Micro-processor programmable and selectable vending options and control
US7289880B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F11/24
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vending machine employing an electronic control unit which may be easily programmed initially with predefined angles of a cradle corresponding to existing products or vended items. The control unit has the option of setting custom vending angles with a new, previously unknown product package is to be vended from the machine, allowing a user to rapidly set up the machine for a range of package types. Custom angle settings may be used when needed to avoid loading a new control program whenever a new package type becomes available.
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