Method for archiving film unit information

摘要

A method provides archival storage of information related to a photographic film unit (10) having a local data memory (114). In the method, a logical memory is allocated to the film unit (10). The logical memory unit (20) is physically remote from the film unit (10). Photofinishing parameters (101;102) for the film unit are written to the logical memory unit for use by a photofinishing unit (14). The photofinishing parameters are also written to the local data memory (114). After an expiration of time, the logical memory unit is no longer maintained. A replacement logical memory unit can be later reallocated to the film unit and the information in the local data memory (114) can be written to the replacement logical memory unit. <IMAGE>