Method for identifying a digital image and for accessing the digital image over a network

摘要

A method for accessing a digital image 14 over a network comprises the steps of acquiring a digital image 14, and automatically assigning an identifier 22 to the digital image 14. The identifier 22 allows the digital image 14 to be accessed over a network 16. The method may also include the step of specifying a format for the digital image 14 and formatting the digital image 14 so that it is in the said format when it is accessed over the network 16. The method may also include selecting a domain name and converting it to an Internet Protocol Address and at least a portion of said identifier 22 comprises said Internet Protocol Address. The digital image 14 may be produced by a digital camera or a scanner.