Efficient image categorization
First Claim
1. A method for efficiently categorizing images on a computer system, comprising the steps of:
- (a) ordering a series of related images that are to be categorized by time of capture;
(b) displaying category levels for input of category information by a user, wherein the category levels include a highest-category level and a lowest-category level, the highest-category level having a low frequency of data change between the series of related images, and the lowest-category level having a high frequency of data change between the series of related images;
(c) categorizing a first image by allowing the user to enter highest-category level data and lowest-category level data;
(d) categorizing a next image in the series by leaving the highest-category level data unchanged, and automatically selecting the lowest-category level data for reentry by the user, thereby eliminating the need for the user to reenter the highest-category level data.
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Abstract
A method for efficiently categorizing images on a computer system is disclosed. A series of related images that are to be categorized are ordered by time of capture, and category levels for input of category information by a user are displayed. The category levels include a highest-category level and a lowest-category level, where the highest-category level has a low frequency of data change between the series of related images, and the lowest-category level has a high frequency of data change between the series of images. A first image is then categorized by allowing the user to enter highest-category level data and lowest-category level data. A next image in the series is then categorized by leaving the highest-category level data unchanged, and automatically selecting the lowest-category level data for reentry by the user, thereby eliminating the need for the user to reenter the highest-category level data.
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26 Claims
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1. A method for efficiently categorizing images on a computer system, comprising the steps of:
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(a) ordering a series of related images that are to be categorized by time of capture;
(b) displaying category levels for input of category information by a user, wherein the category levels include a highest-category level and a lowest-category level, the highest-category level having a low frequency of data change between the series of related images, and the lowest-category level having a high frequency of data change between the series of related images;
(c) categorizing a first image by allowing the user to enter highest-category level data and lowest-category level data;
(d) categorizing a next image in the series by leaving the highest-category level data unchanged, and automatically selecting the lowest-category level data for reentry by the user, thereby eliminating the need for the user to reenter the highest-category level data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for efficiently categorization digital images, comprising:
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input means for receiving a series of digital images;
a display;
a computer;
interface means for a user to operate the computer;
storage means for storing the digital images; and
an image management application executed by the computer, wherein the image management application includes means for;
ordering the series of digital images by time of capture;
displaying category levels on the display for input of category information by a user using the interface means, wherein the category levels include a highest-category level and a lowest-category level, the highest-category level having a low frequency of data change between the series of related images, and the lowest-category level having a high frequency of data change between the series of digital images, categorizing a first image by allowing the user to enter highest-category level data and lowest-category level data, categorizing a next image in the series by leaving the highest-category level data unchanged, and automatically selecting the lowest-category level data for reentry by the user, thereby eliminating the need for the user to reenter the highest-category level data. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A computer readable medium containing program instructions for efficiently categorizing images on a computer system, the instructions for:
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(a) ordering a series of related images that are to be categorized by time of capture;
(b) displaying category levels for input of category information by a user, wherein the category levels include a highest-category level and a lowest-category level, the highest-category level having a low frequency of data change between the series of related images, and the lowest-category level having a high frequency of data change between the series of related images;
(c) categorizing a first image by allowing the user to enter highest-category level data and lowest-category level data;
(d) categorizing a next image in the series by leaving the highest-category level data unchanged, and automatically selecting the lowest-category level data for reentry by the user, thereby eliminating the need for the user to reenter the highest-category level data. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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