Patent ID: 7348588
Filing Date: 2008-03-25
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for processing an imaged storage film to retrieve information and to restore imaging capability thereof, which comprises: a scanning assembly having a cylindrically-shaped positioning surface including a light slot for a scanning light beam and an erasing slit for light from a light source, said scanning assembly including means for generating said scanning light beam to interrogate said imaged storage film to stimulate fluorescence light which is collected and stored as said retrieved information; and a transport assembly positioned on said scanning assembly including a drive roller, an idler roller and a transport belt coursed about said drive and idler rollers whereby activation of said drive roller causes said imaged storage film to transit said light slot to effect interrogation of said image storage film and thereafter said erasing slit to restore imaging capability of said thus interrogated imaged storage film.