Methods and apparatus for providing portable photographic images
First Claim
1. A portable device, comprising:
- an electronic display capable of displaying digital images stored in memory;
a case that fits within a pocket-sized wallet and provides support for the electronic display, the case comprising a first planar surface and a second planar surface substantially parallel to one another;
a segment located on the second planar surface operable to receive a memory cardat least one index button;
processing circuitry operable to display at least one digital image on the electronic display, wherein the processing circuitry is coupled to the memory, the at least one index button, and the electronic display; and
a magnetic strip that includes credit card information, wherein the segment is located below the magnetic strip.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for providing portable photographic images are described. The present invention includes a small, portable electronic display unit that may be placed within a wallet or purse. The display unit may include an input port for downloading digital images from a computer or digital camera. The display unit may also include one or more buttons to provide a user with the ability to select an image for display from a given set of digital images that have been stored in memory. The display unit may be preloaded with one or more digital images, or it may be configured to be loaded by a user. The digital images may, for example, include still digital photographs or short video clips that have been captured from a digital camera.
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1. A portable device, comprising:
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an electronic display capable of displaying digital images stored in memory; a case that fits within a pocket-sized wallet and provides support for the electronic display, the case comprising a first planar surface and a second planar surface substantially parallel to one another; a segment located on the second planar surface operable to receive a memory card at least one index button; processing circuitry operable to display at least one digital image on the electronic display, wherein the processing circuitry is coupled to the memory, the at least one index button, and the electronic display; and a magnetic strip that includes credit card information, wherein the segment is located below the magnetic strip. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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