WO2007146324A2 - Imagerie synchronisée via internet - Google Patents

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WO2007146324A2
WO2007146324A2 PCT/US2007/013852 US2007013852W WO2007146324A2 WO 2007146324 A2 WO2007146324 A2 WO 2007146324A2 US 2007013852 W US2007013852 W US 2007013852W WO 2007146324 A2 WO2007146324 A2 WO 2007146324A2
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  • This invention relates to both a method and apparatus for enabling internet based synchronized imaging of photographed objects and events from fixed, mobile and/or virtual locations at the point of capture, and the automated tagging, storage and forwarding of these captured images.
  • the service station process requires that the consumer use compatible media for input: e.g. a memory card such as a flash stick, or a diskette, which can be inserted into a computing device, read, and then processed by the CPU to initiate the imaging production process.
  • a consumer can attach the recording device by cable through an input port to a personal computer, download and then print the image using either a personal printer or an online service.
  • a consumer can also use low range Bluetooth technology to beam an image to a device in close proximity of their camera or smart device.
  • the methods of this invention provides for synchronizing the imaging of these files from the consumer's location or point of capture across multiple communication channels including and utilizing wireless communications.
  • these transactions can be synchronized with complimentary business commerce and consumer service processes. Synchronization, handled by a process engine (as later described), includes sub-processes for account creation, image archiving, image processing, and the like. These processes can be user defined and managed through the use of a smart device or via a personal computer or web client interface hosted or executed through an internet connection. For example, a consumer may select to process all images from a given cell phone to a Attorney Docket No. RR-004P-PCT Express Mail Number EM 050589960 US
  • image types may be suitable only for smaller print formats and the pre-selection of the output type (also managed by the process engine) enables the consumer to automate the ordering of prints from a preselected source.
  • an internet imaging applications provider, sponsored event or location based promoter, etc., through partnership with a telecommunications service can provide a telephone number for uploading digital images as part of a themed promotion.
  • This process automation is one of several capabilities of the synchronization method.
  • the provider/promoter can combine an uploaded primary subject image taken by a user/consumer with a secondary image, the secondary image in one embodiment comprising a "picture frame", that is, an external border surrounding the primary image. Text or graphics can be incorporated into this border.
  • a watermark that is, a translucent-like overlay onto the captured image
  • These dynamic rich media frames may contain multi-media components which can be dynamically associated to an inbound message or request based upon information associated with the inbound request.
  • the processed media file may contain both a still image and an audio snippet so that when opened the sound is heard while the user views the downloaded image.
  • the inbound message or request may be specific to a given event location and therefore dynamically access the appropriate downloadable media.
  • one may connect to a service linked with a professional sports stadium by using a unique telephone number, email address or the like. This number or identifier is associated to an appropriately themed media and this media is Attorney Docket No. RR-004P-PCT Express Mail Number EM 050589960 US
  • the consumer can access and download dynamic rich media frames to their portable smart device to automatically frame device stored digital images.
  • frames adhere to the standard aspect ratios of the digital media so that the frames can be applied to all standards based portable smart devices. They can also be modified to fit customized dimensions.
  • the frames are available in numerous color schemes and designs as well as sponsored graphics. These frames can incorporate areas for graphics or describe a themed or sponsored event or location.
  • These frames also accept embedded data descriptions based upon user provided data entry.
  • This frame based metadata is incorporated into the frame and media file transmission.
  • a user can access the application and update a metadata tag form and specify descriptions for the images he plans to capture or that he has captured.
  • this application will allow a user to integrate metadata tags from the wireless network and transmit these with his frame metadata preferences, device metadata, as well as the image file metadata to a given destination or service for processing. In this way, the consumer can store the thus processed images in his smart device, have them reside at a remote server, send them to a service provider for printing, or forward the processed images through the www to a designated computer or internet connected display device such as a television.
  • the process engine manages numerous processes and sub-processes, including media and transaction messaging across the system's topology.
  • process engine is triggered into action upon receipt of a transaction forwarded from the consumer' wireless device via a wireless network.
  • This transaction manifests itself in the form of the consumer first photographing a subject, and having the device store the photographed image as a digital image file.
  • the thus captured primary image is then uploaded to the destination site using a wireless (i.e. smart) device as described above.
  • the upload image transaction includes metadata which may specify among other things the sender and the location or event where the image was captured. This information is investigated by the processing engine and then compared to data associations resident in a global event management database. Based upon a determined correlation, the engine further processes the image, including possible framing and/or media tagging.
  • the image can then be saved to the consumer's account at a destination site.
  • the compiled image or media is then available for the consumer to view, share or publish.
  • This synchronization process is initiated by the consumer through his device, to which a program has been downloaded (pre or post market) to the phone, or smart device, with the necessary resident software for directly connecting to an internet destination.
