TW498692B - Methods and apparatus for transporting and positioning film in a digital film processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

A digital film processing system is provided. Each scanning module in the system has a removable mounting panel to which the scanning and transportation components are secured. An opening or door can be provided between the modules to compensate for film buckling. The film can be tensioned during scanning for control over its position. Tape can be attached to side edges of the film, and the tape can be moved through the system, avoiding contact with the film. Also, a belt transport system can be utilized to contact the film (or attached tape) only on the lateral edges. The film may be threaded through the system by using a leader attached to the lead edge of the film. To transport the film and leader, a transport mechanism having a roller connecting a pair of sprockets may be used, and a single drive unit may be provided to pull the film.

Description

498692 A7 _ B7 V. Description of the Invention (Technical Field) The present invention relates generally to film scanning, and more particularly, to methods and equipment for transporting, positioning, and scanning films in a digital film scanning system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Color photographic films are generally The system contains three layers of light-sensitive materials, which can sense red, green and blue light, respectively. During the development of the conventional color photographic film, the exposed film is chemically processed to produce dyes in three layers. Its color density is recorded on the film in proportion to the light reflected by the photographic scene. Exposure time of the upper blue, green and red spectra. The yellow dye is formed on the upper layer, the magenta dye is formed on the middle layer, and the blue-green dye is formed on the lower layer. The combination of the formed dyes can show a hidden image. Once the film has been developed, a separate printing process can use the developed film and photographic paper to record photographic images. Unlike traditional film development, digital film development technology or coefficient film processing systems have been developed. In such systems, chemically developed exposure films are used to form a scene composed of silver metal particles or particles in each of the red, green and blue recording layers of the film. Then, while the film is being developed, it is scanned using electromagnetic radiation, wherein the radiation preferably has a specific frequency and more preferably an infrared frequency range. In detail, when the film is developed corresponding to a chemical developer, one light source is irradiated to the front side of the film, and the other light source is irradiated to the back side of the film. The elemental silver particles (eg, blue photosensitive layer) developed in the upper layer can be used by the front light source. The paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before (Fill in this page) I! I — Order ----- IIII — Printed at the Employee Consumption Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 4 Printed at the Employee Consumption Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (2) The reflected light is seen from the front of the film; however, these particles are basically hidden on the back of the film. Similarly, the elemental silver particles developed in the bottom layer (for example, the red light-sensitive layer) are seen from the back side of the film by the light reflected by the back-side light source; however, these particles are substantially hidden on the front side. At the same time, the elemental silver particles in the intermediate layer (for example, the green photosensitive layer) are hidden by the light emitted from the front or the back; however, these particles can be seen by any light that penetrates the three layers, Like the particles in the other two layers. For each pixel position, it is necessary to sense the light reflected from the front and back of the film and the light transmitted through the film. Therefore, three measurements are needed for each pixel. Three measurements for each pixel can solve three colors, so that each pixel has a three-color code, and then multiple pixels with color can be printed or displayed, so that people can view the image . If necessary, the scanning of each coordinate point on the film can be performed several times during the development of the film. Therefore, the coordinate point pattern that can be quickly displayed during development can be recorded, and the pattern of the coordinate point will not be displayed before the film is developed. The plurality of digital image files can then be combined to form a single enhanced image file. In order to allow the same image to be scanned multiple times during the development of a digital film, multiple scanning devices are required, each scanning device scanning during different development periods of the film. Preferably, this multiple scanning system can be easily modified, upgraded, and repaired 'to meet the needs of the user. For example, there is a demand in a digital film development system, that is, it can be completed quickly in the system in the shortest shutdown time (please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) --- --- 丨 —Order --- I--I-- 丨 ----- 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (3) Simple and easy component addition, removal and / or replacement. The transport of each film in a digital film development system is usually more troublesome than the conventional film transport system. In particular, the film must be able to be transported smoothly and efficiently to provide optimized imaging results. Since the optical system used in the digital film development system has a relatively narrow depth, it is important to carefully control the position, direction, and movement of the portion of the film to be scanned, that is, when the film is to be scanned, It is very important to accurately locate and maintain the film in place, and to avoid touching or scratching the film's hidden areas in the film. When the film is jammed or distorted when it is transported through the system, it will cause the system to malfunction, so these situations also need to be avoided or resolved. In addition, it is preferable that the conveying system allows the part containing the hidden image in the film to be completely covered by a uniform developer layer during development, while reducing the transport between the developer and the conveying equipment. In addition, the transport system is preferably capable of processing a variety of different types and sizes of film without obscuring any part of the film that contains hidden images during scanning. There is also a need for this film transport system, especially when it uses a multiple scanning device, that is, it can pass the film through various different scanning devices without having to manually repeat it. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An advantage of at least one embodiment of the present invention is that 'the positioning of the film is precisely controlled when the film is transported and scanned. In at least one embodiment of the present invention, it provides an easy-to-upgrade paper size applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) (please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) ------- 丨 Order --------- Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy 498692 A7 ________B7____ V. Description of the Invention (4) and digital film processing system for maintenance. An advantage of at least one embodiment of the present invention is that it can use a single digital film development system to process films of various sizes. (Please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) The advantage of at least one embodiment of the present invention is that the information on the side of the film can be scanned and applied by a digital film processing system. An advantage of at least one embodiment of the present invention is that it can reduce the operation of manually passing the film through a digital film developing system. Another advantage of at least one embodiment of the present invention is that the film can be driven through a digital film developing system without requiring too many driving devices. According to a feature of the present invention, printed by a consumer cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, it provides a digital film development system including a first film scanning module for supplying rays to the film, and sensing the light reflected by the film. The ray and a second film scanning module are used to supply the ray to the film and sense the ray reflected by the film. A buffer assembly can be positioned between the first and second scanning modules, and the buffer assembly can include an opening through which the film can be moved. The components of each module can be mounted on a mounting member, and the mounting member is mounted on the frame of a housing. Each mounting member can be detached from the bone frame 'to remove the module from the system. According to another feature of the present invention, it provides a film transport system 'which moves the exposed film through a processing device so that the film contains a hidden scene > the central portion of the image is not hindered in any way during processing. The conveying system of the present invention can also avoid contact between the central part of the film and the processing equipment, so that the film will not be scratched during processing. The paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 (Public love) 498692 A7 ____B7 V. Description of invention (5) Main part. The transport system of the present invention does not hinder the light from reaching the film (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page). The central part of the path is particularly advantageous for digital film processing systems. No direct contact is formed between the processing equipment and the central portion of the film, which further prevents contamination of the developer applied to the central portion of the film. The delivery system of the present invention can also provide flexibility to handle films of various sizes. When used as a scanning device for digital film processing, one feature of the present invention is to provide precise control over the position and orientation of the portion of the film to be scanned. This control can prevent the film from being moved improperly during the development process, and can improve the quality of the scanned image formed. According to another feature of the invention, a method is provided for transporting films through a scanning system. The method involves attaching a flexible film tape to a tape and engaging only the tape, and passing the tape through a scanning mechanism 'to generate a digital image file. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs According to another feature of the present invention, it provides a method for transporting films through a digital film developing system. In this method, the leading edge of a leading tape is connected to the leading edge of a film tape, and the leading tape passes through a film conveying system, which is used to move the leading tape and the connected film. A developer is applied to the film so that the film begins to develop. The developing film is supplied with rays, and the rays reflected by the developing film are sensed. According to another feature of the present invention, a transport mechanism is provided for transporting a film and a front guide belt. The mechanism system includes a pair of opposite sprocket wheels. The sprocket system has teeth and can be engaged with a sprocket hole in a film belt. The mechanism may also include a roller, which is connected to the sprocket, and is used to support the size of the paper. Chinese national standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (6) Wipe a Leading band. The leading band is preferably narrower than the film and can be aligned by the rollers. (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) According to another feature of the present invention, it provides a digital film developing system, which includes a developer dispenser for applying developer to the film, a The light source is used to supply rays to the developing film, and a sensor is used to detect the rays reflected by the developing film. A single driving mechanism is used to move the developing film through the light source and the sensor. Those skilled in the art can understand other advantages of the embodiments from the following description. The exemplary embodiments shown and described are only for the purpose of illustrating the present invention. As will be understood below, the invention has various features and embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Therefore, the advantages, diagrams, and descriptions described in this description are for the purpose of illustration without any limitation. Brief description of the drawing Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Although the features of the invention have been specifically pointed out in the scope of patent application, it is generally believed that the invention can be sealed by the following description and the accompanying drawings It is further understood that in the drawings, the same component numbers are used to mark different components. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a digital film developing system. The system is compatible with the method and apparatus of the present invention. Fig. 2 shows an exemplary operation mode of the digital film developing system of Fig. 1; Fig. 3 shows an exemplary modular digital film developing system according to the present invention; (%) The paper size printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs applies to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 ------- B7____ 5. Description of the invention (7) 'its It has a plurality of scanning stations or modules; FIG. 4 is a body view of a modular digital film developing system made according to the present invention; FIG. 5 is a side view of the digital film developing system of FIG. 4; A three-dimensional view of an exemplary film buffer assembly according to the present invention, wherein the buffer assembly has a shutter plate (shown in the figure in its closed position), and the assembly uses a scanning module of a modular digital film development system. Between groups; Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the film buffer assembly of Fig. 6, wherein the shutter plate is in an open position; Figs. 8a and 8b show the shutter plate of Fig. 6 rotating between a closed position and an open position FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an exemplary arched film transport and guide assembly according to the present invention, which is used in a digital film development system; FIG. 10 is another of the film transport and guide assembly of the present invention. Partial perspective view of the embodiment, which is used in a digital film developing system; FIG. 11 is a side view of another embodiment of a film transport and buffer system made according to the present invention; FIG. Side view of another embodiment of a film transport system; FIG. 13 is a side view of a digital film developing system according to the present invention; FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing an exemplary belt designed according to the present invention The state where the component is in contact with the film strip to be shipped;-• ----- l · .— K ^ ----------- order --------- line — U (Please (Please read the notes on the back before filling in this page) 498692 A7 B7 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs V. Invention Description (8) Figure 1 3 B is a schematic diagram showing one of the designs according to the principles of the present invention Another implementation of one side of a flexible film captured by a conveyor belt ; 1 3 C-based view of another example of the present invention, a display system for after several film strip passed through the single processing unit. Fig. 14 is an end view of one of the digital processing modules of Fig. 13; Fig. 15 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the section line A-A of the digital processing module of Fig. 14; It is a schematic diagram showing another design for controlling the position and direction of the film when the film is to be processed. FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram of another design for controlling the position and direction of the film; FIG. A top view of an exemplary film transport tape of the present invention, wherein the tape is connected to a film tape; FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary film transport tape according to the present invention and the connected film and developer, showing the tape Is moved by a runner; FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view showing the manner in which the film is dispensed to an exemplary film transport tape according to the present invention; FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view showing the edge of the film applied by the present invention Figure 2 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the manner in which the present invention applies a film edge to a pair of exemplary shipping tapes, wherein the tapes are folded back; Figure 2 3槪 A schematic diagram showing an exemplary digital film development system, which uses film transport tape to transport films; this paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210X 297 mm) -11-I ---- -: ---: ---- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 498692 A7 Β7 V. Description of the invention (9) Figure 2 4 is a perspective view of an exemplary digital film developing system of the present invention. The system uses a leading tape to guide and transport the film; (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Figure 25 is a perspective view of Figure 24, which shows the leading tape according to the principle of the present invention It is folded back and reconnected with the film; FIG. 26 is a perspective view of FIG. 24, which shows the detachable leading tape according to another feature of the present invention is superimposed on the leading edge and the trailing edge of the film; FIG. 2 7 A is a perspective view of a self-aligning film roller according to the present invention; FIG. 2B is a side view of the roller of FIG. 2A; FIG. 2C is an end view of the roller of FIG. 2A; Essentials of an Exemplary Digital Film Development System of the Present Invention A view, which uses a stacked film leading tape, and includes a vertical transport section to increase the film development time; and FIG. 29 is a schematic diagram showing an exemplary digital film development system, which has A single scanning station and a pair of bi-directional winch drives. Component comparison table Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy 1 0 0: Digital film processing system 1 0 0: Scanning system 1 2 2: Optical sensor 1 0 4: Image 10 5: Output device 106: Lens This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (21 × X 297 mm) 498692 Printed by A7 B7 of the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 5. Description of the invention (1CD) 108: Image 1 10: Light source 1 1 1: Ray source 112: Photographic film medium 1 1 2: Developing film 1 1 4: Individual location 116: Circuit package or device 1 1 6 B: Back sensor 1 1 6 F: Sensor 1 1 8: Cable 1 2 0: Computer 2 1 6: Front light source 2 1 7: Ray 2 1 8: Rear light source 2 1 9: Ray 2 2 0: Development film 2 2 0 A: Film 2 2 0B: Film 2 2 0 S : Relaxed part 2 2 2: Reflected ray 2 2 4: Reflected ray 2 2 6: Front side of the film 2 2 8: Back side of the film 2 30: Ray-14 ----- Γ — ll · ^ ----- ------ Order --------- Line-φ- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) %) 498692 A7 B7 Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau's Consumer Cooperatives V. Invention Description (11) 2 3 4: Dark silver particles 2 3 6: Silver metal particles 2 3 8: Particles 2 4 0: Rays 2 4 2: Red layers 2 4 4: Green Layer 2 4 6: Blue layer 3 0 0: Digital processing system 3 0 1: Single processing device 3 0 2: Scan module 3 0 3: System 3 0 4: Scan module 3 0 5: Digital processing system 3 0 6: Scanning module 3 0 8: Scanning module 309 a: Conveying system 3 0 9 b: Conveying system 3 0 9 c: Conveying system 3 1 0: Developer dispenser 3 1 2: Position 3 1 4: Position 3 1 9: Mounting plate 320: film input surface 322: film output surface 丨! I; 丨 _it -------- Order --------- Line # (Please read the precautions on the back before filling in this page) Wood paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm) 4 ^ 1 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (12) 3 2 3: Film transport assembly Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Employee Consumption Cooperative Printed frame rod tracing parts mouth shell wheel scanning parts guide Piece group open surface, outer turn piece, lead piece, pull in and out of the table, send wheel, move soft guide, soft guide, slow delivery, or tooth drive wheel, wheel profile, edge edge piece, piece lead, mouth, cable rod, move wheel, turn Rotary rod square bow soft bottom soft guide soft recessed electric shaft with tooth teeth soft :: shaft 45678902346001246800024 22222233333455555566666 33333333333333333333333 ----- f .