Interactive image activation and distribution system and associated methods
First Claim
1. A method for distributing a digital image of a customer comprising the steps of:
- receiving a request from a customer to a human representative for an image to be taken of the customer at a site;
capturing an image of the customer at the site in response to the received request;
transmitting the image to a remote processor;
receiving an electronic request from the customer to view the transmitted image;
transmitting the image and an advertisement from the remote processor to a customer communication device;
receiving compensation from a sponsor of the advertisement; and
if the customer decides to keep the image, providing the image to the customer and compensating the human representative for the transaction.
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Abstract
A method for distributing a digital image of a customer includes receiving a request from a customer to a human representative (i.e., a “roving” photographer) for an image to be taken of the customer at a site. An image of the customer is captured by the “roving” photographer at the site in response to the received request. The image is transmitted to a remote processor. An electronic request is received from the customer to view the transmitted image, and the image is transmitted from the remote processor to the customer'"'"'s communication device. If the customer decides to purchase the image, a transaction is finalized by receiving payment data from the customer, and the final image is provided to the customer. A commission is then paid to the photographer for the transaction. In another embodiment, the cost is at least partially subsidized by advertisement pushed to the customer'"'"'s communication device.
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13 Claims
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1. A method for distributing a digital image of a customer comprising the steps of:
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receiving a request from a customer to a human representative for an image to be taken of the customer at a site; capturing an image of the customer at the site in response to the received request; transmitting the image to a remote processor; receiving an electronic request from the customer to view the transmitted image; transmitting the image and an advertisement from the remote processor to a customer communication device; receiving compensation from a sponsor of the advertisement; and if the customer decides to keep the image, providing the image to the customer and compensating the human representative for the transaction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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