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Transparent LCD Display: AI Self-Service Photo Booth

October 23, 2026 by
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Case Study · Interactive Display

Transparent LCD Display × AI Self-Service Photo Booth
Every visitor leaves with their own composite video

A touch kiosk, a camera and lighting rack, and a Transparent LCD Showcase work together to create a hologram-like 3D effect. In about one minute, visitors choose a theme, record, and see themselves composited in real time, then scan a QR code to take the video home. The booth runs unattended with no consumables, ideal for pop-up stores, exhibitions, and permanent experience centers.

ApplicationsPop-up stores, exhibitions, fan cafés, science museums
OperationUnattended · Remote management
SystemSoftware + hardware rack + display
Lead TimeAbout 1 month after order
Transparent LCD Display AI self-service photo booth layout: touch kiosk, white backdrop, lighting, camera rack, and Transparent LCD Showcase
Complete setup: touch kiosk, photo backdrop, continuous lighting, hardware rack, and Transparent LCD Showcase
≈ 1 minPer visitor
15–20 secReal-time composite recording
10Themes included
0Consumables: QR video replaces prints
— Why It Matters

From “taking a photo” to “taking home a video”

Traditional photo booths only produce still prints and need constant paper and ink refills plus on-site staff. This system composites the visitor’s live image with themed animation and shows it on a Transparent LCD Display, so visitors appear to be standing inside the scene. When recording ends, they download the digital video with a QR code.

  • Video, not just a photo: Visitors share the frame with themed characters and animated scenes, which makes them far more likely to post on social media.
  • No consumables, no staff: QR video delivery has no printing cost and needs no operator on site.
  • An eye-catching display: The recording is mirrored to a large Transparent LCD Showcase, which draws crowds on its own.
  • Remote maintenance: Software issues and theme updates are handled remotely, suitable for multiple sites or long-term installations.
— User Flow

Four self-service steps for visitors

From choosing a theme and starting the recording to generating a QR code and sending the video by email (optional), visitors complete everything on the 15-inch touchscreen.

1

Tap to Start

Press “Start” on the kiosk to begin.

2

Choose a Theme

Swipe through theme videos and pick a scene.

3

Record & Composite

The camera feed is composited with the theme video in real time and recorded automatically for about 15–20 seconds.

4

Scan to Download

A QR code appears on screen; scan it to download the video, or enter an email address to receive it.

15-inch Touchscreen UI

Visitors handle everything themselves, from choosing a theme, starting and ending the recording, and generating the QR code to sending the video by email (optional).

Theme Updates

New themes are added to the QR service every six months and are ready to use as soon as they go live.

Custom themes for events or brands can be produced on request (additional fee).

Kiosk screen: service guide with START button
1. Guide & StartIcons explain the four steps; press START to begin.
Kiosk screen: choose a theme
2. Choose a ThemeSwipe through portrait theme thumbnails, then tap “Start Recording”.
Kiosk screen: recording countdown
3. RecordingVisitors are prompted to face the display; a countdown shows the remaining seconds.
Kiosk screen: QR code for downloading the video
4. QR CodeScan with a phone to download the video; the screen also shows how long it is kept.
Kiosk screen: enter email address to send the video
5. Send by EmailEnter an email address on the on-screen keyboard and accept the privacy terms to receive the video.
— System Components

Software, hardware rack, and touch kiosk in one package

Software

Automated Operation Software

An unattended photo-booth interface: visitors record a video inside a theme and download it on site with a QR code.

  • Visitor interface
  • QR cloud download service
  • 10 themes included
Hardware

Hardware Rack

All operating hardware packaged in a steel-frame enclosure on casters.

  • Camera, lighting, preview monitor, operating PC
  • Mobile, easy to move between venues
Operator Side

15-inch Touch Kiosk

Placed beside the shooting area, the touchscreen guides visitors through every step.

  • 15-inch touchscreen
  • Intuitive, easy-to-use design

Complete Package

ItemDetails
Touch kiosk15-inch touchscreen for visitors
Camera setMirrorless camera with adapters and cables
Preview monitor27-inch, mounted in the rack so visitors can see their composite image in real time
Hardware rackSteel enclosure, mobile
BackdropWhite backdrop (1,500 mm wide or more) on a portable stand
LightingContinuous light with stand
Operating PCRuns the operation software; supports AR and AI filters
SoftwareAutomated operation program, 10 themes, QR server service
Display (optional)Transparent LCD Showcase, 3D spatial display, or standard digital signage
15-inch touch kiosk illustration
15-inch touch kiosk
Hardware rack illustration with lighting and camera
Hardware rack (PC, monitor, lighting, camera) in a mobile steel enclosure
Overall layout illustration
Overall layout
— System Architecture

