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Kiosk for recycling electronic devices

US11935138B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2021
Grant dateMar 19, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W90/00
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A recycling kiosk for recycling and financial remuneration for submission of an electronic device such as a mobile phone is disclosed herein. The recycling kiosk includes electrical connectors and an inspection area with an upper chamber, a lower chamber, a transparent plate and at least one camera in order to perform a visual analysis and an electrical analysis of the electronic device for determination of a value of the electronic device. The recycling kiosk also includes a processor and a display for user interaction.

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