In dispute is an image-preview patent, obtained by Kodak in 2001 and which, according to Bloomberg, would allow Apple and RIM to use less processing power and storage space in their iPhone and Blackberry smartphones.

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Air View allows users to hover with the S Pen over an email, calendar entry, image gallery or video to preview the content without having to open it or wait for screen transitions.

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Air View allows users to hover with the S Pen over an email, S Planner, image gallery, or video to preview the content without having to open it.

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As a result, the new cameras can remove red eye automatically, adjust an image's lighting to give it the appropriate contrast and give users tools to align and preview panoramic shots.

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