СИСТЕМА ТОРГОВЛИ

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ВИТРИНА

Изобретение относится к витринам, таким как холодильные шкафы с функцией торгового автомата, и направлено на повышение функциональных возможностей устройства. Предложена витрина, содержащая: отсек с регулируемой температурой с расположенным в нем по меньшей мере одним продуктом с регулируемой температурой; загрузочную систему, соединенную с отсеком с регулируемой температурой, выполненную с возможностью приема продукта и идентификации разрешенного продукта; окно для отбракованных продуктов, соединенное с загрузочной системой; и модуль для осуществления продаж, соединенный с отсеком с регулируемой температурой; при этом загрузочная система выполнена с возможностью направления продукта в окно для отбракованных продуктов, если продукт не идентифицирован загрузочной системой в качестве разрешенного продукта; а модуль для осуществления продаж выполнен с возможностью выдачи продукта с регулируемой температурой, идентифицированного загрузочной системой, если продукт идентифицирован загрузочной ...

СЕТЕВОЙ ТОРГОВЫЙ АВТОМАТ ДЛЯ РАБОЧЕГО ПОМЕЩЕНИЯ ЛИБО УПРАВЛЯЕМОЙ СРЕДЫ

Изобретение относится к области сетевой продажи. Технический результат – автоматическое отслеживание запасов продаваемых продуктов. Способ продажи продукта из сетевого торгового автомата, который содержит по меньшей мере одну вставку, содержащую множество продаваемых продуктов, при этом способ содержит этапы, на которых: принимают информационные данные потребителя, которые позволяют потребителю покупать один или более из продаваемых продуктов, в устройстве ввода от потребителя; передают по сети информационные данные потребителя; определяют с помощью датчика веса, находящегося на связи с процессором, первый вес упомянутой по меньшей мере одной вставки до того, как продаваемый продукт вынут; определяют с помощью датчика веса, находящегося на связи с процессором, второй вес упомянутой по меньшей мере одной вставки после того, как продаваемый продукт вынут; принимают в процессоре первый вес и второй вес; считывают идентификационные данные, отображенные на по меньшей мере одной вставке, датчиком ...

ТОРГОВОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИЗМЕНЕННЫМ КЛИМАТОМ

Изобретение относится к компьютерной технике. Технический результат - автоматизированное управление климатом на ограниченной территории. Устройство управления климатом, содержащее сетевой интерфейс, выполненный с возможностью принимать запрос на использование устройства управления климатом; передавать запрос авторизации к системе расчетов в ответ на прием упомянутого запроса; принимать сообщение активации, содержащее информацию, ассоциированную с системой расчетов, в ответ на запрос авторизации; передавать платежное сообщение к системе расчетов на основе множества параметров использования, причем платежное сообщение приводит к взиманию средств со счета пользователя; пользовательский интерфейс, выполненный с возможностью принимать пользовательский ввод, идентифицирующий программу управления климатом, содержащую параметр температуры, параметр влажности, параметр ионизации, параметр осушителя, параметр очистки воздуха, звуковой параметр и параметр аромата, причем каждый из упомянутых параметров ...

ТОРГОВЫЙ АВТОМАТ

Изобретение относится к торговым автоматам. Технический результат - обеспечение возможности выдачи продуктов большого размера и хранения большего количества продуктов. Торговый автомат, содержащий переднюю часть, содержащую поворотную дверцу для выдачи, предназначенную для выдачи продуктов, реализуемых автоматом, каркас и подъемник, осуществляющий как взятие определенного продукта, находящегося на определенном лотке автомата, так и перемещение продукта в сборную коробку, доступную через поворотную дверцу для выдачи продукта, причем дверца для выдачи продукта содержит ось вращения, отличающийся тем, что сборная коробка встроена в подъемник, который содержит поворотную верхнюю крышку, и ось вращения дверцы для выдачи продукта расположена на большей высоте, чем поворотная верхняя крышка подъемника, когда подъемник расположен напротив дверцы для выдачи продукта. 15 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВЫДАЧИ ПРОДУКТА

Изобретение относится к устройствам типа витрин-холодильников и к другим типам устройств для выдачи продуктов, а более конкретно - к устройствам, сочетающим свойства холодильника, открытого с фронтальной стороны, с повышенной энергоэффективностью, характерной для устройства для выдачи продукта со стеклянной дверцей. Устройство для выдачи продукта содержит отделение, сообщающееся с внешней средой, в котором находятся различные продукты, имеющие температуру внешней среды, отделение с контролируемой температурой, в котором находятся различные продукты, имеющие контролируемую температуру, продукт, выбранный из продуктов, имеющих температуру внешней среды и аналогичный одному из продуктов, имеющих контролируемую температуру, модуль автоматической выдачи, функционально связанный с отделением с контролируемой температурой, и идентификационный блок, способный идентифицировать любой продукт, выбранный из продуктов, имеющих температуру внешней среды, для обеспечения выдачи продукта, имеющего контролируемую ...

РАЗДАТОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ТВЕРДЫХ ЛЕКАРСТВЕННЫХ ФОРМ (ТАБЛЕТОК)

Группа изобретений относится к области раздаточных устройств для твердых лекарственных форм. Раздаточная система для таблеток включает с себя раздаточное устройство; несколько упаковок таблеток; и систему управления. При этом система управления выполнена с возможностью получения информации о приближении нескольких электронных устройств к раздаточной системе для таблеток, используя возможности, связанные по меньшей мере с одним из радиочастотной идентификацией (RFID), Bluetooth, передачей данных на радиочастоте малой мощности или WiFi, определения, какие из указанных нескольких электронных устройств находятся наиболее близко к указанной раздаточной системе для таблеток, и выбора одной или более из этих нескольких упаковок таблеток для выдачи таблеток по меньшей мере частично на основании того, какое из указанных нескольких электронных устройств находится наиболее близко к указанной системе для раздачи таблеток. Также раскрываются варианты раздаточной системы для таблеток и упаковка таблеток ...

ГИДРАВЛИЧЕСКИЙ КОНТУР ДЛЯ МАШИН ДЛЯ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ БЫСТРОРАСТВОРИМЫХ НАПИТКОВ, ПЕРЕПУСКНОЙ И ЗАЩИТНЫЙ КЛАПАН ДЛЯ УКАЗАННОГО КОНТУРА И СПОСОБ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ БЫСТРОРАСТВОРИМЫХ НАПИТКОВ

Изобретение относится к машинам, используемым для приготовления быстрорастворимых напитков. Гидравлический контур для машин для быстрорастворимых напитков, содержащий резервуар, выпускную трубку для содержащейся в указанном резервуаре воды, расходомер, соединенный с указанной выпускной трубкой, насос, первый клапан, гасящий вибрации, кипятильник, второй перепускной и предохранительный клапан, кран для воды/пара, третий клапан потока напитка, возвратный резервуар. Изобретение обеспечивает введение топологии, основанной на одном соленоидном клапане и одном кипятильнике. 3 н. 13 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

УПРАВЛЕНИЕ РАЗДАЧЕЙ ЛЕКАРСТВ В СТАЦИОНАРЕ

Изобретение относится к вычислительной технике, а именно к способу раздачи лекарств в стационаре. Технический результат - раздача дополнительных лекарств через стационарное устройство раздачи, расположенное в непосредственной близи или внутри палаты индивидуального пациента. Способ раздачи различных видов лекарств нескольким пациентам, способ состоит из: получения запроса от индивидуального пациента о выдаче лекарства; определения того, является ли запрашиваемое лекарство дополнительным лекарством; подтверждения через защищенное закрепленное устройство, расположенное в палате индивидуального пациента, совместимости запрошенного лекарства с лекарствами, принимаемыми индивидуальным пациентом в настоящее время; выборочной раздачи запрошенного лекарства только в том случае, если запрошенное лекарство является дополнительным лекарством, совместимым с лекарствами, принимаемыми индивидуальным пациентом в настоящее время, через защищенное закрепленное устройство; перемещения мобильного устройства ...

ТОРГОВЫЙ КОМПЛЕКС С ПНЕВМАТИЧЕСКОЙ ДОСТАВКОЙ ПРОДУКТОВ

Изобретение относится к продаже товаров с помощью торговых автоматов, в особенности напитков с контролируемой температурой в контейнерах. Техническим результатом является создание способа и устройства для продажи товаров покупателям с помощью торговых автоматов в тех местах, в которых было бы непрактично хранить товары, и обеспечить их хранение так, чтобы свести к минимуму объем требуемого ручного труда для продажи и доставки товаров покупателю. В торговом комплексе товары доставляются из хранилища к покупательскому терминалу, расположенному в удаленном месте, с помощью конвейера в виде пневматической трубы. Покупатель делает заказ товара, находясь в этом удаленном месте, при этом комплекс может быть связан дополнительным комплексом для продажи продуктов питания, напитков или средств ухода за автомобилем покупателем топлива на автозаправочной станции путем занесения на счет расчетного узла автозаправочной станции, содержащего устройство считывания кредитных карт, связанное с топливораздаточными ...

АВТОМАТ ДЛЯ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ И ПРОДАЖИ КОФЕ

Описан автомат для приготовления и продажи кофе, включающий устройство для подогрева кофе. Автомат содержит контейнер для молотых зерен кофе, емкость для горячей воды, блок приготовления, экстрактор и устройство для подогрева кофе, приготовленного и выделенного экстрактором, перед подачей потребителю. Устройство для подогрева кофе содержит кожух, в котором заделана электрическая нагревательная линия, нагревательную камеру, установленную в кожухе, впускной патрубок, который установлен на одной стороне кожуха и через который приготовленный кофе поступает в нагревательную камеру, и выпускное приспособление, которое установлено на другой стороне кожуха и через которое подогретый кофе выходит из устройства. Это позволяет компенсировать тепловые потери при приготовлении напитка и выдавать потребителю достаточно горячий кофе. 7 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ МОЩНОСТЬЮ ДЛЯ АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОГО ТОРГОВОГО АППАРАТА

Изобретение относится к автоматическим торговым аппаратам. Технический результат заключается в уменьшении и сбережении потребляемой мощности автоматическим торговым аппаратом в период, когда нет товаров в камере хранения или электрическая нагрузка не работает в нормальном режиме. Устройство и способ управления мощностью для автоматического торгового аппарата обеспечивают не только отключение переменного напряжения, подводимого от внешнего источника к силовой части автоматического торгового аппарата, но также отображение остановки продажи на узле дисплея автоматического торгового аппарата. 2 с.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ЗАЩИТЫ ОТ ВОРОВСТВА ДЛЯ ТОРГОВОГО АВТОМАТА

Настоящее изобретение относится к устройству защиты от воровства для торгового автомата, имеющего средства защиты от воровства, предназначенные для работы совместно с верхней петлей и установленные на внутренней верхней стороне основного корпуса, к которому присоединена дверь, посредством которого отделение двери от основного корпуса предотвращается несмотря на любые попытки отделения верхней петли металлическим стержнем. Техническим результатом является повышение эффективности защиты от воровства указанного устройства для торгового автомата. В соответствии с настоящим изобретением предлагается устройство защиты от воровства для торгового автомата, которое предназначено для предотвращения воровства из основного корпуса торгового автомата любых предметов и денег путем использования верхней и нижней петли, содержащее верхнюю петлю, с одной стороны установленную посредством защитных средств на основном корпусе, а с другой стороны установленную на двери, характеризующееся тем, что один конец ...

СПОСОБ КОНТРОЛЯ ИСХОДНЫХ ПРОДУКТОВ ДЛЯ ТОРГОВОГО АВТОМАТА И УСТРОЙСТВО КОНТРОЛЯ ИСХОДНОГО ПРОДУКТА ДЛЯ ТОРГОВОГО АВТОМАТА

Изобретение относится к торговым автоматам, в частности к устройствам, которые могут осуществлять контроль выдачи исходных продуктов в процессе продажи товара, выбранного потребителем. Техническим результатом изобретения является обеспечение возможности контроля поступления исходных продуктов в соответствии с инструкцией для приготовления кофе или чая и возврат полученных монет потребителю, если исходные продукты не поступают. Технический результат достигается тем, что в устройстве контроля исходного продукта для торгового автомата, имеющем монетный механизм, панель выбора товара, резервуары исходных продуктов, узел подачи горячей воды, узел перемешивания для перемешивания исходных продуктов с горячей водой и узел выдачи для обеспечения потребителя смесью горячей воды и исходных продуктов, включающий узел контроля выхода исходных продуктов, контролирующий, подаются или нет исходные продукты в узел перемешивания из резервуаров исходных продуктов, и узел управления, проверяющий, подаются ...

