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Method and apparatus for automatically capturing and managing images

  • US 9,288,375 B2
  • Filed: 02/10/2011
  • Issued: 03/15/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/24/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A digital camera, comprising:

  • an input device, the input device configured to receive location information, the location information identifying at least one storage server for storing media content for future retrieval by a user of the digital camera, the media content being at least one of a digital image and a video;

    an imaging device, the imaging device configured to acquire the media content;

    a memory, the memory configured to store the location information and at least one factor;

    a processor, the processor configured to;

    cause acquisition of the media content, by the imaging device, based on at least one pre-established condition irrespective of whether a shutter button of the digital camera is triggered, the at least one pre-established condition being based on movement of the digital camera;

    in response to acquiring the media content, determine whether to transmit the media content to the storage server based at least on whether the at least one factor is met;

    cause transmission of the media content over a network to the at least one storage server if the at least one factor is met; and

    cause retention in the memory of a version of the acquired media content after the transmission of the media content to the at least one storage server; and

    a transmitter, the transmitter configured to transmit the media content over the network to the at least one storage server.

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