公开(公告)号：US6122003A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-19

申请号：US916368

申请日：1997-08-22

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/00397 ,  H04N1/00411 ,  H04N1/00437 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00442 ,  H04N1/00448 ,  H04N1/00458 ,  H04N1/00461 ,  H04N2101/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus for changing operating modes in an image capture device. The image capture device includes a shutter button, a first operating mode for capturing images, and a second operating mode for displaying the captured images on a display device. The method and apparatus include providing the image capture device with two sets of navigational control buttons, wherein a direction of image scrolling on the display in the second operating mode is mapped to the first set of navigational control buttons. The method and apparatus further include switching between the operating modes of the image capture device using the second set of navigational control buttons, whereby a user may change operating modes with the same mechanism that is used for image scrolling.In a further embodiment of the present invention, the .pi. method and apparatus include providing the image capture device with a third operating mode and automatically switching from either the second or third operating modes to the first operating mode by pressing the shutter button, thereby allowing a user to capture an image from any of the operating modes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于改变图像捕获装置中的操作模式的方法和装置。 图像捕获装置包括快门按钮，用于捕获图像的第一操作模式和用于在显示装置上显示所捕获的图像的第二操作模式。 该方法和装置包括向摄像设备提供两组导航控制按钮，其中以第二操作模式在显示器上滚动图像的方向被映射到第一组导航控制按钮。 该方法和装置还包括使用第二组导航控制按钮在图像捕获装置的操作模式之间切换，由此用户可以用与图像滚动相同的机制来改变操作模式。 在本发明的另一实施例中，该方法和装置包括：提供第三操作模式的图像捕获装置，并且通过按下快门按钮自动地从第二或第三操作模式切换到第一操作模式，从而允许 用户可以从任何操作模式捕获图像。

公开(公告)号：US6097431A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-01

申请号：US708370

申请日：1996-09-04

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Hugh Blake Svendsen

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Hugh Blake Svendsen

IPC: H04N1/00 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N7/00 ,  H04N11/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/0035 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/3243 ,  H04N2201/3247 ,  H04N2201/3252

Abstract: A method and system for reviewing and navigating through images displayed on an image capture unit is provided. A method and system includes displaying images in a predetermined number of group types. Each of the group types indicates a number of images to be displayed at a time. The number of images displayed at a time being a page of images. The method includes selecting one group type from the predetermined number of group types and navigating through a plurality of images within the group type through the use of a highlighting area surrounding an image to be selected. Finally, the method and system includes selecting a particular image within the group type based upon the highlighted area. In one aspect, the method and system includes a four-way button to facilitate ease of movement between an image or cell and between pages of images. It also includes a mode button which allows for movement between group types and a view button to facilitate selection of a particular image. In addition, a method and system in accordance with the present invention allows for more natural movement for selection through the use of the four-way button in conjunction with the other buttons. Accordingly, navigation through images can be accomplished in a more expeditious fashion.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于查看和浏览通过图像捕获单元上显示的图像的方法和系统。 方法和系统包括以预定数量的组类型显示图像。 每个组类型表示一次要显示的图像数量。 一次显示的图像数是一页图像。 该方法包括通过使用围绕要选择的图像的突出显示区域，从预定数量的组类型中选择一个组类型并且在该组类型内导航多个图像。 最后，方法和系统包括基于突出显示的区域选择组类型内的特定图像。 在一个方面，该方法和系统包括四向按钮，以便于图像或单元之间以及图像页之间的移动。 它还包括模式按钮，其允许组类型之间的移动和视图按钮以便于特定图像的选择。 此外，根据本发明的方法和系统允许通过结合其他按钮使用四方按钮来进行选择的更自然的移动。 因此，可以以更迅速的方式实现通过图像的导航。

公开(公告)号：US6011585A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-04

申请号：US588210

申请日：1996-01-19

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/262 ,  H04N5/367 ,  H04N5/369 ,  H04N9/04 ,  H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/2628 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0084

Abstract: The apparatus of the present invention preferably comprises an image sensor, an orientation sensor, a memory and a processing unit. The image sensor is used for generating captured image data. The orientation sensor is coupled to the image sensor, and is used for generating signals relating to the position of the image sensor. The memory, has an auto-rotate unit comprising program instructions for transforming the captured image data into rotated image data in response to the orientation sensor signals. The processing unit, executes program instructions stored in the memory, and is coupled to the image sensor, the orientation sensor and the memory. The method of the present invention preferably comprises the steps of: generating image data representative of an object with an image sensor; identifying an orientation of the image sensor relative to the object during the generating step; and selectively transferring the image data to an image processing unit in response to the identifying step.