СИСТЕМА ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ, УСТРОЙСТВО ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ, СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ ИНФОРАМАЦИИ И НОСИТЕЛЬ ЗАПИСИ ИНФОРМАЦИИ

... 1. Система обработки информации, содержащая: носитель записи информации, на котором записана заданная информация; и устройство обработки информации включающее в себя: средство считывания информации, предназначенное для считывания заданной информации, записанной на носителе записи информации, и средство вывода, предназначенное для вывода, по меньшей мере, одного из звука и изображения, в соответствии с последовательностью операций, которую выполняет с ним пользователь носителя записи информации, в которой средство вывода выводит звук и/или изображение в соответствии с носителем записи информации, из которого средство считывания информации, считало заданную информацию. 2. Система обработки информации по п.1, в которой заданная информация содержит информацию идентификации, с помощью которой идентифицируют носитель записи информации, и в которой средство вывода идентифицирует данные звука, используемые для вывода звука и/или данные изображения, используемые для вывода изображения, в соответствии ...

СИСТЕМА ХРАНЕНИЯ УПАКОВАННЫХ ТАБАЧНЫХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ

... 1. Система хранения упакованных табачных изделий, содержащая ! пополняемый контейнер (2), имеющий отделение (4) хранения для размещения по меньшей мере двух отдельных комплектов (6) упакованных табачных изделий (8), причем отделение (4) хранения является открываемым для обеспечения доступа по меньшей мере к одному упакованному табачному изделию (8) в каждом из по меньшей мере двух комплектов (6) и закрываемым для предотвращения доступа к по меньшей мере двум комплектам (6) упакованных табачных изделий (8), ! средство кондиционирования воздуха, выполненное с возможностью поддерживания заданной влажности внутри отделения (4) хранения, и ! средство инвентаризации, содержащее по меньшей мере одно из одного или более датчиков, установленных в отделении (4) хранения пополняемого контейнера (2), и ! средства автоматической идентификации и ввода, ! при этом один или более датчиков и средство автоматической идентификации и ввода действуют во время использования системы хранения упакованного табачного ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ РАЗДАТОЧНЫМ УСТРОЙСТВОМ

... 1. Раздаточное устройство, содержащее один или несколько модулей или подузлов, при этом по меньшей мере один из указанных модулей снабжен считываемым запоминающим устройством или этикеткой, имеющей участок, предназначенный только для считывания, и участок, предназначенный для записи, и указанное устройство содержит контроллер, включающий в себя считыватель этикеток, для взаимодействия с указанным запоминающим устройством, при этом указанная этикетка содержит участок для перезаписи, содержащий исходные данные, относящиеся к количеству расходуемых элементов, причем при использовании модуля указанные данные постепенно изменяются указанным контроллером на участке перезаписи этикетки, и использование указанного модуля запрещено после изменения всех данных.2. Раздаточное устройство по п. 1, в котором указанный модуль выбран из контейнера с пищевыми продуктами и насоса.3. Раздаточное устройство по п. 1, в котором указанные данные возвращаются в исходные данные на указанном участке перезаписи для ...

УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ АВТОМАТА ДЛЯ ПРИГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ГОРЯЧИХ НАПИТКОВ

... 1. Устройство (10) управления автомата для приготовления горячих напитков, причем автомат для приготовления горячих напитков выполнен с возможностью приготовления и выдачи нескольких различных напитков и/или смешанных напитков, которые соответственно выбираются посредством устройства (10) управления и приготавливаются и выпускаются соответственно их выбору, причем устройство (10) управления выполнено как сенсорный экран, который визуально отображает записанные в устройстве памяти символы (2а, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 2h) как представление основной установки в качестве ! первого средства (2) выбора для выбора желаемого напитка или смешанного напитка, посредством которого при его активации касанием визуально представленного на сенсорном экране символа (2а, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 2h) запускается выбранный процесс приготовления, который затем проходит и визуально отображается в его временной последовательности циклов на сенсорном экране, или ! в качестве второго средства (21) выбора для выбора ...

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ТОРГОВЫЙ АВТОМАТ ДЛЯ ВЫДАЧИ ТОВАРОВ

... 1. Торговый автомат для выдачи содержащихся в нем выбранных товаров, содержащий узел выбора напитка, узел управления и устройство для выдачи выбранных товаров в соответствии с управляющим сигналом узла управления, отличающийся тем, что узел выбора напитка имеет множество клавиш для выбора имеющихся товаров и операционную клавишу для генерирования сигнала, соответствующего выбранной потребителем клавише, а узел управления выполнен с возможностью записи в память видов товаров, вводимых через узел выбора напитка, и определенного количества товаров, ассоциированного с ними, генерирования управляющего сигнала для сообщения информации на дисплее и генерирования, в соответствии с операционной клавишей узла выбора напитка, управляющего сигнала для выдачи выбранных товаров по виду и количеству, при этом он снабжен узлом дисплея для отображения количества выбранных товаров в соответствии с управляющим сигналом узла управления. 2. Торговый автомат по п.1, отличающийся тем, что он включает в себя средство ...

СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ РАЗЛИВОЧНЫМ УСТРОЙСТВОМ, РАЗЛИВОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ РОЗЛИВА ПРОДУКТА И РАЗЛИВОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ РОЗЛИВА НАПИТКА

... 1. Способ управления разливочным устройством для розлива продукта, согласно которому:принимают информацию, относящуюся к машиночитаемому элементу, относящемуся к потребителю;конфигурируют разливочное устройство для розлива продукта по меньшей мере частично на основе указанной информации, причем конфигурирование включает задание по меньшей мере состава продукта и размера порции продукта, который должен быть разлит разливочным устройством для розлива продукта; иразливают продукт из разливочного устройства для розлива продукта.2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что при конфигурировании дополнительно задают цену продукта, который должен быть разлит.3. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что при приеме информации, относящейся к машиночитаемому элементу, относящемуся к потребителю, сканируют машиночитаемый элемент.4. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что дополнительно принимают ввод с подтверждением оплаты продукта до розлива продукта.5. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что при приеме информации ...

ТОРГОВЫЙ АВТОМАТ ДВОЙНОГО НАЗНАЧЕНИЯ

... 1. Торговый автомат, содержащий первый блок выдачи для выдачи твердых или пакетированных пищевых продуктов и второй блок выдачи для разлива напитков, частично перекрывающий первый блок выдачи, характеризующийся тем, что второй блок выдачи установлен с возможностью поворота относительно первого блока выдачи, чтобы предоставлять возможность доступа сзади ко второму блоку выдачи без перемещения первого блока выдачи.2. Торговый автомат по п.1, характеризующийся тем, что второй блок выдачи содержит пространство для установки элементов и резервуаров с ингредиентами для приготовления напитков, упомянутое пространство установлено с возможностью поворота на несущую структуру первого блока выдачи.3. Торговый автомат по п.1 или 2, характеризующийся тем, что упомянутый второй блок выдачи имеет возможность поворота вокруг, по существу, вертикальной оси и поддерживается, по существу, на горизонтальной стенке первого блока выдачи.4. Торговый автомат по п.1 или 2, характеризующийся тем, что упомянутый ...

РЕКЛАМНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ В ПРОДУКТОВЫХ ТОРГОВЫХ АВТОМАТАХ И/ИЛИ В ТОРГОВЫХ АВТОМАТАХ ПО ПРЕДОСТАВЛЕНИЮ УСЛУГ, СПОСОБ ВЫДАЧИ ПРИЗОВ В ТОРГОВЫХ АВТОМАТАХ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ УКАЗАННОГО УСТРОЙСТВА И СПОСОБ ПРИВЕДЕНИЯ В ДЕЙСТВИЕ ТАКОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

... 1. Рекламное устройство, предназначенное для использования в продуктовых торговых автоматах, применяемых для раздачи пищевых продуктов, напитков и т.п., отличающееся тем, что оно включает в себя средство визуальной индикации приза, по меньшей мере, одно исполнительное средство и гнездо выдачи, причем указанное исполнительное средство представляет собой нажимную кнопку, при этом устройство дополнительно предусматривает осуществление цикла приведения в действие, который включает в себя случайную программу выдачи призов. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что указанная нажимная кнопка представляет собой средство приведения в действие устройства. 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что указанный цикл приведения в действие управляется при помощи алгоритма. 4. Устройство по одному из пп.1-3, отличающееся тем, что указанное устройство имеет память для хранения указанного алгоритма. 5. Устройство по п.3, отличающееся тем, что указанное устройство является программируемым на месте его использования ...

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ПЛАТНОЙ ПАРКОВКИ

... 1. Система платной парковки, предназначенная для управления множеством парковочных мест для транспортных средств, при этом каждое парковочное место связано с индивидуальным идентификатором, указанная система содержит ! (i) множество средств обнаружения транспортных средств, каждое из которых связано с одним из указанных парковочных мест для обнаружения присутствия или отсутствия транспортного средства на одном из указанных парковочных мест и содержит средство для подачи сигнала, указывающего на присутствие или отсутствие транспортного средства на одном из указанных парковочных мест; ! (ii) множество цифровых камер, каждая из которых размещена в наземном корпусе и связана с одним из указанных парковочных мест, и каждая камера сфокусирована на одно из указанных парковочных мест в зоне, где расположен номерной знак припаркованного транспортного средства, и средство для передачи цифрового изображения указанного номерного знака припаркованного транспортного средства; ! (iii) средство приема ...

СИСТЕМЫ И СПОСОБЫ ПАРАЛЛЕЛЬНОЙ И МАСШТАБИРУЕМОЙ ОБРАБОТКИ ТЕЛЕМЕТРИЧЕСКИХ ДАННЫХ ОТ ПОДКЛЮЧАЕМЫХ РАЗДАТОЧНЫХ МАШИН

СПОСОБ МОНИТОРИНГА ПОТРЕБЛЕНИЯ КОНТЕЙНЕРОВ ДЛЯ НАПИТКА ИЛИ ПРОДУКТА ПИТАНИЯ

АВТОМАТ ДЛЯ ПРОДАЖИ ТАБАЧНЫХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ

... 1. Автомат для продажи табачных изделий, содержащий механизм выдачи, память для хранения авторизационных данных, относящихся к по меньшей мере двум различным операциям, связанным с работой автомата, и информации о каждом случае выдачи изделия из автомата, включающей по меньшей мере дату и время такого события и данные идентификации выдаваемого из автомата изделия, устройство ввода для получения запроса на доступ к автомату и логическую схему управления для осуществления сравнения запроса с хранящимися в памяти авторизационными данными так, что выполнение операции допускается только в случае, если запрос удовлетворяет авторизационным данным для этой конкретной операции. 2. Автомат по п.1, в котором устройство ввода включает клавиатуру. 3. Автомат по п.1, в котором устройство ввода включает РЧИД считывающее устройство. 4. Автомат по п.1, в котором устройство ввода включает считыватель магнитных карточек или жетонов. 5. Автомат по п.1, в котором устройство ввода включает средство считывания ...

ТОРГОВЫЙ АВТОМАТ

... 1. Торговый автомат, содержащий переднюю часть (1), содержащую поворотную дверцу (3) для выдачи, предназначенную для выдачи продуктов (40), реализуемых автоматом, каркас (12) и подъемник (4), осуществляющий как взятие определенного продукта, находящегося на определенном лотке (5) автомата, так и перемещение продукта (40) в сборную коробку (6), доступную через поворотную дверцу (3) для выдачи, причем дверца (3) для выдачи продукта содержит ось вращения (20), отличающийся тем, что подъемник (4) содержит поворотную верхнюю крышку (33) и ось вращения (20) дверцы (3) для выдачи продукта расположена на большей высоте, чем поворотная верхняя крышка (33) подъемника (4).2. Торговый автомат по п.1, отличающийся тем, что верхняя крышка (33) выполнена с возможностью перемещения посредством дверцы (3) для выдачи во время ее перемещения за счет взаимодействия между дверцей (3) для выдачи и указанной верхней крышкой (33).3. Торговый автомат по п.2, отличающийся тем, что в положении открытия дверцы (3) ...

ТОРГОВОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИЗМЕНЕННЫМ КЛИМАТОМ

... 1. Способ управления устройством управления климатом, содержащий этапы, на которых:принимают пользовательский ввод, содержащий параметр управления климатом;активируют подсистему управления климатом, выполненную с возможностью изменять окружающую среду на основе параметра управления климатом; ипередают платежное сообщение системе расчетов на основе параметра использования;причем платежное сообщение приводит к взиманию средств со счета пользователя.2. Способ по п. 1, дополнительно содержащий этапы, на которых:принимают запрос на использование устройства управления климатом;передают запрос авторизации системе расчетов в ответ на прием запроса.3. Способ по п. 1, в котором сообщение активации принимается от системы расчетов.4. Способ по п. 1, в котором платежное сообщение передается через беспроводную сеть.5. Способ по п. 1, в котором параметр управления климатом выбирается из группы, состоящей из: параметра температуры, параметра влажности, параметра ионизации, параметра осушителя, параметра ...

