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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 record

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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An automated video center for visual and audio recording of a customer\s personal message on video cassette tape, said automated video center comprising: computer control means for sequencing and regulating video center operation; payment detection means for verifying payment of a prescribed amount;

An automated video center for visual and audio recording of a customer\s personal message on video cassette tape, said automated video center comprising: computer control means for sequencing and regulating video center operation; payment detection means for verifying payment of a prescribed amount; a rotatable drum for storing a plurality of blank video cassette tapes; a video cassette recorder/player; a video camera electronically connected to said video cassette recorder/player for visual and audio recording of said personal customer message on blank tape; a video monitor/viewer electronically connected to said video cassette recorder/player for customer monitoring of his appearance while recording said personal message; a tape insertion/removal tray, said tray being positioned between said rotatable drum and said video cassette recorder/player; a loading mechanism for moving a blank video cassette tape from said rotatable storage drum, across said tray, and into said video cassette recorder/player in response to payment of a prescribed amount, said loading mechanism being positioned within said rotatable storage drum when said mechanism is in a retracted position; an unloading mechanism for moving the recorded video cassette tape from said video cassette recorder/player upon completion of a recording operation onto said tape insertion/removal tray for removal and retention by the customer; and a booth defining a space for customer privacy when recording a personal message on a blank tape.