摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a source image storage method by which a source image without requiring a negative film or a CD including the source image. <P>SOLUTION: In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of receiving a first image, printing a likeness of the first image on a medium, and placing an encoded representation of the first image on the medium based on the first image. In another embodiment, the method includes the steps of receiving a first medium including the encoded representation of an image, and replicating a likeness of the image on a second medium based on the encoded representation of the image. In a further embodiment, the image storage medium comprises a first surface adapted for displaying a likeness of an image, and a second surface configured for storing an encoded representation of the image, the first and second surfaces being in connection with each other. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI |