Image capture system
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1. An image capture method comprising the steps of;
- assigning identification media to a guest at a venue;
providing a plurality of sources of image capture within the venue;
associating the guest'"'"'s identification media with each image captured;
transmitting the images from sources of image capture to a central location;
sorting the images according to the associated identification means; and
delivering selected images to each guest.
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Abstract
The present invention aims to create a more pleasant and rewarding guest experience by providing a centralized system for capturing many different types of images from multiple sources throughout a theme park. The present invention utilizes an ingenious method of attaching identity to photographs taken. The present invention then stores the photographs centrally and provides unique and convenient methods for guests to view their photos. The present invention further provides many options other than simply ordering traditional prints of their favorite photo.
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1. An image capture method comprising the steps of;
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assigning identification media to a guest at a venue;
providing a plurality of sources of image capture within the venue;
associating the guest'"'"'s identification media with each image captured;
transmitting the images from sources of image capture to a central location;
sorting the images according to the associated identification means; and
delivering selected images to each guest. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 25)
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15. An image capture system, comprising:
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a plurality of sources of image capture located throughout a venue;
identification means distributed to guests for associating images taken at each of the plurality of sources of photo capture with the proper guest;
a central database;
a communications network for transmitting images from each of the plurality of sources of photo capture to the central database;
a central processor for sorting images based on identity;
a storage medium for storing images; and
means for delivering selected images to guests. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of image capture, the method comprising the steps of:
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assigning a guest at a venue an ID;
providing the guest with ID media, the ID media containing their ID;
providing a plurality of image capture sources throughout the venue;
providing ID media reading means at each image capture source;
associating each image captured with an ID by reading the ID media closely related in time to capture of an image;
transmitting the image with the associated ID to a central location;
reading the ID from the photo and looking up the account; and
storing the photo. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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