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Method and system for setting up a system for sharing images over a communication network between multiple users

US8307046B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2002
Grant dateNov 6, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N1/00204
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for setting up a system for sharing images among a plurality of users in a first image sequence. The method includes providing a plurality of digital images to a controlling computer having software for controlling the sharing of the digital images among a plurality of designated users in the first image sequence; providing a list of list of electronic addresses for the designated users; forwarding an invitation to the designated users for gaining access to the plurality of images over a communication network by the controlling computer; forwarding user software to the designated users that accept the invitation; and automatically forwarding the plurality of digital images in a predetermined sequence to the designated users that accepted the invitation.

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