-- ----------- order-- ------- Line (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 B7 Ή5. Description of the invention () 3 6 6: Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs at the bottom 7890012345000024680124 66677 8 88888900000001111 33333333333344444444444 Wheel surface Roller surface edge side component mouth is set to the mold channel structure opener device square device slot guide drawing combination facing to the cylinder position exposed guide sweep away from the horizontal coating square roller part outer sheet centrally placed sheet long slit wipe shell The test piece is soft and soft and the middle release is soft and the groove is longitudinally scraped. The external reference is soft :: _ Open the outer lever arm shaft of the outer plate of the shell plate. 0J 0J Γ B1 Bow bow or guide shaft bearing plate Fang Dashu soft shaft mounted on the paper size applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the note on the back before filling out this page) --- ----- Order --------- line. 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (14) 4 1 6: Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy Roller belt belt stand station Roller Roller Roller Roller Guide guide Trap squeeze squeeze to turn squeeze Squeeze front leading edge sweeper Wheel wheel clamp face surface clamp edge edge point edge surface wheel bearing edge rotating rotation lever One back, two poles, three guides, front end, guide back, positive slide shaft, side drive :: drive shaft :: the front of the shaft :: the front of the last stack :: ······ 「T | ····· ·· 「Τ I ... ^ lx ...... 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Description of the invention (16) 5 2 1: Side edge Consumer Cooperatives, Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed wheel device is tightly coupled with the pull drive wheel wheel wheel wheel wheel / response cylinder force roller wheel roll hole mark hole hole edge edge surface device feeder roll do not roll do not roll do not align wheel flange side The side surface rubber surface moving belt collection grinds each one with each chain side to drive the chain to show the edge :: Roll on the sticky surface to drive the glue to close up :: Preparation :: .............. AB ·· · · · · · · · · · · · · · ab · · ab 23467800025602824000222 22222233333346677000000 55555555555555555666666 (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) The paper size applies to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 B7 17, V. Description of the invention (1 /) 604: Roller 6 0 6: High friction drive roller Printed with leather source nozzle mouthpiece source wheel force Pieces of light light spray light pieces of light light rolling belt group group surface surface surface guide surface surface guide surface grinding wheel wheel belt belt shadow positive back shadow positive guide back strap wave wave should be prepared high roll Soft skin skin display :: show ............ skin :: roll: ..:::::: a- 3 ·. 3 .0 3 _ Oa, 3 · · 3 ID: ·. 8024801222466778899901 ον t—I rH rH t—IT—H t—I t—I t—I t—H rH r—I r—I tH CV1 CV1 6777888888888888888888 (Please read the notes on the back before filling in this Page) This paper size is in accordance with Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 χ 297 mm) 20 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (18) 8 2 2: Sensors Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Group group wave group belt belt wheel wheel nozzle filter wheel filter leather slippery spraying group Open the wheel wheel mouth shadow roller slide sliding position translucent drive transdermal barrier :: roll barrier :: roll barrier into the slippery slide :: ··· · · · · · · · · · · · · ra " · · · · ·· ra, · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Qa- 34567890001222357901000 22222223333333333344555 88888888888888888888888 (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) This paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) Ά 498692 A7 B7 19. V. Description of the invention (· Ί 8 5 1 : Entry / Exit Location Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives, Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs

轮 轮 轮 轮 轮 / * /-ΤΠ1Ί-rp- iu-m-Fr- Pulley wheel wheel wheel wheel wheel slippery turn piece face wheel wheel guide slippery point slippery slippery part rotation rotation group Axle, table, wheel, slide, slip, switch, turn, turn, open, idle, idle, drive, drive, wheel, fixed, sewing, slip :: turn into the pivot, idle, idle, idle .............. Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) This paper size is applicable to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 498692 Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Invention Description (2 (D) s 1: longitudinal side edge S 2: pyg description of the exemplary embodiment of the longitudinal side edge Generally speaking, the present invention relates to the digital processing of films, and in particular to a module for transporting and scanning films to realize the digital processing Group, component, and / or method. According to a feature, the present invention provides a modular digital film processing system, which includes a plurality of scanning modules to obtain a digital scene image from a developing film. Each mode The system has a mounting plate or housing to which the scanning and shipping components can be fixed. A module system can be easily moved in and out of the system by processing the mounting plate. Furthermore, the module system has approximately the same components and outlines, so that the module can be removed, replaced or replaced according to the needs of the user. Added to provide easy upgrades and maintenance. A buffer assembly can be provided between the modules to prevent the film from being jammed or distorted due to different speeds between the modules. The buffer assembly can include a shutter plate mechanism It can be opened to present an opening so that the film can move freely through the opening. In this way, any improper pressure or tension on the film can be released. Scanning for the film is also performed here The system provides a film transport and guide assembly, which is used to tension the film when it is scanned to provide precise control of the film position, thereby obtaining the best scanning effect. In one embodiment, the The flexible film is provided with a tension by providing a separate driving wheel, wherein the separate wheel is rotated at different speeds. It is also possible to provide an explanation of the paper size. China National Standard (CNS) A4 Specification (210 X 297 mm) --------- ------------ Order --------- Line " 41 ^ " (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) The paper size printed by the Employees' Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs applies to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 public love) 498692 A7 ________B7___ V. Invention Explanation (21) Release the clutch 'to avoid excessive tensioning of the film. In this exemplary embodiment,' the film is formed into an arc shape by driving it through an arched film lever frame to provide the best Film control. Another feature of the present invention relates to a film transport system. In an exemplary mode, the present invention uses two separate pairs of belts, one pair above the film strip 'and the other pair below the film strip. The two pairs of belts are only joined by the transverse portion of the film, leaving the central portion of the film and being touched. This not only avoids scratches on the part of the film containing the image, but also helps the developer to deposit on the central part of the film, and the central part of the film can be exposed to light, which is particularly advantageous for digital film processing transport systems . Another feature of the invention is that it has particular advantages in digital film processing by having the film abut against a rotating bow control surface during scanning. The control surface forms an image plane and ensures that the film is positioned and oriented on a carefully controlled plane during scanning. When the optical components of the system have a narrow depth of field, such as the optical components in digital processing equipment, this positioning and orientation system has its advantages in particular. According to another feature of the invention, the film can be transported through a scanning system by attaching the tape to the film. Generally, the tape can then be engaged and moved by a film transport system. As the tape moves through a scanning mechanism, a digital image can be generated from a soft film adhered to the tape. Since the film is not touched, the developer can be evenly applied to the entire surface of the film. Furthermore, it is preferable that the width of the tape is sufficient to match the flexible sheets with various widths or specifications, so that QA- ----- · --- U ------------ order-- ------- line-4 ^-(Please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of Invention (22) The same scanning and shipping system can be used with many different types of Use with film. The tape is preferably made to penetrate the radiation provided by the scanning mechanism so that it does not interfere with the scanning process. (Please read the cautions on the back before filling out this page.) Another feature of the present invention relates to a method for transporting a film through a digital film developing system using a leader tape. The leading edge of the leading tape can be connected to the leading edge of the film, and the leading tape can pass through the film transport system. The film transport system moves the leading tape and the connected film. A developer is supplied to the film to cause the film to develop. The rays are supplied to the developing film during scanning, and the rays reflected by the developing film are detected to generate a digital image. The leading edge of the leading band can be connected to the trailing edge of the film to form a continuous loop. In order to align the front guide belt, a roller mechanism having a crown roller and a pair of sprocket wheels can be used. The sprocket system transports the film, while the narrower front guide belt is supported and aligned by a crown roller. A single driving device can be used to pull the film and the connected leading tape through the digital film developing system to avoid using too many driving devices and reduce the risk of film jams. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Figure 1 shows an example of an improved digital film processing system 1000. The system converts electromagnetic radiation from an image into an electronic image (digital) representing the image. The image to be scanned is usually located on a photographic film medium 1 12, wherein the photographic film medium 1 12 is developed using a chemical developer. In many applications, the electromagnetic radiation used to convert the image to a digital type is infrared; however, visible light, microwaves, or other suitable types of electromagnetic radiation can also be used to generate digital images. For example, it can use visible light, such as in US Patent Application No. 60 / This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 5 & Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau Staff Consumer Cooperatives of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Paper size applies to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 B7___ V. Invention Description (23) 1 7 3, 7 5 5 and those disclosed in US Patent Application No. 0 9 / _, Named " an improved system and method for developing digital film using visible light (agent file number ASF 9 9 3 2 4), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. The scanning system 100 generally includes a plurality of optical sensors 102, which measure the intensity of electromagnetic energy passing through or reflected by the developing film 1 12. The electromagnetic energy supply source is usually a light source 1 10, which is used to illuminate a film 1 12 containing images 104 and 108 to be scanned, which is formed on the film during development. The rays emitted by the light source 110 are diffused or guided by additional optical elements, such as filters or waveguides (not shown in the figure), and / or one or more lenses 106, which are positioned at the optical sensor Between the device 102 and the film 1 12 to illuminate the images 104 and 108 more uniformly. The light source 1 10 is positioned on the surface of the film 1 12 opposite to the optical sensor 102. This configuration method enables the optical sensor 10 to detect the intensity of the rays emitted by the light source 1 10 as they pass through the images 104 and 108 on the film 1 12. Another ray source 1 1 1 can be arranged on the same side of the film 1 1 2 as the optical sensor 102. When the radiation source 11 is activated, the optical sensor 10 can detect the rays reflected by the images 104 and 108. The method of arranging two light sources on opposite surfaces of a film to be scanned is called double scanning, which will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. 2. The optical sensors 102 are roughly arranged in an array, so that the electromagnetic energy hitting each optical sensor 102 corresponds to the image 06-_ I ---- • 卜 ---------- --Order --------- line (please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) 498692 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of Invention (4) 1 0 4 Individual position on the previous 1 1 4. Therefore, each individual position 1 1 4 in the image 104 corresponds to an individual position in a scanned image or digital file, which is called a pixel, or simply " pixel ", where the The file is composed of a plurality of pixel data. The images 104 and 108 on the film 1 12 can then be moved relative to the optical sensor 102 or scanned. The optical sensor 10 is usually built in a circuit package or device 1 16 which is electrically connected to storage and digital image processing support electronic equipment through a cable 1 18, which is shown in the figure. Combined with a ^ computer 1 2 0. The computer 120 then processes the digital image data and displays it on an output device 105. Alternatively, the optical sensor 102 can be replaced by a microprocessor or a controller, and the cable 1 18 can be replaced by an electrical connector. The optical sensor 102 can be made of a variety of different materials and by various methods to detect electromagnetic radiation with various changing parts and the bandwidth of the electromagnetic spectrum. For example, the optical sensor 102 includes a photodetector, which generates an electronic signal that is proportional to the intensity of the electromagnetic energy impinging on the photodetector. Therefore, the photodetector can measure the intensity of the electromagnetic rays attenuated by the images 104 and 108 on the film 1 12. As mentioned above, and as shown in FIG. 2, the embodiment of the present invention described herein uses dual film scanning, which uses a front light source 2 1 6 and a back light source 2 1 8 and ray 2 1 7 respectively. And 2 1 9 to scan the developing film 2 2 0. The applied rays 2 1 7 and 2 1 9 will result in rays 2 2 2 reflected from the front side 2 2 6 of the film 2 2 0 and from the back side. The paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) Li) -------- j ------------ Order --------- line (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 498692 A7 B7

OR V. Description of the invention () (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) 2 2 8 The reflected rays 2 2 4 and the transmitted rays 2 3 0 that penetrate all layers of the film 2 2 〇 And 2 4 0. Although the light sources 2 16 and 2 1 8 can emit multi-color light (that is, light of multiple frequencies), in the digital film processing system 100 of this embodiment, the light sources 2 1 6 and 2 1 8 are most Fortunately, it emits monochromatic light, especially infrared rays. The formed rays 2 2 2, 2 2 4, 2, 4 0, and 2 3 0 are referred to herein as front, back, front penetrating, and back penetrating rays, respectively, and they will be described further below. In FIG. 2 ', during the development, different color layers can be seen in the developing film 220, that is, the red layer 242, the green layer 244, and the blue layer 246. In detail, a blank film base 232 has three layers 242, 244, and 246, which can sense red, green, and blue light, respectively. These layers are not actually these colors; instead, they just sense these colors. In conventional color film development, the blue sensing layer 2 4 6 will gradually display a yellow pigment, while the green sensing layer 2 4 4 will display a magenta pigment, and the red sensing layer 2 4 2 It shows blue-green pigment. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs During the development of the film 20, the layers 242, 244 and 2 4 6 emit milky white light. The dark silver particles 2 3 4 (blue layer) developed in the upper layer 2 4 6 can be seen from the front side of the film by the rays 2 2 2, and due to the large number of developing photosensitive emulsions, it can also be seen from the back side. 2 2 8 saw slightly. Similarly, the particles 2 3 6 in the lower layer 2 4 2 (red light-sensitive layer) can be seen from the back surface 2 2 8 by the reflected rays 2 2 4, but they are less visible from the front surface 2 2 6. In the middle of this paper, the Chinese national standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) is applied. 2S --- 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention () (Please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) Layer 2 The particles in 2 4 (green photosensitive layer) can only be seen slightly from the front 2 2 6 or the back 2 2 8 by the reflected rays 2 2 2, 2 2 4. However, its system can be seen in other layers by penetrating rays 230 and 240. By sensing the rays reflected by the front 2 2 6 and the back 2 2 8 and the rays that penetrate the front 2 2 6 and the back 2 2 8 of the film, each pixel in the film 2 2 0 can obtain four The radon is measured, and the three primary colors, red, green, and blue, can be mathematically analyzed to make it closest to the original image. For example, it can be parsed by using a matrix conversion method, as disclosed in US Patent No. 5,515,100, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. The frontal signal is the ray 2 2 2 reflected by the frontal light source 2 1 6 on the front side of the film 2 2 0. The set of positive signals for an image is called a positive channel (F). The front channel is basically, but not completely, recording rays that are attenuated by the silver metal particles 2 3 4 in the uppermost layer 2 4 6 (ie, the blue recording layer). The front channel also records some rays that are attenuated by the silver metal particles 2 3 6, 2 3 8 in the red and green layers 2 4 2, 2 4 4. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs The back signal records the rays 2 2 4 reflected by the back light source 2 1 8 on the front of the film 2 2 0. The set of back signals for an image is called the back channel (B). This back channel is basically, but not completely, recording the rays attenuated by the silver metal particles 2 3 6 in the lowermost layer 2 4 2 (ie, the red recording layer) from the light emitted by the light source 2 1 8. The back channel also records certain rays that are attenuated by the silver metal particles 2 3 4 and 2 3 8 in the blue and green layers 2 4 6 and 2 4 4. This paper size is in accordance with Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 B7 07 V. Description of the invention () The front penetration signal is recorded by the back light on the back of the film 2 2 0 (Please read first Note on the back, please fill out this page again) Ray 2 3 0 emitted by source 2 1 8 and penetrating the developing film 2 2 0. The set of front penetration signals directed to an image is called the front penetration channel (T). Similarly, the back penetrating signal records the rays 2 4 0 emitted from the front light source 2 1 6 on the front side of the film 2 0 and penetrating the developing film 2 2 0. The set of back penetration signals for an image is called the back penetration channel (T). The front light source 2 1 6 can be charged at the first moment of recording the surface signal and the back penetration signal, while the back light source 2 1 8 can be charged at the instant when the back signal and the front penetration signal are separated. The two penetrating signals basically record the same image information, because they are all recorded due to the silver metal particles 234, 236, 238 in the three red, green and blue layers 242, 244, 246 of the film 2 2 0 The attenuated rays 230, 240. Therefore, one of the penetration channels is negligible. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and then using several image processing steps, the radiation from each channel (B, F, and T) can be converted into the radiation of each position on the film 2 2 0 Red, green and blue salamander. These steps are performed because the silver metal particles 2 3 4, 2 3 6, 2 3 8 formed during the developing step are not the specific spectra possessed in each of the film layers 242, 244, 246. When a conventional scanner is used to scan the film after it has been developed, 'these image processing steps are usually not performed because the dye formed by the film by conventional chemical color development is exclusive to each film layer, and the silver The metal particles 2 3 4, 2 3 6 and 2 3 8 cannot be scanned conventionally. However, 'as is the conventional scanner, once the initial red, green and blue paper sizes are applied to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) --- 498692 printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) A7 B7 oo 5. Description of the invention () When formed for each image, it will usually further process the red, green and blue 値 'to Enhance, manipulate, display and / or print the image. The image processing steps that can be used in this system are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application No. 08/99 9 421 and U.S. Patent No. 5 2 6 8 0 5, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. The exemplary embodiment of the digital film development system shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is that a plurality of digital image files can be generated for the same frame image during different film development. Each image file has a back, front and Penetrating radon is obtained by using the above dual scanning method. It is quite advantageous to generate a plurality of double-scanned image files for the same picture in different development periods, which can make the shape of the picture image appearing in different picture periods can be recorded. During film development, the brightest part of the image (that is, the part of the film that is exposed to the strongest light) is the part of the film that is exposed to lower-intensity light (such as the shadow on the film corresponding to the original scene) Also developed first. Therefore, shadows or other parts of the film that are exposed to lower-intensity light require a longer development time to fully develop them, so that these parts can be displayed in more detail. However, longer development times can reduce details and other shapes in bright parts of the image. In the conventional film development, the development time must be selected, and the development time usually depends on the development period, and the development time of the brightest part, shadow part and other shapes of the image is selected in a compromise manner. . Scanning this developing film with a conventional film scanner will not show these detailed features that rely on time to develop. However, in the digital development method of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, it is not necessary to make this compromise _____ ^------------- -------- order ------ -线 " 41 ^-(Please read the notes on the back before filling in this page) Printed by the Employees' Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs This paper is sized for the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 B7_ 〇05. The invention was chosen (), because the digital image file of the same image will be generated in many development periods, and these multiple images can be combined to produce an enhanced image. In order to realize the double scanning of this image, as shown in FIG. 3, according to one feature of the present invention, it can use multiple separate scanning modules 3 02, 304, 306, and 308 to generate multiple images for the same image. Digital image files. Each module 3 0 2, 304, 306 and 308 in the digital processing system 3 0 0 includes a front light source 2 16, a rear light source 2 1 8, a front sensor 1 1 6F, a back sensor 1 1 6 B, which is operated in the manner described in Figures 1 and 2. In detail, please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. The front sensor 1 1 6 F detects the reflected rays 2 2 2 (produced by the front light source 2 1 6), and can also detect the penetrating rays 2 3 0 (produced by back light source 2 1 8). Similarly, the back sensor 2 1 6 B detects the reflected rays 2 2 4 (generated by the back light source 2 1 8) and the transmitted rays 240 (generated by the front light source 2 16). Referring now to FIG. 3, exemplary modules 300, 304, 306, and 308 are connected in series to form a system 300. In detail, each module 302, 304, 306, and 308 has a mounting member or panel 3 19, which can fix various components of the module fixedly mounted thereon. Each panel 3 1 9 has a film input surface 3 2 0 and a film output surface 3 2 2. In addition, each module 302, 304, 306, and 308 also has a film transport or guide assembly 3 3 3, which has a film input opening 53 for receiving the film. ------------ Order --------- line (please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 B7__ λ Gate 5. Description of the invention () 3 3 0, and a film output opening 3 3 2 for removing the film. For example, each of the film transport units 3 3 3 can form a slit, and one edge of the film can be passed through the slit. As a result, the edges of the film can be carried between two slotted rails or edge guides. The film input opening 3 3 0 of the first module 3 202 receives the film after the film has been applied with a developer by an appropriate developer dispenser 3 10. The film output opening 3 3 2 of the first module 3 0 2 is connected to the film input opening 3 3 0 of the second module 3 0 4 and the film output opening 3 3 2 of the second module 3 0 4 It is connected to the film input opening 3 3 0 of the third module 3 06. Similarly, the film output opening 3 3 2 of the third module 306 is connected to the film input opening 3 3 0 of the fourth module 308. Therefore, the film is transported along the direction 3 2 4 from the first module 30 2 to the second module 3 04 to the third module 3 06 to the fourth module 3 0 8. Finally, the film 2 2 0 leaves the system 3 0 through the film output opening 3 3 2 of the fourth module 3 0 8. The film 2 2 0 is transported in a continuous long strip through the film conveying module 333 of the modules 3 2, 2, 304, 306, and 308, and is conveyed by a suitable film actuator, conveyor belt, etc. Exemplary embodiments of these devices will be described below. Due to the delay of the image delivery on the developing film 2 2 0 between the modules 3 0 2, 3 0 4, 3 06 and 3 0 8, each module is different during the developing of the film 2 2 0 Development time to scan and record a digital image file of a given image. For example, each image or picture on the film 2 2 0, such as the picture F located between the positions 3 1 2 and 3 1 4 can be developed by developing 33 ---- * ----- -— ^ ------------ Order · -------- Line i ^ w. (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) This paper size applies to Chinese national standards (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm)-^ 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention () (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Agent dispenser 3 1 0 to apply the developer. The transport actuator can then move the frame F through the film transport unit 3 3 3 of the first module 3 02, and at this time a first digital image file is generated, wherein the digital image file uses two Reflection signals (a back reflection signal and a front reflection signal) and a penetration signal (a back penetration signal or a front penetration signal), as previously described for dual scanning. The picture F is then transported to the second module 304, where a second digital image file is generated for the same image. Again, it is achieved by having two reflected signals and a penetrating signal. A double scan is used to achieve this. However, due to the delay in the predetermined time for transporting the picture F from the first module 3 02 to the second module 3 04, the picture F will come at a later time point during the image development of the picture F Scan it. As a result, during the development of the film 220, some features of the image that may appear may be captured in the first digital image file, but not appear in the second digital image file. And vice versa. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Other modules 30.6 and 3.08 can also be connected to the system 300 to provide additional digital image files during other development times of frame F. For example, after the second digital image file is generated for the frame F by the second module 3 0 4, the two reflected signals and A penetrating signal generates a third digital image file. Similarly, a fourth digital image file can also be generated in the longest development time by the fourth module 308, which is also generated by two reflection signals and a penetration signal. In this way, 'four digital image files of the same screen image can be used at four different development times. This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm). Staff of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs The paper size printed by the consumer cooperative is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 public love) 498692 A7 __B7____ 5. The invention description (32) is generated, for example, 25%, 50%, 7 5% and 100%. These four digital image files can then be combined with each other (ie, composited together) to form a composite digital representation of the image. This digital screen can be displayed on a video display connected to a computer, or printed by a printer (such as a laser or inkjet printer) connected to the computer, or stored as Files, and / or communication via a communication link. As shown in FIG. 3, in accordance with one feature of the present invention, each module 302, 304, 306, and 308 is separate from the system 300. Therefore, although the system 300 shown in the figure has four modules, the system can easily provide less than or more than four modules according to the needs of the user. For example, if the user only needs three modules to save costs, the fourth module 308 can be separated from the third module 306 and removed from the system. For the entire system 3 0 0 series, a shell can be provided, and each module 302, 304, 306, and 308 can be installed into the shell by mounting the panel 3 19 of each module, and each module can be made as needed. Groups move in or out of the system. Since the components of each module (for example, 2 1 6, 218, 116F, 116B, 333) need to be fixed directly or indirectly to the mounting panel 3 1 9, the entire module system can control the panel 3 19 for installation and processing; by doing this, the individual components of the module do not need to be processed separately, so the entire system 300 can be easily modified. As a modified embodiment of the mounting panel 3 1 9, it may also use other mounting members or housings to add each component of a single module ^-------, L --- j ---- -------- Order --------- line (please read the notes on the back before filling this page) 498692 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Invention Description ( ) Fixed for easy handling. It can also be modified slightly when removing or adding one or more modules. For example, by removing module 3.0 from system 300, the system will only generate three digital image files, one generated by module 3 02 and one generated by module 3. 0 4 is generated, while the other is generated by module 3 06. Therefore, by eliminating the module 308, the cost of the entire system 300 will be reduced and the size will be smaller. If module 308 is removed, it can adjust the film development time that allows the remaining modules 3, 2, 3, 4, 3, and 6 to form digital image files, so that these modules can be used during the film development process. The best time to form a digital image file. Several methods can be used to adjust the development time of the film forming the digital image file, such as by adjusting the film transport buffer system, film speed, and / or the shape or interval of the other modules 3 0 2, 3 0 4 and 3 06. As an example of the flexible adjustment of the exemplary system 3 0 0, if one of the 3 0 2, 3 0 4, 3 0 6 and 3 0 8 modules needs to be repaired, the damaged module can be removed by Its mounting panel 3 19 is easily removed from the system 300. Preferably, all modules have approximately the same components, and each component has the same appearance design, so that the replacement of a damaged module will not hinder the operation of the system. For example, if module 3 06 needs to be repaired, module 3 06 can be removed and replaced with a substantially identical working module. Therefore, even when the module 306 is damaged, the system 300 can continue to operate after the module 306 is removed and sent for repair. Therefore, in the module 3 0 6 by the system 3 0 0 this paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 x 297 mm) ----- ^ — Γ —-------- Order --------- Line (Please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) 498692 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Inventory description () Removed for repair The processing of 's Hai film 2 2 0 can also continue. In this way, the system 300 will not be unable to operate due to one or two of the modules 3 0 2, 3 0 4, 3 0 Θ and 3 0 8 failure. Therefore, according to one feature of the present invention, due to the removable and standardized design of the modules 3, 2, 3, 4, 3, and 3, the system 300 can be flexible and easy to upgrade or service. 4 and 5 are exemplary embodiments showing a detailed structure of the modular digital developing system of FIG. 3. In this embodiment, in addition to the irradiation sources 216 and 218, the sensor circuit boards 116F and 116B, the mounting panel 3 1 9 and the film transport / guide assembly 3 3 3, the four modules 302, 304 , 306, and 308 also include a pair of optical devices 1 10 6B and 106F. As mentioned before, the optical devices 1 1 06B and 1 06F are used to focus the rays emitted by the light sources 2 1 6 and 2 1 8 on the individual sensors 1 1 6 B and 1 1 6 F. As shown in Figures 4 and 5, a film mounting device 3 8 0 can also be provided to input the film into the system 300, and if necessary, the film and / or a leading strip can be cut. . The film loading and cutting actuator can be used to assist the cutting and loading of the film. The actuator system may include a motor, an electromagnetic controller, and other suitable devices. Also shown in FIG. 4 is a slot coater module 3 8 2 which includes a slot coater 3 1 0 for supplying a developer onto the film and includes a slot coater scraper. The roller 3 8 4 is used to clean the film before applying the developer. The components of the slot applicator module 3 8 2 are also fixed on a panel 3 19 for easy removal and handling. Same as scanning module 3 0 2, 3 0 4. This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) * -------- ---------- --Order --------- line (please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) Printed on the paper by the Consumers' Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 B7____ 5. Description of the invention (35) 3 0 6 and 3 0 8 The slot coater module 3 8 2 also includes a film transport module 3 3 3 for transporting the film . In the exemplary system 3 0 0 shown in FIG. 4, the modules 3 8 2, 302, 304, 306, and 308 are fixed to the system by connecting the mounting panel 3 1 9 to a frame 3 0 1 In 300, the frame is preferably provided with a perforation to receive a pin or other connection mechanism to fix the mounting panel to the frame. The whole system 300 is located in the casing or the case 385, which provides a dark environment for film development, and if necessary, it can also integrate and move the system as a whole. According to another feature of the present invention, and as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, it is preferable that a film buffer assembly 3 2 9 is positioned at each of the modules 3 8 2, 3 0 2, 3 04, 306, and 308. Between the film transport components 333, compensation is made for the tension and / or slack of the films between the modules, and the films can be further developed between the modules. As shown in Figures 4 and 5, these film buffer components 3 2 9 can be used as additional film guides or guides, which are connected to the film transport components 3 3 3 of modules 302, 304, 306, and 308 in a line. And it is arranged between the guide rails of the components 3 3 3. The film buffer assembly 329 may include a pivotable flap door or platform on which the film can be moved. In detail, as shown in the exemplary embodiment of Fig. 6, the film buffer assembly 3 2 9 includes a buffer housing 4 02, which allows various components of the assembly to be fixed thereto. The housing 402 includes a trapezoidal door opening 404 through which the flexible sheet can be exposed. In order to cover this opening, a movable film platform or trapdoor 406 is provided, which is via a pivot or shaft 408 and--.-^ --------- --- Order --------- line (Please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) 498692 Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Invention Description (36) Yes It is rotatably connected to the housing 402 so that it can be moved between a closed position and an open position, where the film trapdoor 4 0 6 covers the opening 4 0 4 and in the open position The trapdoor extends downward through the opening 4 0 4. When in this closed position, as shown in FIG. 6, the film moves between the trapdoor 4 06 and an upper guide 4 12, wherein the upper guide covers the trapdoor 406 And fixed above the casing 402. In order to rotate the trapdoor 4 0 6 between the open and closed positions about the central axis 4 0 8, a motor 4 1 4 or other actuator is provided. In the exemplary embodiment, the trap door Step motor. The motor 4 1 4 is mounted to a motor mounting plate 4 0 3, and the motor mounting plate 4 0 3 is fixed to the buffer case 4 2 via screws. The pulleys 4 1 6 and 4 1 8 and the pulley belt 4 1 7 are used to connect the motor 4 1 4 to the shaft 4 0 8. The pulley 4 1 8 is mounted on a shaft 4 08 with a bearing 4 1 9. Similarly, the pulley 4 1 6 is mounted on the motor 4 1 4. Rotating the motor 4 1 4 can move the pulley belt 4 1 7 connecting the pulleys 4 1 6 and 4 1 8 to cause the shaft 4 0 8 to move, which in turn makes the trap door 4 0 6 open and close. Turn between positions. Other variations are also possible to provide buffer openings between modules. For example, the trapdoor 406 can be slid between an open position and a closed position to expose the opening. A pair of film guide arms 4 10 are connected to the trapdoor 406 and are substantially perpendicular to the trapdoor 406, as shown in the exemplary embodiments of Figs. 6 and 7. When the trapdoor 4 06 is in the closed position shown in Figure 6 'and the ___- 3a ---- this paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm). I V ------------ Order --------- line · ^^ " · (Please read the precautions on the back before filling in this page) 498692 Employees of Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed by the consumer cooperative A7 B7_____ V. Description of the invention (37) When the film is moved between the trapdoor 4 06 and the upper guide 4 1 2, the film guide arm 4 1 0 extends upward. However, when the trapdoor 4 0 6 is moved downward by the force of the motor 4 1 4 at a selected time, the film guide arm 4 1 0 moves downward until it reaches the end of the arm 4 1 0 The bearing 4 1 1 abuts on the edge 4 2 2 of the housing 4 0 2. