Kiosk for evaluating and purchasing used electronic devices
US12300059B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30108
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Consumer operated kiosks for recycling electronic devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the kiosk includes a rotatable inspection plate configured to receive an electronic device when the inspection plate is in a first position. The kiosk can include a camera having a field of view including at least a portion of the inspection plate. The kiosk can include a wired and/or wireless connectivity device configured to connect to the electronic device and one or more processors configured to: receive characteristic information about the electronic device via the wired and/or wireless connectivity device; cause the inspection plate to rotate to a second position; receive one or more images of the electronic device via the camera when the inspection plate is in the second position; and facilitate determination of an offer price for the electronic device based at least in part on the characteristic information and the one or more images.
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