公开(公告)号：US07602424B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-13

申请号：US11158658

申请日：2005-06-21

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, a digital camera includes a processor that converts raw image data into processed image data at the time of image capture, an analysis module coupled to the processor that analyzes the raw image data at the time of image capture and identifies one or more categories to which each of the images may relate, and category tags that are attached to and stored in each of the images corresponding to the categories. By attaching and storing the category tags with each of the images, the processor can automatically sort the images by their respective categories.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于在数码相机中自动分类图像的方法和装置。 一方面，数字照相机包括处理器，其在图像捕获时将原始图像数据转换成经处理的图像数据，耦合到处理器的分析模块，其在图像捕获时分析原始图像数据，并且识别一个或多个 每个图像可以涉及的类别，以及附加到并存储在与类别对应的每个图像中的类别标签。 通过附加并存储具有每个图像的类别标签，处理器可以通过它们各自的类别来自动分类图像。

公开(公告)号：US20090009610A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-08

申请号：US12212113

申请日：2008-09-17

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Robert Paul Morris

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Robert Paul Morris

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04L65/1069 ,  H04N1/00151 ,  H04N1/00196 ,  H04N1/00212 ,  H04N1/00236 ,  H04N1/00241 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N2201/0015 ,  H04N2201/0074 ,  H04N2201/3205 ,  H04N2201/3274 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A method and system for automatically configuring a hand-held electronic device for accessing a site on a public network is disclosed. The method and system include establishing a connection to a website server, which is responsible for establishing and maintaining website accounts, and sending information uniquely identifying the electronic device to the website server. The server then sends user account information to the device, including an account ID and password, created based on the electronic device information. The user account information is then stored on electronic device for use the next time the electronic device accesses the website, whereby the user does not have to enter account information in order to establish the ISP connection or the website account before accessing the public network.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自动配置用于访问公共网络上的站点的手持式电子设备的方法和系统。 该方法和系统包括建立与负责建立和维护网站帐户的网站服务器的连接，以及将唯一地识别电子设备的信息发送到网站服务器。 然后，服务器将用户帐户信息发送到设备，包括基于电子设备信息创建的帐户ID和密码。 然后，用户帐户信息被存储在电子设备上，以便下一次电子设备访问网站时使用，由此在访问公共网络之前用户不必输入帐户信息以建立ISP连接或网站帐户。

公开(公告)号：US07443419B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-28

申请号：US10658999

申请日：2003-09-09

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Robert Paul Morris

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Robert Paul Morris

IPC: H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04L65/1069 ,  H04N1/00151 ,  H04N1/00196 ,  H04N1/00212 ,  H04N1/00236 ,  H04N1/00241 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N2201/0015 ,  H04N2201/0074 ,  H04N2201/3205 ,  H04N2201/3274 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A method and system for automatically configuring a hand-held electronic device for accessing a site on a public network is disclosed. The method and system include establishing a connection to a website server, which is responsible for establishing and maintaining website accounts, and sending information uniquely identifying the electronic device to the website server. The server then sends user account information to the device, including an account ID and password, created based on the electronic device information. The user account information is then stored on electronic device for use the next time the electronic device accesses the website, whereby the user does not have to enter account information in order to establish the ISP connection or the website account before accessing the public network.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自动配置用于访问公共网络上的站点的手持式电子设备的方法和系统。 该方法和系统包括建立与负责建立和维护网站帐户的网站服务器的连接，以及将唯一地识别电子设备的信息发送到网站服务器。 然后，服务器将用户帐户信息发送到设备，包括基于电子设备信息创建的帐户ID和密码。 然后，用户帐户信息被存储在电子设备上，以便下一次电子设备访问网站时使用，由此在访问公共网络之前用户不必输入帐户信息以建立ISP连接或网站帐户。

公开(公告)号：US20080209014A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：US12118980

