公开(公告)号：US06275656B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US09221341

申请日：1998-12-28

Applicant: David Cipolla ,  David C. Smart

Inventor： David Cipolla ,  David C. Smart

IPC: G03B1724

CPC classification number: G03B19/04 ,  G03B2219/045

Abstract: In a method for associating a film unit and a one-time use camera, a first copy of a unique identifier is recorded on the film unit. A logical memory unit and the identifier are associated. The logical memory unit is physically remote from the film unit. The film unit is loaded in the one-time use camera body. A second copy of the unique identifier is recorded on the one-time use camera body. The second copy is accessible independent of the film unit.

Abstract translation: 在用于关联胶卷单元和一次性使用相机的方法中，唯一标识符的第一副本被记录在胶片单元上。 逻辑存储器单元和标识符相关联。 逻辑存储器单元在物理上远离胶片单元。 胶片单元装载在一次性使用的相机机身中。 唯一标识符的第二个副本被记录在一次性使用的相机机身上。 第二个副本可以独立于电影单位访问。

公开(公告)号：US6144807A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-07

申请号：US221425

申请日：1998-12-28

Applicant: David C. Smart ,  David Cipolla ,  David A. Hodder

Inventor： David C. Smart ,  David Cipolla ,  David A. Hodder

IPC: G03C3/00 ,  G03B17/04 ,  G03B17/24 ,  G03B27/32 ,  G03D15/00

CPC classification number: G03D15/005 ,  G03B2206/00

Abstract: A method keeps photographic film current. In the method, a logical memory unit is allocated to the photographic film unit. The logical memory unit is remote from the film unit. A plurality of photofinishing parameters for the film unit are designated. The logical memory unit is maintained for a time period sufficient to cause aging. The photofinishing parameters are updated counteractive to the aging and photofinishing can then be performed using the updated parameters for the film unit.

Abstract translation: 一种保持摄影胶片电流的方法。 在该方法中，逻辑存储单元被分配给摄影胶片单元。 逻辑存储器单元远离胶片单元。 指定用于胶片单元的多个照相洗印加工参数。 逻辑存储器单元被维持足以引起老化的时间段。 更新与老化相反的照相洗印加工参数，然后使用影片单元更新的参数进行照相洗印。

公开(公告)号：US06222993B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-24

申请号：US09221942

申请日：1998-12-28

Applicant: David C. Smart ,  David Cipolla

Inventor： David C. Smart ,  David Cipolla

IPC: G03B1702

CPC classification number: G03D15/005 ,  G03B2206/008

Abstract: A method authorizes the holder of a film unit to access a look-up table having stored data The film unit bears an access code having an encrypted first segment. In the method, the film unit is registered and the first segment is detected. The first segment is decrypted to obtain a code value. The code value is matched to a second segment and access to the stored data is allowed.

Abstract translation: 一种方法授权电影单元的持有者访问具有存储数据的查找表。电影单元承载具有加密的第一段的访问代码。 在该方法中，胶片单元被注册并且检测到第一段。 第一段被解密以获得代码值。 代码值与第二个段匹配，并允许访问存储的数据。

公开(公告)号：US06192193B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-20

申请号：US09221247

申请日：1998-12-28

Applicant: David C. Smart ,  David Cipolla

Inventor： David C. Smart ,  David Cipolla

IPC: G03B1702

CPC classification number: G03B17/24 ,  G03B2206/00

Abstract: A method is provided for storing information related to a photographic film unit that includes a local data memory such as magnetic media or an electronic memory unit. In the method, a logical memory unit and the film unit are associated. The logical memory unit is physically remote from the film unit. Exposure-independent information for the film unit is written to the logical memory unit. Exposure-dependent information is written to the local data memory.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于存储与包括诸如磁介质或电子存储单元的本地数据存储器的摄影胶片单元有关的信息的方法。 在该方法中，逻辑存储器单元和胶片单元相关联。 逻辑存储器单元在物理上远离胶片单元。 用于胶片单元的与曝光无关的信息被写入逻辑存储单元。 曝光相关信息被写入本地数据存储器。

