Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for advertising on a self-service order station, such as a gift card kiosk or a photographic order fulfillment kiosk. The system comprises a self-service order station with a processing unit configured to execute a computer software program that enables the display of advertisements to a consumer who is utilizing the self-service order station. The self-service order station is capable of displaying advertisements on a user interface. The advertisements may be presented to the costumer in various locations within the user interface and in different formats. The method enables retailers to display exclusive advertisements on the self-service order station in some instances, while allowing for the display of multiple advertisements in other instances.

Abstract: A self-service identification card station is disclosed providing a method for creating, customizing, and dispensing identification cards utilizing information provided by a purchaser about the intended identification card recipient. A purchaser may customize the identification card with the information the purchaser would like to include on the identification card. The self-service identification card station provides for the production of such customized identification cards from identification card blanks stored within the station that are printed with appropriate information on demand. The self-service identification station also allows the purchaser to customize the background of the cards. The self-service order station may be utilized in a retail outlet for public use or at a private location for employee use.

Abstract: A system and method of notifying a first communication network of a fault related to a second communication network is provided. The first communication network is connected to the second communication network. The first communication network has a first OAM protocol adapted to monitor integrity of the first communication network and the second communication network has a second OAM protocol adapted to monitor integrity of the second communication network. The method includes detecting the fault related to the second communication network and generating a first OAM cell of the first OAM protocol indicating detection of the fault. The method further includes transmitting the first OAM cell to the first communication network to indicate the fault to the first communication network.