Method of integrating imaging products/services with non-imaging products/services in a single kiosk

摘要

A method of integrating photographic imaging products and services functionality with non-imaging functionality using the automatic teller machine (ATM) functions for providing financial transactions as the preferred embodiment wherein a single kiosk is disclosed. This invention provides the consumer with the flexibility to generate imaging products and conduct imaging services or perform ATM-related transactions independent of one another; to incorporate images into producing customized financial instruments at the kiosk; to access financial institution services to store or retrieve images as part of providing either imaging products/services or ATM financial instruments; and to utilize the customer's financial accounts and/or financial instruments as a means for payment of imaging products/services rendered at the kiosk. The present invention leverages the infrastructure, equipment and networking capabilities of both sets of functionality to provide an economy of scale and an increased value of differentiation not currently available. <IMAGE>