Wireless-enabled kiosk for recycling consumer devices

US12217221B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ecoATM, LLC · US

Inventors

• John Silva · San Diego, US
• Jeffrey Ploetner · San Diego, US
• Mark Vincent Bowles · San Diego, US
• John Andrew Beane · San Diego, US
• Michael Librizzi · San Diego, US
• Randal Erman · San Diego, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 3, 2023
• Grant date: Feb 4, 2025
• Expiry date: Jul 3, 2043

Classification

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

Abstract

Wireless-enabled kiosk systems and associated methods for recycling and performing other processes with mobile phones and other electronic devices are described herein. In various embodiments, the present technology includes systems and methods for wirelessly connecting a consumer-operated kiosk with an electronic device to facilitate processing (e.g., purchasing) the device. In some embodiments, the present technology includes using a wireless link to identify a device, evaluate a device, resolve device issues to enable purchase of the device, locate a device, etc. Various other aspects of the present technology are described herein.