ON-DEMAND REPRODUCTIONS OF VISUAL IMAGES

摘要

A method and apparatus for producing reproductions of visual images on demand. The method comprises assembly a computer-readable library (108) of visual images for which reproductions are available. Ordering portals (106) provide user access to the library (108). An order placed through a portal (106) can comprise payment information and a specification of a visual image. A print facility (107) can produce the ordered reproduction. The payment associated with the reproduction can be apportioned according to an owner of rights in the visual image and an owner of the ordering portal.