Patent ID: 7218845
Filing Date: 2007-05-15
Classification: G11B,H04N

Abstract:
1. Image data processing apparatus, comprising: programmable processing means including interface means for receiving input signals from an input device and for supplying output signals to a display device; image frame storage means having an array of a plurality of storage devices, wherein each storage device is configured to store image frames of a predetermined definition that is a native format for said storage device; and program instruction storage means configured to supply program instructions to said processing means; wherein: first selected image frames are read from said frame storage means and modified after translation into an alternative format in response to a first program; in which said processing means produces output signals to said display device to display a view of stored frames in said first program, wherein said stored frames are stored in said native format but appear in said view to said first program as if stored in said alternative format; and upon receiving input signals, from said first program, selecting a displayed frame, said processing means translates on the fly as said displayed frame is required by said first program, said selected stored frame into said alternative format and supplies said translated frame to said first program.