Eastman-kodak Company

Paul N Winberg

Stanley J Kowalski, Iii

Kosta S Selinidis

Michael R Thering

David J Bassett

Michael W Shields, Sr

William A Gagnon

Richard A Patterson

Joseph Benjamin Gault

Paul E Pergande

Michael Rohrer

Mark A White

Homero Saldana

Angela Cheng

Jonathan D Isom

A method of preparing a roll of film for development. The method involves inspecting the film for defects and imperfections as the film is unwound from a magazine. A method of preparing a roll of film for development and developing the film is also disclosed. The development of the film involves conveying the film to a development station and controlling a temperature of the development station.

Method for film inspection and development

Photographic media developer cartridge

Photofinishing system maintenance cartridge

One aspect of the invention is a system for digital dye color film processing. In one embodiment, a developer station applies a processing solution to film to initiate development of metallic silver grains and at least one dye image within the film. A scanning system illuminates the coated film with light having at least one frequency within the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. The light interacts with the silver and at least one dye image within the film. The scanning station measures the light from the film and produces sensor data that is communicated to a data processing system. The data processing system processes the sensor data to produce a digital image. The digital image can then be output to an output device, such as a printer, monitor, memory device, and the like.

System and method for digital film development using visible light

A method and system for environmental control in film processing is disclosed. In general, photographic film is coated with a processing solution, such as a developer solution, and is then developed within a controlled air environment. In the preferred embodiments, the temperature and humidity within the air environment is strictly controlled, which allows the development process to be more accurately and consistently controlled. This also allows fewer processing chemicals to be used and reduces harmful effluents caused by photographic film processing.

Method and system for environmental control during film processing

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Paul N Winberg