Networked vendor for workplace or controlled environment
US9406187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/10
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Aspects of the invention described herein provide an apparatus and method for networked vending. According to embodiments described herein, a vending machine is provided that may be installed and managed by the venue in which it is installed. Consumers may purchase vending products from the vending machine using cashless accounts managed by an external device in communication with the vendor. The venue may manage the inventory for the vending machine by placing orders for single product inserts to be loaded in the vending machine.
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