公开(公告)号：WO1998017052A1

公开(公告)日：1998-04-23

申请号：PCT/US1997017346

申请日：1997-09-26

Applicant: FLASHPOINT TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： FLASHPOINT TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  ANDERSON, Eric, C. ,  MASUKAWA, Mike

IPC: H04N01/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/32128 ,  H04N1/2125 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/325 ,  H04N2201/3277

Abstract: A method and system for expanding the media types supported in a software controlled digital camera (110) which includes a view finder (348) for displaying a plurality of image cells corresponding to captured images. The method and system includes providing the digital camera with a first media type module (350) that defines a first media type originally supported by the digital camera. The digital camera is also provided with an application program interface that enables the software to access the first media type module. The method and system further includes loading a second media type module (354) into the digital camera that defines a second media type, wherein the second media type module is accessible by the software through the application program interface. After capturing an object with the digital camera, the second media type is associated with the object.

Abstract translation: 一种用于扩展在软件控制的数字照相机（110）中支持的媒体类型的方法和系统，该照相机包括用于显示与拍摄图像对应的多个图像单元的取景器（348）。 该方法和系统包括向数字照相机提供限定由数字照相机最初支持的第一媒体类型的第一媒体类型模块（350）。 该数码相机还具有应用程序接口，使软件能够访问第一媒体类型模块。 所述方法和系统还包括将第二媒体类型模块（354）加载到限定第二媒体类型的数字照相机中，其中第二媒体类型模块可由软件通过应用程序接口访问。 使用数码相机拍摄对象后，第二种媒体类型与对象相关联。

公开(公告)号：WO1998016058A1

公开(公告)日：1998-04-16

申请号：PCT/US1997016995

申请日：1997-09-19

Applicant: FLASHPOINT TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： FLASHPOINT TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  ANDERSON, Eric, C. ,  MASUKAWA, Mike

IPC: H04N05/225

CPC classification number: H04N1/32101 ,  G06F3/005 ,  H04N1/00236 ,  H04N1/00241 ,  H04N1/2133 ,  H04N1/215 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/3225 ,  H04N2201/3247 ,  H04N2201/3252

Abstract: A method for systematic generation of one or more image groups to relate a plurality of images as a single group includes providing an image command sequence. The image command sequence controls an image capture session and further includes a first command (700), the first command initiating the image capture session and formation of a first group, a plurality of parameters (702), the plurality of parameters characterizing the first group as one of at least two image capture group formats, and a second command (706), the second command ending the image capture session, wherein the image command sequence results in the single group of related images.

Abstract translation: 用于系统地生成一个或多个图像组以将多个图像关联为单个组的方法包括提供图像命令序列。 图像命令序列控制图像捕获会话，还包括第一命令（700），启动图像捕获会话的第一命令和第一组的形成，多个参数（702），表征第一组的多个参数 作为至少两个图像捕获组格式之一和第二命令（706），第二命令结束图像捕获会话，其中图像命令序列导致单个相关图像组。

公开(公告)号：WO1998014006A1

公开(公告)日：1998-04-02

申请号：PCT/US1997016947

申请日：1997-09-19

Applicant: FLASHPOINT TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： FLASHPOINT TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  ANDERSON, Eric, C. ,  MASUKAWA, Mike

IPC: H04N05/76

CPC classification number: H04N5/772 ,  H04N5/781

Abstract: A method and system include a digital image capture device (114), the digital image capture device capable of capturing and processing digital image data, and a central processing unit (344). The central processing unit is capable of coordinating instruction sequence execution, the instruction sequence including a first command to initiate an image capture session (354), a plurality of parameters in conjunction with the first command, and a second command to end the image capture session, wherein the image capture session automatically relates images captured during the image capture session to form the user-specified time-based group.

Abstract translation: 方法和系统包括能够捕获和处理数字图像数据的数字图像捕获装置（114）和中央处理单元（344）。 中央处理单元能够协调指令序列执行，指令序列包括启动图像捕获会话（354）的第一命令，结合第一命令的多个参数以及结束图像捕获会话的第二命令 ，其中图像捕获会话自动关联在图像捕获会话期间捕获的图像以形成用户指定的基于时间的组。

公开(公告)号：WO1998026587A1

公开(公告)日：1998-06-18

申请号：PCT/US1997022142

申请日：1997-12-05

Applicant: FLASHPOINT TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： FLASHPOINT TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  ANDERSON, Eric, E. ,  MASUKAWA, Mike

IPC: H04N05/76

CPC classification number: H04N1/32101 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/3226 ,  H04N2201/3243 ,  H04N2201/3277

Abstract: A method and system for minimizing image naming conflicts when capturing a plurality of images in a digital camera (110). The method and system includes incrementing a count in response to an image being captured, the count being a non-repeating number representing the total number of images captured by the digital camera (110), and associating the count with the captured image to provide a unique image identifier.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在数字照相机（110）中捕获多个图像时最小化图像命名冲突的方法和系统。 所述方法和系统包括响应于正在捕获的图像而增加计数，所述计数是表示由数字照相机（110）捕获的图像的总数的不重复数字，并且将计数与捕获的图像相关联以提供 唯一的图像标识符。

公开(公告)号：WO1998013786A2

公开(公告)日：1998-04-02

申请号：PCT/US1997016943

申请日：1997-09-19

Applicant: FLASHPOINT TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Inventor： FLASHPOINT TECHNOLOGY, INC. ,  ANDERSON, Eric, C. ,  MASUKAWA, Mike

IPC: G06T00/00

CPC classification number: H04N1/2133 ,  G06F17/30265 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/215 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/212 ,  H04N2201/3225 ,  H04N2201/3243 ,  H04N2201/3247 ,  H04N2201/3252

Abstract: A method for grouping related images captured with an image capture device includes identifying a first group, the first group distinguishing at least one first image of an image capture method defined in the image capture device, and identifying a second group, the second group distinguishing at least one second image of one or more designated image characteristics, wherein the first and second groups provide structured relationships among images. The first group further includes a natural group and the image capture method further includes a time lapse capture. The second group further includes programmed groups. A system includes a digital image capture device, the digital image capture device capable of capturing and processing digital image data, and a central processing unit within the digital image capture device. The central processing unit further coordinates identification of a first group and identification of a second group, wherein the first and second groups provide structured relationships among images.

