Kiosk for renting securable devices configured to operate as a point-of-sale
US8892463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C9/33
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for assigning controlled access to a securable device may include (i) a kiosk configured to enable a user to rent a securable device from among multiple securable devices and (ii) a lock unit associated with the securable device and being in communication with the kiosk. The lock unit may further be configured to enable the user to access the securable device after being rented by the user via said kiosk. The kiosk may further be configured to enable the user to purchase goods or services in addition to rental of the securable device.
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