Patent ID: 7430003
Filing Date: 2008-09-30
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. A method for matching a photographic image created with a digital camera that includes an internal clock with related identifying data, comprising the steps of: (a) connecting an interface apparatus to a PC connector or a universal hot shoe of the digital camera; (b) connecting the interface apparatus to a digital storage device having an internal clock; (c) creating a digital image with the digital camera that includes a datafile containing image time data based on the internal clock of the camera, said camera including a flash circuit that automatically closes when an image is taken with said camera; (d) transmitting a signal to the digital storage device through the interface apparatus in response to closure of the flash circuit when the digital image is created; (e) applying a time stamp to the signal at the digital storage device based on the internal clock of said digital storage device; (f) storing in the digital storage device identifying information relevant to the digital image, said digital storage device associating information time data according to the internal clock of said digital storage device with said identifying information; (g) synchronizing the image time data and the information time data; and (h) associating the digital image with the identifying information by matching the synchronized image time data and the information time data.