摘要:
A method and apparatus for developing a strip of photosensitive media (13) having image exposure area having an undeveloped exposed portion thereon. The media include heat activated developer thereon. The apparatus includes a transport mechanism for moving the photosensitive media along a processing path; and a mechanism positioned along the processing path for selectively heating (36) the undeveloped exposed portion of the strip of photosensitive media so as to develop the images thereon. The apparatus further includes sensors for determining the location of the undeveloped exposed portion of the image exposure area. A scanner (40) may be provided for scanning the strip of photosensitive media so as to obtain a digital record of the images developed thereon.
摘要:
A method for obtaining custom cut images products by an ordinary unskilled user/consumer wherein the consumer at a first location identifies a subject within a digital image for producing a cut image product. A software program automatically differentiates the selected subject from the background. The consumer then places an order over a communication network to a production facility at a second location that is remote from the first location for producing a cut image product using the selected subject on a cut sheet of media.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for developing a strip of photosensitive media (13) having image exposure area having an undeveloped exposed portion thereon. The apparatus includes a transport mechanism for moving the photosensitive media along a processing path (34); and a mechanism positioned along the processing path for selectively applying a coating of the processing solution only on the undeveloped exposed portion of the strip of photosensitive media. The apparatus further includes sensors (39) for determining the location of the undeveloped exposed portion of the image exposure area. A scanner (40) may be provided for scanning the strip of photosensitive media so as to obtain a digital record of the images developed thereon.
摘要:
A computer software product and a method of organizing and searching images. The digital images may be obtained from a plurality of hard copy prints that are digitally scanned. The digital image are analyzed in accordance with a predetermined criteria based on the information obtained by scanning of the images and categorizing in accordance with the predetermined criteria. At least one goods and/or services may be provided in accordance with the predetermined criteria.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for developing an unprocessed photosensitive media and providing a visual receipt (81) of the images developed. The apparatus includes a mechanism for moving a strip of photosensitive media along a processing path; a mechanism for applying a coating of a developing solution on the photosensitive media so as to develop any exposed image presented on the photosensitive media; a scanner for scanning the photosensitive media after the images have been developed so as to provide a digital record of the images; an order mechanism for allowing a consumer to place a photofinishing order; and a printing mechanism (80) for printing a customer order receipt (81) of the photofinishing order. A visual receipt of the images developed may be provided. The film is provided in a film cartridge having a cartridge ID for identifying the type of film. The apparatus may also include a reading mechanism for reading the cartridge ID and determining if the film may be processed or how the digitally scanned date will need to be manipulated so as to obtain suitable image data.
摘要:
An article having an lenticular image formed thereon and a sound generating mechanism associated therewith for generating a sound message, the sound message being coordinated with respect to movement of the article. A mechanism for moving the lenticular image along a predetermined path may also be provided and for coordinating the sound message with the movement of the lenticular image. Different sound segments may be activated with respect to the line-of-sight or distance of the observer with respect to the lenticular image.