Signal flow from camera capture to Transparent LCD display

Camera capture→Operating PC→AI live filter→Theme / character composite→HDMI splitter→Preview monitor + display
System wiring diagram: touch kiosk, white backdrop, mirrorless camera, hardware rack, operating PC, and HDMI splitter
The touch kiosk connects to the hardware rack over HDMI; the HDMI splitter in the rack mirrors the output to the preview monitor and the display

Image Processing

  • The camera feed enters the operating PC through a capture card
  • AI live style filters are applied (optional)
  • The feed is composited with theme videos and characters in real time
  • The HDMI splitter sends the same output to the preview monitor and the display

Automated Operation

  • The operation software launches automatically when the PC boots; staff only need to switch on the power
  • Remote PC management for troubleshooting
  • Ongoing software updates improve both visitor and admin modes
  • Quality control across development, testing, and deployment
— Display Options

Choose a display to fit your space and budget

The recording can be shown on different types of displays, from a Transparent LCD Showcase to standard digital signage.

86-inch Transparent LCD Showcase displaying a robot at a technology exhibition
Flagship

86-inch Transparent LCD Showcase

  • Size: W1,282 × H2,287 × D600 mm
  • Weight: 160 kg
  • 4K resolution · 420 nits
  • 10-point touch
85-inch 3D spatial display showing a person in 3D
Slim

85-inch 3D Spatial Display

  • Size: W1,101 × H1,920 × D52 mm
  • Weight: 50 kg
  • 4K resolution · 500 nits
  • Virtual 3D spatial effect, B2B commercial design
Wall-mounted portrait digital signage
Budget

Standard Portrait Digital Signage

  • Wall-mounted or floor-standing
  • Size chosen to fit the venue
  • A cost-effective display option

For smaller spaces, a 55-inch Transparent LCD Showcase is also available. Contact us for specifications.

Layout of the 85-inch 3D spatial display with the self-service photo booth
Layout with the 85-inch 3D spatial display
Layout of the 86-inch Transparent LCD Showcase with the self-service photo booth
Layout with the 86-inch Transparent LCD Showcase
— Options

AI live filters and photo printing

Optional · Extra cost

AI Live Style Filters

Transforms visitors into anime, comic, game-character, and other styles in real time. 36 filters are currently available, with more on the way; custom brand filters can also be developed.

Recommended PC: RTX 4090 graphics card, 32 GB RAM or more, 8-core CPU or better.

Optional · Extra cost

Photo Printing

Add a photo printer: the system prompts the pose at a set moment in each theme, captures the frame, and prints it automatically, ideal for events that need a physical souvenir.

— Theme Updates & Support

Fresh content, uninterrupted operation

  • Before delivery: Themes are produced, loaded into the system, and tested before handover.
  • Regular updates: New themes are added to the QR service every six months and are ready to use when released.
  • Custom themes: Produced for events, brands, or IP characters on request (additional fee).
  • Remote updates: Theme updates and new features are delivered online.

Data Retention

DataRetention
Recorded video (cloud server)48 hours
Recorded video (local)10 days
Email data1 month
— Installations

Permanent installations and events overseas

The system has been deployed at pop-up stores, exhibitions, and permanent experience centers across South Korea, covering IP character marketing, education, and corporate showcases:

  • CYCODE pop-up store
  • RE:REVOLUTION pop-up store
  • CGV Yongsan virtual idol concert promotion
  • PLAVE fan café (permanent)
  • Iksan Youth City Hall XR showroom (permanent)
  • Seodaemun Prison History Hall (permanent)
  • Contents Universe Korea
  • I Love Character exhibition
  • V Festival (SETEC)
  • AK Plaza Hongdae / Space V (permanent)
  • Binggrae pop-up store
  • Corporate exhibition photo zone, Gumi
  • Kyungbok University exhibition
  • Changdong AI Science Center virtual experience zone (permanent)
  • Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education event
  • Hyundai Glovis exhibition
  • tvN “Show Me The Money” virtual live
  • Seoul AI Festival experience zone

Photo Gallery

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— Where It Fits

Which spaces is it suited for?

Pop-up stores · Brand events IP characters · Fan events Science centers · Museums Government XR showrooms Mall atriums · Department stores Corporate exhibitions · Trade show booths Campus · Education events Cinemas · Entertainment venues
TCTL provides an integrated solution covering hardware, software, theme content, and the display, and can plan visitor flow, backdrop, and lighting to suit your venue.

Planning a Transparent LCD interactive photo experience?

Tell us your venue size, event dates, and expected visitor numbers, and we will recommend the right display and system configuration with a quotation.


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