Real time transmission of photographic images from portable handheld devices
US8634712B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/3266
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for effectively performing a streamlined photo distribution procedure is disclosed. A source device initially captures a photographic image of a target or subject using known techniques. The term “photographic image” as used herein is not limited to single photographs but includes moving pictures, video images and any other known or future means of capturing an image of an event. The source device is likewise broadly defined and includes, but is not limited to, digital cameras, video cameras, cell phones with digital photo capture means, computers, including PDAs or other devices or combination of devices with communication and photo capture means, and other image capture means.
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