Abstract translation: 用于对由图像捕获设备捕获的相关图像进行分组的方法包括识别第一组，第一组，区分图像捕获设备中定义的图像捕获方法的至少一个第一图像，以及识别第二组，第二组区别于 一个或多个指定图像特征的至少一秒的图像，其中第一和第二组提供图像之间的结构化关系。 第一组还包括自然组，并且图像捕获方法还包括时间推移捕获。 第二组还包括编程组。 系统包括数字图像捕获装置，能够捕获和处理数字图像数据的数字图像捕获装置，以及数字图像捕获装置内的中央处理单元。 中央处理单元还协调第一组的识别和第二组的标识，其中第一组和第二组提供图像之间的结构化关系。

公开(公告)号：EP0963655A1

公开(公告)日：1999-12-15

申请号：EP97943611.0

申请日：1997-09-26

Applicant: Flashpoint Technology, Inc.

Inventor： ANDERSON, Eric, C. ,  MASUKAWA, Mike

IPC: H04N5 ,  G06F3 ,  H04N1 ,  H04N101

CPC classification number: H04N1/32128 ,  H04N1/2125 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/325 ,  H04N2201/3277

Abstract: A method and system for expanding the media types supported in a software controlled digital camera (110) which includes a view finder (348) for displaying a plurality of image cells corresponding to captured images. The method and system includes providing the digital camera with a first media type module (350) that defines a first media type originally supported by the digital camera. The digital camera is also provided with an application program interface that enables the software to access the first media type module. The method and system further includes loading a second media type module (354) into the digital camera that defines a second media type, wherein the second media type module is accessible by the software through the application program interface. After capturing an object with the digital camera, the second media type is associated with the object.

公开(公告)号：EP0929970A1

公开(公告)日：1999-07-21

申请号：EP97943490.0

申请日：1997-09-19

Applicant: Flashpoint Technology, Inc.

Inventor： ANDERSON, Eric, C. ,  MASUKAWA, Mike

IPC: H04N5 ,  G06F3 ,  H04N1

CPC classification number: H04N1/32101 ,  G06F3/005 ,  H04N1/00236 ,  H04N1/00241 ,  H04N1/2133 ,  H04N1/215 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/3225 ,  H04N2201/3247 ,  H04N2201/3252

Abstract: A method for systematic generation of one or more image groups to relate a plurality of images as a single group includes providing an image command sequence. The image command sequence controls an image capture session and further includes a first command (700), the first command initiating the image capture session and formation of a first group, a plurality of parameters (702), the plurality of parameters characterizing the first group as one of at least two image capture group formats, and a second command (706), the second command ending the image capture session, wherein the image command sequence results in the single group of related images.

Abstract translation: 用于系统生成一个或多个图像组以将多个图像作为单个组关联的方法包括提供图像命令序列。 图像命令序列控制图像捕获会话并且还包括第一命令（700），第一命令发起图像捕获会话并形成第一组，多个参数（702），表征第一组的多个参数 作为至少两个图像捕获组格式中的一个，以及第二命令（706），第二命令结束图像捕获会话，其中图像命令序列导致单组相关图像。

公开(公告)号：EP0929970B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-23

申请号：EP97943490.9

申请日：1997-09-19

Applicant: FlashPoint Technology, Inc.

Inventor： ANDERSON, Eric, C. ,  MASUKAWA, Mike

IPC: H04N1/00 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N1/21 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H04N1/32101 ,  G06F3/005 ,  H04N1/00236 ,  H04N1/00241 ,  H04N1/2133 ,  H04N1/215 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/3225 ,  H04N2201/3247 ,  H04N2201/3252

Abstract: A method for systematic generation of one or more image groups to relate a plurality of images as a single group includes providing an image command sequence. The image command sequence controls an image capture session and further includes a first command (700), the first command initiating the image capture session and formation of a first group, a plurality of parameters (702), the plurality of parameters characterizing the first group as one of at least two image capture group formats, and a second command (706), the second command ending the image capture session, wherein the image command sequence results in the single group of related images.

公开(公告)号：EP0956697A1

公开(公告)日：1999-11-17

申请号：EP98901225.0

申请日：1998-01-07

Applicant: Flashpoint Technology, Inc.

Inventor： ANDERSON, Eric, C. ,  MASUKAWA, Mike

IPC: H04N5 ,  H04N1 ,  H04N101

CPC classification number: H04N1/00453 ,  H04N1/0044 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2125 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N5/772 ,  H04N5/781 ,  H04N5/9261 ,  H04N2201/3205 ,  H04N2201/3226

Abstract: A method and system for managing a removable memory (354) used in a digital camera (110). The method and system includes creating a camera folder (402) on the removable memory (354) corresponding to the digital camera when the removable memory is first inserted into the computer (118) of the digital camera. When images are captured, the images are stored only in the folder, such that the removable memory (354) can be used with more than one digital camera without image name conflicts.