ПРЕДОХРАНИТЕЛЬНАЯ КАМЕРА

... 1. Устройство для блокирования дверной панели к предохранительной камере во время вскрытия посторонним лицом, включающее множество прорезей и множество выступов, причем каждый из множества выступов предназначен входить в зацепление с соответствующим множеством прорезей, когда край дверной панели подвергается действию рычага посторонним лицом в точке вдоль множества выступов. 2. Предохранительная камера, включающая вмещающее устройство, имеющее заднюю стенную панель, нижнюю панель, верхнюю стенную панель и окружающие боковые стенные панели, которые устанавливают границы внутреннего пространства, причем вмещающее устройство имеет открытую переднюю часть, делающую возможным доступ во внутреннее пространство, верхний горизонтальный элемент защиты, находящийся во внутреннем пространстве и включающий множество верхних прорезей, дверную панель, предназначенную для отгораживания внутреннего пространства вмещающего устройства благодаря тому, что она располагается поперек передней части, устанавливая ...

ТОРГОВЫЙ АВТОМАТ С ФУНКЦИЕЙ РЕКЛАМЫ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ИМ

... 1. Торговый автомат, выполненный с возможностью отображения рекламы на блоке дисплея, а также выдачи требуемых товаров, содержаний блок управления функцией рекламы, предназначенный для вырабатывания управляющего сигнала для отображения доступного времени и данных, относящихся к рекламе в соответствии с количеством денег, введенных в торговый автомат, блок дисплея, предназначенный для отображения доступного времени и содержания рекламы в соответствии с сигналом управления блока управления функцией рекламы, блок ввода данных, предназначенный для обеспечения возможности ввода рекламных данных пользователем, блок ввода времени, предназначенный для обеспечения пользователю возможности устанавливать требуемое время и продолжительность в случае необходимости, и блок подсчета, предназначенный для подсчета периода времени рекламы и для передачи данных на блок управления функцией рекламы. 2. Торговый автомат по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что дополнительно содержит блок, определяющий присутствие человека ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОГО СОЕДИНЕНИЯ С ИЗВЛЕКАЕМЫМ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИМ УСТРОЙСТВОМ

... 1. Устройство для поддержания электрического соединения с выдвижными электрическими устройствами, содержащее электрическое устройство, расположенное на шасси с возможностью скользящего перемещения между первым и вторым концами шасси, включающее в себя первый электрический коннектор; плату коннектора, расположенную на шасси с возможностью скользящего перемещения, включающую в себя второй электрический коннектор как ответную часть первого коннектора; и кабель, электрически связывающий второй коннектор по меньшей мере с одним сигналом, причем кабель выполнен с возможностью поддерживать электрическое соединение между по меньшей мере одним указанным сигналом и вторым коннектором при перемещении указанной платы коннектора между указанным первым концом и указанным вторым концом; причем электрическое устройство выполнено с возможностью разъемного соединения с платой коннектора через первый и второй коннекторы, и плата коннектора выполнена с возможностью перемещения вместе с электрическим устройством ...

ЭКСТРАКЦИОННОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО С ИНТЕГРИРОВАННОЙ СИСТЕМОЙ ЗАГРУЗКИ КАПСУЛ

... 1. Устройство для подачи капсул с экстрагируемым веществом в экстракционную систему под давлением для приготовления напитка, содержащее средство для хранения располагаемых в несколько серий капсул и средства для выгрузки отдельной капсулы в приемную часть экстракционной системы, отличающееся тем, что приемная часть экстракционной системы расположена под средствами для выгрузки таким образом, что обеспечивается непосредственное опускание освобожденной капсулы в приемную часть и что приемная часть содержит средства для открывания капсулы и освобождения жидкого экстракта, а также средства для подачи указанного экстракта. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что средства для выгрузки содержат: - опорный элемент, на котором расположено с возможностью вращения средство для хранения, содержащее проход для опускания по нему капсулы в приемную часть экстракционного устройства при расположении ряда капсул по прямой с проходом, - средство для закрытия, подвижное по отношению к проходу на участке ...

Verkaufsautomat für Speisen

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Verkaufsautomaten für Fertiggerichte, mit einem Speicherraum für die Fertiggerichte sowie mit einem diesem zugeordneten Mikrowellenofen zu deren Erwärmung. Um die Fertiggerichte beim Einbringen in den Mikrowellenofen sowie beim Ausgeben aus dem Mikrowellenofen sicher zu Handhaben, wird vorgeschlagen, den Mikrowellenofen mit einem alternativ um eine von zwei im Wesentlichen normal zueinander ausgerichteten Achsen kippbaren Aufnahmeteller für die Fertiggerichte vorzusehen. Die Betätigung für das Kippen soll dabei über Seilzüge erfolgen, die mit einem Deckel für eine Zuführöffnung oder einem Verschluss für eine Ausgabeöffnung des Mikrowellenofens gekoppelt sind.

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zur Datenübetragung zwischen einen einzelnden Terminal für integrierte Mikroschaltungskarten und einen fernen Verarbeitungsrechner

Ein Geschäftssystem mit mindestens einem Transaktionsterminal

Parkplatzverwaltungssystem

Parkplatzsystem (1) zum Laden von Kraftfahrzeugen (10) mit elektrischer Energie, mit wenigstens einer Ladestation (2), welche elektrisch mit einem Kraftfahrzeug (10) koppelbar ist, um eine Ladungsspeichereinheit dieses Kraftfahrzeugs (10) zu laden, wobei dieser Ladestation (2) wenigstens eine Parkfläche (4) zum vorübergehenden Abstellen des zu ladenden Kraftfahrzeugs zugeordnet ist, wobei die Ladestation ein elektrisches Anschlussmittel aufweist, um eine elektrische kabelgestützte Verbindung mit einem Kraftfahrzeug herzustellen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Parkplatzsystem (1) wenigstens eine von der Ladestation (2) getrennte Zentraleinheit (6) aufweist, welche in Datenkommunikation mit der Ladestation steht, wobei über eine wenigstens zeitweise zwischen der Zentraleinheit (6) und der Ladestation (2) bestehende Kommunikationsverbindung (12) für das Kraftfahrzeug (10) charakteristische Daten übermittelbar sind, wobei die Ladestation Kommunikationsmittel (24) aufweist, über welche an ...

ALARMANLAGE FUER EIN GELDSPIELGERAET

Münzenannahme- und -ausgabemaschine

Spiel- oder Verkaufsautomat mit zeitlicher Öffnungsaufzeichnung

Verkaufsautomat

Informations-, Kommunikations- und Anzeigesystem für Spielautomaten

Standvorrichtung für ein Kioskterminal

VERKAUFSAUTOMATEN FÜR WARME LEBENSMITTEL

Verkaufsautomat zur Ausgabe von heisser Pizza

Warenautomat

VORRICHTUNG FUER DIE AUFEINANDERFOLGENDE ZUBEREITUNG VON SCHNELLGERICHTWAREN.

Automatic dispenser for toilet paper - is coin operated and paper is rolled off by two rollers and delivered through delivery aperture

The dispensing mechanism is coin operated. It delivers a specified amount of toilet paper after operation of an operating mechanism pref. provided with a coin tester. The paper dispenser case (1) has an unrolling device for at least one paper roll (20), and a drive (4) operated through the operating mechanism. It has at least two driving rollers (41, 42) on both sides of the paper strip (21) which roll off the paper from the roll (20) and feed it from the delivery aperture (10).

Push:button for vending machine to protect against violence - has operating mechanism yielding when blocked to excessive pressure on push:button

The machine has a mechanical blocking and delivery device. One end of the push-button (6) is shaped as a striker (9) whose striking surface (10) is opposite to a surface (13, 14) on the delivery device transmitting to it the pressure. When the delivery device (19, 20) is blocked by the blocking device (23), the surface (13, 14) yields to an increased pressure by the striker (9). A free space for the striker (9) is provided behind the surface (13, 14) whose depth corresponds to at least the max. depth of striker penetration. The striker dia. is less than that of the push button shank. The surface (13, 14) on which the striker impinges includes an inserted plastics plug.

Tür mit Anzeigevorrichtung.

Tür mit Anzeigevorrichtung.

Device for preventing manipulations on a coin unit of a coin-operated machine

In known coin-operated machines, manipulating tools can be introduced through the coin channel and action can be taken with these on the pay-out slide of the coin pay-out unit. As a result of the subsequent installation of the new device, attempts at manipulation are to be prevented right from the outset. For this purpose, a device having a power-operable blocking body is provided on the pay-out apparatus underneath the coin-dispensing orifice.

Gehäuse eines Automaten, insbesondere eines Selbstverkäufers oder Spielautomaten

SICHERHEITSANORDNUNG ZUM GEBRAUCH MIT ABSCHLIESSBAREN, ENTFERNBAREN KASSETTEN

Extension unit for cigarette vending machine - offers further selection using coin mechanism of main machine

The supplementary vending machine may be used in conjunction with a main machine, especially an automatic cigarette machine, to extend the range of goods offered without excessive complication of the machinery. Output units (28) of the supplementary machine are connected with those of the main machine (72) and its coin checker so that insertion of a correct coin in the main machine can release the output units of either machine. Withdrawal of a drawer in either machine by the purchaser locks all drawers of both machines until his purchase has been extracted.

Luftreinhaltungsvorrichtung

Luftreinhaltungsvorrichtung für einen Aufenthaltsbereich unmittelbar vor einem Getränkebehälter-Rückgabeautomaten (1) mit einer Rücknahmeöffnung (2) für Getränkebehälter und einem dahinter fortgesetzten Transportweg für solche Getränkebehälter durch einen Transportkanal (4;5), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie aus einer Luftversorgungsvorrichtung (6;7) und einer Luftdüse (8;9;18;19) besteht, die in den Transportweg gerichtet ist, mit der der im Rückgabeautomaten (1) befindlichen Umgebungsluft ein Luftstrom (16;17) durch die Rücknahmeöffnung (2;3) und den Transportkanal (4;5) hindurch in Transportrichtung (10; 11) aufprägbar ist.

Nachrüstsatz für einen elektronischen Verkaufsautomaten

Warenautomat

System aus zumindest einem Kassentisch, einem Warenautomaten (1) und einem dem Warenautomaten (1) zugeordnetem Warenspeicher (2), wobei vom Kassentisch ein Berechtigungsmittel erzeugbar ist, wobei über das Berechtigungsmittel Ware aus dem Warenspeicher (2) des Warenautomaten (1) abrufbar ist.

ANPRALLHEIZUNG FÜR EINEM DISKONTINUIERLICH ARBEITENDEN OFEN

Verriegelungssystem für einen Einkaufswagen

Es wird eine Verriegelungsvorrichtung (19) eines Transportwagens (22), insbesondere Einkaufswagens, zum lösbaren Verbinden mit einem Pin (7) eines weiteren Transportwagens (22) beschrieben, wobei die Verriegelungsvorrichtung (19) zur zumindest teilweisen Aufnahme des Pins (7) geeignet ist, wobei die Verriegelungsvorrichtung (19) umfasst: einen Greifarm (2) zum Eingreifen in eine Verjüngung (15) des Pins (7), einen Motor (3) zum Bewegen des Greifarms (2) aus der Verjüngung (15), eine Empfangseinheit zur Kommunikation mit einem Smartphone (18) über beispielsweise Bluetooth oder WLAN, wobei die Empfangseinheit den Motor (3) ansteuert, wobei der Motor (3) eine Exzenterscheibe (4) antreibt, der einen Hebel (16) bewegt, wodurch der Greifarm (2) aus der Verjüngung heraus bewegt wird.

