Patent ID: 6665008
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: B41J,B42D,B82Y,G06F,G06K,G07F,G11C,H04N

Abstract:
A method of generating a printed image using a digital camera that includes:an image sensor for capturing an optical image as digital image data; memory for storing digital image data; a reader for receiving print media bearing data in printed form and for reading the instruction data from the print media; a processor operatively connected to the memory and reader, configured to control the camera and perform image manipulation operations on digital image data in the memory; and an inbuilt printer for printing the printed image based on digital image data in the memory; the method including the steps of: (a) receiving, in the reader, first print media, and reading camera control data printed on the first print media, the camera control data indicating that at least two further print media insertions are to be expected; (b) modifying, using the processor, a state of the device on the basis of the camera control data, such that the camera awaits at least two further print media insertions; (c) receiving, in the reader, the at least two further print media insertions, and reading image manipulation data printed on the inserted print media upon each of the further insertions; (d) manipulating digital image data stored in the memory at least partially on the basis of the image manipulation data, thereby to generate manipulated image data; and (e) generating, using the printer, the printed image based at least partially on the manipulated image data.