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Method and system for creating a temporary group of images on a digital camera

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  • US 6,249,316 B1
  • Filed: 08/23/1996
  • Issued: 06/19/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for grouping a series of images stored in a digital camera, the digital camera including a view finder for displaying the stored images, a navigation control button, and one or more function keys, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) allowing a user to navigate among the displayed images using the navigation control button;

    (b) allowing the user to randomly select one of the displayed images;

    (c) assigning a mark function to one of the function keys, such that in response to a user pressing the assigned mark function key, the image currently selected is marked to provide a marked image;

    (d) repeating steps (a) through (c) to create a temporary group of marked images; and

    (e) assigning at least one group function to one of the function keys, such that in response to the user pressing the assigned group function key, the group of marked images is collectively manipulated by the user within the digital camera.

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