Automated video cassette recording and dispensing machine
CA 1302570 C · Owner: Busby, Peter · Inventors: Busby, Peter; Crean, Thomas P.; Keightley, John H.
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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 videotaped message or presentation within the booth and either retain the recorded cassette or have delivery arranged to the recipient of the …
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- Granted June 2, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 2, 2009.
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