Abstract: Described is an image capture device which provides substantially immediate indications to a user that an image capture device is on after the user has turned on the image capture device. The image capture device can include a processor and a low power processor. The low power processor can perform or initiate multiple substantially parallel processes upon detection of an image capture device power on event. In some implementations, the low power processor can initiate a boot-up process for the processor and a light emitting device (LED) power on process for a LED indicator. In some implementations, the low power processor can initiate a boot-up process for the processor, a LED power on process for a LED indicator, and a battery authentication process for a battery inserted in the image capture device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting and monitoring memory card performance characteristics. A method for detecting memory card performance characteristics includes obtaining at least one memory card performance characteristic from a memory card when the memory card is inserted in an image capture device, determining whether the at least one memory card performance characteristic meets a defined image capture device requirement, and providing an alert when the at least one memory card performance characteristic fails to match the defined image capture device requirement.

Abstract: Image capture devices and methods may be used to pre-buffer media storage. The pre-buffering method includes recording an image capture segment in a circular buffer. The circular buffer includes a number of recordable segments. The pre-buffering method includes determining whether a key moment command is received. If a key moment command is not received, the method includes recording a next image capture segment in a next adjacent recordable segment of the circular buffer if the next adjacent recordable segment of the predetermined number of recordable segments is available. If a key moment command is not received, the method includes overwriting an oldest recordable segment if the next adjacent recordable segment of the predetermined number of recordable segments is not available. If a key moment command is received, the pre-buffering method includes marking a wrap point in the circular buffer and switching from recording in the circular buffer to linear recording.

Abstract: Described is an image capture device which provides substantially immediate indications to a user that an image capture device is on after the user has turned on the image capture device. The image capture device can include a processor and a low power processor. The low power processor can perform or initiate multiple substantially parallel processes upon detection of an image capture device power on event. In some implementations, the low power processor can initiate a boot-up process for the processor and a light emitting device (LED) power on process for a LED indicator. In some implementations, the low power processor can initiate a boot-up process for the processor, a LED power on process for a LED indicator, and a battery authentication process for a battery inserted in the image capture device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting and monitoring memory card performance characteristics. A method for detecting memory card performance characteristics includes obtaining at least one memory card performance characteristic from a memory card when the memory card is inserted in an image capture device, determining whether the at least one memory card performance characteristic meets a defined image capture device requirement, and providing an alert when the at least one memory card performance characteristic fails to match the defined image capture device requirement.

Abstract: Image capture devices and methods may be used to pre-buffer media storage. The pre-buffering method includes recording an image capture segment of a variable bitrate input stream in a circular buffer. The circular buffer includes a number of recordable segments. The method includes recording a next image capture segment in a next adjacent recordable segment of the circular buffer if the next adjacent recordable segment of the predetermined number of recordable segments is available. The method includes overwriting an oldest recordable segment if the next adjacent recordable segment of the predetermined number of recordable segments is not available.

Abstract: Image capture devices and methods may be used to pre-buffer media storage. The pre-buffering method includes recording an image capture segment in a circular buffer. The circular buffer includes a number of recordable segments. The pre-buffering method includes determining whether a key moment command is received. If a key moment command is not received, the method includes recording a next image capture segment in a next adjacent recordable segment of the circular buffer if the next adjacent recordable segment of the predetermined number of recordable segments is available. If a key moment command is not received, the method includes overwriting an oldest recordable segment if the next adjacent recordable segment of the predetermined number of recordable segments is not available. If a key moment command is received, the pre-buffering method includes marking a wrap point in the circular buffer and switching from recording in the circular buffer to linear recording.

Abstract: An image capture system includes an image sensor configured to capture image information, a display module configured to blend image information with first user interface graphics and text to generate first image information for a first display, a processor configured to process the image information for use for a second display, blend the processed image information with second user interface graphics and text to generate second image information for a second display, and store the second image information in a buffer of a triple buffer structure, a first display driver for generating signals from the first image information to drive the first display, and a second display driver for generating signals from the second image information to drive the second display, where the first display driver and the second display driver are different display driver types.

Abstract: A privacy-preserving decentralized computer-implemented system and method for securely aggregating an individual's personal data by extracting, redacting, normalizing, and linking data from a plurality of the individual's personal accounts and services.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and system for implementing internet access to images stored in a digital image capture unit including an imaging device and a display. The image capture unit (e.g., a digital camera) is used to capture images and store them within its internal memory. The image capture unit accesses a ID server via the internet and registers its identity and internet address with the web server. A user subsequently accesses the image capture unit by entering the identity of the image capture unit into his web browser. The web browser, using standard internet protocols, then queries the ID server with the identity of the image capture unit and retrieves the internet address. The internet address is subsequently used to access a web page hosted by the image capture unit and display the web page to the user. The web page provides access to the stored images within the image capture unit.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and system for implementing internet access to images stored in a digital image capture unit including an imaging device and a display. The image capture unit (e.g., a digital camera) is used to capture images and store them within its internal memory. The image capture unit accesses a ID server via the internet and registers its identity and internet address with the web server. A user subsequently accesses the image capture unit by entering the identity of the image capture unit into his web browser. The web browser, using standard internet protocols, then queries the ID server with the identity of the image capture unit and retrieves the internet address. The internet address is subsequently used to access a web page hosted by the image capture unit and display the web page to the user. The web page provides access to the stored images within the image capture unit.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and system for implementing internet access to images stored in a digital image capture unit including an imaging device and a display. The image capture unit (e.g., a digital camera) is used to capture images and store them within its internal memory. The image capture unit accesses a ID server via the internet and registers its identity and internet address with the web server. A user subsequently accesses the image capture unit by entering the identity of the image capture unit into his web browser. The web browser, using standard internet protocols, then queries the ID server with the identity of the image capture unit and retrieves the internet address. The internet address is subsequently used to access a web page hosted by the image capture unit and display the web page to the user. The web page provides access to the stored images within the image capture unit.

Abstract: A method and system for displaying an overlay bar on a digital imaging device is disclosed. First, text and graphic information to be displayed on the overlay bar are stored in an overlay bar buffer, and then displayed on a display screen. Thereafter, an image to be viewed is displayed on the display line-by-line. The lines of the image that are to be displayed within the area of an overlay bar are stored in a backstore buffer. Each line in the backstore buffer is then merged with its corresponding lines in the overlay bar buffer and displayed. The merging operation is performed by modifying the luminance value of each pixel of the image data that falls within the area of the overlay bar, and overwriting each pixel of image data that falls under a pixel of text in the overlay bar. This makes the overlay bar appear to the user to be translucent and makes the image appear as though it is sliding beneath the overlay bar as it is being displayed.