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Digital film processing method

US6664034B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2000
Grant dateDec 16, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 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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