  • the consumer merely selects a command (e.g. "Synch") and based upon the device profile and the consumer's selected preferences, the images are synchronized at the designated destination.
  • a command e.g. "Synch”
  • Transmitted by wireless or by telephony (cellular) network information gathered from the network during the transmission process attaches to and becomes associated with the image transmission in the form of metadata.
  • This metadata informs and initiates the process engine to fulfill the imaging process which may include the execution of fixed location based or mobile based image framing/watermarking and media tagging, or an electronic commerce transaction, or both.
  • synchronization can also enable an "e-commerce transaction" dialog initiated between the consumer and a selected service provider.
  • a service provider can initiate a promotional incentive for each of the synchronized transactions through multiple channels such as email, regular mail or personalized offers via an internet portal. More specific examples of business methods utilizing this technology are further described below in the Detailed Description of the Invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a system level view depicting traditional means for capturing and processing of images via the internet.
  • Fig 2 is an overall view depicting various options for processing captured digital images according to the methods of this invention.
  • FlG. 3 is a depiction of the process engine of this invention.
  • FIG.4 illustrates a framed image and destination page according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates the framing process of location-aware event based tagging.
  • the present invention compliments this capability by enabling synchronization through the use of wireless communications.
  • synchronization is used to denote a process where an image is automatically processed to combine it with a secondary image and tagged, and when sent to an application provider's (i.e., image synchronization) site is automatically linked to a user specific account where the image is thereafter processed according to pre-selected preferences/instructions associated with the account.
  • the invention enables the synchronization of input devices (e.g., a cell phone camera, digital camera (be it point and shoot or digital SLR), smart device, digital video, kiosk, etc), and other multi media devices to a service or an output device (online service, internet destination, kiosk, service Attorney Docket No. RR-004P-PCT E ⁇ xpress Mail Number EM 050589960 US
  • a consumer can access a broadband wireless network, WiFi, WiMax and the like while roaming through a network hotspot or grid.
  • the consumer can dial a pre-defined telephone number when a network hotspot is not available or preferred or his device may utilize his system's cellular network coverage to transmit the media for online processing.
  • cell phones and digital cameras (exemplified by Kodak's recently released Easy Share V610 digital camera, with embedded Bluetooth wireless technology) will continue to converge in such a way that both types of devices will be "internet enabled”.
  • an embedded program is provided for use by any of these digital imaging products.
  • an embedded program is provided to support one- button synchronization as described above to a predefined destination
  • the specification of these destinations can be accessed from either the cell phone user interface, digital camera user interface or through a web-client interface such as amazon.com and others.
  • the synchronization aspect of the invention in general ensures the consumer's digital images are synchronized with an internet based processing service and a repository of images or internet destination.
  • FIG. 2 a generic depiction of a consumer environment is depicted in which the consumer uses a digital device 10 to capture a digital image (e.g. cell phone camera, digital camera, smart device, digital video).
  • a digital image e.g. cell phone camera, digital camera, smart device, digital video.
  • the consumer has several options. He can download the captured image at a later time to a computer 20, which can then be used to send the captured image as part of an email through the World Wide Web to one of several destinations such as a Attorney Docket No. RR-004P-PCT Express Mail Number EM 050589960 US
  • print service provider where pictures may be ordered for printing, the prints later returned to the consumer by mail.
  • Other options include downloading the captured images onto a storage device such as a RW CD or memory stick for later processing, or using the wireless capability of the smart device to send the stored image to a retail print station (kiosk) 22 such as one might find at a Target or Walgreen's store, for image printing, or to a location based event kiosk 24 (e.g. that one might find at an amusement park or a sports venue like a baseball stadium).
  • the consumer can use the wireless capability of the smart device, either through an access point or portal or by computer 20 to transmit the captured image via the internet to Application Provider's image synchronization website 50, hosting process engine 52 of this invention.
  • an image can be captured of an object (such as a flower, bridge, or building), a mobile event (such as a birthday party or sports competition) or a location defined event (such as a professional competition played at a sports stadium), the captured digital image stored in digital device 10.
  • an object such as a flower, bridge, or building
  • a mobile event such as a birthday party or sports competition
  • a location defined event such as a professional competition played at a sports stadium
  • JPEG Joint Professional Expert Group
  • the JPEG standard (and others as well) has embedded within it metadata attributes (that is data about data) which describe the captured image, including data about the user, the device and device settings used to capture the image. Additionally, an end user can append additional attributes to the metadata file. It is these attributes, incorporated as part of the image file which are read and serve as the basis for further processing of the files.