Automatisches Lager zur Lagerung von Gegenständen sowie Verfahren zur Steuerung eines automatischen Lagers

Automatisches Lager (1) zur Lagerung von Gegenständen, mit einem Lagerbereich mit mehreren Lagerplätzen für die Gegenstände, wobei die Lagerplätze zur Einlagerung und Entnahme der Gegenstände oder zur Entnahme der Gegenstände von einem Manipulator bedienbar sind, wobei der Lagerbereich zumindest teilweise von Gehäusewänden (3) umgeben ist, wobei vorzugsweise in mindestens einer der Gehäusewände (3) eine Zugangstür (5) angeordnet ist, mit einer Steuervorrichtung zur Steuerung des Manipulators und zur Verwaltung der Lagerbereiche und mit einer Anzeigevorrichtung (9) mit einem Anzeigendisplay (11), wobei eine Datenkommunikation zwischen der Anzeigevorrichtung (9) und der Steuervorrichtung erfolgt, wobei die Anzeigevorrichtung (9) an oder in einer der Gehäusewände (3) oder an oder in der Zugangstür (5) angeordnet ist, wobei das Anzeigendisplay (11) eine langestreckte, rechteckige Form aufweist und im Hochformat angeordnet ist, und wobei die Steuervorrichtung eine Position eines auf dem Anzeigendisplay ...

Verkaufsautomat

Locking mechanism for a cashbox provided with a lid

A disc (1) is fastened rotatably to a lid (9) of a cashbox for receiving coins or bank notes. The disc (1) and lid (9) have orifices (4, 10) which are in line with one another only when the cashbox is pushed into a vending machine. The movement of the disc (1) is caused by a key element (14) fastened to the vending machine. The free end (13) of a spring (12) and notches (8a, 8b) made on the circumference of the disc (1) constitute catch elements which prevent the disc from being rotated in reverse when the cashbox is closed. ...

Money payout method in coin-operated game machine, involves repaying the balance money availed by player from supervisor due to exhaustion of coin storage, to supervisor by operator, from storage of other game machine

The method involves availing the balance money being unpaid due to exhaustion of coin storage of the game machine, for the game success, by the player from the supervisor, when the amount of money is more. The operator of the game machine, inturn repays the availed money to the supervisor, by collecting the money from intermediate storage of other game machine, on activation of money return key.

Betriebsbereitschaftsanzeige

APPARAT ZUM AUSWÄHLEN UND ZUR AUTOMATISCHEN AUSGABE VON WAREN, WIE NAHRUNGSMITTEL

Verfahren zur Sicherung von Buchungsvorgängen auf an Kunden auszugebende bzw. ausgegebene Wertkarten

Selbstverkaeufer fuer die Ausgabe gekuehlter Ware

Selbstverkaeufer fuer gekuehlte Stueckwaren

SAMMELVORRICHTUNG FÜR EINE PARKUHR MIT PFOSTENSTRUKTUR

Antitheft mounting of coin-operated automats - has rear panel shrouding bolts securing unit to wall to prevent direct access

The mounting of coin operated machines onto a wall is effected in such a way as to prevent any access to the fixing bolts by a thief. The coin operated machine (1) has a number of brackets (3) that a cranked to allow bolts to locate in the rear panel. A frame (4) is secured to the wall. In normal instances there is an unavoidable gap (9) that allows a thief access. In order to eliminate the access, a shrouding is located around the unit to the half depth position. This eliminates direct access.

Verkaufsautomat

WARENVERKAUFSAUTOMAT, INSBESONDERE ZIGARETTEN-AUTOMAT

Schutzeinrichtung für Biwa Warenverkaufsautomaten

Halterung für einen münzbetätigten Automaten

"BARGELDVERBUCHUNGS- UND UEBERWACHUNGSSYSTEM FUER SPIELAUTOMATEN"

STEUERSCHALTUNG FUER WARENAUTOMATEN

ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VENDING MACHINES

Verfahren zur Ansteuerung eines Warenausgabeautomaten und zur Abrechnung einer ausgegebenen Ware

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Ansteuerung eines Warenausgabeautomaten und zur Abrechnung der ausgegebenen Ware. Der Warenausgabeautomat verfügt über ein GSM-Modul und soll vom Kunden vom Mobiltelefon aus über eine auf dem Automaten angebrachte Mobilfunk(kurz)rufnummer angerufen werden können. Der Automat fordert den Kunden zur Auswahl der Ware auf und erzeugt nach dem Warenauswurf einen Rechnungsbeleg, der abgerechnet werden muß. Bei Prepaid-Kunden muß vor dem Auswurf der Ware eine Guthabenprüfung durchgeführt werden.

Wall support for box shaped containers - is used for money gaming machines, and consists of railed holder with hooks

The support for box-shaped machines, such as fruit machines, is for detachably fixing them to the wall or to a stand, and consists of a holder anchored in the wall or stand, and a safety device for preventing them coming off. The holder (2) has at least one U shaped rail (9) with two flanges. The machine itself has a guide piece (4) along its back (3). In the case of two fails (9), they are joined by at least one crosspiece (10, 11). The top edge of the back of the machine (3) has hooks (5) which grip behind the top edge of the rail (9). The safety device consists of at least one fixed attachment, and a movable bolt (6).

Münzkassette

Coin checking stage for sorting machine inputs - has photoelectric sensors detecting coin passage coupled to counter to control number of coins

Photo-electric sensors operating in conjunction with a counter provides a means of checking coin denominations in sorting machine and providing an automatic release mechanism. Coins entered through a slot pass over a photo sensor. The coins drop onto a balance that reacts to the required weight. Correct coins are passed to an output chute that has a second photosensor. Coins that are too small fall into a reject chute. A counter is preset to control the number of coins in the chute and a gate coupled with a timing stage ensure that the release is operated at the correct point.

Verfahren zur Sicherung von Wertgegenständen innerhalb eines Wertbehälters, insbesondere eines Geldautomaten, bei Gasangriffen und Vorrichtung hierfür

Die Erfindung Betrifft ein Verfahren zur Sicherung von Wertgegenständen innerhalb eines Wertbehälters (10), bei Gasangriffen, wobei ein mit einem schaumfähigen Kunststoff gefüllter Vorratsspeicher (50) bereitgehalten wird, wobei nach Eingang eines Auslösesignales der schaumfähige Kunststoff vom Vorratsspeicher (50) in einen Innenraum (12) des Wertbehälters (10) eingebracht wird und wobei der schaumfähige Kunststoff beim Eintritt in den Wertbehälter (10) einen Gas verdrängenden Schaumstoff ausbildet. Nach erfolgter Sprengung des Wertbehälters (10) wird ein Zugriff auf die Wertgegenstände im Wertbehälter (10) erschwert oderverhindert oder die Verwertung der Wertgegenstände erschwert oder verhindert. Der schaumfähige Kunststoff umfasst eine erste Komponente und eine zweite Komponente, wobei die erste Komponente getrennt von der zweiten Komponente bevorratet wird, wobei die erste Komponente in einem ersten Vorratsbehälter des Vorratsspeichers (50) bevorratet wird, während die zweite Komponente ...

ТУРНИКЕТ УНИВЕРСАЛЬНЫЙ МОДУЛЬНЫЙ

Турникет, в состав которого входит устройство проверки оплаты прохода, датчики контроля зоны прохода, преграждающие проход шторки, устройство перемещения шторок и устройство управления, отличающийся тем, что, с целью снижения стоимости и улучшения дизайна, турникет комплектуется в зависимости от условий применения, из унифицированных малогабаритных модуля контроля оплаты и микропроцессорного управления, модуля перемещения преграждающих шторок, модуля ограждения и датчиков контроля. (19) RU (11) 13 714 (13) U1 (51) МПК G07F 9/02 (2000.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 99124115/20, 15.11.1999 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 15.11.1999 (46) Опубликовано: 10.05.2000 (72) Автор(ы): Алтер З.Я., Глекин В.В., Шапетько Э.В. (73) Патентообладатель(и): ОАО "Малоярославецкий приборный завод" U 1 1 3 7 1 4 R U Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 (57) Формула полезной модели Турникет, в состав которого входит устройство проверки оплаты прохода, датчики контроля зоны прохода, преграждающие проход шторки, устройство перемещения шторок и устройство управления, отличающийся тем, что, с целью снижения стоимости и улучшения дизайна, турникет комплектуется в зависимости от условий применения, из унифицированных малогабаритных модуля контроля оплаты и микропроцессорного управления, модуля перемещения преграждающих шторок, модуля ограждения и датчиков контроля. 1 3 7 1 4 (54) ТУРНИКЕТ УНИВЕРСАЛЬНЫЙ МОДУЛЬНЫЙ R U Адрес для переписки: 249050, Калужская обл., г. Малоярославец, ул. Радищева 8, ОАО "Малоярославецкий приборный завод" (71) Заявитель(и): ОАО "Малоярославецкий приборный завод" U 1 U 1 1 3 7 1 4 1 3 7 1 4 R U R U Ñòðàíèöà: 2 RU 13 714 U1 RU 13 714 U1 RU 13 714 U1 RU 13 714 U1 RU 13 714 U1 RU 13 714 U1 RU 13 714 U1 RU 13 714 U1

АТТРАКЦИОН ДЛЯ СБОРА ДЕНЕГ

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ТУРНИКЕТ УНИВЕРСАЛЬНЫЙ

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1. Автомат для выдачи и контроля учёта средств индивидуальной защиты (СИЗ), характеризующийся тем, что имеет в своем составе блок хранения и выдачи упомянутых изделий, система управления которого соединена с блоком управления автомата, к блоку управления автомата также присоединены панель управления и монитор, выполненные в виде сенсорного дисплея, устройство коммутации, предназначенное для подключения внешних устройств и обмена информацией по каналам связи, а также имеет блок идентификации пользователя по его биометрическим параметрам, отличающийся тем, что дополнительно содержит интеграционный модуль, позволяющий централизованно управлять выдачей путем интегрирования автомата в единую информационную структуру предприятия и контролировать учёт выдачи с автоматическим заполнением индивидуальных электронных карт учета выдачи СИЗ. 2. Автомат по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что блок идентификации пользователя по биометрическим параметрам выполнен в виде биометрического считывателя отпечатка пальца и/или индивидуальной магнитной карты. 3. Автомат по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что позволяет выдавать и вести учёт специальной защитной одежды и обуви. 4. Автомат по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что позволяет выдавать и вести учёт средств защиты рук и ног. 5. Автомат по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что позволяет выдавать и вести учёт средств защиты глаз и лица. 6. Автомат по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что позволяет выдавать и вести учёт средств защиты органов дыхания. 7. Автомат по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что позволяет выдавать и вести учёт средств защиты органов слуха. 8. Автомат по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что позволяет выдавать и вести учёт и вести учёт средств защиты кожных покровов. 9. Автомат по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что позволяет выдавать и вести учёт комплексных средств защиты. 10. Автомат по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что позволяет выдавать и вести учёт средств защиты от падения с высоты. И 1 165544 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ 7 ВУ‘’” 165 544? 91 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ ...

Держатель платежного оборудования

Полезная модель относится к области механических устройств, а именно к приспособлениям для оборудования, используемого для осуществления платежей при торговых операциях. Более конкретно полезная модель относится к держателю для платежного оборудования. Держатель платежного оборудования включает основание, центральную стойку, платформу фиксации оборудования, по меньшей мере, четыре шарнира, закрепленных вдоль вертикальной оси, по меньшей мере, два из которых установлены с возможностью соединения основания с центральной стойкой, и регулировки угла наклона центральной стойки относительно основания, а по меньшей мере, два других установлены с возможностью соединения стойки с платформой, и регулировки угла наклона платформы относительно центральной стойки. Шарниры устройства снабжены ограничителями угла поворота основания и платформы относительно вертикальной оси центральной стойки. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 184 095 U1 (51) МПК G07F 9/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G07F 9/00 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018113305, 12.04.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): ОБЩЕСТВО С ОГРАНИЧЕННОЙ ОТВЕТСТВЕННОСТЬЮ "НАДЕКС" (RU) Дата регистрации: 15.10.2018 156005 U1, 27.10.2015. RU 128752 U1, 27.05.2013. RU 134048 U1, 10.11.2013. (45) Опубликовано: 15.10.2018 Бюл. № 29 1 8 4 0 9 5 R U (54) ДЕРЖАТЕЛЬ ПЛАТЕЖНОГО ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области из которых установлены с возможностью механических устройств, а именно к соединения основания с центральной стойкой, и приспособлениям для оборудования, регулировки угла наклона центральной стойки используемого для осуществления платежей при относительно основания, а по меньшей мере, два торговых операциях. Более конкретно полезная других установлены с возможностью соединения модель относится к держателю для платежного стойки с платформой, и регулировки угла наклона оборудования. ...

Apparatus for Dispensing and Detecting Solid Pharmaceutical Articles and Related Methods of Operation

A method for dispensing and detecting solid pharmaceutical articles includes: forcing an article through a dispensing channel and past a sensor configured and positioned to detect the article passing through the dispensing channel, wherein the article includes one of the solid pharmaceutical articles; generating a detection signal using the sensor responsive to the article passing through the dispensing channel, wherein the detection signal indicates a time that the article takes to traverse the sensor; and determining whether the article is a complete article or an article fragment responsive to a comparison of the time indicated by the detection signal and an article fragment travel time representing an expected travel time for a complete article to traverse the sensor that is determined independent of physical attributes of the solid pharmaceutical articles.