Abstract translation: 本发明的装置优选地包括图像传感器，定向传感器，存储器和处理单元。 图像传感器用于生成捕获的图像数据。 方向传感器耦合到图像传感器，并且用于产生与图像传感器的位置有关的信号。 存储器具有自动旋转单元，其包括用于响应于定向传感器信号将捕获的图像数据变换为旋转图像数据的程序指令。 处理单元执行存储在存储器中的程序指令，并且耦合到图像传感器，定向传感器和存储器。 本发明的方法优选地包括以下步骤：利用图像传感器产生表示对象的图像数据; 在所述生成步骤期间识别所述图像传感器相对于所述对象的取向; 以及响应于所述识别步骤选择性地将所述图像数据传送到图像处理单元。

公开(公告)号：US5933137A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-03

申请号：US872578

申请日：1997-06-10

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04N5/765 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06T3/40 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/91 ,  H04N7/26 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/32128 ,  G06F17/30274 ,  G06T3/0018 ,  H04N1/00198 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/00442 ,  H04N1/00448 ,  H04N1/00458 ,  H04N1/00461 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2141 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/3247 ,  H04N2201/325 ,  H04N2201/3264 ,  H04N2201/3277

Abstract: A method and system for accelerating a user interface on a display of an image capture unit is disclosed. The image capture unit includes a plurality of image files for providing a plurality of images, the image capture unit further includes controls for allowing an image to be viewed on the display and for allowing navigation between the plurality of images. In a first aspect a method and system in accordance with the present invention comprises providing a low resolution image, medium resolution image and high resolution image within each image file and allowing the medium resolution image to be viewed on the display. In a second aspect a method for accelerating a user interface on a display of an image capture unit in accordance with the present invention includes a plurality of image files for providing a plurality of images, each image file includes a high resolution image therein. The image capture unit includes controls for allowing an image to be viewed on the display and for allowing navigation between the plurality of images. The method and system in accordance with the present invention comprises providing a low resolution image within each image file, the low resolution image being associated with the high resolution image within a particular image file, allowing the low resolution image to be viewed on the display and causing the high resolution image related to low resolution image to be displayed on top of the low resolution image dependent upon the quality of the low resolution image. The method and system also includes allowing for navigation between low resolution images based upon user interaction. Through the present invention the user interface allows a user to quickly review images in an image capture unit such as a digital camera or the like.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于加速图像捕获单元的显示器上的用户界面的方法和系统。 图像捕获单元包括用于提供多个图像的多个图像文件，图像捕获单元还包括用于允许在显示器上观看图像并允许在多个图像之间导航的控制。 在第一方面，根据本发明的方法和系统包括在每个图像文件内提供低分辨率图像，中分辨率图像和高分辨率图像，并允许在显示器上观看中分辨率图像。 在第二方面，根据本发明的用于加速图像捕获单元的显示器上的用户界面的方法包括用于提供多个图像的多个图像文件，每个图像文件包括其中的高分辨率图像。 图像捕获单元包括用于允许在显示器上观看图像并允许在多个图像之间导航的控制。 根据本发明的方法和系统包括在每个图像文件内提供低分辨率图像，低分辨率图像与特定图像文件内的高分辨率图像相关联，允许在显示器上观看低分辨率图像， 使得与低分辨率图像相关的高分辨率图像根据低分辨率图像的质量显示在低分辨率图像的顶部。 该方法和系统还包括允许基于用户交互的低分辨率图像之间的导航。 通过本发明，用户界面允许用户快速查看诸如数码相机等的图像捕获单元中的图像。

公开(公告)号：US5784629A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-21

申请号：US719264

申请日：1996-09-24

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Scott F. Fullam

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Scott F. Fullam

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/30 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/263 ,  G06F1/30

Abstract: A system and method for conserving power within a backup battery device comprises a main battery for generating a main operating voltage and a secondary operating voltage, a switching device for connecting the main operating voltage to a secondary power bus which powers a memory device, and a power manager for sensing whenever the main battery drops to a first threshold voltage, whereupon the power manager connects the secondary operating voltage to the secondary power bus if the memory device contains data, and disconnects the main operating voltage from the secondary power bus. The backup battery generates the secondary operating voltage whenever the power manager senses that the main battery has reached a second threshold voltage.

