The present invention comprises a method and system for implementing
internet access to images stored in a digital image capture unit
including an imaging device and a display. The image capture unit (e.g.,
a digital camera) is used to capture images and store them within its
internal memory. The image capture unit accesses a ID server via the
internet and registers its identity and internet address with the web
server. A user subsequently accesses the image capture unit by entering
the identity of the image capture unit into his web browser. The web
browser, using standard internet protocols, then queries the ID server
with the identity of the image capture unit and retrieves the internet
address. The internet address is subsequently used to access a web page
hosted by the image capture unit and display the web page to the user.
The web page provides access to the stored images within the image
capture unit.