Apparatus and method for retrofitting candle devices on a gaming machine

A gaming peripheral for a gaming machine is described. The gaming peripheral can be configured to emulate the functions of a lighting device, such as a candle. The gaming peripheral can be configured to provide enhanced gaming features such as 1) enhanced networking capabilities, 2) enhanced peripheral device monitoring and upgrade capabilities, 3) enhanced player monitoring and security capabilities 4) enhanced gaming function capabilities and 5) enhanced player reward capabilities. The enhanced gaming features can be provided in a non-intrusive manner such that regulated software executed on a gaming machine does not have to be altered.

Accounting System for Automated Transaction Apparatuses

An accounting system for a plurality of automated transaction apparatuses includes a first control unit electrically connected to a computer. A first transmission unit is electrically connected to the first control unit. A second control unit is electrically connected to each automated transaction apparatus. A second transmission unit is electrically connected to each second control unit. Control commands generated by the first control unit are sent to the second transmission units via the first transmission unit. Each second control unit receives one of the control commands and reads the transaction data of one of the automated transaction apparatuses. Each second transmission unit transmits the transaction data of one of the automated transaction apparatuses to the first transmission unit. The first control unit reads the transaction data transmitted to the first transmission unit and sends the transaction data to the computer to proceed with accounting process and to output accounts data.

Computer-Implemented System And Method For Managing Motor Vehicle Parking Reservatons

A computer-implemented system and method for managing motor vehicle parking reservations is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces are managed through a server. Smart parking devices physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. Vehicle occupancy sensors physically proximate to the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. Parking availability indicators associated with the parking spaces are interfaced with the server. A motorist reserves a parking space. A reservation request for the parking space is accepted. The request is granted if available over any other reservations. Occupancy of the requested parking space is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor. The motorist's or the motor vehicle's identity are verified against the reservation through the nearest smart parking device. Parking availability is indicated through the nearest parking availability indicator based upon the current time, any motor vehicle occupancy, applicable parking regulations, or any unfulfilled reservations for the parking space.

Computer-Implemented System And Method For Offering Residential Parking Reservations

A computer-implemented system and method for providing recurring residential parking reservations is provided. Motor vehicle parking spaces located in a residential area are managed through a server. Smart parking devices, vehicle occupancy sensors, and parking availability indicators are interfaced to the server. Use of the parking spaces by a resident is reserved on a recurring basis throughout a subscription period. A parking reservation, including recurring times and dates, is requested. The request is granted provided the parking space is available over any other reservations stored in the server. Use of the reserved parking space is managed throughout the subscription period. Occupancy of the requested parking space is sensed through the nearest vehicle occupancy sensor. A motorist's identity is verified through the nearest smart parking device. The use of the reserved parking space is denied if not by the resident and parking non-availability is indicated during each recurring time and date.

Mobile vending trailer

A mobile vending trailer is provided. In at least one embodiment, a solar-powered mobile vending apparatus includes: a portable chassis; a housing; at least one vending machine configured to be stored and transported in the housing; a solar panel array configured to capture sunlight and convert the captured sunlight into electricity, thereby to provide solar power to the vending machine; a plurality of batteries configured for charge from the electricity generated from the solar panel array in order to provide power to the at least one vending machine; a controller configured to control the solar panel array and the plurality of batteries; and at least one lift configured to lower and raise the vending machine. The solar-powered mobile vending apparatus is adapted for use both off-grid and on-grid. In various embodiments, the apparatus also includes one or more of a wind turbine, generator, inverter, and combiner.

Random access and random load dispensing unit

The present invention provides a random access and random load dispensing unit including a housing, at least one support located in the housing and defining a first axis, a plurality of platforms movable along the support along the first axis, a plurality of bins supported on the platforms, the bins being movable with the platforms, and a shuttle assembly movable along the first axis and further movable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis between the plurality of platforms to access and retrieve products stored in the bins.

Systems and methods for providing network access

Some embodiments are associated with receiving, by a vending machine, a request from a customer to initiate a communication session, establishing a first communication link between the vending machine and a device associated with the customer, and establishing a second communication link between the vending machine and a remote network device, such that a communication session is established between the device associated with the customer and the remote network device. Some embodiments are associated with receiving, by a vending machine, an indication of a selection of a product sold by the vending machine, receiving, from a customer, payment for the selected product, dispensing the product to the customer, the product comprising an indication of a communication session activation code, receiving, by the vending machine, an indication of the communication session activation code, and establishing a communication session between a device associated with the customer and a remote network device.

Interchangeable overlay for amusement devices

An overlay for a nonportable amusement device is provided. The nonportable amusement device has a housing, a display, a memory and a controller. The overlay includes one or more panels selectively attachable to and removable from the housing of the nonportable amusement device.

System for delivery of goods ordered via the internet

The system for delivery of goods ordered via the Internet utilizes a delivery box having a front door with an electronic lock and electronic key reader for receipt of goods ordered via the Internet. Goods are shipped in a transport box having an interior space and a device for controlling the temperature within the interior space. The delivery box has at least one interior transport box receptacle where a transport box containing goods is placed on delivery. A power and data interface is established between a delivery box control circuit and a transport box control circuit. The transport box is placed into one of the receptacles, so that the delivery box control circuit can power the transport box control circuit and environment-controlling device. A security code is downloaded from an Internet merchant site to the delivery box and stored onto a keycard when an order is placed.

Computer controlled and monitored medical storage system

A system is disclosed for monitoring and controlling a refrigerated medical storage unit. The system may include a control station. The control station may receive temperature information from the refrigerated medical storage unit and may cause at least a portion of the temperature information to be stored. The control station may determine whether the temperature is outside a predefined range and may causes an alarm to be generated when the temperature is outside the predefined range. The control station may receive user authentication information from a user, and upon verification of the user authentication information, send unlock instructions to the refrigerated medical storage unit.

Controlling wagering game lighting content

A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include receiving emotive light presentation data from a variety of emotive light control sources and determining presentation priorities for the emotive light presentation data. The operations can further include controlling the emotive light presentation data, from the variety of emotive light control sources, based on prioritization of the presentation priorities. In some embodiments, the operations can include controlling priorities based on locations of emotive lighting devices on a wagering game machine. In other embodiments, the operations can include assigning priorities based on wagering game types and other classifications. In yet other embodiments, the operations can utilize priority values to determine lighting prominence, which in conjunction with transparency values, can generate blended, or composite lighting effects.

Medication dispensing cart

Embodiments of the invention provide medication dispensing carts and methods. The medication dispensing carts may include a base having wheels that allow the carts to be transported within a facility, a computing device configured to receive input from a user, a display device communicatively coupled with the computing device for displaying information to the user, a post that couples the display device with the base, and a plurality of cassettes that have one or more bins within which medical supplies are stored. The plurality of cassettes may be coupled with the post and the post may include a plurality of communication ports that communicatively couple one or more of the cassettes with the computing device to perform or provide various functions.

Canned product heating apparatus

A canned product heating apparatus includes: a non-contact type temperature detecting element which is not in contact with a surface of a can container; a directional microphone oriented to a closure of the can container; an interrupting circuit which interrupts an electrical supply to a high-frequency induction heating coil based on a signal transmitted from the directional microphone. The electrical supply to the high-frequency induction heating coil is stopped by the interrupting circuit in case the directional microphone captures sonic waves within a predetermined range.

System and method for auto-machine menu configuration

A system and method for providing a satellite vend operation. A first (parent) vending machine is operable to dispense a product from a product storage display area located in a second (child) vending machine. The first (parent) vending machine can control or interact with the functions of the second (child) vending machine. A programming menu on the first (parent) vending machine is automatically configured for a satellite vend operation when the first (parent) vending machine pairs with the second (child) vending machine. An operator is provided, in the programming menu located on the parent vending machine, relevant information associated with the child vending machine and relevant information associated with the parent vending machine.

Contactless smartcard bezel

A multi media payment device includes a banknote acceptor and a RF card reader, and also may include a magnetic card reader. A bezel assembly for connection to the bill acceptor preferably includes a reader unit to read magnetic swipe cards and contactless chip cards.

Systems and Methods to Detect Fraudulent Payment Requests

Systems and methods are provided to facilitate fraud detection in payments made via mobile communications. In one aspect, a system includes a data storage facility configured to store payment transaction records associated with phone numbers; and an interchange that includes a common format processor and a plurality of converters configured to interface with a plurality of controllers of mobile communications in transmitting premium messages to the phone numbers to collect funds for making payments on behalf of users of the phone numbers. The system includes a fraud detection engine configured to use the payment transaction records to detect a potentially fraudulent activity in payments requested via a phone number and configured to communicate with a server of a telecommunication carrier of the phone number to further process the activity based on an indication of abnormality in the telecommunication usage pattern of a mobile phone at the phone number.

Systems and Methods to Communicate with Transaction Terminals

A transaction terminal is configured with an application that is configured to present a user interface for out-of-band communication with a transaction handler during the processing of a payment transaction. The transaction handler is configured invoke the application in the transaction terminal via transmitting a predetermined code in an authorization response message.

Electronic Security System for Monitoring Mechanical Keys and Other Items

A method or system for controlling and recording the security of an enclosure is disclosed. A mobile electronic control device, such as an electronic key, is used to access or otherwise control the operations of a field device. In a control event in which the mobile control device interacts with the field device via wired or wireless communications, the control device obtains the current location and the field device ID. The location information is used by the mobile control device to determine whether the field device should be accessed or enabled. Alternatively, the location information may be stored separately in a location sensing device, and the control event data recorded by the key and the location information recorded by the location sensing device are later combined when they are downloaded into a management system for auditing. Moreover, an electronic access control device is disclosed comprising two microprocessors.

Quick response (qr) code generation in vending machines or kiosks for customer engagement

Deeper customer engagement through a vending machine is provided by display of a quick response (QR) code on a customer interface display for the vending machine during a vend transaction. The customer can scan the displayed QR code with a smart phone camera to link to a website containing an advertisement, providing detailed nutritional information for a product available for vending from the vending machine, allowing collection of loyalty points or enabling reporting of a service issue or entry of a customer review.

Stock Supply Based Modifiable Selection System and Method for Ingestible Material Preparation System and Method

A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial preparation of the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the selection of the at least one candidate ingestible product as the at least one selected ingestible product via the electronically enabled input in response to the electronically outputted one or more selection menus and prior to preparation of the one or more selected ingestible products for ingestion by the particular individual living being of the selected ingestible products, the at least partial preparation of the one or more selected ingestible products occurring within a vicinity of the electronically outputting of the electronically outputted one or more selection menus. In addition, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Refuse intelligence acquisition system and method for ingestible product preparation system and method

Electronically directing control at least in part of acquisition of refuse intelligence including information related to one or more discarded portions of at least one of the one or more selected ingestible products discarded by the particular individual subsequent to ingestion by the particular individual living being of one or more other ingested portions of the at least one of the one or more selected ingestible products within a second vicinity of the electronically outputting of the electronically generated one or more selection menus. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Substance control system and method for dispensing systems

A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically receiving status information regarding a particular ingestible material portion as related to a first engagement of an automated dispensing system with at least one manufacture, the first engagement occurring during a first condition including the at least one manufacture being united with the particular ingestible material portion, the first engagement to facilitate access by the automated dispensing system to the particular ingestible material portion for dispensing of the particular ingestible material portion, the electronically receiving status information to receive status information influenced by whether any disengagements of the automated dispensing system from the at least one manufacture occur during the first condition prior to the first engagement, the at least one manufacture arranged to inhibit access to the particular ingestible material portion prior to any engagements of the automated dispensing system with the at least one manufacture during the first condition and arranged to inhibit access to the particular ingestible material portion by other than the automated dispensing system during engagement of the automated dispensing system with the at least one manufacture during the first condition; and electronically outputting selection information associated with the particular ingestible material portion including information related to the received status information regarding the particular ingestible material portion and associated with ingestible material other than that associated with the particular ingestible material portion subsequent to electronically receiving the status information regarding the particular ingestible material portion. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Treatment system and method for ingestible product dispensing system and method

A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing at least one second automated treatment occurrence of the at least one automated device to treat at least a portion of the automated ingestible product dispensing equipment other than removing material from the automated ingestible product preparation equipment including other than removing the at least one first substance, other than removing the first ingestible product, and other than removing other materials associated with preparation of the at least one first ingestible product prior to at least one second operation occurrence of the automated ingestible product dispensing equipment, the at least one second operation occurrence electronically initiated via electronically receiving first input associated with a particular individual living being. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Automated device for a biologic drug distribution

The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for dispensing biologic drug compositions. The apparatus includes an automated device that can store a biologic drug under the desired conditions. When authorized, the automated device can process the stored biologic drug by performing the desired processing steps to prepare the biologic drug for administration to a patient. The automated device may include a computing system to transmit patient information to a remote location and receive authorization from a remote location.

