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System and method for communicating content information to an image capture device

US6999112B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2001
Grant dateFeb 14, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/3277
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A content information manager communicates content information to a digital image capture device. One embodiment comprises a means for storing the content information in a memory, a means for communicating the content information to a digital image capture device, and a means for receiving a request such that the content information is communicated to the digital image capture device when the request is received. Another embodiment comprises a means for communicating a request signal such that the content information manager provides the content information upon receiving the request signal, a means for receiving the content information from the content information manager, and a means for displaying the content information on a display residing on the digital image capture device.

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