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Automated photofinishing apparatus with convenient order status checking feature
Assignee: Kodak Alaris LLC
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Filing: 1996-02-06
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Granted: 1997-07-29
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Expires: 2016-02-06
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for receiving undeveloped film and for delivering prints and developed film to a customer. The apparatus comprises a workstation for interaction of a customer at the apparatus thereby providing instructions to the customer for ordering processing of an undeveloped photosensitive material. The workstation includes a first display device for providing instructions and information to the customer for use in said apparatus, for entering data responsive to said instructions; an acceptance device for receiving image data; a printing mechanism for issuing a customer claim check having a unique identification indica; and a second display visually separate from the workstation for displaying the status of various customer orders.
Inventors
- 👤 Kevin John Klees
- 👤 Mark Rollin Mosher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:27
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/26; G03; G03D; G03D15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A kiosk for receiving undeveloped film and for delivering prints and the developed film to a customer, comprising: a workstation having means for interaction of a customer at the apparatus thereby providing instructions to the customer for starting processing of an undeveloped photosensitive material, said workstation including a first display device for providing instructions and information to the customer for use in said apparatus, data entering means for entering data responsive to said instructions, acceptance means for receiving image data, means for issuing a unique identification indica; and a second display device visually separate from said workstation for displaying the status of various customer orders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A kiosk for receiving undeveloped film and for delivering prints and the developed film to a customer, comprising: a workstation having means for interaction of a customer at the apparatus thereby providing instructions to the customer for starting processing of an undeveloped photosensitive material, said workstation including a first display device for providing instructions and information to the customer for use in said apparatus, data entering means for entering data responsive to said instructions, acceptance means for receiving image data, means for issuing a unique identification indica; and a second display device visually separate from said workstation for displaying the status of various customer orders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A kiosk according to claim 1 further comprising delivery mechanism for delivering a completed customer order.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A kiosk according to claim 2 wherein said delivery mechanism is disposed separate and apart from said workstation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A kiosk according to claim 1 wherein said acceptance means for receiving image data comprises a device for receiving a film cartridge having a roll of unexposed undeveloped film.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A kiosk according to claim 1 wherein said means for receiving image data comprises a scanner for scanning film and/or prints.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A kiosk according to claim 1 wherein said acceptance means for receiving image data comprises a device for receiving a digital record of at least one image.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A kiosk according to claim 1 wherein said identification indica comprises a claim check.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
A kiosk according to claim 1 wherein said identification indica comprises a customer name.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A kiosk according to claim 1 wherein said identification indica comprises a credit card number.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
A kiosk according to claim 1 wherein said identification indica comprises a phone number.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A kiosk according to claim 7 further comprising a bar-code reader disposed at a location separate from said workstation, said barcode reader capable of reading a barcode placed on said claim check.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A kiosk according to claim 1 further comprising order entry means separate from said workstation for entering said unique identification indica for determining the status of said order.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
A kiosk according to claim 1 wherein said unique identification indica comprises a number.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
A kiosk according to claim 1 wherein said unique identification indica comprises a symbol.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
A kiosk according to claim 1 wherein said first display device is a CRT.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
A kiosk according to claim 15 wherein said CRT comprises a touch screen which incorporates said means for entering data.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
A kiosk according to claim 1 wherein said data entering means comprises a touch keypad.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
123 words
An automated, interactive photofinishing apparatus for receiving undeveloped film, developing the film, printing prints from said developed film, storing of said developed film and prints, and means for dispensing said developed film and associated prints, comprising: a workstation having means for interaction of a customer at the apparatus thereby providing instructions to the customer for starting processing of an undeveloped photosensitive material, said workstation including a first display device for providing instructions and information to the customer for use in said apparatus data entering means for entering data responsive to said instructions, acceptance means for receiving image data, means for issuing a unique identification indica; and a second display device visually separate from said workstation for displaying the status of various customer orders.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
123 words
An automated, interactive photofinishing apparatus for receiving undeveloped film, developing the film, printing prints from said developed film, storing of said developed film and prints, and means for dispensing said developed film and associated prints, comprising: a workstation having means for interaction of a customer at the apparatus thereby providing instructions to the customer for starting processing of an undeveloped photosensitive material, said workstation including a first display device for providing instructions and information to the customer for use in said apparatus data entering means for entering data responsive to said instructions, acceptance means for receiving image data, means for issuing a unique identification indica; and a second display device visually separate from said workstation for displaying the status of various customer orders.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
An automated interactive photofinishing apparatus according claim 18 further comprising a delivery mechanism for delivering a completed customer order.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
An automated interactive photofinishing apparatus according claim 18 wherein said delivery mechanism is disposed separate and apart from said entry station.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
31 words
An automated interactive photofinishing apparatus according claim 18 wherein said acceptance means for receiving image data comprises a device for receiving a film cartridge having a roll of unexposed undeveloped film.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
23 words
An automated interactive photofinishing apparatus according claim 18 wherein said means for receiving image data comprises a scanner for scanning film and/or prints.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
29 words
An automated interactive photofinishing apparatus according claim 18 wherein said acceptance means for receiving image data comprises a device for receiving a digital record of at least one image.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
14 words
A kiosk according to claim 18 wherein said identification indica comprises a claim check.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
14 words
A kiosk according to claim 18 wherein said identification indica comprises a customer name.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
15 words
A kiosk according to claim 18 wherein said identification indica comprises a credit card number.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
14 words
A kiosk according to claim 18 wherein said identification indica comprises a phone number.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
34 words
An automated interactive photofinishing apparatus according claim 18 further comprising a barcode reader disposed at a location separate from said workstation, said barcode reader capable of reading a barcode placed on said claim check.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
30 words
An automated interactive photofinishing apparatus according claim 18 further comprising order entry means separate from said workstation for entering said unique identification indica for determining the status of said order.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
16 words
An automated interactive photofinishing apparatus according claim 18 wherein said unique identification indica comprises a number.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
16 words
An automated interactive photofinishing apparatus according claim 18 wherein said unique identification indica comprises a symbol.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
16 words
An automated interactive photofinishing apparatus according claim 18 wherein said first display device is a CRT.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
22 words
An automated interactive photofinishing apparatus according claim 32 wherein said CRT comprises a touch screen which incorporated said means for entering data.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
17 words
An automated interactive photofinishing apparatus according claim 18 wherein said data entering means comprises a touch keypad.
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