Portable computerized wireless information apparatus and methods

A mobile user apparatus and associated methods useful for transferring information wirelessly, such as for instance at points of departure or point-of-sale locations. In one embodiment, the mobile user apparatus is a cellular-enabled mobile device with a GPS receiver and a short-range radio frequency device that enables transfer of information to the device from a wireless-enabled entity such as a kiosk.

Method and system for automatically dispensing a product

A product dispenser, comprising: a user interface for entering a selection of a desired product among available products by a user; a control unit operatively connected to the user interface for receiving the selection of the desired product, generating a command indicative of the desired product, and generating a barcode identifying the desired product; a dispenser unit for storing the available products and providing the user with the desired product upon reception of the command from the control unit; and a printing unit operatively connected to the control unit, the printing unit for printing the barcode on a coupon and providing the user with the coupon.

Automatic dispensing system method and apparatus

A vending machine includes a reservoir for holding bulk goods and multiple reconfigurable distribution path devices to release the goods to a purchaser in entertaining fashion.

CUSTOMER-OPERATED ORDERING KIOSK HAVING MODULAR HARDWARE CONFIGURATION INCLUDING OVERLAY AND INLAY PLATES

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. 1a cabinet housing;a kiosk door operatively coupled to the cabinet housing to provide access to an interior area of the housing, the kiosk door having an aperture covering a substantial portion of its face;a plurality of configuration kits installed within the cabinet housing, each configuration kit comprising one or more assembled components configured to provide functionality related to kiosk functional elements;a door overlay positioned on an outer surface of the kiosk door, the outer door overlay positioned to cover at least a portion of the aperture so as to block access to the interior area of the cabinet housing, the outer door overlay comprising an overlay cutout area corresponding to at least one of the assembled components of the configuration kits; anda door inlay positioned on an inner surface of the kiosk door, the door inlay comprising an inlay cutout area corresponding to at ...

Optimization of Pharmacy Operations using Automatic Distributed Vending System

Invention describes apparatus automating pharmacy operations. Apparatus includes portable vending cartridges, cartridge transport components, automatic vending modules, controllers. Cartridge contains conveyor transporting containers with medications secured inside carriers. Cartridges slide-into receptacles inside vending module. Controllers monitor in real-time presence of cartridges, inventory of carries and containers with medications, and execute controls, including: indexing conveyors; loading and/or unloading medications in/from carriers; maintaining medications within specifications—environment, handling, safety with reports confirming compliance. Controllers execute in real-time optimization algorithm to achieve required performance: rates of medications loading/unloading, power consumption. Apparatus supports centralized and on-site processing of prescription medications with centralized distributed deliveries of medications inside portable cartridges to vending modules located at pharmacies, stand-alone kiosks, customer homes. Apparatuses supports configuration as closed-loop real-time process control system allowing optimum utilization of pharmacy resources for centralized and onsite processing of prescription medications within specifications. Controller maintains all medications inside apparatus within specification requirements. 1. An intelligent modular configurable apparatus comprising:at least one configurable vending module, at least one configurable controller, at least one non-volatile memory, at least one configurable vending cartridge, number of configurable sensors, at least one configurable conveyor, at least one configurable user interface, at least one configurable operation parameter, at least one configurable item, configurable insulation materials,wherein the vending module is configured to accept at least one configurable vending cartridge, and mechanical interface between the vending module and the vending cartridge is configurable to ...

Battery selection and feedback system and method

A technique is provided for selection of a component for a vehicle, such as in a retail establishment. The technique is particularly suited for selection situations where a range of products may be available depending upon the particular vehicle, such as batteries, tires, and so forth. A series of displays are provided to users that may be accompanied by audio and/or video prompts and information. An image of the vehicle is displayed, as well as an image of recommended products, to enhance the confidence of the consumer in making the selection. Data related to use of the system interface may be collected to provide feedback to retail establishments, manufacturers, and others as to stock, order, manufacturing and other needs based upon customer information detected through use of the system.

REFRIGERATING CABINET FOR AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSING TENNIS BALLS

The invention relates to a refrigerating cabinet () for automatically dispensing sports balls. The invention is characterized in that said cabinet includes: a refrigeration system that keeps the sports balls at a temperature between +6° C. and +25° C.; a sports ball dispensing mechanism (); and a sports ball container (). 1. A refrigerating cabinet for automatically dispensing balls for sports comprising:a refrigeration system that maintains the balls for sports at a temperature between +6° C. and +25° C.;a sports ball dispensing mechanism; anda sports ball container.2. The cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein the balls for sports are tennis balls.3. The cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein the balls for sports are contained in tubes.4. The cabinet according to claim 1 , wherein the dispensing mechanism is a motorized elevator in a X and Y plane.5. The cabinet according to claim 1 , further comprising other products that can be refrigerated chosen from among tennis accessories claim 1 , beverages and/or food.6. A method for storing and distributing balls for sports comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a. filling an automatic dispensing cabinet with balls for sports according to ;'}b. storing said balls for sports at a temperature between +6° C. and +25° C.; andc. dispensing balls for sports for payment of a corresponding sum.7. A method of storing and dispensing balls for sports claim 1 , comprising storing balls for sports in a refrigerating cabinet for automatically dispensing balls for sports according to at a storage temperature of between +6° C. and +25° C. claim 1 , and dispensing the balls from the refrigerating cabinet.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the storage temperature is between +8° C. et +15° C.9. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the balls for sports are tennis balls.10. A tube of tennis balls stored in a refrigerating cabinet for automatically dispensing according to .11. The cabinet according to ...

Time delay product pushing system

A system for controlled advancement of product. Systems of this invention includes a pushing system having a track, a pusher, and an optional resistance mechanism. The resistance mechanism couples to the track and the pusher, controlling forward movement of the pusher along the track and thereby controlling the speed at which product is advanced for access by the consumer. Certain embodiments of the invention include additional mechanisms to further limit the forward progression of the pusher along the track, such as a stop mechanism or an indexing mechanism.

Fuel Dispenser Flow Meter Fraud Detection and Prevention

A fuel flow meter assembly for detecting fraud caused by tampering. The fuel flow meter assembly includes a fuel flow meter comprising a shaft and a displacement sensor operatively connected to the fuel flow meter shaft for generating information representative of an amount of fuel delivered through the fuel flow meter. At least one transponder is coupled with one of the fuel flow meter shaft and the displacement sensor. At least one interrogator electronics is coupled with the other of the fuel flow meter shaft and the displacement sensor. The at least one interrogator electronics is configured for remote electronic communication with the at least one transponder.

Merchandiser

The present application provides a merchandiser for dispensing a number of products. The merchandiser may include an a temperature controlled compartment with a number of concentric storage wheels for storing the number of products therein, an input system positioned about the temperature controlled compartment, and a vending system positioned about the temperature controlled compartment. 1. A merchandiser for dispensing a number of products , comprising:a temperature controlled compartment;the temperature controlled compartment comprising a plurality of concentric storage wheels for storing the number of products therein;an input system positioned about the temperature controlled compartment; anda dispensing system positioned about the temperature controlled compartment.2. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of concentric storage wheels comprises an inner storage wheel and an outer storage wheel.3. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of concentric storage wheels comprises a support ring.4. The merchandiser of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of concentric storage wheels comprises a plurality of support cups positioned on the support ring.5. The merchandiser of claim 4 , wherein each of the plurality of concentric storage cups comprises a pusher gap therein.6. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of support cups comprises a drive wheel thereon.7. The merchandiser of claim 6 , wherein the drive wheel comprises a teethed surface.8. The merchandiser of claim 6 , further comprising a storage wheel drive system in communication with the drive wheel.9. The merchandiser of claim 8 , wherein the storage wheel drive system comprises a plurality of gears positioned about a plurality of spring loaded levers.10. The merchandiser of claim 1 , further comprising an air deflector plate positioned about the plurality of concentric storage wheels.11. The merchandiser of claim 1 , wherein the input system comprises an input canister claim ...

Wager market creation and management

Methods and systems are provided herewith for creating and managing wagers on possible states within a live event, such as possible outcomes of subparts of a sporting event or other possible occurrences within the event. An initial state and multiple possible future states of a performance parameter of the event is determined based on state information of the event. A betting market may be created by determining probabilities and odds for the possible future states. The betting market is closed after bets are received and before an end of an initial state of the performance parameter. A payout may be made to a winner who selected the correct outcome of the performance parameter.

Method and Apparatus for Fulfilling an Offer

A method and apparatus for fulfilling a product offer are described herein. An offer of a product sample is made in exchange for a shopper checking in at a vending machine on asocial networking site. Information associated with a check-in is passed to a vending machine which dispenses a product sample.

Systems and methods for merchandise display, sale and inventory control

An automated retail system according to embodiments of the present invention includes a front and/or rear product rack, each rack having a plurality of bins, each of which has a product door, the system further including a basket moveable along an x-y plane on a rail system to selectively open a product door of a product bin to permit the product within the bin to fall into the basket, the basket movable to a product delivery position to release the product from the basket. Such a system may include sensors and/or scanners to determine contents of each bin, such that any product may be placed in any bin, and inventory of each bin or all bins may be determined at any time. The basket may be configured to move in x and y but not z directions, and may also serve as the sole actuation mechanism for opening the doors.

MULTIFUNCTION SYSTEM

The invention relates to a multifunction system comprising a first automatic object distribution module (), a second object recuperation module (), and a third communication module (), said third communication module being associated with means for communicating with an administrator of the system within Internet-type networks. 1. A multifunction system comprising:a first module for the automatic distribution of articles;a second module for recovering articles; anda third communication module, said third communication module being associated with means for communicating with an administrator of said system within networks of the Internet type.2. A system according to claim 1 , comprising an active matrix screen (TFT for Thin Film Transistor) or a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).3. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the articles are chosen from among balls for sports claim 1 , glasses claim 1 , computer equipment claim 1 , medical equipment claim 1 , personal protection equipment claim 1 , photographic equipment claim 1 , pedagogical equipment claim 1 , sports accessories claim 1 , beverages and/or food.4. A system according to claim 3 , wherein the articles are chosen from among medical equipment and the medical equipment is chosen from among gloves claim 3 , antibacterial solutions claim 3 , single-use sterile smocks and caps.5. A system according to claim 3 , wherein the articles are chosen from among photographic equipment and the photographic equipment is chosen from among memory cards claim 3 , photographic films or USB storage keys.6. A system according to claim 3 , wherein the articles are chosen from among pedagogical material and the pedagogical material is chosen from among books claim 3 , audio players of MP3 audio players and audio headsets.7. A system according to claim 3 , wherein the articles are chosen from sports accessories and the sports accessories are chosen from among surgrips claim 3 , anti-vibration systems claim 3 , tennis wristbands claim ...

Media and Fuel Dispensing Apparatus and Method

A media and fuel dispensing apparatus and method whereby a customer can purchase fuel and also purchase or rent a copy of a digital versatile disc (“DVD”), compact disc (“CD”), or other similar media product. In various embodiments, the media and fuel dispensing apparatus comprises a touch screen device in which the customer can select a DVD or other media product for dispensing as well as purchase fuel.

ARTICLE DISPENSING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR AUDITING INVENTORY WHILE ARTICLE DISPENSING MACHINE REMAINS OPERATIONAL

An article dispensing machine capable of performing an inventory audit of a portion of the inventory and automatically pausing the inventory audit in response to a customer transaction request and method for performing the same are shown. After completing the customer request, the article dispensing machine resumes the inventory auditing process. The article dispensing machine thereby remains available for customer use during the inventory auditing process. 1. A method of performing an inventory audit of a plurality of articles contained in an article dispensing machine while permitting a user to transact with the article dispensing machine , the article dispensing machine comprising a controller , a user interface , and a plurality of storage locations , the method comprising the steps of:having the controller initiate an inventory auditing process within the article dispensing machine, wherein the inventory auditing process comprises identifying a plurality of auditable storage locations; for each auditable storage location, checking for the presence of an article in the auditable storage location; and, for each detected article, determining a unique identifier of the detected article, wherein the plurality of auditable storage locations are a subset of the plurality of storage locations;during the inventory auditing process, permitting a user to initiate a transaction via a user transaction request for at least one of a return, rental, or purchase of an article through the user interface;having the controller automatically pause the inventory auditing process in response to the user transaction request;performing the transaction requested by the user; andhaving the controller resume the inventory auditing process when the user transaction is complete.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing the unique identifier and location information associated with each detected article in a database.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising claim 2 , if the ...

