Method and apparatus for photofinishing a photosensitive media and/or ordering of image products
First Claim
1. A method for developing a strip of photosensitive media provided in a film cartridge, said photosensitive media having a back side, a front side, and an emulsion layer on the front side, comprising the steps of:
- a) moving said strip of photosensitive media along a film path;
b) applying a developing solution on said emulsion layer so as to develop any exposed images present on said strip of photosensitive media;
c) scanning said strip of photosensitive media after said exposed images have been developed; and
d) cleaning said strip of photosensitive media prior to returning said strip of photosensitive media to said cartridge.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for developing a strip of photosensitive media having image exposure area having an undeveloped exposed portion thereon. The apparatus includes a transport mechanism for moving the photosensitive media along a processing path; and a mechanism positioned along the processing path for selectively applying a coating of the processing solution only on the undeveloped exposed portion of the strip of photosensitive media. The apparatus further includes sensors for determining the location of the undeveloped exposed portion of the image exposure area. A scanner may be provided for scanning the strip of photosensitive media so as to obtain a digital record of the images developed thereon.
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1. A method for developing a strip of photosensitive media provided in a film cartridge, said photosensitive media having a back side, a front side, and an emulsion layer on the front side, comprising the steps of:
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a) moving said strip of photosensitive media along a film path;
b) applying a developing solution on said emulsion layer so as to develop any exposed images present on said strip of photosensitive media;
c) scanning said strip of photosensitive media after said exposed images have been developed; and
d) cleaning said strip of photosensitive media prior to returning said strip of photosensitive media to said cartridge. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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