Patent ReferencesAnimation data index creation drawn from image data sampling composites Multi-media information record device, and a multi-media information playback device Video retrieval of MPEG compressed sequences using DC and motion signatures Video signal editing apparatus in which multiple video clip edit frames are simultaneously displayed on one monitor Method and apparatus for video editing with video clip representations displayed along a time line Media editor for non-linear editing system Multiple camera video assist control system Video material selecting apparatus and method for selecting video material Graphical user interface for a motion video planning and editing system for a computer Patent #: 6628303 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 09204459 filed on 12/03/1998US Classes:348/559, Instant replay or freeze frame348/576, Selective image modification (e.g., touch up)348/578, Special effects348/722, STUDIO EQUIPMENT345/473, Animation348/560, Color television processing345/87Liquid crystal display elements (LCD)ExaminersPrimary: Miller, JohnAssistant: Yenke, Brian P. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesH04N 546H04N 591 H04N 593 H04N 591 H04N 593 H04N 546 AbstractImage data of still images are created based on data produced by one-dimensionally sampling a sequence of two-dimensionally displayed moving image data in one direction while sequentially moving a sampling position in another direction, and particular frame images are detected in the sequence of moving images based on the moving image data, such that the detected particular frame images are displayed together with a still image based on the created image data along a common time base, thus enabling an operator to immediately recognize an overall stream of moving images represented by the moving image data based on the displayed particular frame images and still image, thereby making it possible to realize an image display apparatus and method capable of readily confirming an outline of the moving images and selecting a desired scene therefrom in a short time. | |