Method and system for sorting images in an image capture unit to ease browsing access
OwnerEric C. Andersoninventor
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Abstract
Method and system aspects for locating a desired image from a plurality of images stored in an image capture unit are described. In an exemplary method aspect, the method includes sorting the plurality of images in the image capture unit according to a sort criteria. The method further includes displaying the sorted images as one or more image groups on a display interface of the image capture unit. Additionally included is providing browsing access of the displayed, sorted images by group, wherein locating of a desired image occurs.
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A method for locating a desired image from a plurality of images stored in an image capture unit, the method comprising:
- sorting the plurality of images in the image capture unit according to a sort criteria;
- displaying the sorted images as one or more image groups on a display interface of the image capture unit;
- providing browsing access of the displayed, sorted images by group, wherein locating of a desired image occurs.
A method for sorting images stored in an image capture unit to improve browsing access to the images, the method comprising:
- determining a criteria for sorting a plurality of stored images in the image capture unit, the criteria based on one or more category tag designations associated with each of the plurality of stored images, the one or more category tag designations comprising automatic category tags, capture tags, and user tags;
- sorting the plurality of stored images according to the criteria to establish one or more groups of images, each of the one or more groups forming separate composite images;
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- supporting movement among the sorted plurality of stored images by group to more easily browse the plurality of stored images.
A system for sorting images to ease browsing access to the images in an image capture unit, the system comprising:
- a memory means for storing image data including associated image tags for a plurality of captured images, the associated image tags comprising automatic category tags, capture tags, and user tags;
- processing means coupled to the memory means for sorting the image data into category groups according to a chosen sort criteria based on the associated image tags;
- and
- display means coupled to the processing means and memory means for displaying the sorted image data, wherein browsing of the sorted image data by category groups is achieved.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.