Shared video vendor
US9824522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/42
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide a vending machine for enabling a transaction between a user and one of a plurality of remote sources. Vending machine may include a communication interface communicatively coupled with each source. Vending machine may include an input interface for receiving an input regarding the selection of a source. Vending machine may include a speaker and a microphone for audio communication with selected source, as well as a display for providing information related to the transaction from selected source. Vending machine may include a processor that transmits an indication that a source has been selected and establishes, via the communication interface, audio communication. Processor may receive, via the communication interface, a control command from selected source directing a hardware peripheral of vending machine to perform a function. Processor may receive an issuance authorization from selected source. The issuance authorization may cause a transaction item to be issued.
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