Patent ID: 6031516
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
An integrated film and filmless image display system, comprising:a film image display unit having:illumination means;an endless film transport belt having a plurality of positions;a motor for driving the belt;means for retaining film images to said film transport belt; andeach of said plurality of positions having an address information encoded thereon, a detector for reading address information on said plurality of positions, a motor controller responsive to said detector for controlling said motor to position said film transport belt with a selected position located in front of said illumination means; anda computer system having a filmless image display unit for displaying a plurality of filmless images, said computer system being provided with random access memory and means for digital data storage, said computer system having an interface connected to said film image display unit motor controller to transmit a selected address information to said motor controller to cause said motor to operate to position said film transport belt at a selected address.