公开(公告)号：US06185371B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09221358

申请日：1998-12-28

Applicant: David C. Smart ,  David Cipolla

Inventor： David C. Smart ,  David Cipolla

IPC: G03B1702

CPC classification number: G03D15/00

Abstract: A photofinishing system includes film units, a remote look-up table, and photofinishing apparatus. The photofinishing apparatus has a reader to read identifiers on the film units, a communicator to interface with the look-up table to poll the table for photofinishing parameters for the film units, and a processor that generates digital images responsive to the photofinishing parameters. In a method, a film unit containing a plurality of captured images is received. A remote look-up table having a logical memory unit uniquely associated with the film unit is accessed. The logical memory unit designates a plurality of photofinishing parameters for the film unit. The film unit is processed responsive to the photofinishing parameters. Information about the processing of the film unit is recorded in the logical memory unit.

Abstract translation: 照相洗印系统包括胶卷单元，远程查询表和照相洗印装置。 该照相洗印装置具有读取器，用于读取胶片单元上的标识符，通信器与查找表接口以轮询该表格，以进行胶片单元的照相洗印参数;以及处理器，其响应于该照相洗印加工参数产生数字图像。 在一种方法中，接收包含多个捕获图像的胶片单元。 访问具有与胶片单元唯一相关联的逻辑存储单元的远程查找表。 逻辑存储器单元为胶片单元指定多个照相洗印加工参数。 响应于照相洗印加工参数来处理胶卷单元。 关于胶片单元的处理的信息记录在逻辑存储单元中。

公开(公告)号：US6104877A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-15

申请号：US221420

申请日：1998-12-28

Applicant: David C. Smart ,  David Cipolla

Inventor： David C. Smart ,  David Cipolla

IPC: G03C3/00 ,  G03B17/24 ,  G03B27/32 ,  G03B27/46 ,  G03B27/72 ,  G03D15/00 ,  G03B17/02

CPC classification number: G03D15/005 ,  G03B27/462 ,  G03B27/725 ,  G03B2206/008 ,  G03B2219/045

Abstract: A method and system for compensating for film unit defects. In the method, a film unit is manufactured that has a unique identifier and a predetermined image quality defect. The image quality defect is subject to compensation by a predetermined digital compensation. A logical memory unit is allocated to the film unit. The logical memory unit is remote from the film unit. The logical memory unit indicates the identifier and a plurality of photofinishing parameters for the film unit including the predetermined digital compensation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于补偿膜单元缺陷的方法和系统。 在该方法中，制造具有唯一标识符和预定图像质量缺陷的胶片单元。 图像质量缺陷通过预定的数字补偿进行补偿。 逻辑存储器单元被分配给胶片单元。 逻辑存储器单元远离胶片单元。 逻辑存储器单元指示包括预定数字补偿的胶片单元的标识符和多个照相洗印加工参数。

公开(公告)号：US06272287B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-07

申请号：US09221340

申请日：1998-12-28

Applicant: David Cipolla ,  David C. Smart

Inventor： David Cipolla ,  David C. Smart

IPC: G03B1724

CPC classification number: G03D15/005 ,  G03B2206/00 ,  G03B2206/006 ,  G03B2206/008 ,  G03D15/001

Abstract: In a method and system for handling photofinishing customization data for a film unit having a unique identifier, a logical memory unit is allocated to the film unit. The logical memory unit is remote from the film unit. The logical memory unit has the identifier and a plurality of photofinishing parameters for the film unit. Changes in the photofinishing parameters are written in the logical memory unit from remote input.

