An image outputting device receives a plurality of sets of pixel data in a sequential order that constitute an original image. At least part of the received sets of pixel data are rearranged in a predetermined non-sequential order. These rearranged sets of pixel data can be stored in a storage device...http://www.google.com/patents/US5986699?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5986699 - Image device that rearranges data for sub-image presentation
