公开(公告)号：USRE38911E1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-06

申请号：US09990869

申请日：2001-11-21

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Gary Chin

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Gary Chin

IPC: G06T1/00 ,  G06K9/54 ,  G05B19/18 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G06T1/00

Abstract: Aspects for allowing variably controlled alteration of image processing of digital image data in a digital image capture device include forming an image processing chain with two or more image processors to process digital image data, and providing one or more parametric controls within each of the two or more image processors. The aspects further include accessing chosen controls of the one or more parametric controls to modify the two or more image processors for alteration of the image processing.

Abstract translation: 允许在数字图像捕获设备中可变地控制数字图像数据的图像处理改变的方面包括：形成具有两个或多个图像处理器的图像处理链，以处理数字图像数据，以及在两个或更多个图像的每一个中提供一个或多个参数控制 更多图像处理器。 这些方面还包括访问所选择的一个或多个参数控制的控制以修改两个或多个图像处理器以改变图像处理。

公开(公告)号：US06914625B1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-05

申请号：US09430235

申请日：1999-10-29

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Paul S. Chambers ,  John Pavley

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Paul S. Chambers ,  John Pavley

IPC: G06F17/30 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/228 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/76

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

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enhancing performance of a high-capacity storage media in a digital imaging device. The method aspect of the present invention includes, storing images on the storage media, where the images include tags for categorizing the images. A category list is generated from the tags in the images and the category list is stored on the storage media. A category within the category list is designated as a default category. The method further includes accessing the image category list in order to display the images, wherein only the images belonging to the default category are displayed, thereby speeding access to, and display of, the images.

Abstract translation: 一种用于增强数字成像装置中的大容量存储介质的性能的方法和装置。 本发明的方法方面包括：将图像存储在存储介质上，其中图像包括用于分类图像的标签。 从图像中的标签生成类别列表，并将类别列表存储在存储介质上。 类别列表中的类别被指定为默认类别。 该方法还包括访问图像类别列表以便显示图像，其中仅显示属于默认类别的图像，从而加速对图像的访问和显示。

公开(公告)号：US06912311B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-28

申请号：US09107920

申请日：1998-06-30

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  John F. Pavley ,  Bruce W. Southwick

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  John F. Pavley ,  Bruce W. Southwick

IPC: G06T11/60 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06F15/00 ,  G06K9/34

CPC classification number: G06T11/60

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for the creation and use of simple and complex templates. The system includes providing the template where the template contains a plurality of tags, and then applying the template to the image based on the tags. The plurality of tags provide instructions for the application of a plurality of plane files to be applied to the image. The method and system in accordance with the present invention automates the process of applying templates to images which reduces the required amount of user time for the interface. Its use of tags to store the template requires less storage space. The method and system in accordance with the present invention thus saves the user considerable time and effort in applying templates. It also require less processing time over manual template creation methods.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于创建和使用简单和复杂模板的方法和系统。 系统包括提供模板，其中模板包含多个标签，然后基于标签将模板应用于图像。 多个标签提供用于应用要应用于图像的多个平面文件的指令。 根据本发明的方法和系统使将模板应用于图像的过程自动化，这减少了界面所需的用户时间量。 它使用标签来存储模板需要更少的存储空间。 因此，根据本发明的方法和系统因此节省了用户在应用模板方面的相当大的时间和精力。 它也需要比手动模板创建方法更少的处理时间。

公开(公告)号：US06765612B1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US08761854

申请日：1996-12-09

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Mike Masukawa

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Mike Masukawa

IPC: H04N576

CPC classification number: H04N1/32101 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3243 ,  H04N2201/3277

Abstract: A method and system for minimizing image naming conflicts when capturing a plurality of images in a digital camera. The method and system includes incrementing a count in response to an image being captured, the count being a non-repeating number representing the total number of images captured by the digital camera, and associating the count with the captured image to provide a unique image identifier.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在数字照相机中捕获多个图像时最小化图像命名冲突的方法和系统。 所述方法和系统包括响应于正在捕获的图像而增加计数，所述计数是表示由数字照相机捕获的图像的总数的非重复数，并且将计数与捕获的图像相关联以提供唯一的图像标识符 。

公开(公告)号：US06680749B1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-20

申请号：US08965338

申请日：1997-11-06

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Steve Saylor ,  Amanda R. Mander ,  Laslo Vespremi

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Steve Saylor ,  Amanda R. Mander ,  Laslo Vespremi

IPC: H04N576

CPC classification number: H04N5/23293 ,  H04N1/32128 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3215 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3273

Abstract: A method and system for providing a user interface for an application program executed in a digital imaging device, wherein the digital imaging device and the application program applies a plurality of imaging effects to captured images. The method and system include selecting one of the captured images, and automatically applying the plurality of effects to the selected image to provide a plurality of preview results. The plurality of preview results are then displayed as an aligned set of application specific items in the display along with the selected image to thereby provide a real-time preview of each type of effect applied to the selected image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于为在数字成像设备中执行的应用程序提供用户界面的方法和系统，其中所述数字成像设备和所述应用程序对捕获的图像应用多个成像效果。 所述方法和系统包括选择所捕获的图像之一，并且自动地将所述多个效果应用于所选择的图像以提供多个预览结果。 然后，多个预览结果与所选择的图像一起显示为显示器中的一组对准的特定项目，从而提供对所选图像应用的每种类型的效果的实时预览。

公开(公告)号：US06507363B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-14

申请号：US09040727

申请日：1998-03-18

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Patricia Scardino

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Patricia Scardino

IPC: H04N576

CPC classification number: H04N1/00453 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2125 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/9261 ,  H04N2201/3205 ,  H04N2201/3226

