Method for providing enhanced image access and viewing using a portable imaging device
First Claim
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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Abstract
A method for enhanced viewing of images transmitted from a remote location to a portable imaging device. The method comprises 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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1. A method for enhanced viewing of images transmitted from a remote location to a portable imaging device, the method comprising the steps of:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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