Systems and methods for recycling consumer electronic devices

US11436570B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ecoATM, LLC · US

Inventors

• Mark Vincent Bowles · San Diego, US
• Michael Librizzi · San Diego, US
• Jeffrey Ploetner · San Diego, US
• John Andrew Beane · San Diego, US
• Eric Rosser · San Diego, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 29, 2019
• Grant date: Sep 6, 2022
• Expiry date: Sep 17, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02W90/00
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and associated methods for recycling and performing other processes with consumer electronic devices are described herein. In various embodiments, the present technology includes systems and methods for identifying and evaluating an electronic device to facilitate processing (e.g., purchasing) the device. In some embodiments, the present technology includes a self-service evaluation apparatus and a cashier terminal that identifies and evaluates a device and that facilitates purchase and recycling of the device. Various other aspects of the present technology are described herein.