Currency Cassette Capacity Monitoring And Reporting

An indicator, such as an alarm or warning, is generated to indicate that a document storage cassette attached to a document handling device (e.g., a currency validator) has reached a particular capacity or is approaching its full capacity. 1. A method of providing an indication of the status of a document storage cassette attached to a document acceptor that is coupled to a host machine , the method being performed by the document acceptor and comprising:monitoring the number of documents inserted into the cassette; andgenerating an indicator in the vicinity of the document acceptor when the capacity of the document storage cassette reaches a specified level.2. The method of wherein generating an indicator includes generating a visual indicator.3. The method of wherein generating an indicator comprises causing a light source to be turned on.4. The method of wherein the light source is a LED.5. The method of wherein generating an indicator includes causing a blinking rate of a light source to change in accordance with the capacity of the document storage cassette.6. The method of wherein generating an indicator includes causing a blinking rate of a light source to change in accordance with a predicted amount of time until the document storage cassette reaches full capacity.7. The method of wherein generating an indicator includes generating an audible sound.8. The method of wherein monitoring the number of documents in the cassette includes tracking the number of stack cycles that occur.9. The method of wherein monitoring the number of documents in the cassette includes monitoring a motor current associated with the cassette claim 1 , and using the motor current to estimate the number of documents stored in the cassette.10. A method of providing an indication of the status of a document storage cassette attached to a document acceptor that is coupled to a host machine claim 1 , the method being performed by the document acceptor and comprising:monitoring a number of ...

Vending machine with automated detection of product position

Embodiments of a vending machine are disclosed that can comprise one or more horizontally oriented shelves for supporting products to be vended, a plurality of vertically oriented dividers coupled to the shelves, a plurality of location markers located on the dividers and/or on the shelves, and an optical recognition module configured to optically recognize the location markers and to determine positions of the location markers and products relative to the shelves. In some embodiments, the optical recognition module can recognize the products by comparing images of the products to stored product images.

BILL HANDLING APPARATUS

A bill handling apparatus includes: a first loop-like conveying path that includes a bill discriminating unit, is connected to a bill receiving and dispensing port and a temporary storage unit, and connected to a plurality of loading boxes to convey bills; a second conveying path connected to the loading box to convey bills; a first gate that switches a conveying direction of the conveying path that conveys bills; and a controller that controls switching of the first gate and conveyance of the conveying path. The controller controls the bills conveyed to the first conveying path in one of two directions to be conveyed to the loading box through the second conveying path via the first gate, and the bills conveyed from the loading box through the second conveying path to be conveyed to the first conveying path in one of the two directions via the first gate. 2. The bill handling apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the bills discriminated to be rejected by the bill discriminating unit are conveyed on the first loop-like conveying path to the second conveying path and conveyed to the reject box via the switching portion.3. The bill handling apparatus according to further comprising another bill storage box connected to the second conveying path and arranged side by side with the loading box.4. The bill handling apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the reject box is configured detachably from the bill handing apparatus and arranged under the temporary storage unit.5. The bill handling apparatus according to further comprising a left-behind bill collecting box configured to store bills that a customer forgot to extract claim 4 ,wherein the bills left behind in the bill receiving and dispensing port are transported to the left-behind bill collecting box via the first loop-like conveying path and the second conveying path.6. The bill handling apparatus according to claim 5 ,wherein the reject box is arranged side by side with the loading box.7. The bill handling ...

DISPOSAL SYSTEM

A waste product disposal system for sanitary removal and disposal of waste product that avoids contact with the waste product and fluids or particles on the waste product, and provides a system to minimize contact with other discarded waste product during disposal. Further, the system allows easy dispensing of covering materials for handling the waste product and discarding of the waste matter. The disposal system generally includes the covering material used to enclose the waste product, a dispenser to dispense the covering material, and a waste receptacle to safely dispose of the covered waste product. 1. A waste product disposal system comprising:a covering material dispenser;a waste receptacle defining an interior area and comprising an opening into the interior area through which waste product items can be inserted into the interior area; anda covering material, wherein the covering material includes a first side with a surface that is at least partially constructed of a non-porous material and a second side with a surface that is at least partially constructed of an element absorbing material.2. The waste product disposal system of claim 1 , wherein the second side of the covering material is liquid absorbent.3. The waste product disposal system of claim 1 , wherein the second side of the covering material is particle absorbent.4. The waste product disposal system of claim 1 , wherein the opening into the interior area of the waste receptacle is a one-way port through which waste product items that are wrapped in the covering material can be inserted into the interior area of the waste receptacle and once inserted claim 1 , they cannot be retrieved through the opening.5. The waste product disposal system of claim 1 , wherein the waste receptacle and the covering material dispenser are separate units.6. The waste product disposal system of claim 5 , wherein the waste receptacle is disposable claim 5 , wherein the waste receptacle can be disposed of without ...

COOLING

The present invention relates to improvements in or relating to cooling, in particular for cooling beverages in containers such as cans or bottles. We describe a cooling apparatus having a cavity for receipt of a product to be cooled; rotation means to rotate a product received in the cavity and cooling liquid supply means to provide a cooling liquid to the cavity. The rotation means is adapted to rotate the product at a rotational speed of 90 revolutions per minute or more and is also adapted to provide a pulsed or non-continuous rotation for a predetermined period. 1. A cooling apparatus comprising a cavity for receipt of a product to be cooled; rotation means to rotate a product received in the cavity and cooling liquid supply means to provide a cooling liquid to the cavity wherein the rotation means is adapted to rotate the product at a rotational speed of 90 revolutions per minute or more and is adapted to rotate the product for at least one cycle of: rotation for a predetermined rotation period and non-rotation for a predetermined pause period;followed by a further predetermined period of rotation.2. A cooling apparatus as claimed in wherein the rotation means performs at least two cycles.3. A cooling apparatus as claimed in wherein the predetermined rotation period is 5 to 60 seconds.4. A cooling apparatus as claimed in wherein the predetermined pause period is 10 to 30 seconds.5. A cooling apparatus as claimed in wherein the rotation means is adapted to rotate the product at a rotational speed of 180 revolutions per minute or more.6. A cooling apparatus as claimed in wherein the cooling liquid supply means is adapted to provide a flow of cooling liquid to the cavity.7. A cooling apparatus as claimed in wherein the cooling liquid is supplied to the cavity at a temperature of −10° C. or less.8. A cooling apparatus as claimed in wherein the rotation means is adapted to rotate the product about an axis of the product and further comprises retaining means to ...

METHODS FOR POINT OF USE MEDICATION CONTROL

Methods for controlling the dispensing of medication are provided. The method can include holding at least one medication within a dispenser and alerting a patient that a dose of medication is to be taken or an optional dose of medication is available to be taken. Once the patient is present for receiving a does of medication, the identification of the patient can be confirmed. Upon confirmation of the identification, a dose of medication for the patient can then be dispensed and removal of medication from dispenser can be confirmed. The method can also include providing a location determination device with the dispenser to permit locating the dispenser. 1. A method for controlling dispensing of medication , the method comprising:(a) holding at least one medication within a dispenser device;(b) alerting a patient that a dose of medication is to be taken or an optional dose of medication is available to be taken;(c) confirming identification of the patient through a biometric identification device;(d) dispensing a dose of medication for the patient from the dispenser device;(e) confirming removal of medication from the dispenser device; and(f) providing a location determination device with the dispenser device to permit locating the dispenser device.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising locating the dispenser device via the location determination device upon notification of misplacement of the dispenser device.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising communicating information between the dispenser device and a remote location about dispensing of the medication.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the remote location comprises a central data store and communicating information between the dispenser device and the remote location comprises reporting status of the dispenser device to the central data store.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein communicating information between the dispenser device and the remote location ...

VENDING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING TRAINING FOR A MEDICINAL PRODUCT OR MEDICAL DEVICE OR COMBINATION PRODUCT

The present invention relates to a vending apparatus for at least one medicinal product, comprising of a housing, storage means adapted to store the at least one medicinal product, an input means adapted to process a costumer request for a medicinal product, processing means adapted to process the costumer request and being adapted to execute an interactive product-related training procedure to the customer, and delivery means for handing out the medicinal product to the costumer after passing the training procedure, wherein access to the medicinal product is only approved by the processing means if the customer successfully passes the training procedure. 110-. (canceled)11. A vending apparatus for at least one medicinal product , comprising:a housing,storage means adapted to store the at least one medicinal product,an input means adapted to process a costumer request for a medicinal product,processing means adapted to process the costumer request and being adapted to execute a product-related training procedure with the customer, anddelivery means for handing out the medicinal product to the costumer after passing the training procedure, whereinaccess to the medicinal product is only approved by the processing means if the customer successfully passes the training procedure.12. The apparatus according to claim 11 , further comprising an authorization module for checking the identity of the customer and/or its authorization to receive the requested medicinal product.13. The apparatus according to claim 11 , wherein the storage module is adapted to be refrigerated.14. The apparatus according to claim 11 , further comprising a communication interface for communicating with a product-supply entity.15. The apparatus according to claim 11 , further comprising a leaflet printing module for printing of a customer-specific product-related leaflet.16. The apparatus according to claim 11 , wherein the input means comprises a touch-screen-display claim 11 , a keypad and/or a ...

Methods and systems for customizing inventory in an automated dispensing cabinet

A system and method for configuring a dispensing cabinet with products within an electronic catalog hosted by a wholesaler system includes a display of a user interface having a graphical representation of a dispensing cabinet for dispensing products including a graphical representation of each dispensing mechanism. A selection of a single product from a listing of products associates the selected single product to at least one dispensing mechanism and causes a change in the graphical representation of the dispensing cabinet such that the at least one dispensing mechanism is visually identified as having the selected single product associated with the dispensing mechanism.

Money-Operated Machine Made From an Extruded Profile and Comprising a Secure Strongbox

The invention relates to a money-operated machine, comprising a housing made from an extruded profile () and having a compartment that houses a money acceptor and a compartment that houses a money box in communication with the money acceptor. According to the invention, in order to protect the collected money, the money box is housed in a strongbox consisting of metal sheets (), which are fitted into each other by indentations () cut out on an edge of the metal sheets, and is attached to the extruded profile () by the cut-out indentations () being inserted into grooves or notches () of the extruded profile () acting as slides. 1. Money-operated machine comprising a housing made from an extruded profile and having a compartment housing a money acceptor and a compartment housing a money box in communication with the money acceptor , wherein , in order to protect the money collected , the money box is housed in a strongbox comprising metal sheets fitted into each other by indentations cut on an edge of the metal sheets and assembled to the extruded profile in such a way that the indentations are inserted into grooves or notches of the extruded profile acting as slides.2. Money-operated machine according to claim 1 , wherein the indentations are crenellations.3. Money-operated machine according to claim 2 , wherein some of the indentations that fit into each other are bounded and thus take the form of openings.4. Money-operated machine according to claim 1 , wherein the indentations are partially split at their base to have a slot parallel to the edge of the metal sheets.5. Money-operated machine according to claim 1 , wherein some bars cross through the metal sheets and the extruded profile to integrally secure the extruded profile and the strongbox to fixing rods.6. Money-operated machine according to wherein an access door of the strongbox is designed to integrally secure the extruded profile to the strongbox.7. Money-operated machine according to claim 1 , wherein a ...

Plug-in electric vehicle charging station with vending machine payment options

A plug-in electric vehicle charging station includes a plug-in electric vehicle interface configured to process payment for charging a plug-in electric vehicle, and to process payment for vending items from a vending machine and a communications interface communicatively coupled to the plug-in electric vehicle interface, and configured to communicate with the vending machine.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SINGLE UNIT ACCESS DISPLAY

A product display apparatus including a product supply module that includes a support frame and defines a storage area. A door assembly coupled to the support frame is structured to provide bulk access to the storage area in an open position and prevent bulk access to the storage area in the closed position. A return area is defined between the support frame and the top of the door assembly while a retrieval area is defined between the support frame and the bottom of the door assembly. A modular display portion is coupled to the door assembly that extends into the retrieval area to define a single unit retrieval opening. A load block member may be disposed in the retrieval area to permit retrieval of a product, but inhibit return of a product. A retrieval detector may be configured to detect when a product has been withdrawn through the retrieval area and generate an alert upon detection of rapid product removal. 1. A display system , comprising:a display apparatus comprising a storage area, a single unit retrieval opening, and a return area; and detect a number of products removed from the storage area through the single unit retrieval opening within a monitor period,', 'detect a number of products returned to the storage area through the return area within the monitor period,', 'subtract the number of products returned from the number of products removed to determine a product count, and', 'generate an alert upon the product count reaching a predetermined value., 'a processor configured to2. The display system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:set the product count to zero upon termination of the monitor period.3. The display system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:detect a second number of products removed from the storage area through the single unit retrieval opening within a second monitor period,detect a second number of products returned to the storage area through the return area within the second monitor ...

