Electronic key-control and management system for vending machines
US7373352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2209/08
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electronic key control and management system for vending machines and like enclosures uses a computer and database to limit operation and parameters of electronic keys, customize the key limits, refresh keys, and collect, store and sort a host of data in various combinations, and according to preselected parameters to perform management of the keys and audit trail data.
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