System and method of utilizing a remote server to create movies and slide shows for viewing on a cellular telephone
First Claim
1. A method of preparing a video work for display on a handheld device, comprising the steps of:
- a. selecting a plurality of media items from within said handheld device;
b. selecting a video style;
c. determining a device type of a first handheld device;
d. wirelessly transmitting from said first handheld device at least said selected plurality of media items, an indicia representative of said selected video style, and an indicia representative of said device type to a remote server;
e. automatically creating on said remote server an integrated video work from said selected media items according to said selected video style and said device type;
f. transmitting a notification from said remote server to a second handheld device, said notification comprising at least a link to said integrated video work; and
, g. viewing via said link said integrated video work on said second handheld device.
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Abstract
There is provided herein a system and method for automatically creating digital video works within a remote server based on digital image content contained in a user'"'"'s camera cell phone or attached memory card. In the preferred arrangement, the cell phone owner will begin by selecting digital content (e.g., still images and/or video clips) that is to appear in the video work. Optionally, the user will also select a video theme or style that is to be given to the video. The details of the user'"'"'s choices and the selected video images will be sent to a remote server where the video work will be automatically created. The completed video will then be transmitted back to the user for viewing on his or her own cell phone, thereby creating a custom video work without requiring interaction with a desktop or laptop personal computer.
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23 Claims
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1. A method of preparing a video work for display on a handheld device, comprising the steps of:
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a. selecting a plurality of media items from within said handheld device;
b. selecting a video style;
c. determining a device type of a first handheld device;
d. wirelessly transmitting from said first handheld device at least said selected plurality of media items, an indicia representative of said selected video style, and an indicia representative of said device type to a remote server;
e. automatically creating on said remote server an integrated video work from said selected media items according to said selected video style and said device type;
f. transmitting a notification from said remote server to a second handheld device, said notification comprising at least a link to said integrated video work; and
,g. viewing via said link said integrated video work on said second handheld device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of preparing a video slide show for display on a cellular telephone, comprising the steps of:
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a. within said cellular telephone, selecting a plurality of digital images;
b. within said cellular telephone, selecting a video style;
c. determining a device type of said cellular telephone;
d. wireless transmitting at least said selected plurality of media items, said selected video style, and said device type from said cellular telephone to a remote server;
e. creating within said remote server a video slide show using at least said selected digital images according to said selected video style and said device type;
f. transmitting a notification to said handheld device, said notification comprising at least a link to said integrated video work; and
,g. downloading via said link said integrated video work to said handheld device, thereby preparing said integrated video work for display on said cellular telephone. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 21)
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18. A method of preparing a video work for display on a handheld device having a digital camera integral thereto, comprising the steps of:
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a. capturing a plurality of digital images using said digital camera;
b. storing said plurality of captured images in said handheld device;
c. selecting at least two digital images from within said plurality of digital images;
d. selecting a video style;
e. determining a device type of said handheld device;
f. wirelessly transmitting from said handheld device to a remote server at least said selected plurality of digital images, an indication of said selected video style, and an indication of said device type to a remote server;
g. creating within said remote server an integrated video work from said selected digital images according to said selected video style and said device type;
h. initiating from said remote server a transmission of a notification to said handheld device, said notification comprising at least a link to said integrated video work; and
,i. downloading via said link said integrated video work to said handheld device, thereby preparing said integrated video work for display on said handheld device. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 22, 23)
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