Patent ID: 7460151
Filing Date: 2008-12-02
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. An image file sharing method implemented by digital cameras and computers possessed by each of a plurality of users, and a center server capable of data communication with the digital cameras and computers via a network, said method comprising the steps of: said center server storing, on a per-user basis, image group information specifying one or a plurality of image groups to which the user belongs, and access information for accessing each computer; each computer storing image group information specifying one or a plurality of image groups to which the user possessing said computer belongs; in upload processing for uploading an image file, said digital camera: in download processing for downloading an image file, said digital camera: the digital camera that has received this access information transmitting the selected image group information to another computer based upon the access information received; and the other computer that has received the image group information from the digital camera transmitting an image file, which has been linked to an image folder corresponding to the image group information received, to said digital camera.