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, the flexible sheet moves between the bearing 4 1 1 and the edge 4 2 2 and moves freely downward through the opening 4 04 because the trap door 4 0 6 is not Cover the opening. Figure 8a shows the closed position of these components, and the film 2 2 0 is located between the trapdoor 4 06 and the upper guide 4 1 2. Figure 8b shows the open position, where the trapdoor 406 is no longer covering the opening 404, and the film 202 is free to move down through the opening 4 0 4. However, in order to prevent the developing films 2 2 0 from joining together and possibly hindering the developing of the films, the film is located between the bearing 4 1 1 of the film guide arm 4 1 0 and the edge 4 2 2 of the opening 4 0 4 Move down. Therefore, the film can loosely pass through the opening 404, but it is controlled by the film guide arm 410. The slack portion of the film 2 220 can also be controlled, and is contained between the film groove arms 400L and 400R, as shown in Figure 5-7. Thereby, when the trap door 406 is in the closed position, the film system can pass through all parts of the film transport assembly 3 3 3. However, please refer to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the door panel in the buffer assembly 3 2 9 can be moved from a closed position to an open position so that the film can be directed toward the module 3 8 2, 302, 304, 306 or 308 Bottom and exposed. Therefore, if each module 382, 302, 304, 306 and this paper size are applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) ----------------- ----- Order --------- line (please read the notes on the back before filling this page) 4 & Printed by the Employees' Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of Invention (38 ) When the film drive actuator of 3 0 8 has a slight difference in the speed or movement of the film 2 2 0, which causes the film to jam or distort on the guide rail assembly, the film 2 2 0 can move downward Through the trap door 4 06 once positioned at the opening there, and the film was brought into the exposed channel 4 0 0, where the channel 4 0 0 is a pair of film guide members 4 0 L and 4 0 0 R formed. In this way, the system 300 will not cause a failure, and the film development process can be continued without interruption, thereby reducing maintenance shutdown time and related costs. Figures 9 and 10 show two exemplary embodiments of the film guiding / conveying module 3 3 3, which can be used in any one of the modules 3, 4 and 5 of the modular film developing system 3 8 2, 3 0 2, 3 0 4, 3 06 and 3 08. An upper carrying case 3 4 0 is included in each module 3 3 3 and is fixed to a lower film guide 3 2 7. The developing film is conveyed and guided between the upper transport case 3 4 0 and the lower film guide 3 2 7, such as by moving the film through a film formed between the case 3 4 0 and the lower film guide 3 2 7 slots. The lower film guide 3 2 7 includes an arcuate film scanning rod holder 325 having a central scanning opening 370. The film is moved through the scanning rod holder 3 2 5 during scanning, but is located below the transport housing 3 4 0. The radiation scans the developing film continuously in a row through the opening 370. Therefore, by guiding the film through the scanning rod holder 325, the longitudinal edge of the film can be formed into an arc shape at the portion where the radiation is applied. The arcuate scanning rod holder 3 2 5 may have an arc shape, which has a circular shape, and has a radius of about 1.00 to 2.0 inches. However, this paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 public love) ----------------------- Order -------- -Line (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 ___B7 _ V. Description of the invention (3 <?) Moreover, it can also adopt other bow shapes with a fixed or variable radius. Since the film is flexible, like a photographic film, when it moves through the arched scanning rod holder 3 2 5, it has an arcuate shape. By positioning the film in a curved or arcuate manner, it can precisely control the position of the upper surface of the film. This is important to provide good scanning results when digital films are developed, which makes scanning equipment (for example, A light source and / or sensor) can be accurately positioned at a depth position where the film is intended to be located. The tension on the surface of an arched or curved piece of film may cause the film to warp, bend, or distort or take on an uncontrollable shape, which may affect the rays that are sensed by the sensor, and cause Accurate digital image data. In detail, stretching the film on an arcuate surface reduces the risk that the film will warp upward from the surface or present an uncontrollable shape, thus making the scanning device unable to align the image on the film. Conversely, positioning the film on a flat surface is not good because the film can easily warp upward from the surface. FIG. 11 shows an exemplary arcuate shape of the film 220 when it is scanned by the light sources 2 1 6 and 2 1 8 and the sensors 1 1 6 F and 1 1 6 B. Between positions A and B, the film 2 2 0 assumes an approximately arcuate shape. The tension on the film 2 2 0 is provided by the wheels 3 6 0A and 3 6 0 B, or other transport elements such as sprocket wheels or rollers, which engage the film and drive it through the scanning rod holder 3 2 5. The radiation is supplied to the film by the light sources 2 1 6 and 2 1 8 through the scanning opening 3 7 0. In order to provide this force, the wheel 360B is driven to rotate slightly faster than the wheel 360A, which will be described in detail below. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 χ 297 mm) --------- I ------------ Order -------- -Line (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 42- 498692 Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of the Invention (4C)) Place the film 2 2 0 in a bow shape during scanning Other designs of the shape can also be used. For example, Fig. 12 shows an example using a bow member 3 2 3 ', wherein the film 2 2 0 is transferred on the bow member 3 2 3. Please refer to the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 9 and 10 again. The film transport assembly 3 3 3 includes a driving mechanism and a connecting rod to force the film to pass through the arcuate scanning rod holder 3 2 5. More specifically, a motor 350 or other suitable driving mechanism or actuator is used to supply driving force to transfer the transport between the transport housing 3 4 0 and the lower film guide 3 2 7 Film. The motor 350 can be constituted by a step motor, which can also be called a step motor. This motor converts electrical impulses into discrete mechanical movements of a shaft or spindle. The speed of shaft rotation is directly related to the frequency of input pulses, and the length of rotation is related to the number of input pulses supplied. One of the advantages of using a step motor is that it can be precisely controlled without the need for a closed loop controller or expensive sensing and feedback devices connected to it. Since each pulse supplied will cause a known incremental step in rotation, the position of the motor can be known by continuously tracking the number of input pulses supplied to the motor. A cable 3 5 1 can be used to supply electronic control signals to the motor 3 50. This control signal can be controlled by a stylized microprocessor or controller, which is used to control the movement of the film through the component 3 3 3. The motion of scanning the film by the light source and the pixels generated by the sensor data. For example, the computer 120 of FIG. 1 can be used to control these operations and control the action of transmitting a control signal to the motor 3 50 via the cable 3 51. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ---------. ------------ Order --------- line (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) 4 ^ Printed by the Employees' Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 B7__ 5. Description of the invention (41) In order to transmit the rotary motion of the motor 350 to the film driving wheel 36, any appropriate connection or link member is provided. In the exemplary embodiment of Figs. 9 and 10, the 'motor 3 50' drives a shaft 3 5 2 which has a linkage gear 3 5 4 connected to the shaft. The linked gear 3 5 4 is connected to a pair of gears 3 5 8 and 3 5 6 which are connected to the shafts 3 6 2 and 3 6 4 respectively. A pair of film driven wheels 3 6 0 are connected to each of the shafts 3 6 2 and 3 6 4. The partition 3 6 1 and other suitable connecting members are used to configure the runner 3 6 0 along the shafts 3 6 2 and 3 6 4. The wheel 3 6 0 series may include a friction wheel or a pinch roller, wherein the bottom 3 6 6 of each wheel 3 6 is in contact with the upper surface near the edge of the film, and the film is held on the wheel 3 6 Between 0 and a surface 3 6 8 so as to force the film into the film guide 3 3 3 below the film transport assembly 3 3 3 shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 and the transport case 3 4 0 . In the embodiment of FIG. 9, the surface 3 6 8 is located on four rollers 3 6 7. These rollers 3 6 7 can expand outward toward the side edges 3 6 9 of the lower film guide 3 2 7. By expanding the rollers 3 6 7 outwards, the film can be stretched in the transverse direction 3 8 1 of the film during scanning, thereby preventing the film from being distorted or showing an uncontrollable shape, providing optimization. Scan results. It is also shown in the exemplary embodiments of Figs. 9 and 10 that, when the film is scanned by the light source, it is preferable that the film is stretched in the longitudinal direction 3 8 3. In detail, the sizes of the gears 3 5 6 and 3 5 8 are designed so that the rotation speed of the shaft 3 6 2 is slightly smaller than that of the shaft 3 6 4. Preferably, the difference between the speeds of the shafts 362 and 364 is at least 1.5 percentage points, and it is best that this paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) I -------- ----------- Order --------- line (please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) 44 Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Consumer Cooperatives 498692 A7 _B7___ V. Description of the invention (42) is 5 to 12 percentages. This caused that when the film was scanned by the light source through the opening 3 70 in a row, the film between the shaft 3 62 and the shaft 3 64 was stretched. As mentioned above, and in accordance with another feature of the invention, the film tensioning system can be used to ensure that the film system is accurately positioned during the scanning process. The distortion or warping of the film during scanning can cause inaccurate image data. The tension on the film is preferably about 0.  5 ounces to 10 ounces, and preferably 4 ounces to 14 ounces, preferably 8 trays to 12 ounces, but any tension that does not tear the film can be applied. By providing gears 3 5 6 and 3 5 8 with different numbers of teeth, different speeds can be achieved. For example, the gear 3 5 6 series can have 168 teeth, while the gear 3 5 8 can have 180 teeth, thus providing a gear ratio of 168 to 180. In order to avoid tearing of the film caused by the difference in speed of the rotating shafts 3 6 2 and 3 6 4, a release clutch 3 7 1 or other friction device can be used to transfer the gear 3 5 8 to the gear 3 5 4 Come up and release. In detail, when the torque on the shaft 3 6 2 reaches a predetermined value due to the film being stretched by the shaft 3 6 4, the release clutch 3 7 1 will transfer the gear 3 5 8 to the interlocking gear 3 5 4 On release. The release clutch 3 7 1 may include any suitable release mechanism which releases a gear and / or reduces the torque when an excessive load moment 施加 is applied. For example, a suitable release clutch system may include devices known in the industry such as spring members, friction devices, sliding plates and / or ball elements. Therefore, when subjected to an excessive load moment, the release clutch 3 7 1 can cause the shaft 3 6 2 to slide relative to the shaft 3 5 2. Will cause the release clutch This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) ------------------------- Order ---- ----- line " ^^ 1 (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 4 & Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of Invention (43) 3 7 1 The overload moment is a function of the tension of the film and the diameter of the driving wheel. As examples of variations of the release clutch 3 71 and the driving gear 3 5 6 and 3 5 8, other mechanisms that can maintain the tension on the film without tearing the film can be used. In addition to the central scanning opening 370, it also provides a reference area 390. The media transmitted through the reference area 390 can be scanned to provide a reference or target location, whereby the image scanned by the scan line 370 can be corrected, corrected, normalized or otherwise processed. O Although exemplary film transport / guide systems and components are shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, other systems and components may be used to drive and transport the film. For example, the film can be driven by a single shaft instead of a pair of shafts, and tension can be provided by preventing the film from moving forward. Furthermore, the runner 360 may include a sprocket, which is engaged with the opening in the edge of the film. As another modified embodiment, instead of being directly connected to the film, the runner 360 can also be connected to a conveyor belt or belt, which is then connected to the film or supports the film. Furthermore, a roller or a hinge can also be used to drive the film. Other suitable link mechanisms can also be used, such as belts, to transfer kinetic energy from the drive mechanism to the film. In addition, in addition to the components shown in Figures 9 and 10, other rollers, wheels, spindles, reels and related devices can also be used in the system shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5 'to complete the film Operations that are carried via the system. The paper size of the exemplary film development system will be explained with reference to Figures 4-10 below to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ----- —--------- ---- Order --------- line (please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) 44 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 ___ B7 44 V. Description of Invention () operating. In detail, if necessary, the use of the motor 4 1 4 to open or close the trap door 4 0 6 can be achieved manually, or automatically after sensing a specific state, such as when sensing This is done automatically when the film is twisted or jammed, or when it is sensed that the film has reached a certain position. For example, once the film has reached the position of the first module 3 02, the film buffer assembly 3 2 9 between the slot coater module 3 8 2 and the first module 3 0 2 The trapdoor 4 06 can be opened by sending a control signal through the controller. (The position of the film can be detected by any suitable sensor, such as an infrared sensor). Then, the motor 3 500 in the slot applicator module 3 8 2 can be started to continuously drive the film, and the motor 3 50 in the first module 3 2 can be stopped. Therefore, the film will go down into the exposed channel 400 between the modules 382 and 302. Once the predetermined amount of the film has been exposed, or the motor of the module 3 8 2 has been driven for a period of time, the motor 3 50 of the first module 3 2 can be moved again, and the film can be further directed to the first Two scanning modules 304 to transmit. When the film reaches the predetermined positions of the second scanning module 304, the third scanning module 306, and the fourth scanning module 308 ', it also performs the film exposing procedure in the same manner. Therefore, there will be a slack portion 2 2 0 S in the soft film between the different modules 3 8 2, 3 0 2, 3 0 4, 3 0 6 and 3 0 8, as shown in FIG. 5. These 2 2 0 S systems will alleviate the distortion or jamming of the film, which is caused by different film driving speeds in different modules. Furthermore, 'these slack areas will cause the film to have additional development time between modules', and this paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) --------- ------------- Order --------- line (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Printed on paper by the Consumers' Cooperative of Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs The scale is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 __B7 V. Description of the invention (45) There is no need to increase the size of the system 300 or reduce the speed of the digital film development process. These additional development times can be adjusted by changing the length of the film that can be exposed in the slack area. As described above, in this exemplary embodiment, when the film passes through the central scanning opening 370, the length and the lateral direction of the portion to be scanned of the film are stretched. The light sources 2 1 6 and 2 1 8 can be used to supply rays through the opening 3 7 0. For each pixel, the sensors 1 1 6 F and 1 1 6 B can detect the rays reflected from the front and back of the film. Rays that penetrate the film can also be detected. (The light sources 2 1 6 and 2 1 8 can emit at different times, so that the sensors 1 1 6 F and 1 1 6 B can distinguish between reflected and transmitted rays). Therefore, back, front, and penetration data can be obtained for each pixel of the image, and this data can be used to derive R, G, and B signals for the image. For each image, using different scanning modules 3 0 2, 3 0 4, 3 06, and 3 0 8 can obtain multiple sets of back, front, and penetration data at different film development times. For each image, multiple sets of data can be combined to form an enhanced image, which includes the shape features obtained from the different film development times. As another variation of opening the trap door 4 06, and as shown in the embodiment of FIG. 11, it can provide a flap 3 3 4 which is made of a flexible and elastic material Such as a plastic material, it can be engaged with the notch or surface 3 3 6 of the adjacent sheet body of the edge guide 3 2 8. The pressure generated by the twisted or stuck soft sheet 2 2 0 can cause the tab 3 3 4 to be detached from the notch 3 3 6 and cause the trapdoor 4 0 6-a τ / 18__------ — · ------------ Order --------- line (please read the notes on the back before filling this page) 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of Invention (46) Open, The film is exposed downward through the opening. Alternatively, it is replaced by a locking mechanism 3 3 4 which can be operated after a film pressure reaches a certain amount, so that the trapdoor 4 06 does not need to provide such a mechanism, so that it can be loosely supported. Connect the subsequent parts of the film guide 3 2 8. Due to loose contact, the trapdoor 4 06 can remain closed. However, the pressure caused by the stuck film will be able to overcome the abutment force ’, so that the trapdoor 4 06 can be opened, and the stuck film 2 2 0 will start to be exposed through the opening 4 0 4. Again, this can prevent film jams or machine malfunctions, and allow speed differences between the various film drive units. According to another modified embodiment, the trapdoor 406 is only composed of a concealable or removable film guide part, not a door panel which is actually pivoted. This concealable part provides a slack area on the film moving path to provide a film pressure release or twist release when the film passes the film guide 3 2 6 and can be modified in the film used to move the film through the system Deviations between shipping agencies. As mentioned above, in addition to providing the pressure release of the film, exposing the film downward through the trapdoor 4 06 can also provide a longer film moving path between the modules. It can be understood that controlling the development time between scanning modules can be achieved by changing the length of the film between the modules and / or the speed of the film moving between the modules. Therefore, according to this feature, by exposing the films downward between the modules, the film moving path between the scanning modules can be increased. However, the overall horizontal length of the system 300 does not need to be increased to increase the length of the film moving path. This is --49 --- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page). ---------- Order ---------.  Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Consumer Cooperatives. The paper size applies to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 ____ Β7 V. Description of the invention (47) Because the trap door 4 〇 6 can increase the film movement The length of the path in the vertical direction (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page). Therefore, the system 300 can maintain the miniaturized size, and at the same time, it can also be flexible in controlling the film development time interval performed by the modules 300, 320, 360, and 308. Referring now to FIG. 13, there is shown another exemplary digital film processing system 300, which can obtain multiple digital image files for the same image at different development times. The processing system 300 includes a plurality of processing devices 302, 304, and 306, and a long strip of photographic film media is transported in a row through the processing device. The conveyance of the film strips 8 0 8 through the processing devices 302, 304, and 30 6 is achieved by a belt assembly, wherein the belt assembly is indicated in the figure by the reference numeral 8 10, which will be described in detail below. This belt assembly 8 1 0 is initially transported to a developing station 8 1 2, and a developer nozzle 8 1 4 is used to deposit the developer on the image containing 104 The central part of the film strip 8 0 (see Figure 1). After the developer is applied, the film strip 808 is transported to the first processing device 302. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs as shown in Figure 15. The first processing device 3 02 scans the film by electromagnetic rays (such as infrared rays) from the front light sources 816a, 816b and the back light sources 818a, 818b. With 8 0 8. A part of the rays emitted by these light sources 8 1 2 a, 8 1 2 b is reflected by the film strip 8 0 8 and detected by the sensor 8 2 0. Another part of the rays emitted by these light sources 8 1 6 a, 8 1 6 b will pass through the film strip 8 0 8 and be detected by the sensor 8 2 2. Similarly, from the back __ This paper size applies Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (48) Light source 8 1 8 a, 8 1 8 b A part of the emitted rays is reflected by the film strip 8 0 8 and detected by the sensor 8 2 2, and the other part of the emitted rays will penetrate the film strip 8 0 8 , And detected by the sensor 8 2 0. The rays emitted by the light sources 8 1 6 a and 8 1 6 b are guided to the portion 824 of the film strip 808 through the waveguides 8 1 a and 8 1 7b, respectively. Similarly, the rays emitted by the light sources 818a and 8 1 8 b are guided to the portion 8 2 4 of the film strip 8 0 8 through the waveguides 8 9 a and 8 1 9 b, respectively. If desired, optical elements, such as lenses or filters 8 2 6 and 8 2 8 can also be used to aggregate the radiation before it is received by the sensors 8 2 0 and 8 2 2. The combination of these ray sources and sensors can generate the image files of the front channel, the back channel and the penetration channel (front penetration or back penetration channel) for each image on the film strip 808 in the same way. The manner previously described with respect to FIG. 2. The ray sources 816a, 816b, 818, and 818b shown in detail in the exemplary embodiment are all components including infrared LEDs, heat sinks, and fans, all of which are integrated into a single device. The processing devices 3 0 2, 3 0 4 and 3 06 in the illustrated embodiment are all scanning / measuring stations or modules, which are identical in structure to each other and can be separated or removed. Therefore, the following will only describe the components of the processing device 3 2 in detail. However, it can be understood that the processing devices 3 0 4 and 3 6 also have the same components with the same configuration, and they are connected to the processing device 3 The operation is performed in the same manner in the development time after 0 2. Completing the scanning process and generating the digital image file on the processing device 3 0 2 is based on the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) -------- 1 ------- ----- Order --------- line (please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 ___ Β7 49 5. After the invention description The film strip 8 0 8 is transported to the second processing device 3 0 4 (FIG. 13), and is then transported to the processing device 306 where it is likewise scanned while the film strip 8 8 Each image generates a second group and a third group of digital image files. As described above, the scanning system at the processing devices 300 and 306 can be performed after the processing device 300 has scanned, and the film strip 808 is transported to the processing devices 302, 304, and 306 at the time system. It can be controlled so that each processing device 3 0 2, 3 0 4 and 3 06 can scan the film strip 8 0 8 at different predetermined times during the development process developed after the developer is applied. Therefore, the three processing devices 302, 304, and 306 can scan the film strip 808 at three different stages during development to obtain optimized results in capturing the image. For example, the processing device 3 0 2 can scan the film strip 8 0 8 when the portion of the film that has been exposed to the maximum intensity light has been scanned optimally, and the processing device 3 0 6 is The portion of the image with the lowest light intensity (such as a shadow portion) is scanned when the image is scanned optimally, and the processing device 3 0 4 scans the image when the portion of the image with the light of intermediate intensity is scanned optimally. . Then, the digital image files generated by scanning at different development times can be used to generate a final image by an appropriate rule system, without the need to compromise the conventional film development time as described above. Figure 13c shows the architecture of another embodiment, which is used to generate multiple digital image files of the image at different times after the developer is applied to the film strip 8 0 8 and development is started. The embodiment of Figure 1 3c includes a single processing device 3 0 1 which has the same _____ This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) (Please (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) --------- Order ----- I --- line 'The paper printed by the Consumers' Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy applies the Chinese national standard ( CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention () The structure of the scanners 302, 304 and 306 shown in Figure 13 above. Same as the embodiment of FIG. 13, the embodiment of FIG. 13 c can scan the film strip 8 0 8 (ie, at different predetermined times after the application of the developer) at different stages of development 'and will be scanned by these The resulting digital image files are combined and an optimized image is produced from the film strip 808. The difference between the embodiment of FIG. 13 c and the embodiment of FIG. 13 lies in that the film strip 808 can be repeatedly cycled through the system, and the images on the film strip 808 can be scanned by the same The scanner 301 scans at different stages in the development process. In order to achieve this function with a single scanner 3 0 1, it uses a belt assembly 8 1 1 shown in FIG. 13 c, which is used to make the film strip 8 0 8 repeatedly pass through the scanner 3 0 1. The belt assembly 8 1 1 is composed of an internal pair of belts 8 1 9 (only the outermost belt of the pair of belts 8 1 9 is shown in FIG. 13 c), which can be separated around a pair 8 2 1 (only one of the pair of rollers is shown in Figure 1 3 c), and & around the corresponding spaced-apart roller group 8 2 3, 8 2 5 and 8 2 7 (moving pulleys) ) (Only the outermost pulleys are shown in each pulley group in Figure 1 3c) and move. A pair of external belts 8 2 9 (again, only the outermost belt of the pair of belts 8 2 9 is shown in FIG. 1 c) is moved around the rollers 8 3 1, 8 3 7 and 8 3 9 And move around the spaced-apart pulley groups 8 3 3, 835, 827 (moving pulleys), 825 and 823 (each pulley group only shows the outermost pulleys in Figure 1 3c). The film strip 8 0 8 —Begins with the entry / exit site (indicated by the reference numeral 8 5 1) and enters the belt assembly 8 1 1 53 of FIG. 1 c ------ ------ ---- ^ ------------ Order- --------- line (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed 498692 A7 B7_____ 5. In the description of the invention (51), the film strip 8 0 8 is fed into the gap between two pairs of rollers 8 2 1 and 8 3 1 which are turned in opposite directions. When the film strip 8 0 8 is fed between the rollers 8 2 1 and 8 3 1, it is sandwiched and compressed by the opposing surfaces of the belt pairs 8 1 9 and 8 2 9. The belt pair 8 1 9 and 8 2 1 then transport the sandwiched and caught catch film 8 0 8 through a developer nozzle 8 4 1, wherein the nozzle supplies the developer to the film belt 8 0 The central part of 8. After that, the film strip 8 0 8 was transported through the scanner 3 0 1 (again, sandwiched between the belt pair 8 1 9 and 8 2 9 and the belt pair 8 1 9 and 8 2 9 It only touches the side part of the film strip 8 0 8 without touching the central part with the hidden image and the developer), where the scanner 301 generates a first digital image file in the same manner as the figure The film in 1 3 is a digital image file generated when 8 0 8 passes the scanner 3 1 for the first time. The belt pair 8 1 9 and 8 2 9 holding the film strip 8 8 then leave the scanner 3 01, wherein the belt pair 819 and 829 and the film strip 808 are guided to the idler pulley 8 2 5 Move the pulley 8 2 7 and then pass the rollers 8 2 1 and 8 3 9 to return to the entry / exit section 8 5 1, where the belt pair 8 1 9 and 8 2 9 release the clips they hold. With 8 0 8. The belt pairs 8 1 9 and 8 2 9 are separated in this position and guided in opposite directions by the rollers 8 2 1 and 8 3 9. The belt pair 829 then returns to the roller 831 around the pulleys 837, 835, and 833, and there, the belt pair 829 again captures and sandwiches the film strip 8 0 8 together with the belt pair 8 1 9. Once the film strip 8 0 8 is transported through the pinch rollers 8 2 1 and 8 3 9 and the paper size is applied to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) by the belt -------- --ί ----------- Order --------- line · (Please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) ^ 4 498692 Employees of Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed by the consumer cooperative A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (8) After the release of 8 1 9, 8 2 1 'It will then depend on the position of the movable conversion guide 8 5 3' and cycle through the scanner 3 0 1 Or it is guided to a tensioning roller (not shown). The conversion guide 8 5 3 is formed by a curved surface, and is pivotable about a pivot point 8 5 7. The conversion guide 8 5 3 is movable between a first position (shown by a solid line) and a second position (shown by a dotted line). In the first position, the conversion guide 8 5 3 is used to recycle the film strip 8 0 8 back to between the belt pair 8 1 9 and 8 2 1 so that the film strip 8 0 8 is again Ship to scanner 3 0 1. The image files of different images on the film strip 808 are generated by the film strip 008 passing through the scanner 301 each time. The digital image files are then combined to produce an optimized image, as previously described with respect to FIG. 13. In the second position, the conversion guide 8 5 3 guides the film strip 8 0 8 to the collection reel (not shown in the figure). The conversion guide 8 5 3 can be manually or automatically moved from the first circulation position to the position of the collection reel, so that the film strip 8 8 can cycle through the scanner 3 0 as many times as necessary to scan the image. 1. Those skilled in the art can understand from the above description that transporting a film strip in a film processing system without affecting the portion of the film containing the hidden image to be developed is quite advantageous, and the image is usually located at The central part of the film. For digital film developing systems, such as the system 300 shown in Figure 13, transporting the film without impeding or affecting the processing of the central portion of the film is particularly advantageous. In addition to the need to supply developer to this paper size, China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 public love) ----------. ----------- Order --------- line (please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (53) The central part of the film and to avoid interference outside the central part of the film, digital processing also requires light or rays to be reflected back from the front and back of the film, and light that penetrates the film. Transporting the film in a way that does not touch the portion of the film that contains the hidden image greatly facilitates scanning the image in a manufacturing environment, especially when transporting the film through multiple processing devices. Therefore, according to a feature of the present invention, the belt assembly 810 can transport the film with considerable advantage without obstructing or disturbing the central portion of the film during development. This is achieved by the first and second paired spacer belts contacting only the side portions of the film strip 8 0 8, wherein the belt extends along the processing path through the developing station 8 1 2 and each A processing device 302, 304, and 306. The relative relationship between the film strip 808 and the belt assembly 8 1 0 is shown neatly in FIG. 13 a, where the first set of spacer belts 8 3 0 (in the figure are individual belts 8 3 0 a and 8 3 0 b) is in contact with the opposite lateral sides of the first upper surface of the film strip 8 0 8. A second pair of spacer belts 8 3 2 (consisting of individual belts 8 3 2 a and 8 3 2 b in the figure) are in contact with the second or bottom surface of the film belt 8 0 8. The interval between the individual belts 8 3 0 a and 8 3 0 b in the first group is preferably designed as a variable interval, and can be selectively matched to the width of the film belt 8 0 8 to be processed. The distance of this interval can be adjusted to match different types and sizes of films. Once the distance between the individual belts 8 3 0 a and 8 3 0 b in the first group of belts is appropriately selected, the distance between the individual belts 8 3 2 a and 8 3 2 b in the second group can be targeted Come to choose this paper size applicable to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm) I ----- * --- ^ ------------ Order ---- ----- line (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) ^ 4 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of Invention (54). The interval between the second group of belts 8 3 2 a and 8 3 2 b is usually the same as the interval between the first group of belts 8 3 0 a and 8 3 0 b. By configuring the belt in this way, one of the belts of the first group, for example, the belt 830b, can be matched with one of the belts of the second group, for example, 8 3 2 b, to capture the film belt 8 0 8 One of them. The other belts in each group, 8 3 0 a and 8 3 2 a, also cooperate with each other to capture the other side of the film belt 8 0 8. Obviously, none of the belts will touch the film strip 8 0 which contains the central part of the hidden image 104. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 13a, two pairs of belts 830a, 8 3 0 b and 8 3 2 a, 8 3 2 b are guided on the processing path by a series of rollers or pulleys. The belts 830a, 830b and 832a, 832b can be made of steel or other suitable metal, and have a polyurethane guide belt attached to the belt, which is in contact with the pulley. On the surface. The guide belt is sunk in the groove of the pulley to ensure that the belt moves in a straight path. The pair of lower belts 8 3 2 a and 8 3 2 b may also be coated with urethane on the side of the interface between the pair of belts 8 3 2 and the film belt 8 0 8 to increase friction. The pair of lower belts 8 3 2a and 8 3 2b can be driven by a single drive motor to uniformly move the belts 832a, 832b. The upper belts 830a and 830b can also be frictionally connected to the soft film belt 808 sandwiched between the pair of upper belts 8 3 0 a and 8 3 0 b and the lower belts 8 3 2 a and 8 3 2 b, and It is driven by the same drive motor as the lower belts 832a and 832b. Alternatively, one of the pulleys for the upper belts 8 3 0 a and 8 3 0 b can be mechanically connected to the lower belt. The paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) i- --- * -------------- Order --------- line (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 498692 Employees of Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs The consumer cooperative prints A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (55) 8 3 2 a and 8 3 2 b drive to integrally drive the upper belts 830a and 830b and the lower belts 832a and 832b. As a modified embodiment, the upper and lower pairs of belts can be connected to each other by providing small pillars' on one pair of belts and openings of corresponding shapes on the other pair of belts. Regardless of the technology used to connect the first and second pair of belts to each other, when the upper belts 830a and 830b and the lower belts 832a and 832b are moved in bulk and the belt is compressed or frictional with the film belt 8 When the 08 is connected, the first and second sets of belts can cooperate to capture the film strip 8 0 8 and transport it along the processing path to pass the film processing system 3 0 0. Please refer to Figs. 13 and 13a. As can be seen from the figure, the film strip 8 0 8 is introduced to the entrance of the processing system 3 0 0, and the two endless belts 8 3 0 are turned in opposite directions. And 8 3 2, where the entrance is marked with the reference number 8 4 0. The belt set 8 3 0 is fed to the entrance part 8 4 0 by a pair of pulleys 8 5 0, wherein the pair of pulleys 850 includes pulleys 850a and 850b (see FIG. 13a), and the belt set 8 3 2 is composed of A pair of pulleys 8 5 2 is fed to the entrance portion 8 4 0, wherein the pair of pulleys 8 5 2 includes pulleys 8 5 2 a and 852 b. The belt sets 830 and 832 are condensed together at the entrance portion 8 40 to contact the opposite surface of the film strip 8 0 8 to capture the film strip 8 0 8, and then the film strip 8 0 8 is clamped. It is captured frictionally between the two belt sets 8 3 0 and 8 3 2. The combined belt set 8 3 0 and 8 3 2 and the flexible film belt 8 8 8 sandwiched by it. The paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ---- 1 1 ^ --- Γ. ----------- Order --------- line · (Please read the notes on the back before filling in this page) 498692 Printed paper size Applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) A7 B7 5. Description of the invention (), and then guided to the developing station 8 by a pair of inlet pulleys 8 5 4 (only one is shown in the figure) The distribution pulley 8 of 5 2 (only one is shown in the figure), and at this point, the developer nozzle 8 1 4 distributes the developer to the central portion of the film belt 8 0 8. As mentioned earlier, the belt set 8 30 is in contact with the upper surface of the film strip 8 0 8 and is only in contact with the lateral sides of the film strip 8 0 8 so that it can be easily approached to the containing concealment The film of image 104 has a central portion of 80.8. After the developer is dispensed, the belt sets 8 3 0 and 8 3 2 successively transport the film images to the first processing device 30 2, the second processing device 3 04 and the third processing device 3 06. As described above, the processing devices 3, 2, 3, 4 and 3 06 of the illustrated embodiment are scanning stations, which scan the film strip 808 at different selected development times, so that the different scanning stations 302, 304 And the digital image file generated in 3 06 can be combined into a digital image. In order to transport the belt sets 8 30 and 8 32 and the sandwiched film strip 8 0 8 from one processing device to another processing device, one or more sets of idler pulleys are used. For example, a pair of idler pulleys 8 6 0 are used between the processing devices 3 0 2 and 3 0 4 (only one is shown in the figure). When the belt sets 8 3 0, 8 3 2 and the film strip 8 0 8 captured between the belt sets are transported vertically for a predetermined distance, in order to make the film strip 8 0 8 pass through the processing device 3 0 4 And 3 0 6 can have a predetermined development time, so three idler pulley sets 8 6 2, 8 6 4 and 8 6 6 are displayed between the processing devices 3 0 4 and 3 0 6. There will be too much space between the devices, and the space occupied by each processing device will be increased unnecessarily. --- I ----. ----------- Order --------- line (please read the notes on the back before filling this page) Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy Staff Consumer Cooperatives This paper is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 issued) 498692 A7 ___B7__ 5. Description of the invention () By capturing only a single side of the film strip 8 0 8 with a belt, it is also possible to capture the film strip 8 0 8 side without obstructing or disturbing the purpose of the central part of the film during development, as shown in Figure 1 3b. As shown in FIG. 13b, when only a single side of the film strip 808 is captured, it can provide a movable or fixed support to continuously support the film strip 808 with respect to being captured. Side to side. Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 1 3b, the film strip 8 0 8 can be suspended with respect to the side edges thereof. When the film leaves from the last of the three processing devices shown in FIG. 13, it passes through a pair of exit pulleys 8 6 8 to a departure site 8 7 0, where the belt sets 8 3 0 and 8 The 3 2 series is guided in different directions to release the sandwiched film strip 8 0 8. The film strip 808 is then wound on a collection reel (not shown). The belt group 8 3 0 then moves around a pair of idler pulleys 8 7 4 a and 8 7 4 b (only one is shown in the figure), and the belt group 8 3 0 is guided back by the pair of pulleys Go to the pair of pulleys 8 5 0 and return to the entrance 8 4 0. The second belt set 8 3 2 is guided to a pair of driving wheels 876a and 876b from the exit portion 8 70 (only one is shown in FIG. 13, and reference may be made to FIG. 1 a). It is driven by the driving component 880. According to another feature of the present invention, the position and orientation of the film strip must be carefully controlled as it passes through the scanning device 3 0 2, 3 0 4 and 3 06. The optical elements in many currently used scanners have a narrower picture depth, and the film tape is required to have a more accurate positioning 4Θ --- ---------- * --------- --- Order --------- line (Please read the phonetic on the back? Matters before filling out this page) 498692 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Invention Description (58) and Orientation To ensure high quality and reproducible scans. The present invention carefully controls the position and orientation of the portion of the film strip to be scanned by using a rotatable control surface. In detail, as shown in FIG. 15, the belt sets 8 3 0 and 8 3 2 and the sandwiched film strip 8 0 8 are guided through the image part 8 2 4 of the scanner, where the image part 8 2 4 is to scan the position of the film strip 8 0 8. When scanning at this position 8 2 4, the belt sets 8 2 0, 8 3 0 and the film strip 8 0 8 are in front of a pair of side-by-side arranged outer surfaces of the wave wheels 9 1 0 and 9 1 2 (see Fig. 14), wherein the surface is rotatable relative to a central axis of a fixed shaft 9 1 4. In the system shown in FIG. 13, this forward abutment action is performed by positioning the idler roller above the lowermost extension of the control surface 9 40 and keeping the belt set 8 3 0 and 8 3 2 present. Achieved the state of tension. In the embodiment of FIGS. 13 and 15, the rollers 9 1 0 and 9 1 2 are actuated by forming frictional engagement with the belt group 8 3 0 and are connected to the belt groups 8 3 0 and 8 3 2 Move together in a timed relationship. The rollers 9 1 0 and 9 1 2 are of the same size and diameter, and in the exemplary embodiment are four inch diameter rollers, and each roller system has a curved or arcuate outer surface. Due to their equal size and arcuate shape, the outer surfaces of the two rollers 9 1 2 and 9 1 4 form an image plane in a direction approximately perpendicular to the curvature of the surface. The film strip 8 0 8 will surround the roller along the belt, and the developing layer will be concave upward to the inside of the control surface. Therefore, when the film strip 8 0 8 is transported above the image portion 8 2 4, the control surface 9 40 can ensure that the film strip 8 0 8 maintains precise positioning and flatness (keep on film paper) at the same time during scanning. Standards apply to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ------ I. ----------- Order --------- (Please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page} Printed by the Employees and Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs This paper is suitable for China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 __B7_

