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Electronic camera with image review
Assignee: Apple Inc
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Filing: 1996-12-19
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Granted: 2000-11-14
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Expires: 2016-12-19
Abstract
Abstract An electronic camera for capturing images and for reviewing selected images, the camera comprising an arrangement for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal, a storage structure for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read, a screen, and a structure for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of a list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list. The camera further comprises a user interface which allows a user to select the location within the list, and a structure for displaying on the screen the image within the list corresponding to the selected location.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Eugene Miller
- 👤 Richard William Lourette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:32
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/0035; H04N1/00405; H04N1/00408; H04N1/0044; H04N1/00442; H04N1/00445; H04N1/00448; H04N1/00458; H04N1/00477; H04N1/21; H04N1/2104; H04N1/2112; H04N23/00; H04N23/60; H04N23/63; H04N23/631; H04N23/633; H04N5/00; H04N5/76; H04N5/765; H04N5/77; H04N5/772; H04N2101/00; H04N2201/00; H04N2201/21; H04N2201/214
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read, the images being in a list ordered in the sequence in which the images were stored; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a plurality of interspersed images from the list of stored images, the interspersed images being moved across the screen as a user moves the location within the list; and (e) a user interface which allows a user to move the location within the list from which the interspersed images are to be displayed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read, the images being in a list ordered in the sequence in which the images were stored; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a plurality of interspersed images from the list of stored images, the interspersed images being moved across the screen as a user moves the location within the list; and (e) a user interface which allows a user to move the location within the list from which the interspersed images are to be displayed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A camera according to claim 1 wherein the user interface allows the user to move the location at least at a slower rate and a faster rate, and wherein the display means causes an additional visual indication to be displayed on the screen when the faster rate is selected.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A camera according to claim 1 wherein the user interface allows the user to move the location at a slower rate and a faster rate, and wherein at the faster rate the interspersed images are displayed at a separation in the list greater than the separation of images at the slower rate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A camera according to claim 3 wherein there is no separation in the list between images displayed at the slower rate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
172 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read, the images being a list ordered in the sequence in which the images were stored; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of the list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list, the images being moved across the screen as a user moves the location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows the user to move the location within the list from which the images are to be displayed, the user interface allowing the user to move the location at least at a slower rate and a faster rate; and (f) means for displaying a selected image on the screen, wherein at the faster rate the interspersed images are displayed at a separation in the list greater than the separation of images at the slower rate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
172 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read, the images being a list ordered in the sequence in which the images were stored; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of the list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list, the images being moved across the screen as a user moves the location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows the user to move the location within the list from which the images are to be displayed, the user interface allowing the user to move the location at least at a slower rate and a faster rate; and (f) means for displaying a selected image on the screen, wherein at the faster rate the interspersed images are displayed at a separation in the list greater than the separation of images at the slower rate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A camera according to claim 5 wherein there is no separation in the list between images displayed at the slower rate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
118 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of a list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows a user to select the location within the list; and (f) means responsive to a predetermined retrieval time for displaying on the screen the image within the list corresponding to the selected location, wherein if during the retrieval time a user selects another location within the list, the retrieval is terminated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
118 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of a list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows a user to select the location within the list; and (f) means responsive to a predetermined retrieval time for displaying on the screen the image within the list corresponding to the selected location, wherein if during the retrieval time a user selects another location within the list, the retrieval is terminated.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
106 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of a list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows a user to select the location within the list; and (f) means for displaying on the screen the image within the list corresponding to the selected location, provided a user does not select another location within a predetermined time.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
106 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of a list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows a user to select the location within the list; and (f) means for displaying on the screen the image within the list corresponding to the selected location, provided a user does not select another location within a predetermined time.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
132 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of a list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows a user to select the location within the list; and (f) means for displaying on the screen a low resolution version of the image within the list corresponding to the selected location, and including means for causing a higher resolution version of the image to be displayed provided a user does not select another location within a time required to display the low resolution version.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
132 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of a list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows a user to select the location within the list; and (f) means for displaying on the screen a low resolution version of the image within the list corresponding to the selected location, and including means for causing a higher resolution version of the image to be displayed provided a user does not select another location within a time required to display the low resolution version.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
102 words
A method of capturing, storing and displaying stored images on a camera, comprising: (a) capturing on the camera, images of real world scenes as image signals; (b) storing the captured images in the camera; (c) displaying on a screen on the camera, a graphical representation of the list of stored images and a user selected location within the list; and (d) displaying on the screen the image within the list corresponding to the selected location, wherein a predetermined retrieval time is required to display the image, and wherein if during the retrieval time a user selects another location, the retrieval is terminated.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
102 words
A method of capturing, storing and displaying stored images on a camera, comprising: (a) capturing on the camera, images of real world scenes as image signals; (b) storing the captured images in the camera; (c) displaying on a screen on the camera, a graphical representation of the list of stored images and a user selected location within the list; and (d) displaying on the screen the image within the list corresponding to the selected location, wherein a predetermined retrieval time is required to display the image, and wherein if during the retrieval time a user selects another location, the retrieval is terminated.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
