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Method of using a portable system for capturing images

US7564480B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2001
Grant dateJul 21, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B7/24
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of digitizing an image using a portable imaging system to produce an image product. The method comprises the steps of: a service provider transporting the portable imaging system from a first location to a second location; the service provider receiving the image to be digitized from a user at the second location; the service provider scanning the image at the second location using the portable imaging system to produce a digital image; the service provider receiving an order request associated with the digital image from the user; and the service provider providing the digital image to a fulfiller for fulfillment of the order request.

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