RQ V. Description of the invention () on the image plane). The roller 9 1 0 remains axially stationary, that is, it does not move axially relative to the fixed shaft 9 1 4. However, if necessary, the roller 9 1 2 can be indexed or can be moved axially to achieve the purpose of adjusting the interval between the rollers 9 1 0 and 9 1 2 to match various different sizes of films. . The axial intervals of the rollers 9 1 0 and 9 1 2 are the same as those selected between the individual belts in the belt group 8 3 0. With this interval, contact between the control surface and the central portion of the film strip 8 0 8 can be quite favorably avoided, and the central portion of the film strip 8 0 8 can be easily scanned without being transported. System interference. The scanning of the film strip 8 0 8 at the image part 8 2 4 can also be performed by a slit 9 1 5 in the fixed shaft 9 1 4, where the slit is connected with the roller 9 1 0 and 9 1 2 The intervals are relatively even. This aligned slit 9 1 5 can provide a line of sight of one of the sensors 8 2 0 above the control surface 9 4 0. It should also be noted here that the ray source and waveguide 8 1 7 a and 8 1 7 b on the front side of the film strip 8 0 8 can also be positioned in the film between the rollers 9 1 0 and 9 1 2 Take the top. Figures 16 and 16a show another modified embodiment of the control surface characteristics of the present invention. In this embodiment, the film strip 8 0 8 is inserted into the gap between a pair of rollers with opposite directions, that is, between a pair of high-friction driving rollers 6 0 0 and a pair of spare rollers 6 0 2 . Individual rollers 600a, 60Ob, 602a, and 602b in each pair of rollers are shown in Figure 16a. The film strip 8 0 8 is then fed through a pair of rollers 6 0 4 arranged side by side (only one of the rolls is shown in the figure. 42----------. ------------ Order --------- line (please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 ______B7 5 2. The control surface formed by the invention description (60) wheel 9400. A second pair of wheels with opposite steering, that is, a high-friction roller 6 0 6 and a spare roller 6 0 8 are positioned on opposite sides of a control flat surface formed by the rollers 6 0 and 6 0 2 , And the film strip 8 0 8 is fed into the gap between the second pair of rollers 6 0 6 and 6 0 8. Each of the driving rollers 6 06 and 6 0 8 can be driven to rotate faster than the driving roller 6 0 0. This imbalance in speed will cause the film strip 8 0 8 to appear in a tensioned state, causing the film to be tightly pulled by the control flat surface 9 4 0. However, the driving roller 6 06 may also have a release clutch to prevent excessive tension from being applied to the film strip 8 0 8. Therefore, the speed of the driving roller 608 can be used to control the speed of the film strip 808, and the driving roller 606 can be used to control the film strip 608 by controlling the surface tension. As with the aforementioned control surface, the control flat surface shown in FIG. 16 is composed of two rollers having the same interval as the film size, so that it can only contact the lateral edge of the film strip 8 0 8 without You will touch the central part containing the hidden image (on which the developer has been applied). Similarly, when the control surface 9 4 0 is currently reached, the film strip 8 0 8 is transported to the plane of the image plane 9 40 between the waveguides 8 1 7, 8 1 7 b and 8 1 9 a, 8 Scanning between 1 9 b. Another modified embodiment of the characteristics of the control surface of the present invention is shown in FIG. 17, which uses a pair of small, stretchable high friction belts 70 0 to push the film strip 8 0 8 against the control surface. 9 4 0. The two friction belts 7 0 0 (only one is shown in Fig. 17) are in contact with the opposite sides of the film strip 8 0 8 and the film strip 8 8 is pushed to-^ This paper size is applicable to the country of China Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) ---------------------- Order --------- line (please read first Note on the back, please fill out this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 ____B7 V. Description of the invention (61) Location and direction suitable for scanning. The friction belt 7 0 0 extends between a pair of rollers 7 0 2 and 7 0 4 'and is located on the opposite side of the control surface 9 4 0. It is also preferable to supply driving force to the image roller, and use the pair of end rollers 7 0 2 7 0 4 as an idler pulley. Although the film system can be directly driven through the digital film developing system described above, Fig. 18 shows another method and system for driving film through such a system according to another feature of the present invention. In this embodiment, the flexible sheet 2 2 0 and the flexible sheet 2 2 0 B are supplied to a tape or a belt 5 2 0. Any suitable bonding device or substance can be used to bond the flexible sheets 2 2 0 A and 2 2 0 B to an adhesive tape, such as an adhesive. Once the film is attached to the tape, the tape 520 can be driven directly through the film development system, such as using a sprocket or roller. A sprocket hole 5 2 2 may be provided on the edge of the tape 5 2 0 to drive the tape using a sprocket system. As shown in the example shown in FIG. 18, the tape 5 2 0 is extended from the side edge 5 3 〇 A of the film strip 2 2 〇 A, and is extended from the side edge 5 3 〇 B of the film strip 2 2 〇 A Thus, the tape extension A is formed. These extensions A can be contacted and moved by a film transport mechanism near the side edges 5 2 1 and 5 2 3 of the adhesive tape 5 2 0. For example, the sprocket hole 5 2 2 in the extension A can be engaged by a sprocket to directly transport the adhesive tape 5 2 0 and indirectly transport the bonded flexible film tapes 220A and 220B. The tape 5 2 0 may be formed of a base made of plastic, polyester, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride, my 1 a r, paper or other suitable material. A glue, such as acrylic or rubber resin, can be used to fix the soft-^ 64 This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) --------- -. ------------ Order --------- line (please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) 498692 Printed by A7 B7, Consumer Cooperative of Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economy V. Description of the invention (62) Sheets with 2 2 0 A and 2 2 OB. Preferably, the tape 5 2 0 and the adhesive system can penetrate the scanning rays so that they will not interfere with the scanning process. For example, ’If infrared film is used to scan the film strips 2 2 0 A, 2 2 0 B, the tape 5 2 0 is preferably made to allow the infrared light to pass through. Adhesive and / or tape may also include one or more developer substances to help make the image on the film and / or any material (such as a barcode) near the edge of the film visible. By using this tape 5 2 0, the system can easily fit a variety of different sizes of film. For example, the film 220 A may contain an APS film strip, and the film 220 B may contain a 35 mm film strip. The tape 5 2 0 has a sufficient width to fit various film widths (i.e., W0 > W2 > W1). Therefore, the same film transport developing system can be used to scan a variety of different types of films, without the need to provide different hard systems and components for different types of films. Therefore, regardless of the width (W 1 and W 2) or the size or spacing of the sprocket holes 5 2 7, there is no difference between the films 2 2 0 A and 2 2 0 B to be scanned by the digital film processing system. Consistency is required. In addition, the use of the tape 5 2 0 can arrange the alignment marks 5 2 4 at different positions of the tape 5 2 0. These marks 5 2 4 can be interpreted by a digital film processing system to help parse and align the digital image data file and ensure proper frame alignment during the digital film development process. For example, this mark 5 2 4 series can be read by infrared cameras, magnetic heads, scanning devices or other devices, so as to provide this paper size applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 public love) --------------------- Order --------- line (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs The paper size printed by the employee consumer cooperative is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (63) The feedback signal is used to identify the position of different pictures and different types of films Belts, different development times, and more. Furthermore, this mark 5 2 4 can be used to provide feedback to the conveying motor 'to control the rate of conveyance of the film through the system. This feedback can also start or activate the film image scanning process at different points in the film development process. In addition, 'the mark 5 2 4 can also generate digital data during the digital scanning process, so that different digital images obtained from each film layer and / or from different film development times can be aligned. This mark 5 2 4 series can be arranged after every η sprocket holes 5 2 2, and its series η is a positive integer. Figure 19 shows other advantages of using the tape 5 2 0 to transport the film 2 2 0. In this embodiment, the adhesive tape 5 2 0 and the adhered flexible sheet 2 2 0 are driven by a set of driving wheels 5 2 6, wherein the roller is located near one side edge 5 of the adhesive tape 5 2 0 2 1 is punched, and another set of driving wheels 5 2 8 is punched at a position near the other side edge 5 2 3 of the tape 5 2 0. The developer 5 2 8 is applied to the surface 2 2 6 of the film 2 2 0 so that the film can be developed when it is scanned by a scanning or imaging device such as described in FIGS. 1 to 3. If the edge of the film 2 2 0 is directly driven by the wheels 5 2 6 and 5 2 8, the developer 5 2 8 may form a piping near the edge of the film 2 2 0, where the piping ratio is The other parts of the developer are thicker. However, in the embodiment of FIG. 19, since the tape 5 2 0 is wider than the developing film 2 2 0, the developer 5 2 8 will spill to the edge 5 3 0 of the film. Although it is still possible to form burrs 532 near the edge 5 3 0, as shown in Figure 19, if these burrs 532 are located at --------- ^ --------- --Order --------- line (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 ______B7_ V. Description of Invention (64) Edge 5 3 0 When it is outside, it will not interfere with the scanning operation. Furthermore, if the film 2 2 0 is directly driven by a driving device, such as a driving wheel 5 2 8 or a sprocket, the developer 5 2 8 cannot completely cover the image to be scanned, thus making the image And the development of the image hidden on it cannot be consistent. Furthermore, in this direct film drive design, the developer 5 2 8 series will contact the drive device and interfere with each other, so it needs frequent maintenance and cleaning. Furthermore, if the film is directly driven by the drive device, information such as the film type and aspect ratio information, which is recorded on the edge of the film near the film, cannot be read. Some film types, such as APS film, include a magnetic and / or optical strip near the edge of the film 5 3 0, which includes information for each frame. If the film 2 2 0 is directly driven by two edges Time, and this band cannot be read. In addition, some film manufacturers provide a bar code on the edge of the film, which provides information related to the composition of the film photosensitizer. If the film 2 2 0 is directly driven by both edges, the bar code cannot be read take. Furthermore, transporting the film directly through a digital film processing system causes the hidden image on the film to be blocked. However, as shown in FIG. 19, when the film 2 2 is driven indirectly by using the tape 5 2 0, the developer 5 2 8 can completely cover the entire film with a substantially uniform layer. On the width. Furthermore, the risk of the developer 5 2 8 coming into contact with the driving wheels 5 2 6 and 5 2 8 can be reduced, otherwise the developer will pass through the sprocket hole and come into contact with the film transport and scanning equipment. Can interfere with operation and / or require more frequent maintenance / cleaning. In addition, the tape 5 2 0 has sufficient width to make this paper size applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 public love) ----- ** — · -------- -—Order --------- ^ (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (65) You should get closer The parts contacted or driven by the driving wheels 5 2 6 and 5 2 8 have a large area, so it can provide the best retention of the tape, and reduce the chance of the wheel slipping or other errors in transportation. Furthermore, using a tape adhesive member 5 2 0 such as shown in FIG. 19 can make the film developer develop the barcode arranged on the side edge 5 3 0 of the film 2 2 0, so that the barcode can be read. It is used by digital film processing systems. In addition, the use of the tape 5 2 0 allows magnetic, optical and / or other data recorded on the side 5 3 0 of the film 2 2 0 to be read and used during the development of the digital film. For example, aspect ratio data read from an AP film can be used to adjust the size of an image formed from digital data. In addition, the tape 5 2 0 can prevent the edge portion of the hidden image on the film 2 2 from being covered by the film conveying device because the device is in contact with the tape 5 2 2 instead of directly contacting the film. Figures 20 and 21 show possible ways of applying tape to a film to transport it through a digital film processing system. In the embodiment of FIG. 20, an adhesive 5 3 6 can be applied on the surface 5 4 0 of the adhesive tape 5 2 0. The bottom surface 2 2 8 of the flexible sheet 2 2 0 can then be adhered to the surface 5 4 0 of the adhesive tape 5 2 0. Once the flexible sheet 2 2 0 and the adhesive tape 5 2 0 are bonded together, part A of the adhesive tape 5 2 0 will extend from the edge 5 3 0 of the flexible sheet 2 2 0. Part A of the tape 5 2 0 can be engaged by a driving device, and the tape / film assembly can be transported. In the embodiment of FIG. 21, the two parts of the tape, 5 2 0 A and 5 2 0 B, can be adhered to the opposite side edges 530 of the flexible sheet 2 2 0. The adhesive part B of the adhesive tapes 520A and 520B is adhered to the paper size and applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) ----- —'------------ Order ------- line (please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) (%) A7 _____B7_____ 5. Description of the invention (66) The flexible sheet 220, and the extending part A of the tape 520A, 520B is extended from the side edge 5 2 0 of the flexible sheet 2 2 0. Therefore, the 'extended portion A is engaged by a driving device to transport the tape / film assembly. Furthermore, in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 21, it is preferable that the part B of the adhesive tape does not cover any part of the image or information recorded on the film. Therefore, this design will reduce the risk of interference between the entire tape 5 2 A or 5 2 0 B and any light applied to the film 2 2 0 during scanning. Furthermore, this design is such that the tapes 5 2 0 A, 5 2 0 B can be impenetrable or penetrable with respect to the scanning rays. Other variations are also possible. For example, the edge of the tape can be a double edge that is folded back and adhered to prevent the adhesive from being exposed to the film or hardware device. This design is shown in Figure 2-2. As shown in the figure, the edge 5 2 1 of the tape sheet 5 2 0 A is folded back and is brought into close contact with the first edge 5 3 0A of the soft sheet 2 2 0, and the edge 5 2 of the tape sheet 5 2 0 B 3 is also folded back to fit the second edge 5 3 0 B of the film 2 2 0. Therefore, the adhesive can be located on the upper surface 535 of the adhesive tape pieces 520A and 520B without contacting other devices and surfaces. Other variations can also be implemented. The adhesive can also be present only between the film 2 2 0 and the adhesive tape 5 2 0 to prevent it from interfering with the exposed adhesive. Furthermore, in another variation, the tape may be applied to a single edge 5 3 0 of the film 2 2 0 instead of being applied to both edges of the film at the same time. Then, the width of the tape can be adjusted so that the film 2 2 0 can be approximately the width of a larger film, and thus 49- ------- ^ ---------- ---- Order --------- line (please read the notes on the back before filling in this page) In the transport system designed for larger film. In this design, one edge of the film 220 and one edge of the tape 520 are transported by a film transport system. FIG. 23 shows an embodiment of a digital film processing system 305, which uses the tape transport design shown in FIGS. 18-2. The system 3 0 5 includes a tape supply dispenser 5 6 8 and a film / tape bonder 5 7 2. The film / tape coupler 5 7 2 adheres the tape to the film, such as previously described for FIGS. 18-2 2. In this embodiment, a plurality of rollers 4 6 6 are used to contact and guide the side edge of the tape. In order to drive the tape and the combined film through the system, a winch drive 4 6 4 is located near the leading edge of the system 3 5 4 7 6. The winch drive 4 6 4 may include a motor or other actuator that is used to provide rotary motion, and includes a pair of pinch rollers 4 6 5. The pinch roller 4 6 5 can be rotated by the force of an actuator, and the tape is pinched between the roller 4 6 5 to contact the edge of the tape, and the tape passes through the system 3 0, which then presses the adhered film through the system. Close to the opposite sides of the system 3 0 5 is a tensioner 4 6 2 which includes a pair of pinch rollers 4 6 7. The tape moves between the rollers 4 6 7 and it