Method of sharing images allowing third party print orders via web site

a web site and image technology, applied in the field of photography, can solve the problems of not cost or time efficient, reprints are usually more expensive than original prints, and the photographer is costly in the direction of printing, photosensitive materials, instruments,
US20050114232A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-26EASTMAN KODAK CO +15
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
EASTMAN KODAK CO
Publication Date
2005-05-26
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A method of providing image goods and / or services to more than one party located at different locations. The method includes providing a camera for substantially simultaneously capturing an image both electronically and on a photosensitive media by a customer and transmitting the electronic image to a third party at a location remote from the customer along with additional data. The additional data identifying the image with respect to the photosensitive media. The customer and / or the third party placing an order with a service provider for at least one good and / or service with respect to the image. The service provider assembles the order upon receipt of the photosensitive media.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 09 / 717,448 filed Nov. 20, 2000 by Dale F. McIntyre and Thomas D. Jensen.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] This invention relates to the field of photography, and in particular, to a method of sharing low resolution electronic images to create print orders in advance of a service provider receiving high resolution printable images. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Photographers like to share pictures. In fact, a major reason photographers take pictures is to share them with friends, family and co-workers. One current method to share pictures includes ordering multiple sets of prints giving the user multiple prints of every picture on the roll whether the photographer considers them good enough for sharing or not. This approach is costly for the photographer and limits them to sharing with just a few individuals.

[0004] Another method of sharing pictures is to order reprints of...

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