Automatic camera image transmittal system
First Claim
1. An imaging method for use with a wireless network comprising the steps of:
- a. taking at least one digital image with a digital camera;
b. transmitting an authentication request to said wireless network for access to said wireless network, said authentication request including an identification code that is unique to said camera;
c. authorizing transmittal of said at least one digital image to said wireless network if said unique identification code is authenticated by said wireless network; and
, d. transmitting said at least one digital image to said wireless network after authorization is obtained.
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Abstract
An automatic camera image transmittal system and method permits the safe, efficient and secure transmission of digital images (1012A) to a wireless network (1011) where they are archived and retrieved by authorized parties (1018). Initially the image is compressed and transmitted to the wireless network (1011) with a unique identifier, which authenticates the validity of the transmittal. The unique identifier includes a portion that is related to the specific camera used so that if the camera is stolen, the network will not accept images from that camera in the future. Fractal geometry technology is used to reconstitute the images (1012A) and improve picture resolution. The network (1017) can track the images (1012A) via the unique camera serial numbers and the preferences set by the customer (1100) at the time the camera is purchased. Information such as payment, printing, storage, and other data regarding the customer preference as well as passwords are also stored in the system (1010). The system and method enables customers (1100) to safely and securely transmit, store and retrieve digital images (1012A) without running out of film or having to connect to a computer or data card (1014).
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23 Claims
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1. An imaging method for use with a wireless network comprising the steps of:
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a. taking at least one digital image with a digital camera;
b. transmitting an authentication request to said wireless network for access to said wireless network, said authentication request including an identification code that is unique to said camera;
c. authorizing transmittal of said at least one digital image to said wireless network if said unique identification code is authenticated by said wireless network; and
,d. transmitting said at least one digital image to said wireless network after authorization is obtained. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 22)
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9. An imaging system for use with a wireless network:
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a camera means for producing a digital image as a code having at least an image section and a unique identification section;
transmitting means for transmitting said digital image to said wireless network; and
,archiving means associated with said wireless network for archiving said digital image if said unique identification code section authenticates the validity of said transmitted digital image and authorizes said archiving means to accept said digital image for storage. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 23)
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12. An image selling method for a user with a wireless device equipped to take and transmit digital photographs comprising the steps of:
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a. creating an image with said wireless device;
b. sending it wirelessly to a server;
c. making said image available for inspection by a potential purchaser;
d. licensing said image to said potential purchaser whose credit has been verified;
e. transmitting said image to said purchaser in a usable form following step d above, and, f. crediting the creator of said image with a least some of the proceeds of said license. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An image selling system comprising:
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a. wireless means for creating an image and sending it wirelessly to a server;
b. server means for receiving said image making said image available for inspection by a potential purchaser, verifying the credit of said potential purchaser, forwarding a useable version of said image to said purchaser after the purchaser'"'"'s credit has been verified and forwarding at least a portion of said credit back to the owner of said wireless means. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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