touches or pinches the edges of the tape and provides resistance to its movement. The impedance provided by the tensioner 4 6 2 can be adjusted, such as by adjusting the contact force applied between the rollers 4 6 7. As mentioned above, it is preferred that the rollers 46 5, 466 and 467 are only in direct contact with the adhesive tape. However, as mentioned above, you can also try to make one of these rollers contact the side edge of the tape. The paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) i -------*- ---------- Order --------- line (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy 498692 A7 ——_ B7__ 5 2. Description of the invention (68), and the other side edge is in contact with the adhered soft sheet. When the film and the adhered film are transported through the system, and the first film frame has reached the dispenser 3 1 0, the developer can be applied to the screen through the dispenser 3 1 0, where the dispenser is Contains a slot applicator (sc). When the film frame is moved along the path shown in the figure, the film frame can then be developed. A first imaging module 502 can scan the film frame and generate a first digital image file at a first development time. When the film 2 2 0 continues to pass through the system 3 0 3 'it will be developed in a drawing' until it reaches a 'second imaging module 5 0 4', and at this point, a second is generated at the second film development time Digital image files. The film is continuously developed 'until it reaches the second imaging module 506', which generates a second image file during the development time of the second film. These three digital image files are then superimposed together to produce an image data file, which includes the image features present on the screen during all three development times. Therefore, before scanning by the last module 506, the entire development time of the film is that the film is moved from position A (developer applied by dispenser 3 1 0) to position B (the final result is generated by scanning the film A digital image file). As soon as the reel 5 7 4 is collected, the tape and the adhered film can be collected at the end of the process. The exemplary digital film development system described above can employ several devices, materials, and methods to introduce a film strip into the system. For example, according to a feature of the present invention, and as shown in FIG. 24, a leading tape 4 4 0 is serially connected to the film strip 2 2 0 at the overlapping point 4 4 2, wherein the overlapping point is borrowed By adhering the leading edge 4 4 1 of the leading tape to the leading edge 4 4 3 of the film tape, or the national standard (CNS) A4 size of this paper (210 X 297) ^ I-I ---- -^ -------------- Order --------- line (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Printing A7 B7 69 V. Description of the invention () The one is formed by connecting two bands. (The leading edge and leading edge of the leading strip 440 are connected to the longitudinal side edges S 1 of the leading strip 4 4 0 and are opposed to each other. Similarly, the trailing edge and leading edge of the flexible strip 2 2 0 are both connected to the flexible sheet. The longitudinal side edges S 2 of the belt are opposite each other). Next, the leading tape 440 can be manually passed through the digital film processing system 301. In detail, the leading belt 4 40 can pass through a transport system 3 0 9 a. In this exemplary embodiment, the transport system 3 0 9a includes a first pinch roller mechanism 4 35, a second pinch roller mechanism 4 37, and a third pinch roller mechanism 4 39. Each pinch roller mechanism 4 3 5, 437 and 439 has a pair of leading edge runners 436F, which are connected to a shaft 4 3 8 and a pair of trailing edge runners 4 3 6 B, which are connected to a shaft Rods (not shown). For each pinch roller mechanism, the leading belt 4 40 passes through a runner 4 3 6 F and a runner 4 3 6 B on a lateral side edge of the leader, and also passes through the position. Between the wheels 4 3 6 F and 4 3 6 B on the opposite side edges of the leader. Other pinch roller mechanisms are available upon request. The exemplary transport system 3 0 9a also includes a drive pinch roller mechanism 4 3 3, which includes a runner 4 3 2 connected to a shaft 4 3 4 and a shaft (not shown) connected to a shaft Runner 4 3 2 b. The lateral side edge of the leading band 4 4 0 passes between the runners 4 3 2 F and 4 3 2 B. The shaft 4 3 4 is driven by a driving mechanism 4 3 0, and includes a motor, such as an AC or DC motor, or may include a disk drive assembly. Once the front guide belt 4 4 0 passes through the end After a set of wheels 4 3 2 F and 4 3 2 B, the driving mechanism 4 3 0 can be started. The paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) ----- 1 -1--. ------------ Order --------- line ^^ · (Please read the notes on the back before filling in this page) 498692 Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of the invention () Turn the wheel 432F and / or 432B to pull the leading belt 440 and the bonded film 2 2 0 through the other three passive pinch rollers 4 3 5, 4 3 7 and 4 3 9. Therefore, the driving mechanism 4 3 0 mainly pulls or draws the leading belt 4 4 0 and the adhered soft film 2 2 0 through the system 3 1 by actively pinching the roller mechanism 4 3 3. The roller mechanism 4 3 5, 4, 37, and 4 39 are passive rollers, and provide a certain degree of resistance to the tension of the leading belt 4 4 0 and the flexible sheet 2 2 0. Tightening the film 2 2 0 is quite advantageous because it can reduce film jamming or distortion and ensure that the screen is kept flat and stretched while being scanned. It is preferable that there is a uniform tension distribution among the pinch rollers of this example. When the film 2 2 0 is moved through the film development system 3 01, the film 2 2 0 can be tightened or formed into an arcuate shape 4 4 4 such as by using the arched support surface of a film or guided by an arched edge Pieces. The front or back scanning stations 4 4 6 F and 4 4 6 B can record the front, back, front penetration, and / or back penetration signals while the developing film assumes an arcuate shape. These workstations 4 4 6 F and 4 4 6 B may include front and back radiation sources and sensors, such as in the manner described above for other digital development embodiments. Preferably, the stations 4 4 6 F and 4 4 6 B of this exemplary embodiment are installed separately, and they are easily removed from the system 301 when necessary. According to another feature of the present invention, since the transport system 3 0 9 a of FIG. 24 includes only one driving point (via the driving mechanism 4 3 0) in the length of the film 2 2 0, the film is stuck and distorted. The risk is that this paper size can apply Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ----- ^ —------------- Order ------ --- Line · (Please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) 498692 A7 B7 printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs V. Invention Description () to greatly reduce. If more driving components are arranged on the length of the film 220, it is more likely that a film card or a distortion occurs, unless the driving speed of the multiple components can be precisely matched. Furthermore, since the digital film developing system 3 01 shown in FIG. 24 uses a leading tape 4 40, the film 2 20 does not need to be manually processed and passed through the system. Conversely, the film 2 2 0 only needs to be connected to the leading tape 4 4 0, where the leading tape 4 4 0 then passes the film 2 2 0 through the system, thereby reducing the processing of the film 2 2 0 To reduce the risk of film damage, dirt, or other undue influence. As shown in FIG. 2, once the leading edge 4 4 0 passes through the system 3 0 1 in the direction shown in the figure, it can be folded back at the overlapping point 4 4 8 It is connected to the trailing edge 4 4 9 of the film strip 2 2 0. Therefore, the flexible sheet 2 2 0 and the leading strip 4 4 0 can be overlapped together at positions 4 4 2 and 4 4 8 and form a continuous loop. One advantage of connecting the leading strip 4 4 0 to the trailing edge 4 4 9 of the film 2 2 0 is that once the previous film strip 2 2 0 has been processed by the system 3 0 1, the leading strip 4 4 0 is not A new film strip needs to be manually passed through the system 301. Conversely, the leading tape 4 4 0 will pass the system 3 0 1 with the previous film tape 2 2 0 when it is to be scanned by the stations 4 4 6 F and 4 4 6 B, whereby it can make The next film to be processed is automatically re-traveled. Once the processing on the film 2 2 0 has been completed, it can be detached from the leading tape 4 4 0. The leading tape 4 4 0 will keep penetrating into the system 3 01 'and will have an edge that is easy to overlap to the next film strip to be digitally developed. This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification ( 210 X 297 mm) --------------------- Order --------- line (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page ) 74 498692 A7 B7 printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 5. Description of the invention (). Therefore, in the illustrative example of FIG. 25, the operator of the system 301 only needs to turn on the system once at the beginning of use to manually pass through the guide belt 440. In the next use, the leading band 4 4 0 will pass through automatically. In addition, since the leading tape system can be recycled by being connected to the trailing edge of the film, the same leading tape system 440 can be used to process multiple film tapes. Therefore, it is possible to avoid using a different leading tape for each film tape. FIG. 26 shows another variation of the digital film developing system 3 0 1 ′. In this embodiment, it is provided with two leading strips 4 4 0 L and 4 4 0 T, one of which passes through the system and overlaps the film 2 2 0 leading edge 4 4 at position 4 4 2 3, and the other is superimposed on the edge 44 9 of the film 220 at the position point 448. The system shown in Fig. 25 is the same as that shown in Fig. 25, which requires a manual pass of the leading band. Then, the film 2 2 0 can be overlapped to the first leading belt 4 4 0 L at the position 4 4 2, and the film can be overlapped to the second supplied by the drum 4 5 0 at the position 4 4 8 The leading band is 4 4 0 T. Once the first leading belt 4 4 0 L and the flexible sheet 2 2 0 are pulled through the driving mechanism 4 3 0, they can be collected or wound on the roll 4 5 2. The leading edge leading strip 4 4 0 T will then automatically pass through the system 3 0 1 ′ because it is caused by the film 2 2 0 overlapping at position 4 4 8. The leading edge of the leading edge tape 4 4 0 T can then be cut off and superimposed on the next roll of film 2 2 0 to be processed by the digital film developing system 3 0 1 '. Figure 28 shows another digital film developing system 3 0 3, which is superimposed with a leading tape to the film 2 2 0. In this embodiment, the digital soft ____ This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm) ----- ί.  —-—-------- Order --------- line ^^ (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau Employee Consumer Cooperative of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 B7____ 7λ V. Description of the Invention (3) The conveying system 3 0 9 b of the sheet developing system 3 0 b includes a plurality of rollers 4 6 6 on which a film and a leading belt are wound to convey through the system 3 3. In order to drive the film 2 2 0 and the previous guide belt through the system 3 0 3, the transport system 3 0 9 b includes a disk drive 4 6 4 near the outer side 4 7 6 of the system 3 0 3. The disk drive 4 6 4 includes a motor or other actuator that provides rotational motion, and includes a pair of pinch rollers 4 6 5. The pinch roller 4 6 5 can be rotated by the force of an actuator. A tensioner 4 6 2 is located near the opposite side or input side 4 7 8 of the system 3 0 9 b, wherein the tensioner includes a pair of pinch rollers 4 6 7. The film and the connected front guide belt can be moved between the rollers 4 6 7, wherein the roller system contacts or pinches the film / front guide belt and provides resistance when the film / front guide belt moves. The resistance provided by the tensioner 4 6 2 can be adjusted, such as by adjusting the contact force acting on the rollers 4 6 7. Any device for moving the rollers 4 6 7 of the tensioner 4 6 2 to form a closer contact may be suitable for this purpose. According to this feature of the present invention, it uses a single disk drive 4 6 4 to pull the film / leading belt through the system 3 0 3 and is provided by the tensioner 4 6 2 and / or other rollers 4 6 6 Resistance, while providing tensile tension on the film to avoid film jamming or distortion, and provide more accurate scanned images. The provided tension can be adjusted by adjusting the tensioner 4 6 2, and the moving speed of the film can be adjusted by adjusting the disk drive 4 6 4. The film 2 2 0 can be fed by a dispenser 4 7 0 'This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) I ----- r ----- ----------- Order --------- line (please read the notes on the back before filling this page) Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy Staff Consumer Cooperatives This paper is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (74) And the leading band 4 4 0 is fed by a dispenser 4 6 8. As mentioned above, the leading strip 4 40 can be superimposed on the leading edge and trailing edge of each of the film strips 2 2 0. A stacker 4 72 may also be used to help join the leading tape 440 and the flexible sheet 220. When the current guide belt 4 4 0 has been fed into the system and the first film frame f has reached the dispenser 3 1 0, the developer can be supplied to the film through the dispenser 3 1 0, wherein the dispenser can be formed by a slot It consists of a slit applicator (SC). When the film frame F moves along the path shown in the figure ', the film frame receiver can start development. A * first ^ imaging module 502 can scan the film image and generate a first digital image file at a first development time. As the film 2 2 0 continues to pass through the system 3 0 3, it continues to develop until it reaches a second imaging module 5 04, where a second digital image is generated at the second film development time. files. The film is continuously developed until it reaches the third imaging module 506, which generates a second image file during the development time of the second film. These three digital image files are then superimposed together to produce an image data file that includes the image features present on the screen during all three development times. Therefore, before scanning by the last module 506, the entire development time of the film is that the film is moved from position A (the scene is applied by the dispenser 3 1 0) to position B (by scanning the film And the time when the last * digital image weight ^) is generated. Fig. 29 shows another modified embodiment of the system 303 of Fig. 28. In this embodiment, a system 503 is operated in a manner similar to the system 303 of FIG. 28. However, according to the present invention ____ ----------- L ----------- order --------- line win (please read the precautions on the back first) (Fill in this page again) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A7 _B7 V. Another feature of the description of the invention, the system 5 0 3 of Figure 2 9 uses a single scanning module 5 02 Reduce equipment size and cost. Using the system of FIG. 29, scanning can be performed in multiple development times by providing a pair of combination devices / tensioners 5 6 2 on either side of the module 502. Come together. These drive / tensioners 5 6 2 can drive the film through the scanning module 5 0 2 in a forward direction 5 5 or a backward direction 5 7. Therefore, these drives / tensioners 5 62 each include a reversible or bi-directional motor or actuator. In order to perform the first scan of the screen, the film 2 2 0 can be driven in a forward direction 5 5 through the module 5 2. Once these first scans are completed, the driver / tensioner 5 6 2 can be reversed to drive the film 2 2 0 through the module 5 2 in a backward direction 5 7. During the reverse motion, the scan can be performed for the second development time, and then multiple scans can be performed for multiple development times. Alternatively, the film 2 2 0 is quickly reversed only by the driver / tensioner 5 6 2 without scanning, and then it is moved forward 5 5 5 in the second development time. Drive and scan during this time. In another way, the film 2 2 0 and the leading band 4 4 0 can be connected into a loop, and the entire loop is passed through the scanning module 5 2 during the film 2 2 multiple development times. The tension applied to the film / lead belt can be adjusted by adjusting the resistance supplied by the driver / tensioner 5 62. Furthermore, when one driver / tensioner 5 6 2 actively drives the driver / tensioner 5 6 2, the other driver / tensioner 5 6 2 can provide impedance in the driving direction, so that the The tension provided in the film / lead belt can be more accurately fed into this paper. The size of the paper is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ------ r ---------- ----- Order --------- line ^^ (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) 498692 Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of Invention () Scan and film transport. Figures 27a, 27b, and 27c show a transport element according to another feature of the present invention, which includes a roller 460 that can be used in a transport system to transport a film and a front guide tape bonded thereto. This roller 460 can be used as another variation of the roller mechanism shown in Figs. 24, 25 and 26. In this embodiment of the roller 460, a pair of sprocket wheels 4 6 2 L and 4 6 2 R are connected by a cylindrical wheel shaft or a crown roller 4 6 6. The sprocket wheels 4 6 2 L and 4 6 2 R are substantially spaced apart approximately the same width as the film strip ', so that the sprocket teeth 4 6 4 can be engaged with the sprocket holes on the film strip. The sprocket teeth 4 6 4 can be appropriately spaced along the sprocket 4 6 2 L and 4 6 2 R to match the spacing of the sprocket holes located on the edges of the film strip. The sprocket wheels 4 6 2 L and 4 6 2 R are interchangeable with crown rollers 4 6 6 with wafers W of different widths, so that they can match various film widths. The roller 460 of Figs. 27a, 27b, and 27c can be fitted with a front guide belt, but does not have a sprocket hole on its edge. However, it can still guide the front guide belt on the roller. Therefore, it is possible to use a lower-cost leader tape material. For example, the foregoing guide belt 4 4 0 described in FIGS. 2, 4 5, and 2 6 may include a belt-shaped material without adhesive and without sprocket holes. Plastic, metal, or cellophane material or other suitable long strips or material strips can be used as the material of the leading strip 4 4 0. When this front guide belt 4 4 0 is fed through the system, it can straddle the outer surface 4 6 6 of the crown roller 4 6 6. Once the end film is used, the paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (21 × 297 mm) ------ r ---. ------------ Order --------- line ^^ · (Please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) The paper size of the paper is in accordance with China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 498692 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (77) 2 2 0 When the roller 4 6 0 is reached, the tooth 4 6 4 will be able to be connected. Sprocket holes in the edges of the film. Any leading edge superimposed on the end of the film can then be placed on the crown roller 4 6 6. This design is shown in Figure 27. The flexible sheet 220 is straddled on the tooth portion 464 of the runner 462, and the leading belt 4 4 0 is straddled on the crown roller 4 6 6. The leading edge leading band 4 4 0 must be slightly narrower than the film 2 2 0 so that it can operate in the manner described above. In detail, in order to be able to straddle the crown roller 4 6 6, the width of the trailing edge leading band 4 4 0 must be smaller than the width W of the crystal circle W shown in FIG. The outer surface 4 6 8 of the crown roller 4 6 6 may be bow-shaped or cylindrical in its longitudinal direction, as shown in FIG. 2 7 c, to keep the front guide belt aligned. With this design, since the part P of the crown roller 4 6 6 having the largest diameter has a rotation speed faster than the rest of the crown roller. Thus, the conveying roller 460 of Figs. 27a, 27b, and 27c can serve as a dual-function roller, which can convey a film with a sprocket hole, and a lower cost guide material without a sprocket hole. Because the sprocket is connected to the edge of the film, it will not touch the center surface of the film, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the center surface. The foregoing description of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention has been provided for the purposes of illustration and description. The invention is not limited to any of the details described above, and modifications and changes can be made to the invention after reading the above description. Although several exemplary and modified embodiments, methods, systems, shapes, and possible applications have been described in detail above, it can be understood that many different variations can be adopted without departing from the scope of the present invention. . Moreover, although --- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) ▼ Install -------- Order --------- 498692 A7 B7 78 V. Description of the invention () Although various possible designs and components have been described above, it can be understood that they can still have many other designs and components without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments and examples described above are used to explain the principle of the present invention and its practical application, so as to enable those who have a general understanding of the technology to use different embodiments and suitable for special purposes Different variants to implement the invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended patent application scope. ------- ^ ^ -------- Order --------- Line Dance (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) Employees ’Cooperatives, Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs The printed paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm)

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Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A8 B8 C8 D8 VI. Application for Patent Scope 1 · A method for generating a digital image file from a developing film, comprising: applying a developer to the film to start the film Developing; moving the developing film through a first scanning module to generate a first digital image file of the film during the first film developing time; moving the developing film through a second scanning module to develop the first film during the first film developing time Generating a second digital image file of the film; and moving the film through an opening between the first and second modules. 2. The method according to item 1 of the patent application scope, further comprising: combining the first and second digital image files to form a combined image file that can present an image on the screen. 3. The method of claim 1, further comprising: opening a trap door between the first and second modules to form the opening. 4. The method according to item 3 of the patent application range, wherein the trap door can be automatically opened after sensing that the film has reached a predetermined position. 5 · A digital film developing conveying system, comprising: a film supporting member 5 for supporting the developing film; a driving mechanism for moving the developing film on the film supporting member; and The door mechanism is adjacent to the film support and can be moved between a closed position and an open position, wherein the closed position is used to move the film above the trap door mechanism, and the open position is The film can be moved through the opening. 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Application for Patent Scope 6 · If the system for item 5 of the patent scope is applied, The trapdoor mechanism includes a pivot, and the trapdoor mechanism rotates around the pivot. 7 · The system according to item 5 of the patent application scope, further comprising a film channel assembly, which is located directly below the opening, and is used for accommodating a film in a channel formed by the film channel assembly . 8 · The system according to item 5 of the patent application, further comprising: an actuator for controlling the position of the trapdoor mechanism; a controller for detecting the position of the film; Control the actuator. 9 · The system according to item 5 of the patent application, further comprising: a film guide arm, which can be used to contact the film when the trapdoor mechanism is in the open position. 1 0 · A method for generating a digital image file from a developing film, comprising: applying a developer to the film so that the film starts developing; making the developing film appear in a tensioned state; at a first developing time Supplying a ray to a frame on the tensioned film; detecting a first ray reflected by the frame in a first development time; and using the sensed first ray to generate a first digital image file. 1 1 · The method according to item 10 of the scope of patent application, wherein the film is in a tensioned state by the following steps: a first roller mechanism is rotated at a first speed; this paper size applies Chinese national standards ( CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) nn ϋ n ϋ J— f0 I if ϋ ϋ · nnnnn ϋ ϋ One 5 mouth ▼ I nn ϋ nnn ϋ I n Γ— Ji (Please read the notes on the back before filling in (This page) 叩 8692 A8 B8 C8 D8 τ printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the patent application scope makes the film contact the first roller mechanism; rotates a second roller mechanism at a second speed; and makes the film In contact with the second roller mechanism; wherein the first speed is faster than the second speed. 1 2 · The method according to item 10 of the scope of patent application ', further comprising: forming the film into an arcuate shape. 1 3. The method according to item 10 of the scope of patent application, wherein the first ray includes rays reflected from the front of the film, rays reflected from the back of the film, and rays penetrating the film. 1 4 · A mechanism for tightening a film for scanning, comprising: a first conveying element for contacting the film and moving at a first speed; a second conveying element for contacting the film The first conveying element is separated, wherein the second conveying element is used to contact the film, and is moved at a second speed; wherein the first and second conveying elements are used to apply the film positioned therebetween. tension. 15 · The mechanism for applying for a patent item No. 14 further includes: a driving mechanism for rotating at least one of the first and second transport elements. 1 6 · If the institution applying for item No. 15 of the patent scope, it further contains ... This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm)-! N ϋ 1 J— Γ— ϋ fn · ϋ n -iunnnnn I: Mouth, _ WW MM KM ΜΗ (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Printed Agriculture 498692 A8 B8 C8 D8 6. Application for Patent Scope 1 Release , Which is used to release at least one of the first and second transport elements after an excessive torque load. 17 · The mechanism for applying for item No. 14 in the scope of patent application, further comprising: a bow-shaped film holder, which is used to make the tensioned film take an arcuate shape. 1 8 · A modular digital film developing system comprising: a first film scanning module including a first mounting member, the mounting member is fixed with a film guide assembly for receiving a developing film, a A radiation source, and a sensor for detecting radiation reflected by the developing film; and a film scanning module including a second mounting member, the mounting member is fixed to receive a first The film guide assembly of the developing film sent by the module, a ray source, and a sensor for detecting rays reflected by the developing film; wherein the first and second mounting members are detachable members. 19 · If the modular digital film development system of item 18 of the scope of patent application, the first and second modules are substantially the same. 2 0. The modular digital film development system according to item 18 of the patent application scope, further comprising: a skeleton connected to the first and second mounting members. 2 1 · —A method for generating a digital image file from a developing film, comprising: connecting a leading tape to the leading edge of the film; this paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm)- ---- ί--ί * ----------- Order --------- Aw ---] (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) 498692 A8 B8 C8 D8 6. The scope of the patent application Pass the leading tape and the connected film through the first and second scanning modules, where the scanning module is a detachable module; connect the tape to the film so that the tape is made of A side edge of a film extends out; apply a developer to the film to start the development of the film; contact the tape with a belt, and move the belt so that the tape and the connected film pass through the first scanning module; use the first scan The module generates a first digital image file during the scanning of the soft shadow time, which is in a tensioned state; moving the soft film through an intervening first and second film, and displaying the first soft film in which the soft film is first The opening between the two modules; (Please read the note on the back first Please fill in this page again) Scan module to scan the film, when the second film is developed. _... See '系 ’: #: /, instead: used to transport soft fibers. Occasionally. 2 2 Digital image file stupid :, raise: once included: > Department of Economics, Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs, employee consumer cooperative print processing device, the processing device has a processing space for processing the film; (b) the first pair The belts are spaced from each other, a pair of belts are spaced apart and extend along the processing device in advance along a processing path, and are used to contact the edge portions without touching the edge portions of the film belt. The central part; (c) the second pair of belts, the first position of the film strip is at a predetermined distance, and the physical space, the opposite sides of the second surface are spaced a predetermined distance from each other, and the paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 Specification (210 X 297 mm) '86-498692 A8 B8 C8 D8 VI. Patent Application Scope (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) Extending through the processing along a processing path The processing space of the device. The second pair of belts are separated and used to contact the opposite side edge portion of the second surface of a film strip without touching the opposite side of the film strip on the second surface. A central portion between the side edge portions; and (d) a drive assembly for moving the first and second sets of belts through the processing space integrally, the first and second pairs of belts being configured at One of the belts in the first pair of belts cooperates with the corresponding belt in the second pair of belts to capture a side edge portion of the film, and the other belt in the first pair of belts is in contact with the second belt. The corresponding belts in the belts cooperate with each other to capture the other edge portion of the film. The first and second sets of belts jointly transport the film belts sandwiched between them along the processing path without It will touch the center of the film. 2 3 · The film processing system according to item 22 of the patent application scope, wherein the processing device includes a ray source and a sensor, the sensor is used to detect the rays reflected by the film, and the sensor is provided by The radiation reflected by the film or the radiation transmitted through the film is associated with the radiation source. 2 4 · —A device for transporting a film strip with first and second surfaces through a scanning module, including: a light source printed by a consumer cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, which is passed as a film strip The scanning unit can allow light to penetrate the film strip; a control surface, which can movably control the position and direction of the film strip when the film strip moves through the scanning element; and a belt assembly 'its The system includes at least one movable belt, which is movably connected to the first surface of a film, and pushes the film belt forward against the control-»/-This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 498692 ABCD VI. Patent application scope (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) to make the surface, the belt assembly and the control surface work together to capture a sandwiched film strip 'and place the clip The film strip is moved in a predetermined direction and position relative to the scanning unit. 2 5 · The device according to item 24 of the scope of patent application, wherein the control surface is movable, and it is moved in a timing relationship with the belt. 26. The device as claimed in claim 24, wherein the belt assembly includes a first group of belts that are in contact with the first surface of the film strip, and includes a second group of belts that are in contact with the film The second surface of the belt is in contact. 2 7 · A method of transporting a portion of a film strip to a imaging station, comprising the following steps: (a) pushing a portion of the film strip forward against an arcuate control surface; (b) rotating the control surface, To move the portion of the film strip to the scanning position; (c) to irradiate the portion of the film strip at the scanning position with a ray source; and (d) to sense the film strip at the scanning position The reflected rays are printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economics. 2 8 · If the method of the scope of patent application No. 27, the imaging station includes at least one belt, which is relative to the timing of the rotating control surface Moving in relation, wherein the at least one belt is used to push a portion of the film strip forward against the arcuate control surface. 2 9 · —A method for transporting films through a scanning system, the method includes the following steps: This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Manufacturing 498692 A8 B8 C8 D8 夂, the scope of the patent application is to connect a tape to a flexible tape, so that a part of the tape is extended from one side edge of the flexible tape; connecting the part of the tape extended from the side edge of the flexible tape, To move the tape and the connected film tape; and scan the film tape connected to the tape to generate a first digital image file. 30. The method according to item 29 of the patent application scope, wherein the adhesive tape is connected near at least one side edge of the film tape. 3 1 · The method according to item 29 of the patent application scope, wherein the tape is connected by a roller mechanism. 32. The method of claim 29, wherein the tape has a width of more than 35 mm. 3 3 · The method according to item 29 of the patent application scope, wherein the connecting step includes: attaching a first tape to a first side edge of the flexible tape, so that the first tape is directed from the first side edge Extending outwardly; and connecting a second tape to the second side edge of the flexible tape, so that the second tape extends outward from the second side edge. 3 4 · The method according to item 29 of the patent application range, wherein the digital image file is generated when the film is developed. 35. The method of claim 29, further comprising: scanning the film strip to generate a second digital image file; and combining the first and second digital image files to produce a Show ----- i.—l · .—-------- Order · -------- Line (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 Specification (210 X 297 mm)-«V-498692 A8 B8 C8 D8 6. Application for Patent Scope A combined image of images on a film strip. 3 6 · — A digital film developing system including: a tape; a film tape connected to the tape; a transport mechanism for contacting the tape and moving the tape and the connected film tape; A ray source is used to supply rays to the film strip; and a sensor is used to detect the rays reflected by the film strip to generate a digital image file of an image on the film strip. 37. The system according to item 36 of the patent application, wherein the film tape is narrower than the adhesive tape. 38. The system according to item 36 of the patent application scope, wherein the tape is substantially invisible through radiation. 39. The system according to item 36 of the patent application scope, wherein the detected rays include rays reflected from the front side of the film strip, rays reflected from the back side of the film strip, and rays penetrating the film strip. . 4 0 · —A method for generating an image from a film, the method includes the following steps: connecting the leading edge of a leading tape to the leading edge of a film tape; passing the leading tape through a film conveying system; using the film conveying system to transport The leading tape and the attached film; applying a developer to the film to start the film development; supplying rays to the developing film; and detecting the rays reflected by the developing film. 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Application for Patent Scope 4 1 · If the method for applying for Patent Scope No. 40, further includes: before the leading band The edge is connected to the trailing edge of the film strip to form a continuous loop. 4 2 · The method according to item 41 of the patent application scope, further comprising: connecting a leading edge of a second leading tape to a trailing edge of the film tape. 4 3 · — A digital developing system including: a stacker for connecting a leading tape to a film tape; a film conveying system for moving the leading tape and the connected film; a developing device An agent dispenser for supplying a developer to the film strip; a ray source for supplying rays to the developing film; and a sensor for sensing rays reflected by the developing film and being sensed by the Ray to generate a digital image file. 4 4. The digital film developing system according to item 43 of the patent application scope, further comprising: a second radiation source for supplying radiation to the developing film during the development time of the second film; a second sensor, which It is used to sense the rays reflected by the developing film during the development time of the second film, and a second digital image file is generated by the sensed rays; and an image processor is used to convert the first and second images. The digital image files are combined into a final digital image file. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) -9Γ- ----- Γ .-- l · .----------- Order ---- ----- Line ^ (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 498692 A8 B8 C8 D8 VI. Application for patent scope 45 · —A kind of film delivery system, which Contains: a film belt, which has sprocket holes near the opposite edge; a front guide belt, which is narrower than the film belt, and is connected to the leading edge of the film belt; a pair of oppositely arranged sprocket wheels, which have The teeth are engaged with the sprocket holes on the film belt; and a roller is connected to the sprocket and supports the front guide belt. 46. The transport mechanism according to item 45 of the patent application scope, wherein the roller system has an arcuate surface. 47. The transport mechanism according to item 45 of the patent application scope, wherein the roller is used to automatically align the front guide belt. 4 8 · — A digital film developing system comprising: a developer dispenser for supplying a developer to the film; a light source for supplying radiation to the developing film; and a sensor for Sensing the radiation reflected by the developing film; and a single driving mechanism for moving the developing film through the light source and the sensor. 49. The system according to item 48 of the patent application scope, wherein the single driving mechanism includes: a motor; and a roller which is rotated by the movement of the motor. 50. The system according to item 49 of the patent application scope, wherein the single driving mechanism is used to pull the film through the light source and the sensor. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ----- ί--Γ * ----------- Order --------- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) 498692 A8 B8 C8 D8 VI. Patent Application 5 1 · If the system of the patent application No. 48, the drive mechanism includes a winch drive. 5 2 · The system according to item 48 of the scope of patent application, further comprising: an impedance mechanism, which is separated from the driving mechanism, is used to contact the film, and provides resistance when the developing ray moves so that the film is in The driving mechanism and the impedance mechanism are in a state of tension. ------- Γ.— Γ — -------- Order --------- line Φ (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Printed by Employee Consumer Cooperatives-This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm)