Augmentation of sets of image recordings

• US 7,454,090 B2
• Filed: 02/21/2001
• Issued: 11/18/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 02/21/2000
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. (HP Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. (HP Inc.)
• Inventors: Thomas, Andrew, Wilcock, Lawrence, Spratt, Michael P.
• Primary Examiner(s): Le; Brian Q
• Application Number:
  US09/788,422
• Publication Number:
  US 20010017668A1
• Time in Patent Office: 2,827 Days
• Field of Search: None
• US Class Current: 382/305
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 16/532 Query formulation, e.g. graphical querying
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 16/54 Browsing; Visualisation therefor
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 16/58 Retrieval characterised by using metadata, e.g. metadata not derived from the content or metadata generated manually
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00127 Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00132 in a digital photofinishing system, i.e. a system where digital photographic images undergo typical photofinishing processing, e.g. printing ordering
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00172 directly from a still digital camera or from a storage medium mounted in a still digital camera H04N1/0018 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00196 Creation of a photo-montage, e.g. photoalbum H04N1/0019 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00204 with a digital computer or a digital computer system, e.g. an internet server programmed control between transmitter and receiver or between image input and image output device H04N1/32561
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00281 with a telecommunication apparatus, e.g. a switched network of teleprinters for the distribution of text-based information, a selective call terminal details of transmission H04N1/00095; establishing a communication with one of a facsimile machine or another apparatus sharing a single line H04N1/32704; interfacing cordless telephone terminals with an accessory to increase the functionality of user interface H04M1/72409
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/00307 with a mobile telephone apparatus constructional features of portable telephone sets H04M1/0202; mobile radio systems H04W84/00
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 1/32122 in a separate device, e.g. in a memory or on a display separate from image data
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 2201/3253 Position information, e.g. geographical position at time of capture, GPS data

Abstract

A method is provided for augmenting a set of image recordings in which, in addition to making image recordings (95), location data (175) is recorded for locations for which the user desires an, or a further, image recording. This desired-image-recording location data is subsequently used to retrieve one or more corresponding image recordings from a service system (40).

Claims

1. A method comprising:

recording, in association with taking a first image recording with a camera, first data indicative of a geographic location of said camera;

recording, in response to an activation of said camera, and separately from taking an image recording using said camera, second data indicative of a geographic location of said camera; and

retrieving, from a resource separate from said camera, a second image recording concerning said geographic location indicated by said second data, wherein said second image recording was taken by a device other than said camera.

2. A method according to claim 1, wherein both said first data and said second data are recorded in a recording arrangement that is separate from said camera.

3. A method according to claim 2, wherein said first data and said second data are recorded in a same sequence of data items.

4. A method according to claim 1, wherein said first data and said second data are recorded in said camera.

5. A method according to claim 4, wherein said first data and said second data are recorded in a same sequence of data items.

6. A method according to claim 1, wherein said retrieving comprises retrieving multiple image recordings, displaying said multiple image recordings, and enabling a user to choose at least one of said multiple image recordings for retention and association with said first image recording.

7. A method according to claim 1, wherein said retrieving comprises displaying a map of an area around said geographic location indicated by the second data and obtaining an input detailing a target subject, zone or point, and using said input to facilitate said retrieving.

8. A method according to claim 1,

wherein subsequent to taking said first image recording, a map display shows locations where said first image recording was taken,

wherein prior to said retrieving, an item is represented on said map display, and

wherein said item corresponds to said geographic location indicated by said second data.

9. A method according to claim 8, wherein when said map display is present, retrieval of an image recording corresponding to said item is initiated by clicking on a displayed graphic element associated with a displayed location corresponding to said item.

10. A method according to claim 1, wherein said retrieving comprises contacting an Internet service system operative to provide image recordings to registered users on the basis of location data supplied in a service request.

11. A method, comprising:

recording a first image using a camera;

recording, in response to an activation of said camera, but separately from taking an image recording using said camera, data indicative of a geographic location of said camera, said data being so recorded as to indicate an association with said first image; and

retrieving, based on said data, from a resource other than said camera, a second image concerning said geographic location, wherein said second image recording was taken by a device other than said camera.