Abstract: In a method and apparatus for building up a database of known faces, the database of known faces allows the names of the people captured in an image to be added to the meta-data of the image file. The digital imaging device will ask the user to identify unknown people captured in an image.

Abstract: A user captures an original digital image, which is then selected for post-processing within the image capture device. The user selects a number of images from a defined list of multiples. The image capture device then down-samples the original image and duplicates the down-sampled image to create multiple tiles of the original image. Optionally, the tiled image may then be stored in a memory by the image capture device.

Abstract: Various embodiments for determining a correct video standard for a display device (e.g., a television monitor) are described. In an embodiment, a test signal in accordance with a video standard is transmitted to the display device. One or more signals transmitted by the display device are analyzed to determine whether the video standard is a correct video standard for the display device.

Abstract: An image capture device includes a processor configured to generate pseudo-random numbers. Optionally, these pseudo-random numbers may use a portion of an image as a seed for the random number generator. These random numbers are used in the post-processing of digital images to create a variety pseudo-random image effects such as; unique frame colors, line thicknesses, line and/or shape placements, image copies, filter strengths, shape choices and color blends. These effects are applied to a selected digital image creating a unique final image.

Abstract: A user provides a plurality of video frames for processing, and selects a cartoon color palette. The color of all selected pixels within all selected video frames is changed to that of the closest match in color within the cartoon color palette and is stored in a memory. Optionally, the user may create a custom cartoon color palette, and may select less than all of the pixels in any given video frame for processing.

Abstract: A data management system can improve the saving and transferring of data files by automatically renaming new data files when transferring files from a source location to a destination location. The data files would be renamed when the duplicate name is for a file that contains different data.

Abstract: First and second digital images are provided. A user is given the choice of using the first image as a texture or a border for the second digital image. A portion of the first image may be selected for use as the texture or border. As necessary, the first and second images may be resized. The two images are overlayed (with appropriate amounts of transparency for the generation of textures). If necessary, the first image may be tiled to completely cover the second image (for a texture), or to surround the second image (for a border).

Abstract: A user provides a graphical representation of a desired image post-processing parameter curve. A first digital image of the graphical representation of a desired image post-processing parameter curve is captured. The first digital image is analyzed by an image processor that generates necessary post-processing parameters as defined by the desired image post-processing parameter curve. The image processor uses the resulting post-processing parameters to modify a second digital image.

Abstract: A user provides a graphical representation of a desired image capture device control parameter curve with respect to time. A digital image of the graphical representation of a desired image capture device control parameter curve is captured. The digital image is analyzed by a processor that generates necessary control parameters as defined by the desired image capture device control parameter curve. The processor uses the resulting control parameters to control an image capture device during an image capture session.

Abstract: A user captures a digital image, which is then selected for post-processing within the image capture device. The image capture device decompresses the full size image, and buffers any metadata associated with the image. As a user applies each post-processing effect to the image, effect parameters are added to the metadata for the image. Upon completion of post-processing the effect parameters from the metadata are stored in a separate custom effect file. The image capture device then is able to perform the series of effects upon subsequent images after reading the effect parameters from the custom effect file.

Abstract: A method for initializing an imaging device includes executing a startup procedure to enter an image capture mode without loading any string tables for a user interface, detecting a need to display text in the user interface, and loading a string table enabling the text to be displayed when the need is detected.

Abstract: A method of dynamically prioritizing menu items embedded in an electronic device, such as a digital camera, comprising the steps of selecting a menu item from an ordered list of menu items, recording the selected menu item in a record file stored in the electronic device, analyzing the record file to determine the frequency of use for each menu item, and dynamically prioritizing the ordered list by a firmware embedded in the electronic device based on the user's frequency of use to provide a prioritized ordered list, such that frequently used menu item is ranked higher in the prioritized ordered list.

Abstract: This invention is a digital camera that measures its internal temperature using the dark current of the photo detector. Using the temperature information the digital camera controls its internal temperature by selectively shutting down or slowing down heat generating components.

Abstract: Digital cameras and methods wherein volume control is linked with zoom control. The present invention captures audio along with recorded images at different zoom settings, and upon playback adjusts the sound output volume (audio apparatus gain) based upon the zoom control setting.

Abstract: An image display system and associated method displays an image for a period dependent on the evaluated complexity of the image. The invention provides the viewer a suitable period during which to examine images in applications involving the automatic displaying of images.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for building up a database of known faces in a digital imaging device is disclosed. The database of known faces allows the names of the people captured in the image to be added to the meta-data of the image file. The digital imaging device will ask the user to identify unknown people captured in an image.

Abstract: A digital system that uses a global positioning system (GPS) and a device to determine direction to help name the files and/or the file location of the images captured by the device can help manage the large number of files created by the device. The digital system containing a photo-sensor, an image storage area, a GPS system, a GPS database, a device to determine direction, and a processor.

Abstract: Video, or sequences of still images, are presented in one or more areas of an arrangement, and within each area, images within the video or sequences of still images are selected for printing or display. Still images and portions of video may optionally be designated as of particular interest, and only images of particular interest are then presented.

Abstract: An imaging device user interface allows intents or menu options associated with an image to be set while the image is being viewed. The user interface facilitates the displaying of a large number of icons associated with the intents or menu options and easy viewing of which intents or menu options are active.

Abstract: A data management system can improve the saving and transferring of data files by automatically renaming new data files when transferring files from a source location to a destination location. The data files would be renamed when the duplicate name is for a file that contains different data.