Digital film processing method
US6664034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0408
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of developing a latent image on a photographic element (such as imagewise exposed photographic film) by absorbing a dye precursor into the film, applying a developer solution to the film to develop the latent image and form a dye in the film, scanning the film with light, and detecting at least one of light reflected away from and light transmitted through the film.
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