Abstract: Methods and cameras having a menu that is customized using audio. The camera is configured to have a display and a customizable menu comprising a plurality of selectable items that respectively correspond to selected tasks or actions that may be performed. The camera is configured to have programmable speaking capabilities that comprise preassigned customized descriptors for each of the selectable items. When a particular item is selected, a selected action is performed.

Abstract: A system and method comprising a user device having a customizable share system that is external device driven, and which is configured by way of communication between the user device and the external device. The customizable share system allows a user to be aware of the capabilities of an external device that is connected to the user device. This is implemented using a user interface on the user's device, such as a camera or device display, for example.

Abstract: When a digital imaging system, such as a digital camera or scanner system, performs an image adjustment that affects pixels in a digital photograph, the system stores the original pixel data in a header, tag, or similar informational portion in the resulting digital image file, The original pixel data can be retrieved at a later time and replaced in the digital photograph as a way to “undo” the image adjustment. The digital imaging system may optionally be a digital camera. The digital imaging system may optionally be a scanner system. The pixel data retrieval may be performed by the digital imaging system or by another device, such as a computer.

Abstract: One embodiment of a note association system provides a system and method for associating objects and graphical information with an image capture device or a processing device.

Abstract: A system and method for managing digital images arranged in a preset order in a digital camera or other imaging device.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method is shown for improving image capturing ability, the method comprising electronically analyzing captured images to determine variations from accepted image criteria, electronically analyzing the determined variations to determine a pattern of determined variations, and providing an indication of relative image capturing performance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for shielding a display. Briefly described, one embodiment comprises a display shield coupled to a display enclosure wherein a display resides, so that the display shield may be selectively oriented in at least a first position covering the display, a second position shading the display and a third position retracted from the display.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for capturing images. Briefly described, one embodiment comprises a digital camera, the digital camera comprising at least a photosensor; and an enclosure configured to receive the digital camera, configured to have at least one feature controlling operation of the digital camera, and configured to capture an image using the photosensor of the digital camera.

Abstract: A collection of image templates in a digital camera guides a user in the taking of pictures. The image templates may have associated sample images that are optionally replaceable, in arbitrary order, by images captured by the user in the digital camera. Textual or audible instructions for capturing user images to replace the sample images may also be provided. A photo album containing images associated with at least one image template in a collection may be generated automatically.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method sets an image capture device to one of a plurality of available operational modes for the image capture device. The method comprises determining an angle of pitch orientation of the image capture device, and setting the image capture device to the one of the plurality of operational modes if the angle of pitch orientation is within a predetermined angle range associated with the one of the plurality of operational modes.

Abstract: A centrifuge rotor cover assembly for use with a centrifuge having a rotor and a housing enclosing the rotor and including a lid movable between a closed position overlying the rotor and an open position providing access to the rotor. The cover assembly includes a rotor cover removably coupled to the lid. Means are provided for engaging the rotor cover with the rotor for rotation therewith and for uncoupling the cover from the lid in response to the lid being moved to the closed position. Means are also provided for disengaging the rotor cover from the rotor and for coupling the cover to the lid in response to the lid being moved to the open position.

Abstract: The invention relates to an identification flag for a sample tube. The flag includes a longitudinally extending planar element, and tube connectors extending laterally from the planar element. The tube connectors are engageable with opposite portions of the tube to secure the planar element to the tube in a laterally spaced relationship with respect to an intermediate portion of the tube located between the opposite portions.