Device and method for embedding and retrieving information in digital images
DC CAFCFirst Claim
1. A locational image verification device for verifying an assignment of a user comprising:
- a user verification module for verifying an identity of a user of the device, wherein upon verification, the user verification module enables operation of the device and provides an assignment to the user;
a capture module for capturing an image relating to the assignment and creating a digital image file, wherein the user verification module verifies the identity of the user of the device at a time of the image capture;
a locational information module for determining a location of the device when capturing the image;
a date and time module for determining a date and time of the image capture;
a processing module for associating the assignment, the user identity, location information and the time and date to the digital image file; and
an encryption module for encrypting the digital image file and associated information upon image capture.
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Abstract
A digital imaging device and method for embedding and retrieving of information in digital images are provided. The digital imaging device includes a capture module for capturing an image and creating a digital image file; a locational information module for determining a location of the device when capturing the image; and a processing module for associating the location information to the digital image file. The device further includes a user verification module for verifying an identity of a user of the device at a time of image capture and an encryption module for encrypting the digital image file and associated information. The method provides for securing information associated with the digital images and for verifying activities of a user.
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39 Claims
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1. A locational image verification device for verifying an assignment of a user comprising:
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a user verification module for verifying an identity of a user of the device, wherein upon verification, the user verification module enables operation of the device and provides an assignment to the user; a capture module for capturing an image relating to the assignment and creating a digital image file, wherein the user verification module verifies the identity of the user of the device at a time of the image capture; a locational information module for determining a location of the device when capturing the image; a date and time module for determining a date and time of the image capture; a processing module for associating the assignment, the user identity, location information and the time and date to the digital image file; and an encryption module for encrypting the digital image file and associated information upon image capture. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A method for verifying an assignment of a user, the method comprising the steps of:
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verifying a user of the device to enable use of the device; upon verification, receiving assignment information for the user; capturing an image with an imaging device relating to the assignment and creating a digital image file; determining an identity of the user at a time of the image capture; determining a location of the device upon image capture; determining a date and time of the image capture; associating the assignment information, the user identity, location information and the date and time to the digital image file; and encrypting the associated information and digital image file upon image capture. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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