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Apparatus and method for producing electronic messages in a vending terminal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-11-08
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Granted: 2002-10-15
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Expires: 2019-11-08
Abstract
Abstract An interactive internet photo terminal for composing an electronic self-image photo message utilizing a “live” image background of the terminal's location. The photo terminal includes a cash and credit receiving device, video camera and message composition input control monitor interconnected to a CPU and telecommunication connector capability.
Inventors
- 👤 Karen Manross
- 👤 Jeffrey Manross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:18
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/26; G07F17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
An electronic message vending and transmission device for creating personal electronic images in a scenic live background with messages comprises, an electronic graphics input portal for selective user input and display of composed image message, a computer connected to said input portal with custom programming software controlling a pre-determined set of operational instructions, a digital camera positioned to capture an user's image in the scenic live environment interconnected to said computer by electronic means, operational validation input means comprising, a credit debit card reader and currency deposit receiver and telecommunication means linking the computer to selected receivers via an internet highway to deliver composed electronic images in the form of integral screen displays.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
An electronic message vending and transmission device for creating personal electronic images in a scenic live background with messages comprises, an electronic graphics input portal for selective user input and display of composed image message, a computer connected to said input portal with custom programming software controlling a pre-determined set of operational instructions, a digital camera positioned to capture an user's image in the scenic live environment interconnected to said computer by electronic means, operational validation input means comprising, a credit debit card reader and currency deposit receiver and telecommunication means linking the computer to selected receivers via an internet highway to deliver composed electronic images in the form of integral screen displays.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electronic message vending and transmission device set forth in claim 1 wherein said electronic graphic input portal comprises a video monitor and a touch screen input insert device thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The electronic message vending and transmission device set forth in claim 1 wherein said operational validation input means further comprises, software means under control of said electronic graphic input portal to download selected portal input data and confirmation data from said credit debit card reader and currency deposit receiver.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The electronic message vending and transmission device set forth in claim 1 wherein said telecommunication means may include one of the following group including modem, land portal and wireless transmission devices.
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