Apparatus and method for producing electronic messages in a vending terminal
OwnerKaren Manross, Jeffrey Manrossinventors
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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.
Claims4
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.
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