data. Further included are the processing of the raw image data into at least one image, and the applying of the at least one stamp type to the at least one image.

Abstract translation: 公开了数字图像冲压的方法和系统方面。 一种用于提供相同的方法方面和系统，用数字图像捕获单元捕获数字图像。 包括建立至少一种印模类型的参数和原始图像数据的捕获。 进一步包括将原始图像数据处理成至少一个图像，以及将至少一个印模类型应用于至少一个图像。

公开(公告)号：US06512548B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-28

申请号：US09584657

申请日：2000-05-30

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04N5222

CPC classification number: H04N1/00442 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00453 ,  H04N1/00458 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2137 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N2201/3264

Abstract: A method and system for providing instant review of a last image in an image capture device is disclosed. The image capture device includes a viewfinder for displaying a live image and each image of a plurality of previously captured images. The method and system include selecting instant review of the last image captured by the image capture device, determining the status and location of the last image, and providing the last image to the viewfinder for display. Therefore, the image capture device is capable of displaying the last image substantially immediately after the last image has been captured. In another aspect, the image capture device contains an image processing system. In this aspect, the method and system include allowing a user to access a play mode and a review mode while the last image captured undergoes processing by the image processing system.

公开(公告)号：US06473123B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-29

申请号：US08916186

申请日：1997-08-21

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04N314

CPC classification number: G06T3/606 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N9/045

Abstract: A method and system for providing data transfers which support image rotation is disclosed. In one aspect, the method and system include determining the orientation of the image capture device and transferring the data from a memory in an order. The order depends on the orientation of the image capture device. In a second aspect, the method and system include determining the orientation of the image capture device and defining an image area of the image sensor based on the orientation of the image capture device. In a third aspect, the method and system include transferring data in a plurality of computational units and processing each computational unit of the plurality of computational units of data. At least a portion of a computational unit is processed while at least a portion of a subsequent computational unit is transferred.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于提供支持图像旋转的数据传输的方法和系统。 在一个方面，所述方法和系统包括确定图像捕获装置的方位并按顺序从存储器传送数据。 顺序取决于图像捕获设备的方向。 在第二方面，所述方法和系统包括基于图像捕获装置的取向来确定图像捕获装置的取向并定义图像传感器的图像区域。 在第三方面中，所述方法和系统包括在多个计算单元中传送数据并处理多个计算数据单元中的每个计算单元。 在传送后续计算单元的至少一部分的同时处理计算单元的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US06317141B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-13

申请号：US09223960

申请日：1998-12-31

Applicant: John F. Pavley ,  Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： John F. Pavley ,  Eric C. Anderson

IPC: G06K1500

CPC classification number: G11B27/034 ,  G11B27/34 ,  G11B2220/216 ,  G11B2220/2562

Abstract: A method and apparatus for editing heterogeneous media objects in a digital imaging device having a display screen, where each one of the media objects has one or more media types associated therewith, such as a still image, a sequential image, video, audio, and text. The method aspect of the present invention begins by displaying a representation of each one of the media objects on the display screen to allow a user to randomly select a particular media object to edit. In response to a user pressing a key to edit a selected media object, one or more specialized edit screens is invoked for editing the media types associated with the selected media object. If the media object includes a still or a sequential image, then an image editing screen is invoked. If the media object includes a video clip, then a video editing screen is invoked. If the media object includes an audio clip, then an audio editing screen is invoked. And if the media object includes a text clip, then a text editing screen is invoked.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在具有显示屏幕的数字成像设备中编辑异构媒体对象的方法和装置，其中每个媒体对象具有与其相关联的一个或多个媒体类型，诸如静止图像，顺序图像，视频，音频和 文本。 本发明的方法方面是通过在显示屏幕上显示每个媒体对象的表示来开始，以允许用户随机选择特定的媒体对象进行编辑。 响应于用户按下键来编辑所选择的媒体对象，调用一个或多个专用编辑屏幕来编辑与所选择的媒体对象相关联的媒体类型。 如果媒体对象包括静止图像或顺序图像，则调用图像编辑屏幕。 如果媒体对象包括视频剪辑，则调用视频编辑屏幕。 如果媒体对象包括音频剪辑，则调用音频编辑屏幕。 并且如果媒体对象包括文本剪辑，则调用文本编辑屏幕。

公开(公告)号：US06263453B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09301869

申请日：1999-04-29

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H02H305

CPC classification number: H04N5/232 ,  G06F1/30 ,  H04N1/00885 ,  H04N1/00899 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2137 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N5/23241

Abstract: A system and method for preventing damage to media files within a digital camera comprise a power manager for detecting power failures, an interrupt handler for responsively incrementing a counter device and a removable memory driver for performing memory access operations, evaluating the counter device to determine whether a power failure has occurred during the memory access operation and for repeating the memory access operation whenever a power failure has occurred during the memory access operation.

Abstract translation: 用于防止数字照相机内的媒体文件损坏的系统和方法包括用于检测电源故障的电源管理器，用于响应地递增计数器装置的中断处理程序和用于执行存储器访问操作的可移动存储器驱动器，评估计数器装置以确定是否 在存储器访问操作期间发生电源故障，并且每当在存储器访问操作期间发生电源故障时重复存储器访问操作。

公开(公告)号：US06177956B1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-23

申请号：US08735705

申请日：1996-10-23

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Mike M. Masukawa

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Mike M. Masukawa

IPC: H04N576

CPC classification number: H04N1/32112 ,  H04N1/2141 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N1/32277 ,  H04N5/907 ,  H04N5/9206 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/3204 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3215 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3233 ,  H04N2201/3242 ,  H04N2201/3243 ,  H04N2201/3252 ,  H04N2201/3277 ,  H04N2201/328

Abstract: A system and method for correlating processing data and image data within a digital camera device comprises a capture device for gathering image data, a data cell manager for building a data cell containing processing data and for linking the data cell to the image data, and a processor device for processing and compressing the image data by using the processing data stored within the data cell.

Abstract translation: 用于在数字照相机装置内关联处理数据和图像数据的系统和方法包括：用于收集图像数据的捕获装置，用于构建包含处理数据的数据单元并用于将数据单元链接到图像数据的数据单元管理器，以及 处理器装置，用于通过使用存储在数据单元内的处理数据来处理和压缩图像数据。