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Method and apparatus for detecting modifications to aesthetic images

  • US 5,978,523 A
  • Filed: 12/31/1997
  • Issued: 11/02/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In an aesthetic imaging system allowing the manipulation of digital images comprised of a plurality of pixels and including a processor, storage means, a monitor, and means for controlling a cursor displayed on the monitor, a method of verifying that an image has not been edited or otherwise altered since being stored in the aesthetic imaging system, the method comprising:

  • (a) allowing a digital image to be stored in the storage means of the aesthetic imaging system and, when initially stored, generating a unique identifier for the digital image and storing the identifier so that the identifier is associated with the digital image;

    (b) allowing the digital image to be recovered from the storage means and displayed to a user;

    (c) determining from the identifier whether the digital image has been modified from the digital image that was initially stored; and

    (d) displaying a first icon if the digital image has been modified or a second icon if the digital image has not been modified simultaneously with the display of the digital image.

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