Abstract: A computer-implemented process, system, and computer readable medium are provided for administration and governance of fiat and cryptocurrency funds in a distributed computer system. In one example, a process includes, at an electronic device with one or more processors and memory, accessing a list of a plurality of participant nodes, which may include a fund administrator receiving a list of participants or nodes. The method further includes transferring crypto-currency (e.g., that is pegged to U.S. dollars, local currency, or the like) to one or more of the participant nodes. Each of the participant nodes may include an interface portal (e.g., a web-portal) for viewing transferred crypto-currency and for transacting (e.g., bidding, soliciting, etc.) with other participant nodes of the list of participant nodes with the crypto-currency.

Abstract: A computer-implemented process, system, and computer readable medium are provided for administration and governance of fiat and cryptocurrency funds in a distributed computer system. In one example, a process includes, at an electronic device with one or more processors and memory, accessing a list of a plurality of participant nodes, which may include a fund administrator receiving a list of participants or nodes. The method further includes transferring crypto-currency (e.g., that is pegged to U.S. dollars, local currency, or the like) to one or more of the participant nodes. Each of the participant nodes may include an interface portal (e.g., a web-portal) for viewing transferred crypto-currency and for transacting (e.g., bidding, soliciting, etc.) with other participant nodes of the list of participant nodes with the crypto-currency.

Abstract: A photography system includes a digital camera and a remote control whose location can be detected by the camera. The remote control includes a control for causing the camera to take a photograph. The camera selects a region to photograph from its field of view, based on the location of the remote control. The selected region may include the entire field of view of the camera or a portion thereof. The camera may optionally select a region that places the remote control in the center of the region. The photographer may optionally specify the size of the region to be selected. The camera may optionally adjust the size of the selected region to assist in photographic composition. The camera may optionally be capable of making video recordings.

Abstract: A method of capturing images in an imaging device in a burst zoom operation includes zooming the imaging device from a first zoom setting to a second zoom setting, and automatically capturing a plurality of still images during the zooming, each of the plurality of still images being captured at a different zoom setting.

Abstract: A digital camera automatically sends digital images captured in a particular operating mode to a specified electronic address. The digital camera facilitates sharing of the device among multiple users or the use of the device for multiple purposes by a single user.

Abstract: A device that monitors the way in which the device is being used is disclosed. When an accessory is available for the device that would complement the use detected, the availability of the accessory is communicated to the user.

Abstract: The present invention recommends a battery type to use with a battery-powered device based on a use model determined for the device. The recommended battery type has a constructive effect on one or both of device performance and battery performance or life during device usage according to the use model. The present invention further monitors the device usage to determine the use model. Both the use model and the recommended battery type are adaptive based on the monitored device usage. The battery-powered device has a use model-based adaptive battery type selection that includes a monitor that determines the use model, a controller, a memory and a computer program stored in the memory and controlled by the controller. The computer program includes instructions that recommend a battery type based on a determined use model. A method of recommending a battery type is implementable by the computer program.

Abstract: A photography system includes a digital camera and a remote control whose location can be detected by the camera. The remote control includes a control for causing the camera to take a photograph. The camera selects a region to photograph from its field of view, based on the location of the remote control. The selected region may include the entire field of view of the camera or a portion thereof. The camera may optionally select a region that places the remote control in the center of the region. The photographer may optionally specify the size of the region to be selected. The camera may optionally adjust the size of the selected region to assist in photographic composition. The camera may optionally be capable of making video recordings.

Abstract: A photography system includes a digital camera and a remote control that wirelessly communicates with the camera. The remote control includes controls for causing the camera to select a region from its field of view to photograph. The selected region may include the entire field of view of the camera or a portion thereof. The remote control also includes a display screen that shows the photographer the selected region, thus providing feedback that the photographer can use to adjust the selection. The camera may optionally be a still camera, a video camera, or may be capable of taking both still photographs and video recordings.