Patent ID: 8587614
Filing Date: 2013-11-19
Classification: G06T

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for facilitating user customization of the image content of an image container in an electronic design, the method comprising displaying in a customization window an electronic design to a user, the design comprising at least one image container, the at least one image container associated with a corresponding base image and displaying a cropped version of the image corresponding to a portion of the base image therein; allowing the user to select an image container from the electronic design displayed in the customization window; upon user selection of an image container, displaying to the user, simultaneously with the electronic design in the customization window, an image pane displaying the entire base image associated with the selected image container; providing at least one active control allowing to modify the image container in the electronic design and simultaneously updating the image pane with corresponding modifications to the appearance of the base image or the portion thereof as the modifications are made using the at least one active control, thereby allowing the user to simultaneously view both the base image associated with the selected image container and the portion of the base image corresponding to the cropped version of the image and appearing in the image container within the context of the electronic design.