Patent ID: 8434022
Filing Date: 2013-04-30
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for the local distribution of stored photo-images to wireless picture frames, the method comprising: interfacing a photo-image discovery device having a motion detection module but no dedicated display, to a display monitor having a wireless interface port; presenting a menu of photo-image user prompt options on the display monitor, originating from the photo discovery device; in direct response to the movement of the photo-image discovery device selecting a photo-image from a network-connected storage site; selecting a wireless picture frame destination as follows: presenting a menu of wireless picture frame destinations; and, wirelessly selecting the destination in response to movement of the photo-image discovery device; and, wirelessly sending the photo-image to the selected destination° wherein selecting in response to movement of the photo-image discovery device includes: generating a position icon on the display monitor responsive to the movement of the photo-image discovery device; and, using photo-image discovery device movements to steer the position icon from the selected photo-image to the selected destination wherein interfacing the photo-image discovery device to the display monitor includes interfacing a photo-image discovery device having a directional reference axis for pointing; and, wherein selecting’ the destination in response to movement of the photo-image discovery device includes pointing’ the photo-image discovery device at an actual location of a wireless picture frame out of plurality of wireless picture frames in a local physical environment surrounding the photo-image discovery device.