Image distribution apparatus and method of controlling the same, image transmission apparatus and method of controlling the same, which are excellent in user location information security, and storage medium
US8510855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2111
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image distribution apparatus capable of preventing a third party from knowing that a photographer is away from a specific place, based on information indicative of shooting date and time or a shooting location, which is stored in a manner associated with an image shot by the photographer. A blog server receives an image from an camera-equipped cellular phone. The image has location information added thereto which is indicative of a location where the cellular phone existed during shooting processing of the image. The blog server stores the image, and determines whether a location indicated by the location information is within a predetermined area. The blog server permits distribution of the image via a network if the location is determined to be within the predetermined area, but inhibits distribution of the image if the location is not determined to be within the predetermined area.
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