a system manages display and retrieval of image content on a network by identifying the image and linking the image to related information , such as licensing information or usage rights . the system manages the display of image content stored within a network by associating thumbnail images that link to versions of the image content stored on a network . one example is a thumbnail that acts as a bookmark linking to image signal content stored on a distributed network of computers , such as links to web pages accessible on the internet . corresponding methods are also provided .