Digital picture frame

• US 20050012758A1
• Filed: 06/21/2004
• Published: 01/20/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 06/25/2003
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Charlotte L. Christou
• Original Assignee: Charlotte L. Christou
• Inventors: Christou, Charlotte L.
• Application Number:
  US10/872,814
• Publication Number:
  US 20050012758A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 345/619
• CPC Class Codes: G09G 3/20 for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix no fixed position being assigned to or needed to be assigned to the individual characters or partial characters

Abstract

A digital picture frame comprised of a display screen (2), a front bezel (1) and an image reader (8) which accommodates various image input (23). The device also has a wireless transceiver (9) provided so a user can download digital images directly from a LAN. The device has easy to use controls to allow the user to manipulate the images to his or her preference. The device is powered by batteries or an AC adapter (7) or (35). An interchangeable frame (28) allows the user to coordinate the frame with his or her personal style while an optional light sensor (31) permits automatic shut off of the device when light is low or not present. Built-in color correction and scaling features allow for further ease of use. The device can stand on its own or be mounted on a wall.

Claims

1. A digital picture frame comprising:

a display screen for displaying images;

a front bezel which surrounds said display screen;

a rear cover connected to the front bezel;

a RAM connected to the display screen and located between the display screen and the rear cover;

a software algorithm connected to the RAM and located between the display screen and the rear cover;

a means for powering the display screen, the RAM and the software algorithm; and

a means for manipulating images on the display screen connected to the RAM and the software algorithm.

2. The digital picture frame of claim 1 wherein:

at least one image reader is connected to the software algorithm.

3. The digital picture frame of claim 1 wherein:

the display screen is LCD.

4. The digital picture frame of claim 1 wherein:

the display screen is OLED.

5. The digital picture frame of claim 1 wherein:

a wireless transceiver is connected to the software algorithm.

6. The digital picture frame of claim 2 wherein:

a wireless transceiver is connected to the software algorithm.

7. The digital picture frame of claim 1 wherein:

a power button is connected to the display screen, the software algorithm and the RAM.

8. The digital picture frame of claim 1 wherein:

the means for manipulation is via a controller.

9. The digital picture frame of claim 1 wherein:

a pivoting stand is attachable to the rear cover.

10. The digital picture frame of claim 1 wherein:

the means for powering is a battery.

11. The digital picture frame of claim 1 wherein:

the means for powering is AC.

12. The digital picture frame of claim 2 wherein:

an eject button is located adjacent the at least one image reader.

13. The digital picture frame of claim 1 wherein:

an interchangeable frame is attachable to the front bezel.

14. The digital picture frame of claim 1 wherein:

a light sensor is connected to the display screen.

15. The digital picture frame of claim 8 wherein:

the controller has a plurality of functional buttons.

16. The digital picture frame of claim 2 wherein:

the at least one image reader accommodates various image input media.

17. The digital picture frame of claim 16 wherein:

the image input media is SmartMedia™

.

18. The digital picture frame of claim 16 wherein:

the image input media is CompactFlash™

.

19. The digital picture frame of claim 16 wherein:

the image input media is Secure Digital™

.

20. The digital picture frame of claim 16 wherein:

the image input media is Memory Stick™

.

21. The digital picture frame of claim 16 wherein:

the image input media is xD.

22. The digital picture frame of claim 16 wherein:

the image input media is compact disc.

23. The digital picture frame of claim 16 wherein:

the image input media is wireless.

24. The digital picture frame of claim 1 wherein:

a scaling feature is built into the software algorithm.

25. The digital picture frame of claim 1 wherein:

a color correction feature is built into the software algorithm.

26. The digital picture frame of claim 1 wherein:

the rear cover has a means for hanging.