Abstract: The method in accordance with this invention involves the use of in-store photo processing equipment. Photo processing equipment called digital / hybrid minilabs and kiosks are installed inside a retail store. This equipment contains a device that can send and receive data wirelessly. The digital/hybrid minilab and/or kiosk can then engage in two-way wireless communication with other wirelessly enabled devices inside the retail store. These devices may be possessed by a consumer shopping at the retail store or installed at the retail store. When interacting with the device, the consumer may create or manipulate data which is then transferred wirelessly back to the kiosk and/or digital/hybrid minilab.

Abstract: The method in accordance with this invention involves the use of in-store photo processing equipment. A coupon is distributed to a consumer via the consumer's completed photo processing order. When submitting film for development, or working with a photo kiosk with existing processed film, the consumer provides specific consumer profile information. The in-store photo processing equipment accesses an in-store profile information database to retrieve consumer profile information based upon the specific consumer profile information provided by the consumer. A coupon is selected using the profile information provided by the consumer and examined in the profile information database. The selected coupon is then distributed to the consumer via the completed photo processing order.