In article ,
Gregory Blank wrote:

Means the lab uses a device that allows them to see
the image as a positive image before printing. All color
and contrast adjustment is done, similar to how
you would do it in Photoshop. End result still depends
on the operators perception and how closely they
are paying attention. Perhaps no better or worse than
a good mini lab were someone actually cares.

I hate to get technical here, but it's called a VCNA - Kodak Video
Color Negative Analyzer.