Rapid visual sorting of digital files and data
First Claim
1. In a computing environment, a method comprising:
- providing a mechanism to sort sets of digital data into categories based on user interaction with the mechanism; and
maintaining category information in association with at least some of the sorted sets of digital data corresponding to how each sorted set has been categorized.
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Abstract
Described is a system and method including a user interface to manage sets of digital data (e.g., files) such as digital photographs or email messages. The system and method comprise a rapid sort mechanism and an underlying support mechanism that associates metadata with each set of digital data, including annotation metadata obtained from the sort mechanism. As the user scrolls through images that represent the sets of digital data and categorizes them, metadata as to its particular categorization or lack of categorization is implicitly obtained and associated with each set of digital data. Grouping of sets of digital data into clusters is also provided, with a visual indication as to which cluster a set of digital data belongs. With respect to digital photography, the system and method makes annotating and classifying digital photographs significantly easier and faster than contemporary photograph management mechanisms.
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31 Claims
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1. In a computing environment, a method comprising:
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providing a mechanism to sort sets of digital data into categories based on user interaction with the mechanism; and
maintaining category information in association with at least some of the sorted sets of digital data corresponding to how each sorted set has been categorized. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16)
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15. In a computer system having a graphical user interface including at least one display and at least one user interface selection device, a method comprising:
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displaying a plurality of images representing respective sets of digital data;
scrolling the plurality of images based on user scrolling instructions received via a selection device; and
sorting at least some of the sets of digital data based on user sorting instructions received via a selection device; and
automatically maintaining metadata in association with the digital data based on the user sorting instructions. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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