EP0580293A1
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Scanning film during the film process
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1993-06-22
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2013-06-22
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for developing a film to produce a digital image by scanning an image on the film as it develops and creating a digital representation of the image on the film. In an apparatus and method adapted for use with colour films, the film is scanned with reflected light from both sides of the film and also by transmitted light.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Durr Edgar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:55
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/00127; H04N1/00249; H04N1/00259; H04N1/00262; H04N1/00795; H04N1/40; H04N1/46; H04N1/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
28 words
Film processing apparatus comprising: means for scanning an image on a film as it develops; and means for creating a digital representation of the image on the film.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the scanning means is operable to scan the film with both reflected and transmitted light.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, said means for scanning being operable to repeatedly scan the image on the film at different times during the development process, said creating means creating a plurality of digital representations of the film image.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 2, including means for creating an optimal digital image by manipulating the plurality of digital representations of the film image.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A scanner as claimed in claim 3 or claim 4, including means for storing the digital representations of the film images.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the development process requires only application of a developer solution to the film to be processed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the scanning means operates in the infrared part of the spectrum.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
31 words
A method for producing a digital image, comprising the steps of: scanning an image on a film as it develops; and creating a digital representation of the image on the film.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method as claimed in claim 8, including the step of repeatedly scanning the image on the film at different times during the development to create a plurality of digital representations of the film image.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as claimed in claim 9, including the step of creating an optimal digital image by manipulating the digital representations of the images on the film.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
28 words
A method as claimed in any of claims 8 to 10, wherein the film development step requires only the application of a developer solution to the undeveloped film.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
21 words
A method as claimed in any of claims 8 to 11, wherein the step of scanning is performed in the infrared.
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