US4264196A
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Method and apparatus for making color prints in automatic dependence upon the film type involved
Assignee: Agfa Gevaert AG
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Filing: 1978-11-07
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Granted: 1981-04-28
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Expires: 1998-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A color print machine, which makes prints from developed color film, is provided with an automatic exposure control system. A memory stores control signals for adjusting the automatic exposure control system for predetermined differing color film types and is addressable for selecting the control signals to be furnished for the color film type involved. The color film is provided with machine-readable film-type identifying code markings prior to printing. A code-marking scanner performs machine-reading of the film-type identifying code markings and generates corresponding film-type signals. The memory is addressed, thereby selecting the control signals to be furnished to the automatic exposure control system for the particular color film type involved, in automatic response to the film-type signals.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner von Stein
- 👤 Berthold Fergg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:09
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/72; G03B27/73; G03B27/32; G03B27/46; G03B27/462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A film-processing apparatus comprising, in combination, means for transporting film along a predetermined transport path; means for generating differing film-type identifying signals identifying the film type being transported through the apparatus; and means for applying to the film one of a predetermined plurality of distinguishable film-type identifying code markings in response to the film-type identifying signal generated, the apparatus including a compartment for insertion of a film cassette, the means for generating film-type identifying signals comprising means for reading film-type identifying code markings provided on the cassette itself and generating corresponding film-type identifying signals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A film-processing apparatus comprising, in combination, means for transporting film along a predetermined transport path; means for generating differing film-type identifying signals identifying the film type being transported through the apparatus; and means for applying to the film one of a predetermined plurality of distinguishable film-type identifying code markings in response to the film-type identifying signal generated, the apparatus including a compartment for insertion of a film cassette, the means for generating film-type identifying signals comprising means for reading film-type identifying code markings provided on the cassette itself and generating corresponding film-type identifying signals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
137 words
A film-processing apparatus comprising, in combination, means for transporting film along a predetermined transport path; means for generating differing film-type identifying signals identifying the film type being transported through the apparatus; and means for applying to the film one of a predetermined plurality of distinguishable film-type identifying code markings in response to the film-type identifying signal generated, the apparatus including means for splicing together the adjoining ends of adjoining films at a splicing station, the means for applying the code markings comprising means adjoining the splicing station and providing the code markings adjacent a film splice, furthermore including means operative for receiving a film cassette and automatically extracting the film therefrom, the means for generating film-type identifying signals comprising means for reading film-type identifying code markings provided on the cassette itself and generating corresponding film-type identifying signals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
137 words
A film-processing apparatus comprising, in combination, means for transporting film along a predetermined transport path; means for generating differing film-type identifying signals identifying the film type being transported through the apparatus; and means for applying to the film one of a predetermined plurality of distinguishable film-type identifying code markings in response to the film-type identifying signal generated, the apparatus including means for splicing together the adjoining ends of adjoining films at a splicing station, the means for applying the code markings comprising means adjoining the splicing station and providing the code markings adjacent a film splice, furthermore including means operative for receiving a film cassette and automatically extracting the film therefrom, the means for generating film-type identifying signals comprising means for reading film-type identifying code markings provided on the cassette itself and generating corresponding film-type identifying signals.
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