Abstract translation: 在用于处理具有唯一标识符的胶片单元的照相印刷定制数据的方法和系统中，逻辑存储单元被分配给胶片单元。 逻辑存储器单元远离胶片单元。 逻辑存储器单元具有用于胶片单元的标识符和多个照相洗印加工参数。 照相洗印加工参数的更改由远程输入写入逻辑存储单元。

公开(公告)号：US06240251B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-29

申请号：US09221943

申请日：1998-12-28

Applicant: David C. Smart ,  David Cipolla

Inventor： David C. Smart ,  David Cipolla

IPC: G03B1702

CPC classification number: G03D15/005 ,  G03B17/30 ,  G03B2206/008 ,  G03B2219/045

Abstract: A photography system includes a plurality of film units and a remotely-accessed look-up table. The film units each have an access code that can be accessed independent of a filmstrip or digital image store. The look-up table has a read-write logical memory unit allocated to each of the film units. The logical memory units each have an access right secured by a respective access code. In a method, the access code is generated, the logical memory unit is allocated to the film unit, and the film unit is sold or otherwise transferred. The film unit is accompanied by the access code for that film unit.

Abstract translation: 摄影系统包括多个胶片单元和远程访问查找表。 电影单元各自具有访问代码，可以独立于幻灯片或数字图像存储进行访问。 查找表具有分配给每个胶片单元的读写逻辑存储单元。 逻辑存储器单元各自具有由相应的访问代码保护的访问权限。 在一种方法中，生成访问码，将逻辑存储单元分配给胶片单元，并且胶片单元被出售或以其他方式传送。 电影单位附有该电影单位的访问代码。

公开(公告)号：US06201931B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-13

申请号：US09221424

申请日：1998-12-28

Applicant: David Cipolla ,  David C. Smart ,  Robert L. Walker

Inventor： David Cipolla ,  David C. Smart ,  Robert L. Walker

IPC: G03B1702

CPC classification number: G03D15/003 ,  G03B2206/00 ,  G03B2206/006 ,  G03B2206/008 ,  G03D15/001

Abstract: A method and system that handle user and producer photofinishing customization data for a film unit having a unique identifier. In the method, a user access code is generated. A logical memory unit is allocated to the film unit. The logical memory unit is remote from the film unit. The logical memory unit indicates the identifier. The logical memory unit has a user subunit and a producer subunit. The subunits are each independently writable and have separate access rights. The user access code, but not the producer access code, accompanies the film unit when it is sold or otherwise transferred.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和系统，用于处理具有唯一标识符的胶片单元的用户和制造商的照相印刷定制数据。 在该方法中，生成用户访问码。 逻辑存储器单元被分配给胶片单元。 逻辑存储器单元远离胶片单元。 逻辑存储器单元指示标识符。 逻辑存储器单元具有用户子单元和生成器子单元。 子单元可独立写入，具有单独的访问权限。 电影单位出售或以其他方式转让时，用户访问代码，但不包括制作人访问代码。

公开(公告)号：US6147744A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-14

申请号：US221249

申请日：1998-12-28

Applicant: David C. Smart ,  David Cipolla

Inventor： David C. Smart ,  David Cipolla

IPC: G03D3/00 ,  G03B17/24 ,  G03B27/32 ,  G03D15/00 ,  G03B29/00

CPC classification number: G03D15/00

Abstract: A method provides archival storage of information related to a photographic film unit having a local data memory. In the method, a logical memory is allocated to the film unit. The logical memory unit is physically remote from the film unit. Photofinishing parameters for the film unit are written to the logical memory unit for use by a photofinishing unit. The photofinishing parameters are also written to the local data memory. After an expiration of time, the logical memory unit is no longer maintained. A replacement logical memory unit can be later reallocated to the film unit and the information in the local data memory can be written to the replacement logical memory unit.

Abstract translation: 一种方法提供与具有本地数据存储器的摄影胶片单元有关的信息的档案存储。 在该方法中，向胶片单元分配逻辑存储器。 逻辑存储器单元在物理上远离胶片单元。 胶卷单元的照相加工参数被写入逻辑存储器单元以供照相洗印加工单元使用。 照相洗印参数也被写入本地数据存储器。 在时间到期后，不再维护逻辑存储器单元。 替换逻辑存储器单元可以随后重新分配给胶片单元，并且可以将本地数据存储器中的信息写入替换逻辑存储器单元。