Patent ID: 8733641

Claim:
A card dispensing kiosk comprising: a frame including a base joined to two vertical sidewalls extending upwards from said base, a central panel, a front panel, a rear panel, and a lateral shelf, all assembled together to form a chamber for housing a computer system for operating electronic components including: an interactive touch screen accessible through an opening formed in said central panel; a first printer for printing receipts, and a second printer for printing healthcare related forms, said first printer associated with a printer slot provided in said central panel, and said second printer associated with a second printer slot provided in said front panel; a card reader system selectively interfacing with medical smart cards including healthcare information stored on said medical smart card, and credit cards; a card dispenser associated with a card dispensing slot provided in said central panel, said card dispenser sequentially dispensing said medical smart cards upon each successful completion of an application process; a biometric authentication system including a biometric sensor situated on said central panel; a high definition camera operated to capture images of individuals using said kiosk; and a keyboard disposed on or within said lateral shelf, wherein said central panel is setback a distance from front longitudinal edges of said vertical sidewalls to provide a zone of privacy; wherein said healthcare information includes an individual's demographic and profile information, medical emergency contact information, physician/specialist information, medical conditions, procedural medical history, information relating to prescription and over-the-counter medicine, vitamins or supplements, vaccination or immunization historical records, advance directives, medical insurance information, and a photograph of an individual owner of said medical smart card, and wherein said healthcare related forms includes any of service agreements, authorizations to treat, advanced directives, immunization forms, privacy statements, laws and rules, power of attorney, and living will.