  • inbound file by applying dynamic and/or preset parameters which are defined within a processing instruction file, such parameters defining the text, symbol or graphic to be placed within one of the areas of the media frame, where to send the media after compiling the frame, and the like.
  • the transmitted file is metadata tagged with the event location according to the location of the local the access point used to transmit the wireless signal.
  • the forwarded image is examined by event configuration file 54, and a search of directory file 56 made, based on the location, date and time metadata of the transmitted image to see if there is a match. If so, then the image is further processed according to the stored instructions contained within instructions file 58.
  • a tagging file 60 is accessed, and the captured image combined with the appropriate image and/or video resident from within tagging file 60.
  • the instructions file 58 of event configuration file 54 also includes instructions for posting (such as "return framed image to sender"), instructions for viewing a marketing message which can be included with the posting of the captured image, instructions for appending an audio clip to the image, and the like.
  • the packaged file including the original and appended digital image is then forward to event management database (EMS) 62 where it can be saved, and/or forwarded for posting and/or printing.
  • EMS event management database
  • the instructions for image processing are determined by a user/consumer, event sponsor or the like.
  • a consumer can establish an account with the Application Provider's image synchronization website 50, and in the process of opening the account specify user preferences.
  • a consumer user may direct that framed photos be returned immediately upon processing to the user's hand held device 10, or forwarded to database 62 for on-line storage, or forwarded for further processing such as printing by print service provider 40, or sending via wireless or email provider to a predetermined distribution list 12.
  • a call in number or email alias can be provided by the event sponsor, event attendees synchronizing their digital photo file to the process engine designated by the sponsor.
  • the photo image can be joined with the frame and/or logo of the sponsoring event and returned, at the determination of the sponsor to the attendee user, and if desired to a sponsored web site, where some or all of the submitted images can be posted. Additionally, or alternatively, if the event is still in progress, such as at a baseball game, one or more of the images may be posted to any one of the sport screens resident at the stadium and real-time data may be incorporated into the frame or metadata tags.
  • the frame is designed to surround the image, and can include text and/or graphics.
  • the frame is added to the image using the same image standard as that used to represent the captured image. Thus, if the JPEG standard was used for the image, the added frame will likewise be based on the same JPEG standard.
  • the image file may be converted Attorney Docket No. RR-004P-PCT Express Mail Number EM 050589960 US
  • FIG. 4 By way of further illustration of mobile event based tagging, a event based frame detail is shown in FIG. 4, in which a party scene 70 is depicted in one image, the photo surrounded by a frame 72 of a designated color, with a word description 74 of the event imprinted at the bottom of the frame.
  • a party scene 70 is depicted in one image
  • the photo surrounded by a frame 72 of a designated color
  • FIG. 4 an example of another event based image tag
  • a picture 76 of a skier is illustrated, frame 72 having embedded within it the name of the ski area, 78.
  • Other types of tagging are possible at this stage, including overlay or watermarking of the image.
  • the thus synchronized images may be returned via wireless to a consumer's smart device, stored as part of an photo catalogue 80 at database 62 of the Application Provider's website, posted to a one or more photo sharing websites (30a, 3Ob 1 30c), or sent to others via distribution list 12.
  • a user posts or uploads an image from the ballpark, the image file including event location specific tags which are gathered from the network, the device, and application provider database, this metadata providing the context for selection of location event specific advertisements or marketing messages.
  • the appropriate game day frame can be attached, labeling the picture with the date of the game and the names of the competing teams. Team logos can also be added as part of the frame. The picture is then posted per the instructions contained within instruction file 58.
  • These files can include transactions which are to be performed based upon ad placements, and trigger the process engine to catalog and archive the transaction so as to ensure and comply with a sponsor's instructions.
  • an image is packaged with the digital image and possibly other information, the combined image file sent back to the consumer' smart device 10 or PC 20.
  • the thus framed image is forwarded to event management system database (EMS) 62.
  • Database 62 is designed to handle the post processing of image options such as media storage and retrieval.
  • the thus framed image can be stored as a stand alone item, or be posted to an album or aggregated for public visibility.
  • An email can also automatically be generated forwarding the single image or album to a photo processing provider 40 for fulfillment, such as printing of the images and forwarding to a consumer specified address.
  • frames and the like can be downloaded from a provider website or venue directly to a smart device, and maintained resident in the device, much as ring tones, and wallpaper may be downloaded from providers of these features and stored.
  • the consumer can, by programming the smart device, turn the tagging feature "on” or "off".
  • pictures taken will be automatically framed and stored in the memory of the smart device.
  • more than one frame may be stored and the user may program the smart device so that the featured frame may be changed from picture to picture.
  • synchronized files may be sent directly to a location based entertainment kiosk 24 (see Fig. 2), such as of the type displayed in my United States Design Patent D410481 for either immediate output or synchronizing with an applications provider destination.
