System and method for scanning images contained on a strip of photosensitive film

U.S. Patent Number: 5838464

Abstract: A method and system for scanning images contained on a strip of film. The system includes a film cartridge having a spool rotatably mounted thereto. The cartridge includes a filmstrip spirally wrapped about the spool and an opening for allowing film to be taken out of said cartridge. The system includes a scanner having a platen designed to receive an item for scanning and digitizing the information scanned. A transport mechanism is provided which includes a housing for retaining a film cartridge and a guide for guiding the filmstrip onto the platen. A drive mechanism is provided in the transport mechanism for advancing film out of the cartridge and onto the platen for scanning. The scanner scans the filmstrip and digitizing information contained therein.

Inventors: Fredlund; John Randall (Rochester, NY), Manico; Joseph Anthony (Rochester, NY), Pincelli; Frank (Rochester, NY)

Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company (Rochester, NY)

Application Number: 08/651,423

Issued: 1998-11-17

Expired: 2006-11-17

Classes: 358/498

Field of search: 358/487,474,486,488,496,498,506 355/233,234,235 348/97

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