SplashPhoto by SplashData is an image management and synchronization system designed for mobile devices and desktop computers. The system's architecture consists of a desktop application for Windows and Mac OS that works in tandem with a mobile application to enable two-way synchronization of photo catalogs. It supports a range of mobile platforms, including Palm OS, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, iPhone, and iPod touch, leveraging platform-specific connection utilities such as HotSync and Intellisync for data transfer. The desktop software prepares images for mobile viewing by converting and resizing them to resolutions suitable for specific device screens.
On the handheld device, the application stores images in a proprietary PDB file format. While its core execution utilizes internal device memory, image databases can be offloaded to external storage cards such as SD, MMC, and Memory Stick. The mobile component provides multiple viewing modes, including thumbnails, galleries, and slideshows, and allows for image organization through categorization and the addition of custom notes. Additional technical capabilities include image beaming between devices, email sharing, integration with online photo-sharing services, and privacy controls to hide designated records.
