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Entry points to image-related applications in a mobile device

US9448813B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2012
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2149
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus is provided for operating a mobile device having stored thereon a plurality of applications (“apps”) that are each configured to capture an image. The method includes receiving first user input data requesting invocation of a given one of the applications. The given application is launched by the user. After launching the given application a user interface is presented which serves as an entry point through which ail of the image capture applications stored on the mobile device are made available to the user.

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