System and method for efficient transfer of image data to a service provider
US7916326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0034
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for efficient transfer of image data to a service provider comprises a digital image source, an image pump, and a communication path to the service provider. The digital image source may be connected to the image pump using any appropriate communication configuration. Digital image data from the digital image source is transferred to the image pump, which may format the digital image data to conform to requirements of the particular service provider. The image pump may also attach customer account information and user service selections to the digital image data. The image pump may then send the digital image data and any attached information to the service provider. The service provider responsively may perform the requested services and return a finished product to the user.
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