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Remote purchase and automated delivery system for controlled access facilities

US12406264B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2022
Grant dateSep 2, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F9/009
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A delivery system applies rules for authorizing transactions to a recipient that are individualized for each recipient. These rules may limit the number of items available for the purchaser to purchase for a recipient, the types of items available for purchase for a recipient, and the price of the items for the recipient. The system automates the delivery of the item to the recipient via a kiosk, such as a vending machine. An identification device of the vending machine identifies the recipient. The vending machine dispenses the items to the identified recipient.

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