87 words
A method of capturing, storing and displaying stored images on a camera, comprising: (a) capturing on the camera, images of real world scenes as image signals; (b) storing the captured images in the camera; (c) displaying on a screen on the camera, a graphical representation of the list of stored images and a user selected location within the list; and (d) displaying on the screen the image within the list corresponding to the selected location provided a user does not select another location within a predetermined time.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
87 words
A method of capturing, storing and displaying stored images on a camera, comprising: (a) capturing on the camera, images of real world scenes as image signals; (b) storing the captured images in the camera; (c) displaying on a screen on the camera, a graphical representation of the list of stored images and a user selected location within the list; and (d) displaying on the screen the image within the list corresponding to the selected location provided a user does not select another location within a predetermined time.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
107 words
A method of capturing, storing and displaying stored images on a camera, comprising: (a) capturing on the camera, images of real world scenes as image signals; (b) storing the captured images in the camera; (c) displaying on a screen on the camera, a graphical representation of the list of stored images and a user selected location within the list; (d) displaying on the screen a low resolution version of the image within the list corresponding to the selected location; and (e) displaying a higher resolution version of the image provided a user does not select another location within a time required to display the low resolution version.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
107 words
A method of capturing, storing and displaying stored images on a camera, comprising: (a) capturing on the camera, images of real world scenes as image signals; (b) storing the captured images in the camera; (c) displaying on a screen on the camera, a graphical representation of the list of stored images and a user selected location within the list; (d) displaying on the screen a low resolution version of the image within the list corresponding to the selected location; and (e) displaying a higher resolution version of the image provided a user does not select another location within a time required to display the low resolution version.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
150 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read, the images being a list ordered in the sequence in which the images were stored; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of the list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list, the images being moved across the screen as a user moves the location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows the user to move the location within the list from which the images are to be displayed; and (f) means responsive to a predetermined retrieval time for displaying a selected image on the screen, wherein if during the retrieval time a user selects another location with the list, the retrieval is terminated.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
150 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read, the images being a list ordered in the sequence in which the images were stored; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of the list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list, the images being moved across the screen as a user moves the location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows the user to move the location within the list from which the images are to be displayed; and (f) means responsive to a predetermined retrieval time for displaying a selected image on the screen, wherein if during the retrieval time a user selects another location with the list, the retrieval is terminated.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
138 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read, the images being a list ordered in the sequence in which the images were stored; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of the list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list, the images being moved across the screen as a user moves the location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows the user to move the location within the list from which the images are to be displayed; and (f) means for displaying a selected image on the screen provided a user does not select another location within a predetermined time.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
138 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read, the images being a list ordered in the sequence in which the images were stored; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of the list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list, the images being moved across the screen as a user moves the location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows the user to move the location within the list from which the images are to be displayed; and (f) means for displaying a selected image on the screen provided a user does not select another location within a predetermined time.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
160 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read, the images being a list ordered in the sequence in which the images were stored; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of the list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list, the images being moved across the screen as a user moves the location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows the user to move the location within the list from which the images are to be displayed; and (f) means for displaying a low resolution version of a-selected image on the screen, and including means for displaying a higher resolution version of the image provided a user does not select another location within a time required to display the low resolution version.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
160 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read, the images being a list ordered in the sequence in which the images were stored; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of the list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list, the images being moved across the screen as a user moves the location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows the user to move the location within the list from which the images are to be displayed; and (f) means for displaying a low resolution version of a-selected image on the screen, and including means for displaying a higher resolution version of the image provided a user does not select another location within a time required to display the low resolution version.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
166 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read, the images being a list ordered in the sequence in which the images were stored; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of the list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list, the images being moved across the screen as a user moves the location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows the user to move the location within the list from which the images are to be displayed, the user interface allowing the user to move the location at least at a slower rate and a faster rate; and (f) means for displaying a selected image on the screen, including means for causing an additional visual indication to be displayed on the screen when the faster rate is selected.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
166 words
A camera comprising: (a) means for capturing an image of a real world scene as an image signal; (b) storage means for storing captured images and from which stored images can be read, the images being a list ordered in the sequence in which the images were stored; (c) a screen; (d) means for displaying on the screen a graphical representation of the list of the stored images and a user selected location within the list, the images being moved across the screen as a user moves the location within the list; (e) a user interface which allows the user to move the location within the list from which the images are to be displayed, the user interface allowing the user to move the location at least at a slower rate and a faster rate; and (f) means for displaying a selected image on the screen, including means for causing an additional visual indication to be displayed on the screen when the faster rate is selected.
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