Digital photo kiosk and methods for digital image processing
First Claim
1. A method for processing digital photo images comprising:
- detecting the presence of a first media in a receptacle of a kiosk, said first media containing said images in a first format;
accessing said images from said first media in said first format;
converting the accessed images into a second format adapted for display on a video appliance;
storing said accessed images in at least one of said first format and second format on a second media readable by said video appliance; and
dispensing said second media to a user after said storing step.
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Abstract
The present invention provides systems and methods for automating the conversion of digital images from a first storage media used by digital cameras to a second storage media used by computers and video playback devices. The conversion can be performed by a self-contained kiosk which detects the insertion of the first storage media containing the images in a first format. A processor at the kiosk converts the images into a second format (e.g., one that is compatible with video playback devices such as a DVD player). The images may then be copied to and stored on a second storage media in both the first (original) format and the second format. The second storage media is then dispensed from the kiosk. The resulting second storage media is compatible with video playback devices and serves as a master negative.
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48 Claims
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1. A method for processing digital photo images comprising:
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detecting the presence of a first media in a receptacle of a kiosk, said first media containing said images in a first format;
accessing said images from said first media in said first format;
converting the accessed images into a second format adapted for display on a video appliance;
storing said accessed images in at least one of said first format and second format on a second media readable by said video appliance; and
dispensing said second media to a user after said storing step. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A kiosk for processing digital photo images comprising:
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a receptacle for receiving a first media containing said images in a first format;
a processor for;
detecting said first media when inserted into said receptacle, accessing said images from said first media, and converting the accessed images into a second format adapted for display on a video appliance; and
a media writer for storing said accessed images in said first and second formats on a second media readable by said video appliance, wherein said second media is dispensed from the kiosk responsive to the accessed images being stored thereon. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48)
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34. The kiosk in accordance with 30 wherein said first format is adapted for use by at least one of a personal computer and a photo processing system.
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