Interactive vending machine to view customized products before they are purchased and internally track saleable inventory
US6957125B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F9/023
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An interactive vending machine which enables a consumer to view customized products before they are purchased and thereafter enables the consumer to purchase the customized products. The machine also keeps track of inventory so that if a particular item or accessory is out of stock, it will not be displayed on the screen for purchase.
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