Systems and methods for reconciling image metadata
First Claim
1. A method for reconciling, in a single image file, inconsistencies between at least two metadata schemas having a common overlapping metadata component, said method comprising:
- comparing the overlapping metadata component from each metadata schema to determine if a conflict exists; and
if a conflict exists, selecting the metadata component from one metadata schema (the “
selected schema”
) for utilization.
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Abstract
System and methods are herein disclosed for reconciling image metadata in an image file between different metadata schemas, both in the utilization of said metadata by an application or device, as well as proactively reconciling conflicts when detected in said image file. Several embodiments are directed to logically reconciling conflicting metadata between two or more metadata components related to read or write operations of said metadata by applications or devices. Several other embodiments are directed to proactively finding conflicts in metadata components of a file and proactively reconciling them for present and future utilization of said file.
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19 Claims
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1. A method for reconciling, in a single image file, inconsistencies between at least two metadata schemas having a common overlapping metadata component, said method comprising:
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comparing the overlapping metadata component from each metadata schema to determine if a conflict exists; and
if a conflict exists, selecting the metadata component from one metadata schema (the “
selected schema”
) for utilization. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer-readable medium comprising computer-readable instructions for reconciling, in a single image file, inconsistencies between at least two metadata schemas having a common overlapping metadata component, said computer-readable instructions comprising instructions for:
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comparing the overlapping metadata component from each metadata schema to determine if a conflict exists; and
if a conflict exists, selecting the metadata component from one metadata schema (the “
selected schema”
) for utilization. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A method for writing metadata to a single image file having at least two metadata schemas, said method comprising:
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if said metadata can be adequately written to any of said at least two metadata schemas, then writing said metadata to all of said at least two metadata schemas capable of storing said metadata; and
if said metadata cannot be adequately written to any of said at least two metadata schemas, then adding a new metadata schema to said image file and writing said meta to said new metadata schema. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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