Video communication system and method for using same
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1. A portable kiosk system comprising:
- an input device integrated within the portable kiosk configured to receive identification information associated with a user; and
a message-recording device integrated within the portable kiosk and configured to capture media data;
wherein the portable kiosk component is configured to;
associate the captured media data with the identification information associated with the user; and
transmit, to a device connected to a communication network, the captured media data to enable access of the captured media data via the communication network.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a video communication system including a kiosk for recording video messages created by a user and a database for storing and providing access to the video messages. The kiosk includes a user interface for receiving user information such as name, address, email, and other identifying information. The kiosk further includes a message-recording device for recording a user video message. The video message and user message data are uploaded to a database. The database reconnects with the user through the user information to allow the user to access the video message. In an embodiment, the database sends an email web link to the user. The user may view the video message by opening the email web link and viewing the video message on an internet website.
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1. A portable kiosk system comprising:
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an input device integrated within the portable kiosk configured to receive identification information associated with a user; and a message-recording device integrated within the portable kiosk and configured to capture media data; wherein the portable kiosk component is configured to; associate the captured media data with the identification information associated with the user; and transmit, to a device connected to a communication network, the captured media data to enable access of the captured media data via the communication network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A media message communication system for managing messages created by a portable kiosk, the system comprising:
a database connected to a communication network, the database configured to; receive, from the portable kiosk connected to the communication network, a media message associated with a user identity; receive, from a remote access point connected to the communication network, information associated with a request to access the media message; determining, based on the information associated with the request, whether the request should be granted; and in response to determining the request should be granted, allowing the remote access point access to the media message. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A media message communication system comprising:
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a portable kiosk configured to communicate with a network, the portable kiosk comprising; a message-recording device configured to record a media message; a user interface for receiving identification data related to the media message; and wherein the message-recording device and user interface are integrated within the portable kiosk; and a database connected to the network and configured to; receive the media message and the identification data from the portable kiosk; and manage access to the media message by a remote access point based on information associated with a request to access the media message. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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