Wireless transmission of data to and from photofinishing equipment
First Claim
1. A method for facilitating the distribution of electronic coupons comprising the step of wirelessly communicating with a photofinishing machine information configured for use in the distribution of electronic marketing material.
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Abstract
The method in accordance with this invention involves the use of in-store photo processing equipment. Photo processing equipment called digital / hybrid minilabs and kiosks are installed inside a retail store. This equipment contains a device that can send and receive data wirelessly. The digital/hybrid minilab and/or kiosk can then engage in two-way wireless communication with other wirelessly enabled devices inside the retail store. These devices may be possessed by a consumer shopping at the retail store or installed at the retail store. When interacting with the device, the consumer may create or manipulate data which is then transferred wirelessly back to the kiosk and/or digital/hybrid minilab.
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15 Claims
- 1. A method for facilitating the distribution of electronic coupons comprising the step of wirelessly communicating with a photofinishing machine information configured for use in the distribution of electronic marketing material.
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12. A system for distributing electronic coupons comprising:
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a central server having a first database configured to store first data associated with said distribution of said electronic coupons;
a photofinishing machine coupled to said central server, said photofinishing machine having a wireless communications port for communicating information configured for use in the distribution of electronic coupons.
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