Method for processing a digitally exposed translucent or transparent photographic material
US6838230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03C2007/3025
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided that is suitable fur use in processing a digitally exposed translucent or transparent display material. The method includes exposing a translucent or transparent material to light emitted from a light source. The material contains at least one silver halide having a silver content of at least about 1 g/m2 based on the area of the material. The method also includes contacting the material with a color developer solution comprising at least one color developing agent and a compound having the following formula (I): in which each of a and b independently represents 1 to 4, and in which each of X and Y independently represents a hydrogen, sodium or potassium atom. The duration of the step (b) is from about 60 to about 180 seconds.
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