Proactive creation of image-based products
A method for proactively creating an image product includes capturing an image of an object in a first environment by a device, storing a library of personalized products each characterized by a product type, automatically recognizing the object in the image as having a product type associated with the library of personalized products, automatically creating a design for the personalized product of the product type using personalized content, automatically displaying the design of the personalized product of the product type incorporating the selected photo in the first environment on the device, and manufacturing a physical product based on the design of the personalized product.
1. A method for proactively creating an image product, comprising:
storing a library of personalized products each characterized by one of a plurality of product types;
capturing an image of an object in a first environment by a first device;
automatically recognizing the object in the image to be associated with a product type in the plurality of product types that characterize the personalized products in the library;
automatically creating a design for the personalized product of the product type using personalized content;
automatically displaying the design of the personalized product of the product type incorporating the personalized content in the first environment on the first device; and
manufacturing a physical product based on the design of the personalized product.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the personalized content includes a photo, a design element, a text, or a logo.
3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:
automatically selecting a photo for the personalized product of the product type.
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the photo is selected from photos in a user account associated with a user operating the first device.
5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
automatically selecting a style or a format for the personalized product of the product type.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
electronically sharing the design of the personalized product of the product type incorporating the personalized content to a second device.
7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:
automatically displaying the design of the personalized product incorporating the personalized content in a second environment on the second device.
8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image includes a video frame of a video captured by the first device.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image includes a still image captured by the first device.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first device includes a mobile phone, a tablet computer, or a desktop computer connected to an image capture device.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object is on a wall, a desk, a table, furniture, or a floor.