Global Patent Index - EP 0363690 A2

EP 0363690 A2 19900418 - Automated video cassette recording and dispensing machine.

Title (en)

Automated video cassette recording and dispensing machine.

Title (de)

Automatische Videokassetten-Aufzeichnungs- und -Wiedergabemaschine.

Title (fr)

Machine d'enregistrement et de distribution automatisés de cassettes vidéo.

Publication

EP 0363690 A2 19900418 (EN)

Application

EP 89117319 A 19890919

Priority

CA 578207 A 19880920

Abstract (en)

An automated vending machine for the production of videotaped messages or presentations is disclosed. A mobile booth is provided which houses seating for the customer, a video camera, a video cassette recorder, an automated unit for handling and delivering the subject video cassette, a video monitor and video disk player for attracting and instructing the customer, apparatus for handling payment by the customer by cash or credit card, and a central processing unit for controlling the various operations of the machine. A customer is able to record a video-taped message or presentation within the booth and either retain the recorded cassette or have delivery arranged to the recipient of the message.

IPC 1-7

G07F 17/16

IPC 8 full level

E04H 1/12 (2006.01); G07F 17/00 (2006.01); G07F 17/16 (2006.01); H04N 5/222 (2006.01); H04N 5/232 (2006.01); H04N 5/76 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

G07F 17/16 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE ES FR GB GR IT LI LU NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0363690 A2 19900418; EP 0363690 A3 19901024; AU 4156889 A 19900405; CA 1302570 C 19920602

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 89117319 A 19890919; AU 4156889 A 19890919; CA 578207 A 19880920