  • This type of kiosk is typically found at venues such as a sports stadium or at an amusement park.
  • the consumer can wirelessly transmit images from any compatible digital input device to the kiosk via a specific uri, code, alias or telephone number.
  • the consumer synchronizes directly with kiosk.
  • the synchronization process with an internet destination can be set up as a sub-process of the primary output process.
  • a kiosk 22 may also be part of an on-site retail location such as a Target, Walgreen's, or like type of store.
  • a marketer at or for the location can promote the use of kiosk and synchronization service through several marketing tactics.
  • the kiosk can be co-branded by both the imaging service provider and the telecommunication service provider.
  • entry tickets (or tokens) to a given location could include incentives to utilize the kiosk imaging service, and kiosks can be positioned strategically to take advantage of traffic patterns.
  • End products digital photographs
  • Each of these co-branding tactics can support affiliate revenue streams for all sponsors involved.
  • MMOGs massively multiplayer online games
  • images of one's avatars or proxies personality images available for websites where individuals create identities to represent themselves in place of using images that have a true likeness
  • the present invention further enables participants within these virtual environments to engage virtual photography kiosks, and have their proxy images captured. These images can then be synchronized with an internet destination or repository. For example, many game players have been known to meet, date, and marry, staging in-game weddings. This invention can provide a virtual photography service and the synchronization of these "wedding pictures" with a real-world imaging service company or internet destination. The end result is virtual world wedding pictures or theme framed photos from these virtual reality environments. These frames can contain brand names specific to brand sponsored events within this virtual reality. That is, photos taken at a product launch would be branded with the brand sponsors graphic. This frame would persist outside of the virtual world and across the internet.
  • these virtual images can be synchronized and associated to an existing or new account.
  • a commerce relationship is established between a virtual world environment and a physical world imaging service.
  • an affiliate revenue model can generate revenue for the virtual environment as well as provide another channel for imaging service providers to obtain new customers: e.g., all users of this service from within the virtual environment can access a given service provider for their physical products or services.
  • Each of these transactions can result in the aggregation of points or rewards for the individual and the virtual community brand. The result is an aggregated buying power for the virtual community brand and loyalty points or Attorney Docket No. RR-004P-PCT Express Mail Number EM 050589960 US
  • Incorporated within event configuration file 54 are sub-processes such as the marketing and promotional tactics associated with selling services to a given account owner as well as the processing or delivery of any consumed service.
  • sub-processes such as the marketing and promotional tactics associated with selling services to a given account owner as well as the processing or delivery of any consumed service.
  • a business can market and promote complimentary products and services relative to specific synchronized transactions.
  • These marketing or promotional messages which can be delivered via email, mms, sms or other transport, serve to compliment the image processing process and in turn can result in additional consumer purchases.
  • the system can initiate the processing or delivery of product or services through these sub- Attorney Docket No. RR-004P-PCT Express Mail NumbenEM 050589960 US
  • processes can synch the images with the account, and then email one or all of the synchronized images to a specified recipient.
  • an image captured at a ballpark during a game could be uploaded for inclusion into a brand sponsored community photo album.
  • This album can include all images captured by wireless devices and uploaded to the internet destination during the game.
  • Manipulating the image to include the agreed to branding and graphics is an example of how the media process engine operates.
  • the process server ensures the systematically Attorney Docket No. RR-004P-PCT Express Mail Number EM 050589960 US
  • created and captured metadata is used to key or initiate the advertising and promotional processes for a given user.
  • the process engine can be programmed to automatically process and store the image according to preferences of the sponsor.
  • the process engine can further create a temporary account for the user, and assign a user password, thus allowing the user to later set up their own permanent account.

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L'invention concerne un procédé et un appareil via Internet pour traiter automatiquement une image numérique capturée par un dispositif intelligent à un emplacement fixé, pour un événement mobile ou virtuel, et pour synchroniser la combinaison de cette image primaire capturée avec une image secondaire qui peut être une trame d'image, ou un filigrane, pour créer une image physique combinée. Le cas échéant, l'image combinée peut également contenir un fichier audio. Une fois combinée, l'image peut être stockée pour une visualisation ultérieure et/ou être automatiquement renvoyée à l'utilisateur du dispositif intelligent ou au PC de l'utilisateur qui a pris l'image primaire, être transmise à un site Web de service d'impression en ligne, être postée sur un site Web de partage de photos et/ou être transmise à une liste de distribution. Le post-traitement automatisé desdites images capturées est traité par un moteur de traitement hébergé sur le site Web du fournisseur d'application, le moteur de traitement contenant les instructions pour la combinaison physique et pour la balise des métadonnées desdites images.
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