Patent ID: 7343320
Filing Date: 2008-03-11
Classification: G06F,G06Q,H04N,Y10S

Abstract:
1. Order servicing equipment for an on-line system that allows a user to order image-based products over the Internet, comprising: at least one order servicing computer that receives an uploaded digital image over the Internet; and digital printing equipment, wherein the order servicing computer is configured to present the user with an opportunity to view the uploaded digital image on-line over the Internet, wherein the order servicing computer is configured to provide the user with an opportunity to edit the uploaded digital image on-line over the Internet, wherein the digital printing equipment is configured to print the edited digital image to create a print for framing, and wherein the order servicing computer is configured to present the user with an opportunity to select a given type of frame for the print, wherein the order servicing computer is configured to e-mail a message to a party other than the user over the Internet, wherein the message includes a URL that allows the party to view and order prints of the edited digital image on-line using a web browser.