H04N1/00161

DOCUMENT CAMERA DEVICE AND CUTOUT ASSISTANCE METHOD
20170171427 · 2017-06-15 · ·

A document camera device includes a processor that executes a procedure. The procedure includes: performing control so as to display, in cutout processing that cuts out and saves, from an image imaging a subject, an image corresponding to an inside of a region designated for the subject, an image specifying a region associated with identification information of a subject targeted by the current cutout processing on the subject targeted by the current cutout processing, based on history information associated with identification information of the subject and with the region in cutout processing that was executed in the past; and performing processing that, when a region specified by an image specifying the region has been selected, sets an image cut out and saved from inside the selected region as an image that has been cut out by the current cutout processing.

Method of providing content transmission service by using printed matter
09652704 · 2017-05-16 · ·

Provided is a content delivery service method using printed matter. The content delivery service method using printed matter may include executing, by a first terminal, a service app and selecting an image, editing content on the selected image in an app screen, sending, by the first terminal, the image and information about the edited content to a server, storing, by the server, the image and the information about the edited content and sending information about the storage to the first terminal, generating, by the first terminal, specific recognition code in which the storage information has been recorded and inserting the specific recognition code into the image, and sending, by the first terminal, the image into which the recognition code has been inserted to a printing device so that the image is printed by the printing device.

AUTOMATED IMAGE ALBUM

In some embodiments, security and/or automation systems may offer users automated generation of shared albums among individuals relating to one or more events. The individuals may be known individuals or unknown individuals. For example, the albums may be of intimate settings such as holiday meals or birthdays, or may be from larger gatherings such as concerts, fairs, and the like. The user may have the ability to generate hard copy and/or electronic albums that can then be shared. The users may have the option to customize the album and review the images for printing of only select images.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED PRODUCT CONFIGURATION AND SERVICE PLAN OPTIONS FOR A CAMERA DEVICE
20170126906 · 2017-05-04 ·

A system and method for obtaining photographic products and/or services comprises bundling image capture and printing technologies into products and/or services that are paid for by a consumer with monthly or yearly subscription fees. The system and method involves selecting a camera and selecting a photographic products/service plan which designates photographic products and/or services which are to be associated with the selected camera. The system and method gives the consumer the option of selecting a specific camera from a menu of cameras, and a specific photographic product/service plan which is to be associated with the selected camera from a product/service menu. As a further option, the consumer can customize his/her product/service plan in accordance with his/her preference. The plan can provide for products and/or services for images captured and/or film exposed by the camera for a predetermined amount of time at a predetermined fee. At the end of the plan, the consumer could have the option of returning the camera, exchanging the camera for a different camera, or keeping the camera at no cost or for a reduced price. The photographic products and/or services provided by the plan could be products and/or services such as film developing, printing, image products, scanning, photo CDs, image storage, etc.

Proactive creation of personalized products

A method for proactively creating an image product includes capturing an image of an object in a first environment by a device, storing a library of personalized products each characterized by a product type, automatically recognizing the object in the image as having a product type associated with the library of personalized products, automatically creating a design for the personalized product of the product type using personalized content, automatically displaying the design of the personalized product of the product type incorporating the selected photo in the first environment on the device, and manufacturing a physical product based on the design of the personalized product.

Electronic device for playing-playing contents and method thereof

A method and device for playing contents in an electronic device are provided. The method includes selecting a setting condition value for playing at least one contents, where the at least one contents includes at least one tag information corresponding to the setting condition value, determining the at least one contents satisfying the setting condition value, and playing the at least one contents in a predefined order.

Proactive creation of image-based products

A method for proactively creating an image product includes capturing an image of an object in a first environment by a device, storing a library of personalized products each characterized by a product type, automatically recognizing the object in the image as having a product type associated with the library of personalized products, automatically creating a design for the personalized product of the product type using personalized content, automatically displaying the design of the personalized product of the product type incorporating the selected photo in the first environment on the device, and manufacturing a physical product based on the design of the personalized product.

System and method for providing a preview of a digital photo album

A system and method for providing a preview of a digital photo album is provided. A representation of a digital photo album, which includes plural content items is displayed on an electronic device. An interaction associated with the displayed representation of the digital photo album is detected on the electronic device. A determination of whether the interaction corresponds to a gesture that is maintained for a first threshold distance is made. A preview of the digital photo album is provided for display in response to the determination, where the preview includes one or more of the plural content items included within the digital photo album.

TRAIL CAMERA MEMORY CARD VIEWER
20170064099 · 2017-03-02 ·

A trail camera memory card viewer is provided. The trail camera memory card viewer has a user interface for reproducing digital images from a coupled trail camera memory card, wherein the user interface provides a nine-inch screen and a plurality of haptic setting and image-manipulating buttons for studying and editing the trail camera pictures and videos. The trail camera memory card viewer has no Internet connectivity, drastically shortening the time to view and examine pictures and videos from a user's trail camera.

Photographic stage
09584734 · 2017-02-28 ·

A photographic stage is provided that includes at least one camera, a scanner, and a computer configured to capture a plurality of images from the at least one camera. The computer is also configured to detect a tagged item based on data from the scanner and to identify the tagged item in at least one of the images. A method of using the photographic stage and an apparatus is also provided.