US2004212837A1PendingUtilityA1

Method and apparatus for modifying a hard copy image digitally in accordance with instructions provided by consumer

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Oct 14, 1999Filed: May 25, 2004Published: Oct 28, 2004
Est. expiryOct 14, 2019(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:David L. PattonAnne E. BohanRobert P. Bourdelais
H04N 1/32133H04N 2201/3271H04N 2201/3242
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Abstract

A system and method for editing an image provided on a hard copy print. The system includes a marking device for placing an instruction indicia on the hard copy print for modifying the image; and a scanning device for reading the instruction indicia and the image. A template may be provided for use in providing instruction indicia on a hard copy print.

Claims

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What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A kiosk for editing an image provided on a hard copy print, comprising: 
 a scanner for scanning a hard copy print having an image thereon and a non-destructive instruction indicia placed over said image, said non-destructive instruction indicia identifying instructions for modifying said image; and    a discrimination device for identifying said digital image data said non-destructive instruction indicia.    
     
     
         2 . A kiosk according to  claim 1  wherein said discriminating device comprises a computer and an algorithm for analyzing said digital data.  
     
     
         3 . A kiosk according to  claim 1  wherein said hard copy print comprises a protective layer over said image capable of receiving said non-destructive instruction indicia without substantially affecting said image and which allows the non-destructive instruction indicia to be easily removed.  
     
     
         4 . A kiosk according to  claim 1  further comprising a printing device for printing said image in accordance with said instructions provided by said non-destructive instruction indicia.  
     
     
         5 . A kiosk according to  claim 1  further comprising a display device for displaying said image as modified in accordance with said instructions provided by said non-destructive instruction indicia.  
     
     
         6 . A kiosk according to  claim 4  wherein said kiosk further comprises a display device for illustrating said image as modified in accordance with said instructions prior to printing of said modified image.  
     
     
         7 . A kiosk according to  claim 1  wherein said non-destructive indicia is produced by an IR ink.  
     
     
         8 . A kiosk according to  claim 1  wherein said non-destructive instruction indicia is produced by an ink which fades to transparent over a brief period of time.  
     
     
         9 . A kiosk according to  claim 1  further comprising a data entry device for entering of additional instructions for modifying of said image.  
     
     
         10 . A kiosk according to  claim 1  further comprising a computer for receiving the output of said scanning device, said computer having an algorithm for analyzing said data from said scanning device such for recognizing said non-destructive instruction indicia.  
     
     
         11 . A kiosk according to  claim 10  wherein said computer further comprises an algorithm for implementing said instruction provided by said non-destructive instruction indicia.  
     
     
         12 . A kiosk according to  claim 1  wherein said scanning device comprises a single scanning device for scanning image and said non-destructive instruction indicia in a single pass.  
     
     
         13 . A kiosk according to  claim 1  wherein said scanning device comprises a first and second scanning device, said first scanning device capable of identifying said image and said second scanning device capable of recognizing said non-destructive instruction indicia.  
     
     
         14 . A kiosk according to  claim 1  further comprising a keyboard for communicating for providing of additional instructions for modifying said image.  
     
     
         15 . A kiosk according to  claim 1  further comprising a supporting platen upon which said hard copy print may be placed.  
     
     
         16 . A kiosk according to  claim 15  wherein a protective barrier can be placed over said image upon which said instruction indicia may be provided when said hard copy print is placed on said supporting platen.  
     
     
         17 . A kiosk according to  claim 15  wherein said cover having orientation marks or orienting said hard copy print on said platen.  
     
     
         18 . A kiosk according to  claim 15  wherein said scanner is capable of scanning said image and marking when said hard copy print is placed on said platen.  
     
     
         19 . An apparatus for editing an image provided on a hard copy print, comprising: 
 a scanner for scanning a hard copy print having an image thereon and a non-destructive instruction indicia placed over said image, said non-destructive instruction indicia identifying instructions for modifying said image; and    a discrimination device for identifying said digital image data and said instruction indicia.    
     
     
         20 . An apparatus according to  claim 19  wherein said discriminating device comprises a computer and an algorithm for analyzing said digital data.  
     
     
         21 . An apparatus according to  claim 19  wherein said hard copy print comprises a protective layer over said image capable of receiving said instruction indicia without substantially affecting said image and which allows the non-destructive instruction indicia to be easily removed.  
     
     
         22 . An apparatus according to  claim 19  further comprising a printing device for printing said image in accordance with said instructions provided by said non-destructive instruction indicia.  
     
     
         23 . An apparatus according to  claim 19  further comprising a display device for displaying said image as modified in accordance with said instructions provided by said non-destructive instruction indicia.  
     
     
         24 . An apparatus according to  claim 22  wherein said apparatus further comprises a display device for illustrating said image as modified in accordance with said instructions prior to printing of said modified image.  
     
     
         25 . An apparatus according to  claim 19  wherein said non-destructive indicia is produced by an IR ink.  
     
     
         26 . An apparatus according to  claim 19  wherein said non-destructive indicia is produced by an ink which fades to transparent over a brief period of time.  
     
     
         27 . An apparatus according to  claim 19  further comprising a data entry device for entering of additional instructions for modifying of said image.  
     
     
         28 . An apparatus according to  claim 19  further comprising a computer for receiving the output of said scanning device, said computer having an algorithm for analyzing said data from said scanning device such for recognizing said instruction indicia.  
     
     
         29 . An apparatus according to  claim 28  wherein said computer further comprises an algorithm for implementing said instruction provided by said non-destructive instruction indicia.  
     
     
         30 . An apparatus according to  claim 19  wherein said scanning device comprises a single scanning device for scanning image and said non-destructive instruction indicia in a single pass.  
     
     
         31 . An apparatus according to  claim 19  wherein said scanning device comprises a first and second scanning device, said first scanning device capable of identifying said image and said second scanning device capable of recognizing said non-destructive instruction indicia.  
     
     
         32 . An apparatus according to  claim 19  further comprising a keyboard for communicating for providing of additional instructions for modifying said image.  
     
     
         33 . An apparatus according to  claim 19  further comprising a supporting platen upon which said hard copy print may be placed.  
     
     
         34 . An apparatus according to  claim 33  wherein a protective barrier can be placed over said image upon which said instruction indicia may be provided when said hard copy print is placed on said supporting platen.  
     
     
         35 . A apparatus according to  claim 33  wherein said cover having orientation marks or orienting said hard copy print on said platen.  
     
     
         36 . A apparatus according to  claim 33  wherein said scanner is capable of scanning said image and marking when said hard copy print is placed on said platen.  
     
     
         37 . An apparatus according to  claim 19  where said apparatus comprises a customer operated kiosk

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