申请日：2008-05-12

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04N1/00148 ,  H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/3204 ,  H04N2201/3252 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: A method and system for integrating web photo-services for a browser-enabled device is disclosed. The method and system include providing a server that communicates with a browser-enabled device over a network. Further, an image-related web application is provided to the device over the network, the web application executable on the device. The web application receives a list of images stored on the device from the device and a list of images stored at a remote location from the server. The method and system further include providing, by the web application, content combining the lists of images received from the device and the server, wherein the content is presentable on the device and includes an image reference for each image included in the combined lists of images and an indication of whether each image is stored on the device or at the remote location.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于为浏览器启用的设备集成web照片服务的方法和系统。 该方法和系统包括提供通过网络与启用浏览器的设备进行通信的服务器。 此外，通过网络向设备提供与图像相关的web应用，该web应用可在该设备上执行。 Web应用程序从设备接收存储在设备上的图像的列表以及从服务器存储在远程位置的图像列表。 所述方法和系统还包括由web应用提供组合从设备和服务器接收的图像的列表的内容，其中内容可呈现在设备上，并且包括用于包括在图像的组合列表中的每个图像的图像参考 以及每个图像是否存储在设备上或在远程位置的指示。

公开(公告)号：US07414651B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-19

申请号：US11176808

申请日：2005-07-06

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/222 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G11B27/105 ,  G06F17/30265

Abstract: A method for efficiently categorizing images on a computer system is disclosed. A series of related images that are to be categorized are ordered by time of capture, and category levels for input of category information by a user are displayed. The category levels include a highest-category level and a lowest-category level, where the highest-category level has a low frequency of data change between the series of related images, and the lowest-category level has a high frequency of data change between the series of images. A first image is then categorized by allowing the user to enter highest-category level data and lowest-category level data. A next image in the series is then categorized by leaving the highest-category level data unchanged, and automatically selecting the lowest-category level data for reentry by the user, thereby eliminating the need for the user to reenter the highest-category level data.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在计算机系统上有效分类图像的方法。 将要分类的一系列相关图像按捕获时间排序，并显示用户输入类别信息的类别级别。 类别级别包括最高类别级别和最低类别级别，其中最高类别级别在一系列相关图像之间具有低频率的数据变化，并且最低类别级别之间具有高频率的数据变化频率 系列图像。 然后，通过允许用户输入最高类别级数据和最低类别级数据，对第一图像进行分类。 然后通过使最高类别级数据保持不变，并自动选择最低类别级数据以便用户重新进入，对系列中的下一个图像进行分类，从而无需用户重新输入最高类别级别的数据。

公开(公告)号：US07376290B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-20

申请号：US11164287

申请日：2005-11-17

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Stephen D. Saylor

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Stephen D. Saylor

IPC: G06K9/03 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/00132 ,  G06Q20/201 ,  H04N1/00143 ,  H04N1/00196 ,  H04N1/3871 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99948

Abstract: A method and system for providing a user with an album including a plurality of pages is disclosed. The method and system include allowing a user to purchase at least a portion of the album including a portion of the plurality of pages. The user is allowed to set a plurality of defaults for configuring the plurality of pages. At least one default of the plurality of defaults is capable of being altered using information provided by the user. The information is received from the user separately from the user setting the plurality of defaults. The information, if any, is received together with an initial providing of digital image data for a plurality of images captured using a digital imaging device. The at least one default is altered if the user has provided the information. The portion of the plurality of pages is provided using the plurality of defaults and the user is allowed access to at least the portion of the album.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于向用户提供包括多页的专辑的方法和系统。 该方法和系统包括允许用户购买包括多页的一部分的专辑的至少一部分。 允许用户设置用于配置多个页面的多个默认值。 多个默认值中的至少一个默认值能够使用由用户提供的信息进行改变。 从用户分开接收设置多个默认值的信息。 信息（如果有的话）与对使用数字成像设备捕获的多个图像的数字图像数据的初始提供一起被接收。 如果用户提供了信息，则至少有一个默认值被更改。 使用多个默认提供多个页面的部分，并且允许用户访问至少该专辑的该部分。

公开(公告)号：US07337403B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-26

申请号：US09973128

申请日：2001-10-09

Applicant: John F. Pavley ,  Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： John F. Pavley ,  Eric C. Anderson

