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System, device, method, and computer program product for annotating media files

US8375283B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2006
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F40/169
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, device, method, and computer program product are provided for allowing a user of the device to more easily annotate data files and/or images received by or created by the electronic device or system. For example, according to one embodiment, when a user takes a digital picture using a camera-equipped mobile phone, annotation data may be automatically presented to the user when a preview of the image is first displayed on the electronic display. The annotation data may be presented to the user as a list that semi-transparently overlays the preview of the image. The annotation list and/or the individual annotations that make up the list may be customizable. The annotation choices in the list may correspond to keys on the electronic device. Annotation data may be stored with the image or file as embedded metadata. The selected annotation data may also be used to create file folders in a memory device and/or store the image or file in a particular file folder in the memory device.

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