Method and system for reviewing and navigating among images on an image capture unit
US6097431A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/3252
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for reviewing and navigating through images displayed on an image capture unit is provided. A method and system includes displaying images in a predetermined number of group types. Each of the group types indicates a number of images to be displayed at a time. The number of images displayed at a time being a page of images. The method includes selecting one group type from the predetermined number of group types and navigating through a plurality of images within the group type through the use of a highlighting area surrounding an image to be selected. Finally, the method and system includes selecting a particular image within the group type based upon the highlighted area. In one aspect, the method and system includes a four-way button to facilitate ease of movement between an image or cell and between pages of images. It also includes a mode button which allows for movement between group types and a view button to facilitate selection of a particular image. In addition, a method and system in accordance with the present invention allows for more natural movement for selection through the use of the four-way button in conjunction with the other buttons. Accordi…
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