Abstract: A method and software is provided for placing an order for goods and/or services from a remote service provider over a communication network from a subscriber's computer, comprising the steps of: providing preprogrammed software on the subscriber's computer for allowing the subscriber to prepare the order while the subscriber's computer is not connected to a computer server of the remote service provider over the communications network; the subscriber creating the order using the preprogrammed software; the preprogrammed software displaying the subscriber's account status to the subscriber after preparing the order but prior to connecting to the remote service provider over the communications network; and the subscriber forwarding the order for goods and/or services to the remote service provider over the communications network.

Abstract: A computer software product and a method of organizing and searching images. The digital images may be obtained from a plurality of hard copy prints that are digitally scanned. The digital image are analyzed in accordance with a predetermined criteria based on the information obtained by scanning of the images and categorizing in accordance with the predetermined criteria. At least one goods and/or services may be provided in accordance with the predetermined criteria.

Abstract: An order processing method including transporting a photographic film roll from a retail location to a service fulfillment location located remotely from the retail location to produce at least one digital image associated with the photographic film roll; generating an update media comprising the at least one digital image; transporting the update media to the retail location; accessing the at least one digital image from the update media using an imaging device located at the retail location; generating an order request for an image product using the imaging device, the order request associated with the at least one digital image; transferring the order request to a transportable transfer media; transporting the transportable transfer media from the retail location to the service fulfillment location; and fulfilling the order request to produce the image product.

Abstract: An order processing method including generating an order request for an image product using an imaging device located at a retail location, the order request associated with at least one digital image accessed by a user at the imaging device; transferring the at least one digital image to a transportable transfer media; transporting the transportable transfer media from the retail location to a service fulfillment location located remotely from the retail location; fulfilling the order request to produce the image product; producing an update media which is separate from the transportable transfer media and the image product; transporting the update media to the retail location; and transporting the image product to at least one of the retail location or a location different than the retail location.

Abstract: A kit for organizing a plurality of images provided on a plurality of hard copy prints. The kit may include at least one order form for the ordering of at least one good and/or service; and at least one instruction form having a code capable of being machine read so as obtain information for use in organizing the images. The kit may also include a container and envelopes for use in organizing the images.

Abstract: A method and software is provided for placing an order for goods and/or services from a remote service provider over a communication network from a subscriber's computer, comprising the steps of: providing preprogrammed software on the subscriber's computer for allowing the subscriber to prepare the order while the subscriber's computer is not connected to a computer server of the remote service provider over the communications network; the subscriber creating the order using the preprogrammed software; the preprogrammed software displaying the subscriber's account status to the subscriber after preparing the order but prior to connecting to the remote service provider over the communications network; and the subscriber forwarding the order for goods and/or services to the remote service provider over the communications network.

Abstract: A computer software product and method of organizing and manipulating a plurality of images captured in a variety of different circumstances and over a period of time. The images can be automatically manipulated so as to improve the visual appeal between images The software product allows a user to select images for placement into at least one group.

Abstract: A digital scanner for scanning sheet document along transport path. The scanner includes a transport mechanism for moving the document along the transport path and a platen. The transport path is designed to minimize sticking or jamming of the document at the platen and for providing a high quality digital scan of the document.

Abstract: A computer software product and a method of organizing and searching images. The digital images may be obtained from a plurality of hard copy prints that are digitally scanned. The digital image are analyzed in accordance with a predetermined criteria based on the information obtained by scanning of the images and categorizing in accordance with the predetermined criteria. At least one goods and/or services may be provided in accordance with the predetermined criteria.

Abstract: A computer software product and a method of organizing and searching images. The digital images may be obtained from a plurality of hard copy prints that are digitally scanned. The digital image are analyzed in accordance with a predetermined criteria based on the information obtained by scanning of the images and categorizing in accordance with the predetermined criteria. At least one goods and/or services may be provided in accordance with the predetermined criteria.

Abstract: In order to annotate digital images that are presented for viewing in a plurality of organizational structures provided by different application programs run on a common operating system, a selected application program is opened, thereby selecting a particular organizational structure and displaying the digital images associated therewith according to a view provided by the organizational structure. Such organizational structures include hierarchical, time-line and album structures. An annotation routine is provided that operates as a layer of the operating system for listing potential labels that may be associated with a digital image. Because of its relationship to the operating system, the annotation routine is available concurrently with currently displayed images regardless of the application program that is currently open. Then a label is easily appended to a digital image appearing among the currently displayed images without having to open any application for that purpose.

Abstract: An order processing method. The method comprises the steps of generating an order request for an image product using an imaging device located at a retail location, the order request associated with at least one digital image accessed by a user at the imaging device; transferring the at least one digital image to a transportable transfer media; transporting the transportable transfer media from the retail location to a service fulfillment location located remotely from the retail location; fulfilling the order request to produce the image product; producing an update media; and transporting the update media and the image product to the retail location.

Abstract: A kit for organizing a plurality of images provided on a plurality of hard copy prints. The kit may include at least one order form for the ordering of at least one good and/or service; and at least one instruction form having a code capable of being machine read so as obtain information for use in organizing the images. The kit may also include a container and envelopes for use in organizing the images.