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for automatically generating a plurality of folders for multiple devices in a digital camera. The method and system comprises providing a folder of images from a digital camera and embedding an image file format in the folder, wherein the image file format identifies the particular camera. In a preferred embodiment, the image file format comprises a TIFF structure. Through this mechanism, a one level folder system can be utilized to retrieve images. In addition, since the image file format identifies the camera, conflicts due to identical serial numbers are eliminated.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于在数码相机中自动生成多个设备的多个文件夹的方法和系统。 该方法和系统包括从数字照相机提供图像文件夹并将图像文件格式嵌入到文件夹中，其中图像文件格式标识特定的相机。 在优选实施例中，图像文件格式包括TIFF结构。 通过这种机制，可以利用一级文件夹系统来检索图像。 另外，由于图像文件格式识别相机，因此消除了相同序列号的冲突。

公开(公告)号：US06504575B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-07

申请号：US09032177

申请日：1998-02-27

Applicant: Michael A. Ramirez ,  Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Michael A. Ramirez ,  Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04N5222

CPC classification number: H04N1/00384 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F9/453 ,  G06F2203/04804 ,  G09G5/377 ,  H04N1/0035 ,  H04N1/00413 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/278 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/3214 ,  H04N2201/3215 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3264 ,  H04N2201/3273

Abstract: A method and system for displaying an overlay bar on a digital imaging device is disclosed. First, text and graphic information to be displayed on the overlay bar are stored in an overlay bar buffer, and then displayed on a display screen. Thereafter, an image to be viewed is displayed on the display line-by-line. The lines of the image that are to be displayed within the area of an overlay bar are stored in a backstore buffer. Each line in the backstore buffer is then merged with its corresponding lines in the overlay bar buffer and displayed. The merging operation is performed by modifying the luminance value of each pixel of the image data that falls within the area of the overlay bar, and overwriting each pixel of image data that falls under a pixel of text in the overlay bar. This makes the overlay bar appear to the user to be translucent and makes the image appear as though it is sliding beneath the overlay bar as it is being displayed. When the user turns-off the overlay bars, only the portions of the image stored in the backstore buffer need be re-displayed to provide the original image, thus eliminating the need to re-display the entire image.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在数字成像设备上显示覆盖条的方法和系统。 首先，要在重叠栏上显示的文本和图形信息存储在叠加栏缓冲区中，然后显示在显示屏上。 此后，逐行显示要显示的图像。 要在重叠栏的区域内显示的图像的行被存储在后台缓冲器中。 后存储缓冲区中的每一行然后与覆盖条缓冲区中的相应行合并并显示。 通过修改落在覆盖条的区域内的图像数据的每个像素的亮度值并覆盖落在覆盖条中的文本像素下的图像数据的每个像素来执行合并操作。 这使得覆盖条显示为使用户半透明，并使图像看起来好像正在显示时在覆盖栏下方滑动。 当用户关闭覆盖条时，仅需要重新显示存储在后台缓冲器中的图像部分以提供原始图像，从而不再需要重新显示整个图像。

公开(公告)号：US06493028B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-10

申请号：US08978794

申请日：1997-11-26

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson ,  Patricia Scardino

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson ,  Patricia Scardino

IPC: H04N576

CPC classification number: G06F17/3028 ,  H04N19/40

Abstract: A system and method for adding file formats to a digital imaging device is disclosed. The digital imaging device includes a built-in file format. The method and system include allowing a user to loading a first file extension module, providing a management layer, and providing a plurality of data processing utilities. The first file extension module includes a second file format. The management layer communicates with the first file extension module to write and read an image file having the second file format. The management layer also communicates with a portion of the digital imaging device using an internal format. The plurality of data processing utilities are for converting data to between the second file format and the internal format.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于向数字成像设备添加文件格式的系统和方法。 数字成像设备包括内置的文件格式。 该方法和系统包括允许用户加载第一文件扩展模块，提供管理层以及提供多个数据处理实用程序。 第一个文件扩展模块包括第二个文件格式。 管理层与第一文件扩展模块进行通信，以写入和读取具有第二文件格式的图像文件。 管理层还使用内部格式与数字成像设备的一部分进行通信。 多个数据处理实用程序用于将数据转换成第二文件格式和内部格式之间的数据。

公开(公告)号：US06438750B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09336337

申请日：1999-06-18

Applicant: Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Eric C. Anderson

IPC: G06F9445

CPC classification number: G06F9/4406

Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus to determine loading time of an operating system in a computer system. A basic input and output system (BIOS) retrieves a first time value from a real-time clock. The BIOS loads the OS into memory of the computer system. The OS has a device driver. The device driver retrieves a second time value from the real-time clock. A time difference is computed based on the first and second time value to obtain the loading time of the OS.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种确定计算机系统中的操作系统的加载时间的方法和装置。 基本输入和输出系统（BIOS）从实时时钟检索第一时间值。 BIOS将操作系统加载到计算机系统的内存中。 操作系统有一个设备驱动程序。 设备驱动程序从实时时钟检索第二个时间值。 基于第一和第二时间值计算时间差以获得OS的加载时间。

公开(公告)号：US06362850B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09129140

申请日：1998-08-04

Applicant: Carl J. Alsing ,  Eric C. Anderson

Inventor： Carl J. Alsing ,  Eric C. Anderson

IPC: H04N5262

CPC classification number: H04N5/23293

Abstract: A method and system for interactively creating a movie from a still image in a digital imaging device that includes a display screen. The method and system include determining a path of panning across the still image, generating image frames along the path of panning, and then displaying the image frames for a predetermined time interval on the display screen to play the movie.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在包括显示屏的数字成像设备中从静止图像交互地创建电影的方法和系统。 该方法和系统包括：确定横扫静止图像的平移路径，沿着平移的路径生成图像帧，然后在显示屏幕上显示预定时间间隔的图像帧以播放电影。