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Embedding information in a digital image digitized from a developed photographic film
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1999-09-27
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Granted: 2000-10-10
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Expires: 2019-09-27
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for embedding information in a digital image digitized from a developed photographic film in response to a film property and information to be embedded into the digital image includes a scanner for scanning the image on the developed photographic film to produce the digital image. The apparatus stores the film property and has input circuitry for storing information associated with the image and to be embedded in the digital image. The apparatus responds to the stored the film property and the associated information for modifying a predetermined number of pixel values with the associated information in the digital image so that the associated information is embedded in the digital image, wherein the embedded information can subsequently be extracted.
Inventors
- 👤 Xin Wen
- 👤 Chris W. Honsinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:22
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06T; G06T1/00; G06T1/0021; H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/32; H04N1/32101; H04N1/32144; H04N1/32149; H04N1/32203; H04N1/32208; G03; G03B; G03B2206/00; G03B2206/004; H04N2201/00; H04N2201/32; H04N2201/3201; H04N2201/3204; H04N2201/3205; H04N2201/3212; H04N2201/3215; H04N2201/3225; H04N2201/3226; H04N2201/3233; H04N2201/3243; H04N2201/3261; H04N2201/3269; H04N2201/327
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
Apparatus for embedding information in a digital image digitized from a developed photographic film in response to a film property and information to be embedded into the digital image, comprising a) a scanner for scanning the image on the developed photographic film to produce the digital image; b) means for storing the film property; c) input means for storing information associated with the image and to be embedded in the digital image; and d) means responsive to the stored the film property and the associated information for modifying a predetermined number of pixel values with the associated information in the digital image so that the associated information is embedded in the digital image, wherein the embedded information can subsequently be extracted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
Apparatus for embedding information in a digital image digitized from a developed photographic film in response to a film property and information to be embedded into the digital image, comprising a) a scanner for scanning the image on the developed photographic film to produce the digital image; b) means for storing the film property; c) input means for storing information associated with the image and to be embedded in the digital image; and d) means responsive to the stored the film property and the associated information for modifying a predetermined number of pixel values with the associated information in the digital image so that the associated information is embedded in the digital image, wherein the embedded information can subsequently be extracted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the modified pixels in the digital image do not substantially alter the quality of the digital image.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further including means responsive to the modified digital image for printing a human visible image wherein the embedded information is invisible.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further including means for storing the modified digital image on a medium which can be used for subsequent printing of the modified digital image.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the embedded information includes authentication information.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the embedded information includes user input information.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the embedded information includes sound information.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the film property includes one or more of the following: the film speed, the film type, the dimensional format of the film, and the exposure conditions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
152 words
Apparatus for embedding information in a digital image digitized from an exposed photographic film in response to a film property and user provided information to be embedded into the digital image, comprising a) means for developing the exposed photographic film to produce a developed photographic film and for extracting the film property related to the film; b) a scanner for scanning the image on the developed photographic film to produce the digital image; c) means for storing the extracted the film property; d) user input means for providing and storing information associated with the image and to be embedded in the digital image; and e) means responsive to the stored the film property and the associated information for modifying a predetermined number of pixel values with the associated information in the digital image so that the associated information is embedded in the digital image, wherein the embedded information can subsequently be extracted.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
152 words
Apparatus for embedding information in a digital image digitized from an exposed photographic film in response to a film property and user provided information to be embedded into the digital image, comprising a) means for developing the exposed photographic film to produce a developed photographic film and for extracting the film property related to the film; b) a scanner for scanning the image on the developed photographic film to produce the digital image; c) means for storing the extracted the film property; d) user input means for providing and storing information associated with the image and to be embedded in the digital image; and e) means responsive to the stored the film property and the associated information for modifying a predetermined number of pixel values with the associated information in the digital image so that the associated information is embedded in the digital image, wherein the embedded information can subsequently be extracted.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein the modified pixels in the digital image do not substantially alter the quality of the digital image.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 9 further including means responsive to the modified digital image for printing a human visible image wherein the embedded information is invisible.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 9 further including means for storing the modified digital image on a medium which can be used for subsequent printing of the modified digital image.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein the embedded information includes authentication information.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein the embedded information includes sound information.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein the film property includes one or more of the following: the film speed, the film type, the dimensional format of the film, and the exposure conditions.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
145 words
Apparatus for producing an image on a receiver which includes invisible embedded information in response to an image digitized from a developed photographic film, comprising a) a scanner for scanning the image on the developed photographic film to produce the digital image; b) means for storing a film property of the developed photographic film; c) user input means for providing and storing information associated with the image and to be embedded in the digital image; d) means responsive to the stored the film property and the associated information for modifying a predetermined number of pixel values with the associated information in the digital image so that the associated information is embedded in the digital image; and e) printer means responsive to the modified digital image for printing a human visible image on the receiver wherein the embedded information is invisible and can subsequently be extracted.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
145 words
Apparatus for producing an image on a receiver which includes invisible embedded information in response to an image digitized from a developed photographic film, comprising a) a scanner for scanning the image on the developed photographic film to produce the digital image; b) means for storing a film property of the developed photographic film; c) user input means for providing and storing information associated with the image and to be embedded in the digital image; d) means responsive to the stored the film property and the associated information for modifying a predetermined number of pixel values with the associated information in the digital image so that the associated information is embedded in the digital image; and e) printer means responsive to the modified digital image for printing a human visible image on the receiver wherein the embedded information is invisible and can subsequently be extracted.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the modified pixels in the digital image do not substantially alter the quality of the image on the receiver.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the embedded information includes authentication information.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the embedded information includes sound information.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the film property includes one or more of the following: the film speed, the film type, the dimensional format of the film, and the exposure conditions.
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