A viewing device is provided for viewing at least one image transparency
having an associated tracking memory. The viewing device comprises an
illumination device having at least one viewing surface adapted to
present at least one illumination pattern, at least one radio frequency
read write device for obtaining electronic data stored in an associated
tracking memory of an image transparency positioned proximate to the
viewing surface and at least one display device for viewing at least one
electronic image related to said at least one image transparency. A
control processing unit is adapted to receive said obtained data from
said associated tracking memory and to use the obtained data for forming
the at least one electronic image.