Stacy L Cook

US Patent:

6475711, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Nov 17, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/715333

Inventors:

Stacy S. Cook - Austin TX
Albert D. Edgar - Austin TX

Assignee:

Applied Science Fiction, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

G03C 7333

US Classification:

430363

Abstract:

A photographic element including a light sensitive silver halide emulsion layer having a dye precursor incorporated therein, wherein the dye precursor is capable of forming an infrared dye. A method of developing a latent image on an exposed photographic element is also provided.

US Patent:

6505977, Jan 14, 2003

Filed:

Dec 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/751473

Inventors:

Douglas E. Corbin - Austin TX
Stacy S. Cook - Austin TX

Assignee:

Applied Science Fiction, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

G03D 500

US Classification:

396567, 396569, 396604, 396639

Abstract:

One aspect of the invention is a digital dye color film processing system. In one embodiment, the digital dye color film processing system includes a developer station, a processing station, a scanning system, and a data processing system. The developer station applies a developer solution to a silver halide based film to produce metallic silver grains and at least one dye image within the film. The processing station then applies at least one processing solution to the film to convert the silver halide and/or metallic silver to a substantially transparent silver complex. The scanning system then scans the coated film and produces sensor data that is communicated to a data processing system that processes the sensor data to produce a digital image The digital image can then be output to an output device, such as a printer, display monitor, memory device, and the like.

US Patent:

6540416, Apr 1, 2003

Filed:

Dec 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/752013

Inventors:

Albert D. Edgar - Austin TX
Stacy S. Cook - Austin TX

Assignee:

Applied Science Fiction, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

G03D 500

US Classification:

396567, 396604, 355 27, 355 28, 355 70, 355 77

Abstract:

One embodiment is a system for the development of a film includes an infrared light source and a visible light source. The system also includes at least one sensor operable to collect a first set of optical data from light associated the infrared light source and a second set of optical data from light associated with the visible light source. The system further includes a processor in communication with the at least one sensor, the processor operable to determine an image on the film in response to the first and second sets of optical data.

US Patent:

6554504, Apr 29, 2003

Filed:

Feb 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/777396

Inventors:

Stacy S. Cook - Austin TX
Leland A. Lester - Austin TX

Assignee:

Applied Science Fiction, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

G03D 1300

US Classification:

396567, 396570, 396639, 355 27, 355 40

Abstract:

Photo-images are read from film using a digital film processing (DFP) system, and then transmitted for processing, along with any necessary associated information. After processing, the images can be stored in a database or transmitted to an image delivery system, such as a personal computer or kiosk, where a print, negative, computer file, or other representation of the image is prepared for delivery to a customer. All or any part of the image processing, archival, manipulation, retrieval, and delivery systems and associated interfaces may reside on an Internet web site.

US Patent:

6599036, Jul 29, 2003

Filed:

Feb 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/778022

Inventors:

Richard A. Patterson - Georgetown TX
Joseph B. Gault - Austin TX
John J. Straigis - Stanford CA
William D. Mapel - Liberty Hill TX
Michael R. Thering - Austin TX
G. Gregory Mooty - Austin TX
Patrick W. Lea - Austin TX
Kosta S. Selinidis - Austin TX
Steven K. Brown - Austin TX
Homero Saldana - Austin TX
Eric C. Segerstrom - Austin TX
Stacy S. Cook - Austin TX
Leland A. Lester - Austin TX

Assignee:

Applied Science Fiction, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

G03D 500

US Classification:

396604, 396627

Abstract:

A digital film processing system and film processing solution cartridge are disclosed. The cartridge comprises a housing and a chamber for storing a film processing fluid. The processing solution may be contained within a flexible bladder within the chamber. The cartridge may also include an integral applicator for coating the processing solution onto undeveloped film. The cartridge is generally removeably attached to the film processing system, but may also be refillable.

US Patent:

6705777, Mar 16, 2004

Filed:

Aug 23, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/226673

Inventors:

Douglas E. Corbin - Austin TX
Stacy S. Cook - Austin TX
Alexei L. Krasnoselsky - Austin TX

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

G03D 500

US Classification:

396569, 396571, 396604, 355 27, 355 40

Abstract:

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

US Patent:

6786655, Sep 7, 2004

Filed:

Feb 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/778023

Inventors:

Stacy S. Cook - Austin TX
Leland A. Lester - Austin TX

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

G03D 1300

US Classification:

396569, 396570, 355 40

Abstract:

One implementation of the invention is a self-service film processing system. In one embodiment, the self-service film processing system comprises a display and a film processing system. The film processing system operates to develop and digitize film provided by a customer to produce digital images that are then displayed to the customer. The self-service film processing system may include several additional components, such as various types of payment systems, image input systems, output devices, and customer input devices may be incorporated into the self-service film processing system. The film processing system may comprise a wet-chemistry film processing system or a digital film processing system. Another implementation of the invention is a prepaid photoprocessing card. In one embodiment, the prepaid photoprocessing card comprises a media and an encoded data device.

US Patent:

6793417, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Jan 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/348544

Inventors:

Albert D. Edgar - Austin TX
Stacy S. Cook - Austin TX

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

G03D 1300

US Classification:

396568, 396578, 396604, 396626, 355 27, 355 35, 355 67, 355 69

Abstract:

One embodiment is a system for the development of a film includes an infrared light source and a visible light source. The system also includes at least one sensor operable to collect a first set of optical data from light associated the infrared light source and a second set of optical data from light associated with the visible light source. The system further includes a processor in communication with the at least one sensor, the processor operable to determine an image on the film in response to the first and second sets of optical data.