ARANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AND SHARING IMAGES
First Claim
1. A method for displaying and sharing digital images using an internet access appliance with internet telephony and image capture capability, comprising the steps of:
- capturing digital images of an item;
downloading the digital images to the internet access appliance or directly to network storage through the appliance;
including the digital images with a first email addressed to a server and sending the first email;
parsing the first email at the server and posting the images to a web page where the images are stored;
selecting sets of individuals for whom targeted images are to be sent; and
sending a communication to a selected set of individuals to notify of the images posted to the web page.
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Abstract
According to an aspect of the disclosure, the present invention provides methods and arrangements for using the internet and an internet access appliance to share images, wherein the images are captured, downloaded, and sent to a server. At the server, the images are parsed and posted to a web page. Subsequent communication is automatically sent to individuals selected by the sender to notify them of the posting of new images. The present invention provides an effective and efficient manner in which to share images for business, marketing, and home use.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for displaying and sharing digital images using an internet access appliance with internet telephony and image capture capability, comprising the steps of:
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capturing digital images of an item;
downloading the digital images to the internet access appliance or directly to network storage through the appliance;
including the digital images with a first email addressed to a server and sending the first email;
parsing the first email at the server and posting the images to a web page where the images are stored;
selecting sets of individuals for whom targeted images are to be sent; and
sending a communication to a selected set of individuals to notify of the images posted to the web page. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 20)
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12. A method of operating a photo developing business using an internet access appliance with internet telephony and image capture capability and a web site with photo processing options, comprising the steps of:
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capturing digital images of an item;
downloading the digital images to the internet access appliance or directly to network storage through the appliance;
accessing the web site and selecting a photo processing option; and
including the digital images with an email addressed to a server and sending the email. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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