Abstract: For providing synchronization of image data among diverse devices and applications, exemplary systems include a direct client application providing a user interface operable to allow a user to organize image data according to albums, and to select one or more albums for synchronization with one or more server interfaces that provide various image data manipulation, sharing, and features related thereto. Systems also include an intermediary system to assist in synchronization of select albums with handheld devices, and a notification server to provide scalable notifications of album updates made at server interfaces by users. Exemplary methods include steps providing for selection, from direct client applications, of albums to synchronize with devices, including handheld devices, and various steps of providing updates and notifications among appropriate system components.

Abstract: A media object organizer organizes media objects, such as still or moving photographic images, audio files, or documents. The media object organizer includes memory for storing metadata concerning media objects, and association logic for associating at least one metadatum with at least one organizational attribute maintained by an information management service. The information management service may be a PIM-type service, such as calendar, address book or task list. The organizational attribute may be based upon time, place or person, among other attributes.