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Method for providing enhanced image access and viewing using a portable imaging device

  • US 20030193603A1
  • Filed: 10/24/2002
  • Published: 10/16/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for enhanced viewing of images transmitted from a remote location to a portable imaging device, the method comprising the steps of:

  • providing the portable imaging device adapted to receive images transmitted from the remote location, the portable imaging device including a display of a predetermined size, and a memory for storing image data;

    providing access to a high resolution image stored at the remote location;

    transmitting a display size representation of the high resolution image;

    storing the transmitted display size representation in the memory;

    displaying the display size representation on the display;

    providing a user control for selection of a zoom mode of operation;

    in response to a selection of the zoom mode of operation, transmitting a first image area of the high resolution image and storing the first image area in the memory, the first image area comprising a portion of the high resolution image; and

    displaying on the display a second image area, the second image area comprising only a portion of the first image area stored in the memory.

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