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System and method for generating photo collages and photo album pages
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2003-11-26
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Granted: 2010-03-30
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Expires: 2023-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A system and method that enables a user to efficiently manage graphical information is disclosed. In one embodiment, tools are provided that enable a user to creatively assemble, chronicle and modify photo album pages having a variety of graphical elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward P. Szuszczewicz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:00
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/00127; H04N1/00132; H04N1/00167; H04N1/00183; H04N1/00185; H04N1/00188; H04N1/00196
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
253 words
A method for editing a photo album page amongst a collection of a plurality of photo album pages, comprising: displaying, in a first window on a computer screen, a first photo album page from among the plurality of photo album pages, wherein said first photo album page in said first window includes a group of photos; upon receipt of a user command, automatically producing a second photo album page based on said first photo album page and displaying, in a second window next to said first window on said computer screen, said second photo album page for side by side comparison of said first photo album page and said second photo album page, said second photo album page in said second window also including said group of photos, each of said first and second photo album pages having a layout and being capable of being independently modified by said user through manipulation of graphical elements in said first or second window on said computer screen, wherein said automatically producing and displaying occurs without direct user intervention by said user beyond provision of said user command; receiving first user input in one of said first or second window on said computer screen that modifies part of either said first or second photo album page, wherein said modification enables said user to contrast said first and second photo album pages; and receiving second user input that selects one of said first and second photo album pages for inclusion in said plurality of photo album pages.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
253 words
A method for editing a photo album page amongst a collection of a plurality of photo album pages, comprising: displaying, in a first window on a computer screen, a first photo album page from among the plurality of photo album pages, wherein said first photo album page in said first window includes a group of photos; upon receipt of a user command, automatically producing a second photo album page based on said first photo album page and displaying, in a second window next to said first window on said computer screen, said second photo album page for side by side comparison of said first photo album page and said second photo album page, said second photo album page in said second window also including said group of photos, each of said first and second photo album pages having a layout and being capable of being independently modified by said user through manipulation of graphical elements in said first or second window on said computer screen, wherein said automatically producing and displaying occurs without direct user intervention by said user beyond provision of said user command; receiving first user input in one of said first or second window on said computer screen that modifies part of either said first or second photo album page, wherein said modification enables said user to contrast said first and second photo album pages; and receiving second user input that selects one of said first and second photo album pages for inclusion in said plurality of photo album pages.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein said first photo album page includes a background pattern and text.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein said receiving first user input comprises receiving instructions by said user to change an aspect of a background pattern or a layout on one of said first and second photo album pages.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein said first and second photo album pages are word processor pages.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising deleting a photo album page that has not been selected.
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