Patent ID: 6526158
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: G03D,G06F,G06K,G07C,G07F,G11B,H04N

Abstract:
A method of capturing and distributing images of patrons, in a venue, the method comprising the steps of:capturing electronic visual images of patrons at the venue; obtaining identifying data comprising a substantially unique personal identifier associated with each of the patrons within the electronic visual images, by using a directional sensor capable of remotely sensing, and wherein the steps of capturing and obtaining occur substantially simultaneously; identifying the patrons from the identifying data; storing the captured electronic visual images and the identifications of the patrons who are represented within each of same electronic visual images in association with each other; and distributing visual images derived from the electronic visual images by relating the identifications of the patrons requesting images to identifications stored in association with the stored electronic; visual images and, by retrieving at least a subset of the associated electronic visual images from storage.