Photo film processing system
AssigneeFuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
InventorsTakayuki Iida, Shigeru Ando
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Abstract
A bar code representative of a print order reception number is assigned to each filmstrip. An auto film loader is provided with a bar code reader to read the print order reception number from the filmstrip, and determines a film type of the existing filmstrip based on the print order reception number, before feeding the filmstrip to an image reading apparatus. A film sorter is disposed behind the image reading apparatus. If the filmstrip fed through the image reading apparatus is a negative film, a lid of the film sorter is closed to guide the filmstrip to a negative film cutter-inserter section. If the filmstrip fed through the image reading apparatus is not a negative film, a lid of the film sorter is opened to guide the filmstrip to a film catcher.
Claims5
A photo film processing system comprising:
- an auto film loader for supplying a photo filmstrip automatically in a sequential fashion;
- a film working device for reading image data or making photo prints from picture frames of said photo filmstrips;
- a film type discrimination device for discriminating said photo filmstrips between a negative type and other types;
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- a sorting device disposed in a position downstream of said film working device, for sorting said photo filmstrips according to film types discriminated by said film type discrimination device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.