Device and method for embedding and retrieving information in digital images
First Claim
1. A digital imaging device comprising:
- a capture module for capturing an image and creating a digital image file;
a locational information module for determining a location of the device when capturing the image; and
a processing module for associating the location information to the digital image file.
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Abstract
A digital imaging device and method for embedding and retrieving of information in digital images are provided. The digital imaging device includes a capture module for capturing an image and creating a digital image file; a locational information module for determining a location of the device when capturing the image; and a processing module for associating the location information to the digital image file. The device further includes a user verification module for verifying an identity of a user of the device at a time of image capture and an encryption module for encrypting the digital image file and associated information. The method provides for securing information associated with the digital images and for verifying activities of a user.
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53 Claims
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1. A digital imaging device comprising:
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a capture module for capturing an image and creating a digital image file;
a locational information module for determining a location of the device when capturing the image; and
a processing module for associating the location information to the digital image file. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A locational image verification device comprising:
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a capture module for capturing an image and creating a digital image file;
a locational information module for determining a location of the device when capturing the image;
a processing module for associating the location information to the digital image file; and
an encryption module for encrypting the digital image file and associated information. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. A method for associating information with a digital image, the method comprising the steps of:
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capturing an image with an imaging device and creating a digital image file;
determining a location of the device upon image capture; and
associating the location information to the digital image file. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53)
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