KIOSK FOR RETURNING LICENSE PLATES AND OTHER ONLINE DMV SERVICES

Abstract

A kiosk for returning license plates to the DMV. The kiosk comprises a mechanism for scanning the license plate, the identification of the user, a means for storing the license plates, a means for printing a receipt for the user, a means for the user to receive an electronic receipt, and a means for the DMV to electronically store and review the returned license plates.

Claims

1. A kiosk for returning license plates to the DMV wherein the kiosk comprises of a mechanism to scan license plates, a mechanism to scan user identification, a mechanism to store the license plates, a mechanism to print of receipts, a display screen to confirm the user's intent to return the license plate, an internal computer to provide electronic receipts, an internal computer to provide a record for later review by the DMV, and ability to access the DMV's online services.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0010] FIG. 1 is a front view of a kiosk for returning license plates according to an embodiment of the present subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements. least one specification heading is required.

[0012] The present invention is directed to a kiosk for returning license plates.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present subject matter, kiosk for returning license plates may comprise of an internal scanning mechanism to scan the license plate.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present subject matter, kiosk for returning license plates may comprise of an internal scanning mechanism to scan the driver's license or other form of identification of the person returning the license plate.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present subject matter, kiosk for returning license plates may comprise of an internal storage system for holding license plates for later removal by DMV workers.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present subject matter, kiosk for returning license plates may comprise of a display screen to confirm the user is certain he or she wants to return the license plate.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present subject matter, kiosk for returning license plates may comprise of a printer for printing out receipts to the user.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present subject matter, kiosk for returning license plates may comprise of an internal computer designed to send electronic receipts to the user should the user opt out of a physical receipt.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present subject matter, kiosk for returning license plates may comprise of an internal computer designed to electronically store a copy of each plate and associated identification for later reference by the DMV.

[0020] Referring now to the drawings, there is shown in FIG. 1 a front view of a kiosk for returning license plates. There is an entry point for the license plates. There is a location to scan the user's identification. There is a mechanism for printing receipts. There is a display screen for users to confirm that they would like to return their license plates. There is also internal storage for the license plates themselves. Furthermore, there is an internal computer system for emailing electronic receipts as well as data for later reference by the DMV.

[0021] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment(s) were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.