Automated grouping of image and other user data
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1. A method comprising:
- (a) storing a plurality of data files in an original folder of a plurality of folders in a memory;
(b) receiving a first user instruction to process a first data file of the plurality of data files stored in the original folder;
(c) automatically creating a first folder different from the original folder within said memory in response to the first user instruction;
(d) automatically storing the first data file in the first folder in response to the first user instruction;
(e) automatically removing the first data file from the original folder upon storing the first data file in the first folder;
(f) processing the first data file according to the first user instruction;
(g) receiving a second user instruction to process a second data file subsequent to processing the first data file; and
(h) automatically storing the second data file in the first folder in response to the second user instruction.
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Abstract
A user selects a data file (e.g., an image file) from an interface (e.g., a thumbnail view). Upon selecting a file from the interface, the contents of that file are presented to the user in an appropriate manner (e.g., providing an enlarged image display). The selected file is also moved to a separate folder. As the contents of additional files are presented to the user, those files are also moved to the separate folder. A new folder is created when the user returns to the interface and selects another file from that interface, or alternatively, upon instruction from the user to create a new folder. The user may then rename or otherwise modify the folder(s).
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1. A method comprising:
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(a) storing a plurality of data files in an original folder of a plurality of folders in a memory; (b) receiving a first user instruction to process a first data file of the plurality of data files stored in the original folder; (c) automatically creating a first folder different from the original folder within said memory in response to the first user instruction; (d) automatically storing the first data file in the first folder in response to the first user instruction; (e) automatically removing the first data file from the original folder upon storing the first data file in the first folder; (f) processing the first data file according to the first user instruction; (g) receiving a second user instruction to process a second data file subsequent to processing the first data file; and (h) automatically storing the second data file in the first folder in response to the second user instruction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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15. The method of step 1, further comprising:
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(i) receiving a signal to discontinue storage of data files in the first folder; (j) creating a second folder in response to the signal to discontinue storage of data files in the first folder; and (k) storing a next selected data file in the second folder. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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39. A method for organizing data files, comprising:
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(a) storing a plurality of data files in at least one of a plurality of folders in a memory; (b) receiving a first user instruction to process a first data file; (c) creating a first folder within said memory; (d) storing the first data file in the first folder in response to the first user instruction; (e) processing the first data file according to the first user instruction; (f) receiving a second user instruction to process a second data file; (g) storing the second data file in the first folder in response to the second user instruction; and (h) displaying a file selection user interface configured to present information about each of the plurality of data files, wherein the plurality of data files are electronic image files, the file selection user interface includes a display of thumbnail images corresponding to the plurality of data files, and processing the first data file includes displaying an enlarged image corresponding to the first data file.
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40. An apparatus comprising:
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a processor; and memory configured to store computer readable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to perform a method comprising; storing a plurality of data files in an original folder of a plurality of folders in the memory; receiving a first user instruction to process a first data file of the plurality of data files stored in the original folder; automatically creating a first folder different from the original folder within said memory in response to the first user instruction; automatically storing the first data file in the first folder in response to the first user instruction; automatically removing the first data file from the original folder upon storing the first data file in the first folder; processing the first data file according to the first user instruction; receiving a second user instruction to process a second data file subsequent to processing the first data file; and automatically storing the second data file in the first folder in response to the second user instruction. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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46. One or more computer readable media storing computer readable instructions that, when executed, cause a processor to perform a method comprising:
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storing a plurality of data files in an original folder of a plurality of folders in a memory; receiving a first user instruction to process a first data file of the plurality of data files stored in the original folder; automatically creating a first folder different from the original folder within said memory in response to the first user instruction; automatically storing the first data file in the first folder in response to the first user instruction; automatically removing the first data file from the original folder upon storing the first data file in the first folder; processing the first data file according to the first user instruction; receiving a second user instruction to process a second data file subsequent to processing the first data file; and automatically storing the second data file in the first folder in response to the second user instruction. - View Dependent Claims (47, 48, 49, 50)
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