Abstract: A multimedia data organization process, i.e. creation, of a photo album or slideshow, said multimedia data being represented by contingent individuals (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, 14e, 14f) of an instantiated ontology that in addition to generic individuals (EC, C, F, M, T, A) comprises semantic links between individuals, comprising: —the presentation to the user of the choice of at least one individual from the instantiated ontology, and in response to a user-prompted choice, —the selection and organization of a subset of multimedia data corresponding to the contingent individuals of the instantiated ontology according to at least one selection and/or organization rule engaging the user-chosen individual and the related semantic links.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of annotation of images captured by a digital camera equipped with a previewing means, comprising: the supply with the camera of an operating mode enabling a user to select one image (12) to be annotated, and to capture at least one additional previewed image; the automatic extraction (20) of an annotation (A) from the additional image; and the creation (22) of a new image by combining the annotation (A) and the image to be annotated (12), while respecting, in the new image, a location and enlargement ratio of the annotation virtually identical to those of the annotation in the additional image.

Abstract: In order to analyze a digital video clip to determine candidate frames for subsequent key frame selection, a camera motion sensor is provided in the camera so that information is provided during image capture regarding camera motion including translation of the scene or camera, or scaling of the scene. The sensor includes an accelerometer or a lens motor sensor. A plurality of video segments is formed based on the global motion estimate and each segment is labeled in accordance with a predetermined series of camera motion classes. Thereafter, key frame candidates are extracted from the labeled segments and a confidence score is computed for each candidate by using rules corresponding to each camera motion class and a rule corresponding to object motion.

Abstract: The invention is intended for the technological field of data communication between electronic equipment (1-4) forming part of a system of electronic equipment (10). The invention more specifically relates to a method and a system to facilitate, using an identifier having the form of a visual code, the transmission of command data to one of the electronic equipment items of the system, when the electronic equipment that produces the visual code is activated. The transmission of command data intended for one of the equipment items is performed following the reading and decoding of the visual code, for example with another equipment item of the system.

Abstract: A method of analyzing a digital video clip to determine candidate frames for subsequent key frame selection, includes: performing a global motion estimate on the video clip that indicates translation of a scene or camera, or scaling of the scene; and forming a plurality of video segments based on the global motion estimate and labeling each segment in accordance with a predetermined series of camera motion classes. The method further includes extracting key frame candidates from the labeled segments and computing a confidence score for each candidate by using rules corresponding to each camera motion class and a rule corresponding to object motion.

Abstract: A multimedia data organization process, i.e. creation, of a photo album or slideshow, said multimedia data being represented by contingent individuals (14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, 14e, 14f) of an instantiated ontology that in addition to generic individuals (EC, C, F, M, T, A) comprises semantic links between individuals, comprising: —the presentation to the user of the choice of at least one individual from the instantiated ontology, and in response to a user-prompted choice, —the selection and organization of a subset of multimedia data corresponding to the contingent individuals of the instantiated ontology according to at least one selection and/or organization rule engaging the user-chosen individual and the related semantic links.

Abstract: The invention is in the technological field of digital imaging. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for automatic prediction of words when entering the words of a text associated with an image (6). The object of the invention is a method whereby a terminal (1) connected to a keypad (2) and a display (3) is used for selecting an image (6) and providing automatic assistance by proposing words when inputting text associated with the content or context of the selected image. The invention method is mainly intended to be used to make it quicker and easier to input text associated with an image using a mobile electronic device, such as for example a mobile cellphone or phonecam.

Abstract: The invention is in the technological field of digital imaging. More specifically, the invention relates to a method of automatic navigation between a digital image (8) and a region of interest (14, 15) of this image (8). The method according to the invention enables, based on the display of the initial image (8) on a display screen (2) of a mobile terminal (1) comprising a movement detection means (4), automatic navigation towards a region of interest (14) or (15) of the initial image (8), without manual control, and simply by transmitting, for example, a tilting movement to the terminal (1) in the direction of the region of interest (14, 15). The method according to the invention is used with portable or mobile terminals, for example cellphones or phonecams.

Abstract: Method for browsing within a set of images (100) including images (102) that have been indexed with at least one indexation value taken from at least one measurement scale, with the method including a display that scrolls through the images in a set of images in which at least one display parameter for each image is a non-constant function of at least one indexation value for the image.

Abstract: A shooting method in response to a shot release includes the capture (10) of a first image (12), according to a first shooting field, using a camera (13) equipped with a variable focus lens set to a first focal length; the automatic search (20) in the first image of interest zones (16a, 16b), and when at least one interest zone is found; the automatic modification of the focal length to tighten the shooting field around the interest zone; the automatic capture of at least one second image (24a, 24b) according to the tightened shooting field; and the automatic creation of a composite image (32) by combining the first image and the second image.

Abstract: Selection target (100) for portable pointer equipment comprising a first and second data medium, in the form of a visual code (104) and a RFID radiofrequency identification (108) respectively, wherein the first and second data media carry identical data, and wherein the first and second data media are superimposed. Application to multimedia equipment and to logistics management equipment.

Abstract: The invention is intended for the technological field of data communication between electronic equipment (1-4) forming part of a system of electronic equipment (10). The invention more specifically relates to a method and a system to facilitate, using an identifier having the form of a visual code, the transmission of command data to one of the electronic equipment items of the system, when the electronic equipment that produces the visual code is activated. The transmission of command data intended for one of the equipment items is performed following the reading and decoding of the visual code, for example with another equipment item of the system.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of imaging and more specifically image analysis. An object of the invention is to provide for a method which restores a digitized image or a series of digitized images automatically, by eliminating straight or virtually straight scratches in the images. The method of the invention eliminates scratches in still or animated digital images by using the residual image information in the altered areas of the images. This method can be used in the field of the restoration of films and television documents and for retouching and restoring photographic images.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of imaging and more specifically image analysis. An object of the invention is to provide for a method which restores a digitized image or a series of digitized images automatically, by eliminating straight or virtually straight scratches in the images. The method of the invention eliminates scratches in still or animated digital images by using the residual image information in the altered areas of the images. This method can be used in the field of the restoration of films and television documents and for retouching and restoring photographic images.

Abstract: The present invention is in the technological field of imaging and more specifically image analysis. The present invention relates more particularly to an interactive process that lets a user select and validate partially or fully the result supplied by an automatic detection process of digital image data. The invention process enables a display on the display screen of a terminal, one digitized original image, accompanied by a digital image of the graphic representation of candidate zones representative of candidate elements to be extracted from the original image. The user can select and validate the candidate zones or parts of candidate zones that he/she wishes to validate or invalidate. The invention process is used advantageously to renovate images recorded on silver or magnetic supports. The conventional silver supports of these images are generally constituted of photographic film or paper.