Customer-operated ordering kiosk having modular hardware configuration including overlay and inlay plates
US8689963B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F19/205
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for integrating devices and equipment into self-service kiosk devices is disclosed. Hardware configuration kits are provided which allow for a less complicated implementation of specific and customized functionality for quick service restaurant (QSR) environments. In certain embodiments a kiosk door is coupled to the kiosk body to form a kiosk cabinet in which devices and equipment used to operate the kiosk are housed. Certain interior kiosk components and devices, such as coin dispensers, bill acceptors, and the like, may be configured to extend or protrude through the kiosk door so that they may be accessed by the customer. The kiosk door may have a hollowed out center or aperture which allows access to the interior cabinet. The aperture may be substantially covered by a removable door inlay which cooperatively includes cutouts corresponding to the components protruding through the door. A removable door overlay may also be provided which attaches to an outer surface of the kiosk door and may also include cutouts which correspond to the protruding components.
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