Method for providing enhanced image access and viewing using a portable imaging device

Abstract

A method for enhanced viewing of images transmitted from a remote location to a portable imaging device. The method comprises the steps of: providing the portable imaging device adapted to receive images transmitted from the remote location, the portable imaging device including a display of a predetermined size, and a memory for storing image data; providing access to a high resolution image stored at the remote location; transmitting a display size representation of the high resolution image; storing the transmitted display size representation in the memory; displaying the display size representation on the display; providing a user control for selection of a zoom mode of operation; in response to a selection of the zoom mode of operation, transmitting a first image area of the high resolution image and storing the first image area in the memory, the first image area comprising a portion of the high resolution image; and displaying on the display a second image area, the second image area comprising only a portion of the first image area stored in the memory.

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