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US 6,664,034 B2Granted
Digital film processing method
AssigneeEastman Kodak Company
InventorsMichael P. Keyes, Douglas E. Corbin
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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.
Claims14
A method of developing a latent image on an exposed photographic element, comprising:
- (a) applying a dye precursor to the exposed photographic element;
- (b) applying a developer solution to said photographic element, thereby developing said latent image and forming a dye in said photographic element;
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- (c) scanning said photographic element with light while said latent image is developing.
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