| 摘要 |
<p>A vending and dispensing system, more particularly an apparatus for receiving photographic film to be developed and for returning the developed film and prints. The apparatus 10 is computer controlled, having a keyboard 12, a printer 40 and a visual display unit 30. Once a person's identity has been verified, by means of his credit card, the apparatus 10 accepts the film to the developed which is stored in a tray or drawer 20. Such film is collected regularly and taken to a central processing centre for developing and printing (not shown). The developed film and prints are returned to the apparatus 10 and placed in compartments 32. The computer correlates which film or the identity of the owner thereof, and the compartment 32 in which it is housed so that when the person returns to collect his film the correct compartment 32 is addressed and the film and print removed therefrom and delivered to the person.</p> |
