System and method of changing attributes of an image-based product
Granted: March 21, 2006
Patent Number:
7016869
A system and method for changing attributes of an image-based product in which an attribute of a first image is automatically identified and a new value for a product attribute of the image-based product is automatically selected based on the image attribute. Also, a user interface can be provided that allows a user to actuate a user interface control in order to select a new value for a product attribute of an image-based product. Such techniques can be used to offer image-based…
System and method of cropping an image
Granted: December 6, 2005
Patent Number:
6973222
Systems and methods are disclosed for cropping an image to be included in an image-based product by displaying the image; generating a crop mask based on cropping product attributes, the crop mask having a selected portion corresponding to a selected portion of the image and a cropped portion corresponding to a cropped portion of the image, the crop mask having a user selectable size; and displaying the crop mask over the image to visually indicate the selected portion of the image.
Image prints having customized backprinting message
Granted: September 13, 2005
Patent Number:
6943866
A system and method of backprinting image prints in which an order is received specifying one or more recipients and, for each specified recipient, a set of one or more images associated with that recipient. For each recipient specified by the order, the images associated with the recipient are separated into at least one printable unit of images, and, for each printable unit, each image in the printable unit is printed on a first side of an image print. Backprinting information is…
System and method of changing attributes of an image-based product
Granted: September 6, 2005
Patent Number:
6941276
A system and method for changing attributes of an image-based product in which an attribute of a first image is automatically identified and a new value for a product attribute of the image-based product is automatically selected based on the image attribute. Also, a user interface can be provided that allows a user to actuate a user interface control in order to select a new value for a product attribute of an image-based product. Such techniques can be used to offer image-based…
Multi-tier data storage system
Granted: January 4, 2005
Patent Number:
6839803
A multi-tier data storage system includes a first data storage unit for storing recently loaded data files; a second data storage unit coupled to the first data storage unit for archiving data files residing on the first data storage unit for more than a predetermined period of time; and, a third data storage unit coupled to the second data storage unit, the third data storage unit caching files archived in the second data storage unit if the data file is unavailable on the first data…
Remote film scanning and image transfer system, protocol and method
Granted: March 9, 2004
Patent Number:
6704712
Devices and methods for transferring and storing digital image data. The present invention provides a system and a method for transferring digital images between a source terminal and a repository system interconnected by a communications medium. For example, in some embodiments, the communications medium includes the internet. In other embodiments, the medium includes wireless transmission of data. In yet other embodiments, a private network is used. Another aspect provides a remote…
Facilitating photographic print re-ordering
Granted: December 2, 2003
Patent Number:
6657702
A method facilitates photographic print re-ordering by encoding a photographic print with an identifier identifying a recipient of the photographic print and one or more printing parameters associated with the photographic print.
Backprinting image prints
Granted: November 11, 2003
Patent Number:
6646754
A system and method of backprinting image prints in which an order is received specifying one or more recipients and, for each specified recipient, a set of one or more images associated with that recipient. For each recipient specified by the order, the images associated with the recipient are separated into at least one printable unit of images, and, for each printable unit, each image in the printable unit is printed on a first side of an image print. Backprinting information is…
System and method of cropping an image
Granted: July 1, 2003
Patent Number:
6587596
A system and method in which a user interface is presented to a user that allows the user to crop a selected image. A crop mask is displayed over the selected image. The system can generate the crop mask as a GIF image in which a portion of the crop mask corresponding to a selected portion of the image is transparent and a portion of the crop mask corresponding to a cropped portion of the image has a checkerboard pattern. By displaying the crop mask over the image, the selected portion…
Image uploading
Granted: June 24, 2003
Patent Number:
6583799
A computer implemented method uploads image data to a remote computer such as a server by: defining an area in a user interface adapted to receive an image; generating a thumbnail associated with the image when the image is associated with the area; and, uploading the image to the server.
Apparatus, architecture and method for high-speed printing
Granted: June 24, 2003
Patent Number:
6583852
A high-speed digital photographic printing system and method includes image-specific backprinting and automatic tracking and sorting of printed jobs. The system includes one or more photographic printers, where each printer can have a different printing rate. A scheduler schedules printing orders to the different printers. The printer-independent image rendering is conducted asynchronous to the printing to maximize the printing throughput. In some embodiments, the rendering image…
