System and method for control of bailment inventory

A method for control of bailment inventory, the method comprising:

• receiving at least one item for bailment from a customer;
• taking a first photograph of the at least one item for bailment;
• taking a second photograph of the customer;
• associating the first photograph with the at least one item for bailment and associating the second photograph with the customer;
• storing the at least one item for bailment;
• returning the at least one item for bailment after verification of the customer's identity through use of the first photograph and verification of the at least one item through use of the second photograph;
• and
• reflecting a vision of at least one signal to an alternate location with a mirror affixed to a tripod, the at least one signal providing a visual indication of a process status.

A system for control of bailment inventory, the system comprising:

• a bailment inventory module comprising an input, the input configured to obtain a customer identifier and a payment information;
• a camera associated with the bailment inventory module, the camera configured to take one or more photographs of bailed property units and owners of the bailed property units;
• a display associated with the bailment inventory module, the display configured to provide verification of a transfer of possession of the bailed property units;
• at least one signal associated with the bailment inventory module, wherein each of the at least one signals provides a visual indication of a process status;
• and
• a mirror affixed to a tripod, the mirror associated with the bailment inventory module to reflect a vision of the at least one signals to an alternate location.