Entry points to image-related applications in a mobile device
US9448813B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2032 |
Classification
- 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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