Method and apparatus for storing and retrieving generalized image data
September 11, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesGeneric database generator system and method Electronic album Hybrid residual-based hierarchical storage and display method for high resolution digital images in a multiuse environment Computerized video imaging system for creating a realistic depiction of a simulated object in an actual environment Multiresolution digital imagery photofinishing system Auxiliary removable memory for storing image parameter data Multimedia search system using a plurality of entry path means which indicate interrelatedness of information Patent #: 5241671 InventorApplicationNo. 943630 filed on 09/11/1992US Classes:345/530, COMPUTER GRAPHICS DISPLAY MEMORY SYSTEM345/600, Color bit data modification or conversion358/408, Plural scanner station707/1DATABASE OR FILE ACCESSINGExaminersPrimary: Powell, Mark R.Assistant: Tung, Kee M. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG06F 015/62AbstractA method and arrangement for storing or generating images has a processor that receives digital information representing an image or scene, where the digital information includes at least two different image units of the image, each image unit containing different information regarding the image. The processor links the different image units of the image for storage in a database such that the different image units of the image are automatically accessed when the image is accessed. A storage device stores the different image units of the image in a database. An output device produces an output image from the different image units of the image stored in the database. The database is contained on a photographic CD, for example. The linkage of the different image units allows three-dimensional images to be generated, or other manipulations to be performed by a computer graphics processor.Other References
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