Systems and methods for purchasing, invoicing and distributing items
US7072855B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F9/026
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for supplying items to dispensing units that hold at least one type of item and a record of inventory levels comprises periodically sending restocking information from the dispensing units over a network to a server computer. Ordering information is generated for the items to be restocked based on the restocking information. The ordering information is electronically sent to one or more supplier computers to order items to be restocked into the dispensing units.
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