Patent ID: 7161494
Filing Date: 2007-01-09
Classification: G07F,H04N

Abstract:
1. A vending machine having an image display device on its side facing customers, comprising: a first image output device capable of outputting image data of a small data size in a predetermined signal form; an input/output switching device connected to the first image output device, said input/output switching device making arbitrary connection of a second image output device capable of outputting image data of a large data size in a predetermined signal form, said input/output switching device permitting either one of the first image output device and the second image output device to transmit signals to the image display device in accordance with a command in a state in which the first image output device and the second image output device are connected; and an output image control device capable of controlling the outputting of image data from the first image output device and the second image output device and delivering the command to the input/output switching device, wherein the second image output device is a device capable of reading out image data stored in an optical disk or a hard disk and outputting image data in a predetermined signal form.