Abstract: A group of images may be obtained. The number of images and dates associated with images in the group may be determined. Possible template configurations for the group of images may be determined based on the number of images and the dates associated with the images. A mosaic may be generated from the group of images in accordance with an optimal template configuration.

Abstract: A group of images may be obtained. The number of images and dates associated with images in the group may be determined. Possible template configurations for the group of images may be determined based on the number of images and the dates associated with the images. A mosaic may be generated from the group of images in accordance with an optimal template configuration.

Abstract: A group of images may be obtained. The number of images and dates associated with images in the group may be determined. Possible template configurations for the group of images may be determined based on the number of images and the dates associated with the images. A mosaic may be generated from the group of images in accordance with an optimal template configuration.

Abstract: A request to generate templates for a template set may be received. A template set member from the template set may be selected and the template set member's dimensions may be determined based on an initial cut. A desired number of image tiles for the template set member may be identified, and templates having the desired number of image tiles may be generated for the template set member based on logical rules.

Abstract: A request to generate templates for a template set may be received. A template set member from the template set may be selected and the template set member's dimensions may be determined based on an initial cut. A desired number of image tiles for the template set member may be identified, and templates having the desired number of image tiles may be generated for the template set member based on logical rules.

Abstract: A group of images may be obtained. The number of images and dates associated with images in the group may be determined. Possible template configurations for the group of images may be determined based on the number of images and the dates associated with the images. A mosaic may be generated from the group of images in accordance with an optimal template configuration.

Abstract: A group of images may be obtained. The number of images in the group may be determined. Possible template configurations for the group of images may be determined based on the number of images. Images may be ranked with respect to the possible template configurations. Overall rankings for the possible template configurations may be calculated and an optimal template configuration may be identified based on the overall rankings. A mosaic may be generated from the group of images in accordance with the optimal template configuration.

Abstract: A method for reproducibly making photographs of different fabrics is provided. The method produces photographs which depict one or more characteristics of each fabric. Such characteristics include the texture, pattern, thickness, drape and translucency, each of which characteristics can be reliably understood and compared. The method comprises the steps of folding each fabric in the same way, placing the folded fabric on a background surface in order to provide the fabric with a standardized draped shape and then photographing each draped and folded fabric in the same way. Further, by utilizing digital photography the photographs for each fabric can be suitably viewed via an internet web site. Additionally, the photograph of each fabric can also be computer generated in a photo-realistic image depicting a likely or intended use of the fabric, for example, as drapery or a covering for furniture.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying objects based upon Primitives is provided. The system utilizes a server (2) connected via a network (4) to user terminals (6) from which request are inputted for an identification of objects associated with identified Primitives. The system utilizes various databases to identify objects. Object database (12) stores object records in a search range. Descriptor database (14) stores associations of descriptor dimensions with Primitives. Custom database (40) allows users to describe descriptors in terms of custom Primitives Strand database (38) provides associations of descriptors scriptors across a palette.

Abstract: The present invention provides of method of conducting an e-commerce business which enables customers to purchase products directly from suppliers via an internet web site. The Internet web site contains a database of information about the products including: price, composition, color, design and the supply of each product. Further, the web site includes pricing information related to the products including the manufacturer's price, the supplier's price (if different than the manufacturer), and the customer's price. Discounts, promotions and other price related information may also be available via the web site.

Abstract: A method for reproducibly making photographs of different fabrics is provided. The method produces photographs which depict one or more characteristics of each fabric. Such characteristics include the texture, pattern, thickness, drape and translucency, each of which characteristics can be reliably understood and compared. The method comprises the steps of folding each fabric in the same way, placing the folded fabric on a background surface in order to provide the fabric with a standardized draped shape and then photographing each draped and folded fabric in the same way. Further, by utilizing digital photography the photographs for each fabric can be suitably viewed via an internet web site. Additionally, the photograph of each fabric can also be computer generated in a photo-realistic image depicting a likely or intended use of the fabric, for example, as drapery or a covering for furniture.