System and method for automatic analysis and categorization of images in an electronic imaging device
OwnerEric C. Andersoninventor
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Abstract
A system and method for the automatic analysis and categorization of images in an electronic imaging device comprises one or more analysis modules that examine captured image files for selected criteria. The analysis modules then responsively generate and store appropriate category tags with the image file to enable the imaging device to subsequently access the stored category tags and automatically access desired categories of captured images.
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A system for categorizing images, comprising:
- an analysis module configured to analyze said images;
- a processor coupled to said system for controlling said analysis module;
- and
- category tags attached by said analysis module to each of said images, thereby enabling said processor to sort said images into different categories.
A method for automatically categorizing images, comprising the steps of:
- analyzing said images with an analysis module;
- controlling said analysis module with a processor coupled to said system;
- and
- attaching category tags to each of said images with said analysis module, thereby enabling said processor to sort said images into different categories.
A system for automatically categorizing images, comprising:
- means for analyzing said images;
- means for controlling said means for analyzing;
- and
- means for attaching category tags to each of said images, thereby enabling said means for controlling to sort said images into different categories.
A computer-readable medium comprising program instructions for automatically categorizing images by performing the steps of:
- analyzing said images with an analysis module;
- controlling said analysis module with a processor coupled to said system;
- and
- attaching category tags to each of said images with said analysis module, thereby enabling said processor to sort said images into different categories.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.