Abstract: A method of processing a plurality of digital images arranged in a preset order in a digital imaging device in response to user input includes determining a user scrolling direction in response to user scrolling inputs, at least partially deleting a displayed image in response to a user image deletion input, and based upon the determined scrolling direction, displaying at least a portion of the next image in the scrolling direction after the deleted image unless the deleted image was the first or last image in the preset order.

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: A digital imaging device automatically detects that a subject is too close to the device for acceptable focus to be achieved and informs the user, takes automatic corrective action, or both.

Abstract: An exemplary method for controlling an electronic imaging device may include detecting a sweeping motion on a touch pad, and scrolling a feature of the electronic imaging device in response. The method may also include detecting a tap on a predetermined location on the touch pad, and in response selecting one of a plurality of features of the electronic imaging device to be scrolled when a next sweeping motion is detected on the touch pad.

Abstract: A digital camera is disclosed herein. An embodiment of the digital camera comprises a display, wherein previously captured images are displayable on the display when the camera is in a first mode. Images of scenes that are capturable by the camera are displayable on the display when the camera is in a second mode. A touch pad is located proximate the display. Contact of a stylus on the touch pad causes the display to display different previously captured images when the camera is in the first mode. At least one icon representative of at least one function is displayable on the display when the camera is in the second mode. Contact by a stylus on the touch pad proximate the icon causes the at least one function to activate.

Abstract: Viewing devices are disclosed herein. One embodiment of a viewing device is a digital camera having at least one function. And embodiment of the digital camera comprises a touch pad, wherein in which a stylus that is moved relative to the touch pad is detectable by the digital camera. The speed at which the function is performed corresponds to the speed that the stylus is moved relative to the touch pad.

Abstract: An exemplary user interface for a digital camera has a non linear configuration to provide a more ergonomic control function for a user of the camera. The interface may take the form of a touchpad and, in one exemplary embodiment, may be used to control camera zoom.

Abstract: An exemplary method for controlling an electronic imaging device may include detecting a sweeping motion on a touch pad, and adjusting a setting on the electronic imaging device in response to the sweeping motion.

Abstract: An exemplary user interface for a digital camera includes a first elongated button, a second elongated button and a third elongated scroll strip located between the first and second elongated buttons.

Abstract: Methods of calculating pixel values representative of a scene are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the method comprises focusing light representative of the scene onto a photosensor for a period of time using at least one exposure setting, wherein the photosensor has a plurality of pixels. Numeric values corresponding to the intensity of light received by each of the pixels during the period are generated. At least one exposure setting is changed and pixel values are generated by the photosensor based on the changed at least one exposure setting are calculated. The number of calculated pixel values that are greater than a first preselected value are then determined.

Abstract: A system and method for indicating settings of an image capture device. One embodiment comprises receiving light information from a photosensor; generating a histogram and at least one setting value based upon the received light information; and displaying the histogram and the setting value on a display residing on the image capture device.

Abstract: A method of analyzing images captured using an imaging device is provided herein. The analysis provides suggestions for changing a parameter of the imaging device during subsequent image capture.

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: Multiple uncompressed digital images, each at a different exposure, may be captured automatically in response to an image capture request. The set of uncompressed digital images may be stored as a single data object and manipulated to produce a final digital image.

Abstract: A user interface for red-eye removal allows a user selectively to accept or reject red-eye removal in candidate red-eye regions that are automatically detected in a digital image and presented to the user. A modified digital image may be produced and saved in which red-eye removal is performed in the candidate red-eye regions the user accepts.

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: The present invention provides a system and method for assisting in tone composition of an image. Briefly described, one embodiment comprises receiving light information corresponding to light detected by a plurality of pixels, analyzing the light information to determine a light value for each of the plurality of pixels, determining contour information, the contour information corresponding to a plurality of groups of adjacent pixels, wherein each group of adjacent pixels is characterized by a unique predetermined range of light values, and communicating the contour information to a display.

Abstract: A system and method for displaying image composition templates with preview images is described. One embodiment comprises analyzing at least one characteristic of a preview image, determining a nature of the preview image based upon the analyzed characteristic, selecting an image composition template corresponding to the determined nature of the preview image and displaying the selected image composition template concurrently with the preview image.

Abstract: An embodiment of a method for editing image information with a digital camera comprises identifying image information, generating a representation of the image information, magnifying the representation using a discrete magnification step proximal to a midpoint of the digital camera's range for digitally magnifying the image information to produce a modified representation of the image information, presenting the modified representation of the image information, controllably magnifying the modified representation responsive to a magnification control associated with the digital camera, and controllably panning across the modified representation such that preferred subject matter is observable in a desired representation.

Abstract: A system and method for providing orientation information for a frame of a video clip is described. One embodiment comprises capturing an image with an image capture device, generating a frame having at least image data corresponding to the captured image and sequence data indicative of a frame position in the video clip, sensing an orientation of the image capture device at the time the image is captured and incorporating the orientation information corresponding to the sensed orientation into the frame.