Data processing: database and file management or data structures – Database design – Data structure types
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-23
2006-05-23
Pham, Khanh B. (Department: 2167)
Data processing: database and file management or data structures
Database design
Data structure types
C707S793000, C707S793000, C715S252000, C715S252000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07051019
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for using indicated text to automatically query a search engine for a database and return images that are relevant to the indicated text. At least five integrated components are employed by a client program to get, view and use a returned image. A user interface component provides for automatically creating search criteria for a query from the indicated text and inserting a thumbnail or higher quality image into an open document. A metadata results component provides for managing the storing, parsing and displaying of the metadata results returned from a query of the database of images. A navigation component provides for managing user interface navigation elements that are employed to control the display of the results (thumbnail images) of the query, e.g., play, stop, back and next controls. An image binary data component provides for managing the display of returned images and managing the storage of the binary image data for the thumbnail and higher quality images. Also, a network component provides for detecting the presence of a network and its settings and managing the transfer of data across the network such as the Internet and an intranet. Additionally, a qualification engine may be used to determine the context of the indicated text. An electronic commerce service may be used to purchase higher quality versions (improved resolution and/or color) of the thumbnail images.
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Land Stephen D.
Lindsey Roland C.
Linker Debra L.
Stratmeyer Curtis M.
Corbis Corporation
Darby & Darby PC
Pham Khanh B.
Wiegand Jamie L.
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