IPC: G06K15/00 ,  G06F12/14

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含文本剪辑，则调用文本编辑屏幕。

公开(公告)号：US07197531B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-27

申请号：US09752082

申请日：2000-12-29

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04N1/00148 ,  H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2201/3204 ,  H04N2201/3252 ,  H04N2201/3274

Abstract: A method and system for integrating web photo-services for a browser-enabled device is disclosed. The method and system include providing a server that communicates with the device over a network, and associating images stored on at least one photo-service site with a user account. Thereafter, an inventory of images stored on the device is received from the device, and an image-related web application is provided to the device over the network, where the web application requires access to the user's images. The method and system further include providing a list of the images associated with a user's account to the web application, wherein the list of images includes an image reference for each image and an indication of whether each image is stored on the device or on the photo-service site, such that the web application may perform at least one function on the user's images regardless of where the images are stored.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于为浏览器启用的设备集成web照片服务的方法和系统。 该方法和系统包括提供通过网络与设备通信的服务器，以及将存储在至少一个照片服务站点上的图像与用户帐户相关联。 此后，从设备接收存储在设备上的图像的清单，并且通过网络将图像相关的web应用提供给设备，其中web应用需要访问用户的图像。 所述方法和系统还包括向web应用提供与用户帐户相关联的图像的列表，其中图像列表包括每个图像的图像参考以及每个图像是否存储在设备上或照片上的指示 服务站点，使得web应用可以对用户的图像执行至少一个功能，而不管存储图像的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20070004451A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：US11174130

申请日：2005-06-30

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04M1/00

CPC classification number: H04M1/72522 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  G06F2200/1614 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling the functions of a handheld multifunction device based on the orientation of the device. The multifunction device can be held in a plurality of orientations including a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation. The multifunction device includes a user interface that includes a display; and a plurality of applications that provide the device with respective functions, the plurality of applications comprising at least two of organizer, communication, and entertainment functions, wherein at least a portion of the application include different modes of operation. The device further includes control means for detecting an orientation of the multifunction device and for automatically switching between the plurality of applications based on the detected orientation.

Abstract translation: 方法和系统被提供用于基于设备的取向来控制手持式多功能设备的功能。 多功能装置可以保持在包括垂直取向和水平取向的多个取向中。 多功能设备包括包括显示器的用户界面; 以及为设备提供相应功能的多个应用，所述多个应用包括组织者，通信和娱乐功能中的至少两个，其中应用的至少一部分包括不同的操作模式。 该装置还包括用于检测多功能装置的取向并根据检测到的方向在多个应用之间自动切换的控制装置。

公开(公告)号：US07117519B1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US09626418

申请日：2000-07-26

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Robert Paul Morris

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Robert Paul Morris

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/222 ,  H04N7/173

CPC classification number: H04N1/00408 ,  H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00148 ,  H04N1/00167 ,  H04N1/00172 ,  H04N1/00188 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00413 ,  H04N1/00427 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/3222 ,  H04N2201/3278

Abstract: A method and system for allowing a user to select actions to be taken by a server when uploading images from a hand-held image capture device is disclosed. The method and system include storing an action list on the image capture device that includes one or more items representing actions that the server should take with respect to uploaded images. After the user initiates an image upload process, the action list is displayed to the user on the image capture device for user selection. After the user selects at least one of the items in the action list, the images and the selected action list item are sent to the server, and the server performs the specified action on the uploaded images.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种方法和系统，用于允许用户在从手持式图像捕获装置上传图像时选择由服务器采取的动作。 该方法和系统包括在图像捕获设备上存储动作列表，该动作列表包括一个或多个表示服务器相对于上传的图像应采取的动作的项目。 在用户启动图像上传过程之后，将动画列表显示给图像采集设备上的用户进行用户选择。 在用户选择动作列表中的至少一个项目之后，将图像和所选动作列表项目发送到服务器，并且服务器对所上传的图像执行指定的动作。