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Arrangement and method for displaying and sharing images
Assignee: 8X8 Inc
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Filing: 1998-10-27
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Granted: 2001-10-09
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Expires: 2018-10-27
Abstract
Abstract According to an aspect of the disclosure, the present invention provides methods and arrangements for using the internet and an internet access appliance to share images, wherein the images are captured, downloaded, and sent to a server. At the server, the images are parsed and posted to a web page. Subsequent communication is automatically sent to individuals selected by the sender to notify them of the posting of new images. The present invention provides an effective and efficient manner in which to share images for business, marketing, and home use.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith Barraclough
- 👤 Michael Edward Noonen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:55
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F16/00; G06F16/90; G06F16/95; G06F16/958
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A method for displaying and sharing digital images using an internet access appliance with internet telephony and image capture capability, comprising the steps of: capturing digital images of an item being viewed by a sender; downloading the digital images to the internet access appliance or directly to network storage through the appliance; including the digital images with a first email addressed to a server and sending the first email; parsing the first email at the server and posting the images to a web page where the images are stored; selecting at least one set of individuals for whom targeted images are to be sent, each set including at least one individual; sending a communication to the at least one selected set of individuals to notify of the images posted to the web page; and while viewing the item, using the internet access appliance to establish a telephony connection with said at least one individual who converses with the sender and concurrently reviews the posted images.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
165 words
A method for displaying and sharing digital images using an internet access appliance with internet telephony and image capture capability, comprising the steps of: capturing digital images of an item being viewed by a sender; downloading the digital images to the internet access appliance or directly to network storage through the appliance; including the digital images with a first email addressed to a server and sending the first email; parsing the first email at the server and posting the images to a web page where the images are stored; selecting at least one set of individuals for whom targeted images are to be sent, each set including at least one individual; sending a communication to the at least one selected set of individuals to notify of the images posted to the web page; and while viewing the item, using the internet access appliance to establish a telephony connection with said at least one individual who converses with the sender and concurrently reviews the posted images.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method, according to claim 1 , wherein the images are accompanied by descriptions, and are included with the first email as attachments.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method, according to claim 1 , wherein the images are posted onto a web page with information imbedded into them, wherein the selected individuals visit the web page to view the images.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method, according to claim 3 , wherein clicking on the images initiates an internet phone call to the sender.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method, according to claim 4 , wherein an internet phone conference call is held between the sender and the selected individuals while simultaneously accessing web pages with images.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method, according to claim 3 , wherein clicking on the images initiates an email letter to the sender.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method, according to claim 3 , wherein clicking on the images initiates access to the sender's internet web page.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method, according to claim 1 , wherein the images that are of low to medium resolution can be downloaded for viewing across the internet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method, according to claim 1 , wherein the images that are of high resolution are stored for making professionally-developed reprints.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method, according to claim 1 , wherein the sender also uses the internet access appliance for conversing with said at least one individual.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method, according to claim 1 , wherein the sets of selected individuals comprise potential purchasers of real estate and wherein the digital images comprise images of real estate property.
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