Abstract translation: 用于节省备用电池装置内的电力的系统和方法包括用于产生主工作电压和二次工作电压的主电池，用于将主工作电压连接到对存储装置供电的次电源总线的开关装置，以及 电源管理器，用于当主电池下降到第一阈值电压时进行感测，于是如果存储器件包含数据，则功率管理器将次级工作电压连接到次级电源总线，并且断开主电源与次级电源总线的连接。 只要电源管理器检测到主电池达到第二个阈值电压，备用电池就会产生二次工作电压。

公开(公告)号：US5615510A

公开(公告)日：1997-04-01

申请号：US368554

申请日：1995-01-04

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: A01K74/00 ,  A01K77/00 ,  A01K73/12

CPC classification number: A01K74/00 ,  A01K77/00

Abstract: A seine for collecting bait from a body of water having a bed. The seine comprises a mesh receptacle having an intake portion and a collection portion. A frame is operably connected to the mesh receptacle and has a first portion for holding the intake portion of the mesh receptacle in a receiving state and a second portion for holding the collection portion of the mesh receptacle in a receiving state. An anchor is operably connected to the frame and has a prong capable of penetrating into the bed of the body of water thereby securing the seine to the bed. A handle is operably connected to the frame.

Abstract translation: 从一个有床的水体收集诱饵的塞纳河。 围网包括具有进气部分和收集部分的网孔容器。 框架可操作地连接到网孔容器，并且具有用于将网孔容器的进气部分保持在接收状态的第一部分和用于将啮合容器的收集部分保持在接收状态的第二部分。 锚固件可操作地连接到框架并且具有能够渗透到水体的床中的插脚，从而将围网固定到床上。 手柄可操作地连接到框架。

公开(公告)号：US08531555B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US13401462

申请日：2012-02-21

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04N5/76

CPC classification number: H04N1/2166 ,  G06F17/3025 ,  G06K9/6267 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/76 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/325

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically categorizing images in a digital camera is provided. In one aspect, image data is captured by a digital camera. Image data analysis is performed on the captured image data by the digital camera to automatically generate a category tag to which the captured image data may relate. The generated category tag is stored in association with the captured image data for categorizing the captured image data.

公开(公告)号：US20120254112A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13523627

申请日：2012-06-14

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Robert Paul Morris ,  Lynn Erich Petersen

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Robert Paul Morris ,  Lynn Erich Petersen

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04N5/23206 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L51/08 ,  H04L63/0876 ,  H04L63/10 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/2819 ,  H04L67/2857 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04N1/00127 ,  H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00137 ,  H04N1/00148 ,  H04N1/00156 ,  H04N1/00172 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/32101 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N2201/3205 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A system and method for hosting entity-specific photo-sharing websites for entity-specific image capture devices is disclosed. The system and method provides software for the entity-specific image capture devices that causes the image capture devices to transmit entity ID information when the image capture devices transmit images over the Internet. The system and method further provide an online photosharing service capable of hosting the entity-specific photo-sharing websites for each of the entities, such that when the image capture devices connect to photo-sharing service, the photo-sharing service uses the entity ID received from the image capture devices to automatically associate the image with the photo-sharing websites of the identified entity.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于托管实体特定图像捕获设备的实体特定照片共享网站的系统和方法。 该系统和方法提供用于特定于实体的图像捕获设备的软件，当图像捕获设备通过因特网传输图像时，其使图像捕获设备发送实体ID信息。 该系统和方法进一步提供了能够为每个实体托管实体特定照片共享网站的在线照片共享服务，使得当图像捕获设备连接到照片共享服务时，照片共享服务使用实体ID 从图像捕获设备接收，以自动将图像与所识别实体的照片共享网站相关联。

公开(公告)号：US07707239B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-27

申请号：US10978491

申请日：2004-11-01

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Robert P. Morris

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Robert P. Morris

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G03B17/24

CPC classification number: H04N1/00281 ,  G06F17/30256 ,  G06K9/00624 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04N2201/3205 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3253 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/185

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for establishing a location for a digital image without the use of a GPS unit. Aspects of the invention include broadcasting over a network a location identifier (ID) identifying a location of the network; detecting the location ID by a digital image capture device coupled to the network; and in response to the image capture device capturing a digital image when in communication with the network, associating the location ID with the digital image.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于在不使用GPS单元的情况下建立数字图像的位置的方法。 本发明的方面包括通过网络广播识别网络位置的位置标识符（ID）; 通过耦合到网络的数字图像捕获设备来检测位置ID; 并且响应于图像捕获设备在与网络通信时捕获数字图像，将位置ID与数字图像相关联。

公开(公告)号：USRE41014E1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-24

申请号：US10622673

申请日：2003-07-17

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: G06F11/00

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。