Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval – Monitoring or testing the progress of recording
Patent
1986-10-15
1988-12-06
McElheny, Jr., Donald
Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval
Monitoring or testing the progress of recording
358102, 358335, 360 92, 194217, H04N 578
Patent
active
047899077
ABSTRACT:
A vending system which allows a customer to record a personal message on a blank video cassette tape or view and inserted prerecorded video cassette tape is disclosed. The system includes a payment detection mechanism, an activation means responsive to the payment detection mechanism, a video recording and/or viewing device and an ejection mechanism for ejecting a recorded video cassette tape. A booth surrounding the vending system is provided for customer privacy while recording or viewing a tape.
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Swantek, III John E.
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