System and method for the preparation of identification cards utilizing a self-service identification card station
First Claim
1. A self-service identification card station, comprising:
- a user interface;
an identification card printer;
a software program, stored in a computer readable medium, comprising instructions for implementing a method of creating and printing an identification card; and
a processing unit communicably connected with the computer readable medium, the user interface, and the card printer;
the processing unit being configured to implement said software program.
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Abstract
A self-service identification card station is disclosed providing a method for creating, customizing, and dispensing identification cards utilizing information provided by a purchaser about the intended identification card recipient. A purchaser may customize the identification card with the information the purchaser would like to include on the identification card. The self-service identification card station provides for the production of such customized identification cards from identification card blanks stored within the station that are printed with appropriate information on demand. The self-service identification station also allows the purchaser to customize the background of the cards. The self-service order station may be utilized in a retail outlet for public use or at a private location for employee use.
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19 Claims
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1. A self-service identification card station, comprising:
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a user interface; an identification card printer; a software program, stored in a computer readable medium, comprising instructions for implementing a method of creating and printing an identification card; and a processing unit communicably connected with the computer readable medium, the user interface, and the card printer; the processing unit being configured to implement said software program. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for creating and printing identification cards, comprising:
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receiving identification information from a customer about an identification card recipient at a self-service identification card station; receiving biometric information from the identification card recipient at the self-service identification card station; printing at least some portion of the identification information and at least some portion of the biometric information on an identification card blank; and presenting an identification card to the customer. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19)
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18. A system for creating and printing identification cards, comprising:
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a user interface; an identification card information database; a printing unit; and a processing unit communicatively connected with the user interface, the identification card information database, and the printing unit.
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