Patent ID: 8949288
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A processor-implemented method of accessing stored images, comprising: accessing a hierarchically-arranged album storing a plurality of sub-albums, the sub-albums being represented by a user interface element; providing a graphical user interface having a single control, where the single control: receiving a single input corresponding to a position within the single control, the position within the single control automatically selecting an image within the sub-album of the plurality of sub-albums stored within the hierarchical arrangement, wherein the scalability feature stretches sub-albums of the plurality of sub-albums stored within the hierarchical arrangement thereby increasing a pixel length between each of the sub-albums of the plurality of sub-albums; processing a caption for display in the single control, the caption indicating a name of the hierarchically-arranged album, a path of the image, and an annotation of the image within the hierarchically-arranged album; and displaying the image within the hierarchical arrangement, wherein the single input within the single control simultaneously provides navigation of the hierarchical arrangement, selection of the image within the hierarchical arrangement, and display of the image within the hierarchical arrangement.