Virtual vending machine in communication with a remote data processing device
US9218703B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F9/002
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vending machine system for dispensing goods or services. The vending machine system may include a vending machine with a vending mechanism, a data processing device remote from the vending machine, and a vending bridge. The vending bridge is in communication with the data processing device and the vending mechanism of the vending machine so as to instruct the vending mechanism to dispense the goods or the services.
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