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Secondary market and vending system for devices

US8423404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2012
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W90/00
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A recycling kiosk for recycling and financial remuneration for submission of a mobile telephone is disclosed herein. The recycling kiosk includes an inspection area with at least one camera and a plurality of electrical connectors in order to perform a visual analysis and an electrical analysis of the mobile telephone for determination of a value of the mobile telephone. The recycling kiosk also includes a processor, a display and a user interface.

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