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Selectively adjusting the resolution levels or the quality levels of digital images stored in a digital camera memory

  • US 6,885,395 B1
  • Filed: 09/07/2000
  • Issued: 04/26/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/26/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for selectively adjusting the file size of digital images stored in a memory of a digital camera having a predetermined memory space, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) capturing a first image and storing the captured first image using a specific file size, the captured first image being compressed prior to storage;

    (b) adjusting the file size of the stored first image based on the available memory space in the digital camera memory so that a subsequent captured image can be stored; and

    (c) capturing a subsequent image and storing the captured subsequent image with the adjusted first image, (d) wherein the compressed first image is organized into a plurality of quality layers, and wherein one or more of such quality layers can be deleted to reduce the file size of the compressed first image and thereby increase the available digital camera memory space.

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