Article dispensing machine and method for auditing inventory while article dispensing machine remains operable
US10810822B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/16
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An article dispensing machine capable of performing an inventory audit of a portion of the inventory and automatically pausing the inventory audit in response to a customer transaction request and method for performing the same are shown. After completing the customer request, the article dispensing machine resumes the inventory auditing process. The article dispensing machine thereby remains available for customer use during the inventory auditing process.
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