GENERATING A SINGLE AUDIT FILE FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES

A vending machine audit system includes a vending machine including a vending machine controller configured to generate device data representative of the operations of the vending machine. At least one peripheral device is operatively coupled to the vending machine and is configured to generate device data representative of the operations of the peripheral device. An audit module includes a data storage component and is operatively coupled to the vending machine controller and the at least one peripheral device. The audit module is configured to receive device data from each of the vending machine controller and the at least one peripheral device and to perform a merging operation to generate a single merged audit data record representative of the operations of the vending machine and the at least one peripheral device. 1. A vending machine audit system comprising:a vending machine including a vending machine controller configured to generate device data representative of the operations of the vending machine;at least one peripheral device operatively coupled to the vending machine and configured to generate device data representative of the operations of the peripheral device; andan audit module including a data storage component and operatively coupled to the vending machine controller and the at least one peripheral device;wherein the audit module is configured to receive device data from each of the vending machine controller and the at least one peripheral device and to perform a merging operation to generate a single merged audit data record representative of the operations of the vending machine and the at least one peripheral device.2. The vending machine audit system according to wherein the vending machine includes a communications standard communication protocol used by the vending machine controller claim 1 , the at least one peripheral device claim 1 , and the audit module to communicate there between.3. The vending machine audit system according to ...

Payload Aware Medical Cart, System and Method

A payload aware medical cart, system and method utilizes a computer system to take inventory of the medical products stored in the medical cart. Each medical product carries an ID tag that provides a unique identifier when queried by an ID sensor, and the medical cart detects the contents of each compartment by reading the ID tags of the products placed in that compartment thereby producing an inventory enumerating all products and the quantity of each product per compartment.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ONSITE DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICATIONS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES

Secure access distribution machines and methods for distributing a plurality of medical items to an authorized user. The distribution machine includes a housing enclosing a plurality of bins for storing medical items mounted on carousels. Once the distribution machine has been provided with user identification data, patient identification data, and an item selection, the plurality of carousels is actuated to move a bin holding a selected medical item to a location behind an access door in the housing. The user can then reach into the housing to manually retrieve and then verify the removal of the selected medical item. Only one access door into the housing is opened at any time, thereby preventing unauthorized removal of medical items stored in any other bins within the housing. 1. A method for selectively distributing a plurality of medical items stored in a secure access distribution machine including a housing enclosing a plurality of bins behind at least one access door and a controller with a processor and a memory , the method comprising:receiving first identification data associated with a user from an input device located at the distribution machine;in response to receiving the first identification data, comparing with the processor the first identification data with information stored in the memory to confirm that the user is authorized to distribute medical items from the distribution machine;receiving second identification data associated with a patient from the input device;in response to receiving the second identification data, displaying a patient record stored in the memory and associated with the patient on a display located at the distribution machine, the patient record including a list of medical items previously prescribed or approved for distribution to the patient;receiving item selection data from the input device that identifies, from the list of medical items previously prescribed or approved, at least one medical item that is selected for ...

System for Storage of Article in a Secured Area

A storage system includes storage units for securely retaining articles therein. The storage system includes an electronic user identification system to insure that the individual storing articles therein is the same individual removing the articles there from. The user identification system also compares the user identification information with database information to determine if the user is permitted to use the storage unit or not. The storage system provides such information to security personnel so that improper use of the storage system can be identified and appropriate action taken.

APPARATUS FOR MIXING, COOLING, AND DISPENSING A CONTAINERIZED BEVERAGE

A smoothie dispenser (S, A) comprises a frame (); a smoothie receptacle storage section (); and a receptacle conformed chiller section (). The smoothie receptacle storage section () is provided within the frame () and configured to house plural smoothie receptacles () at a first temperature. The chiller section () is arranged to receive a selected smoothie receptacle released from the smoothie receptacle storage section and configured to crystallize contents of the selected smoothie receptacle. The receptacle conformed chiller section () is “receptacle conformed” in the sense that a surface of the chiller section is configured to conform to (e.g., have a surface of shape to mate with or to form substantially greater than linear contact with) at least a portion an exterior profile or periphery of the selected smoothie receptacle. 1. A smoothie chiller unit comprising: a thermal transfer member comprising a receptacle contact surface configured to conform to at least a portion an exterior profile of the smoothie receptacle and a thermal transfer surface;', 'cooler coupled to the thermal transfer surface;, 'a thermal transfer assembly configured to lower temperature contents of a smoothie receptacle for crystallizing the contents of the smoothie receptacle, the thermal transfer assembly comprisingan agitator configured to agitate the thermal transfer assembly during lowering of the crystallizing of the contents of the smoothie receptacle.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the thermal transfer assembly comprises:two thermal transfer members;an actuator configured to move the two thermal transfer members into an engaged position wherein the smoothie receptacle is clamped between the two thermal transfer members.3. A vending machine comprising:a frame;a receptacle section provided within the frame and configured to house plural receptacles;an electrical system configured to operate at least one of storing and dispensing of the receptacles;an electromagnetic radiation ...

Hvac control system with interchangeable control units

Embodiments of the present invention provide a temperature control system having multiple programmable, interchangeable docking thermostats that work cooperatively making it easier for a user to achieve desired temperature control in an enclosure with increased energy efficiency. One embodiment provides first and second docking thermostats each having a microprocessor in communication with at least one or more temperature sensors, an electrical connector connected to the microprocessor and a user interface. Also provided is a first HVAC docking device directly wired to the HVAC wire system and a second docking device that connects to a power source other than the HVAC wire system, where each of the docking devices have an electrical connector mateable to the electrical connector of the docking thermostats. The first and second docking thermostats may interchangeably mate to the docking devices, and either may control the HVAC system to achieve a desired comfort level with increased energy efficiency.

Interface for access management of femto cell coverage

Access to femto cell service is managed through access control list(s), or “white list(s).” Such white list(s) can be configured via a networked interface which facilitates access management to a femto cell. White list(s) includes a set of subscriber station(s) identifier numbers, codes or tokens, and can also include additional fields for femto cell access management based on desired complexity. Various interfaces and user profiles are associated with granting different levels of access to requesting UEs.

Coffee brewer advertising and marketing system

A coffee brewer advertising and marketing system includes a beverage brewer having a touch-screen display and at least one user-identification sensors, a beverage cup containing a pre-brewed beverage, a brewer lever that is lowered for piercing the beverage cup, and a pre-programmed RFID chip provided on the beverage cup. The beverage brewer has an RF reader that reads the RFID chip embedded on the beverage cup for ensuring that only authorized beverages provided in approved beverage cups are dispensed by the beverage brewer.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SINGLE OR MULTIPLE TEMPERATURE ZONE(S) IN REFRIGERATED VENDING MACHINE

An automated vending machine that can be selectively configured to include one or several temperature zones. A single refrigeration system and universal interior allows easy and economical assembly into a one, two, or three temperature zone machine. Thermal breaks and dividers are used to partition zones, when needed. The basic vending machine cabinet, dispensers, and controls are not changed between configurations. In one aspect, a universal air duct can be used for all three configurations, with minor changes. 1. An apparatus for providing automated vending of vendible items comprising:a. a vending machine cabinet combining an interior space for vendible products;b. dispenser mechanisms that can be actuated by selection of a customer;c. a refrigeration unit including an evaporator;d. an inner liner material adapted to either be continuous around substantially the whole product bay in a single temperature zone mode or include at least one thermal break between each temperature zone in the product bay to deter thermal conduction through the liner in a multiple temperature zone mode;e. a channel or duct can be installed vertically along the space, the channel or duct being enclosed from out or near the evaporator at the bottom of the cabinet to an opening at or near the top of the cabinet in the single temperature zone mode, or divided into segments separated by thermally insulated material to define two or more temperature zones within the product bay in the multiple temperature zone mode;f. at least one opening to the duct in each zone;g. a fan to move air from at the evaporator into each temperature zone.2. The apparatus of further comprising a sheet or other air flow diverter can be placed appropriately within the space to direct movement of air conducive to maintaining the temperature in zone or zones and returning air to a fan or refrigeration unit for circulation purposes.3. A method of providing multiple temperature zones in an interior space of a cabinet ...

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING DRUG INTERACTIONS ON DRUG STORAGE CONTAINERS

The present disclosure relates to a system and apparatus for displaying drug interaction and side effects on a drug storage container. The system includes a server and a plurality of medicine dispensing devices communicatively connectable to the server. Each of the dispensing devices includes a medicine storage portion having a discharge port, a dispensing assembly configured to selectively receive the pills from the discharge port, an electronic display screen, and a control system. The control system is configured to associate a medicine stored in the medicine storage portion of the medicine dispensing device, generate a list of potential drug interactions associated with the medicine and a second medicine associated with a user, receive, from the server, the list of potential drug interactions associated with the medicine, and display the list of potential drug interactions on the electronic display screen of the first medicine dispensing device. 1. A system comprising:a server;a plurality of medicine dispensing devices communicatively connectable to the server; a medicine storage portion having a discharge port;', 'a dispensing assembly configured to selectively receive the pills from the discharge port;', 'an electronic display screen; and', 'a control system comprising a processing unit and a memory, operably connected to the processing unit and including instructions that, when executed by the processing unit, cause the processing unit to perform a method, the method comprising the steps of:', 'associating a medicine stored in the medicine storage portion of a first medicine dispensing device with the first medicine dispensing device;', 'generating a list of potential drug interactions associated with the medicine and a second medicine associated with a user;', 'receiving, from the server, the list of potential drug interactions associated with the medicine; and', 'displaying the list of potential drug interactions on the electronic display screen of the ...

Inventory management system

The present disclosure provides an inventory management system that offers significant improvement over existing systems by automating requests to restock inventory. The present disclosure details an inventory management system that provides real time visibility to stock levels and streamlines materials management activities, while addressing the issues of human resource misallocations, inaccurate inventory data management and related out of stock conditions. Moreover, the system of the present disclosure promotes a high level of confidence in inventory data that enables on-hand inventory levels to be reduced, thereby reducing costs and waste.

Substrate Structure Applied Force Treatment System and Method for Ingestible Product System and Method

A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent applied force operations including imparting one or more applied forces through one or more contact objects onto the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information at least in part identifying the one or more selected ingestible products. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Substrate Structure Duct Treatment System and Method for Ingestible Product System and Method

A computationally implemented system and method that is designed to, but is not limited to: electronically directing control of at least partial treatment of the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures according to the treatment instructional information regarding the one or more subsequent ingestible substrate structure duct operations including flowing one or more fluids through one or more ducts to treat at least in part the one or more portions of the one or more ingestible substrate structures to form at least in part the one or more selected ingestible products subsequent to and based at least in part upon the electronically receiving the user status information and the electronically receiving the selection information. In addition to the foregoing, other method aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AND MONITORING A VENDING MACHINE

A solution comprising cost-effective methods and techniques for adding a standard vending API to a traditional vending machine, to control and monitor the vending machine during normal operation, without changing the original Vending Machine Controller (VMC) board. A key aspect of this invention is the implementation of a standard vending API by means of a proprietary data communication protocol over a network connection between a consume media playback device and an extra microcontroller in the vending machine. The present invention provides interfacing methods and a communication protocol between a consumer media playback device, a microcontroller and a Vending Machine Controller. The microcontroller implements a hardware abstraction layer to hide the underlying vending hardware towards the consumer media playback device. The consumer media playback device can run an application that uses the standard vending API to control and monitor the vending machine during normal operation, and can convert a traditional vending machine into a vending machine with a graphical user interface, multimedia advertising and info kiosk capabilities. The methods and techniques of the invention can be integrated in an MDB Slave peripheral device of a vending machine. 117-. (canceled)18. An apparatus to control and/or monitor a vending machine , said apparatus comprising:a playback device;a display device coupled to said playback device;an interface between said playback device and said vending machine; anda software API library;wherein said playback device is a device that can play back digital encoded video assets, and is operated by a graphical user interface that supports at least a level of user interactivity and navigation features to navigate within menus and play back a video clip,wherein said graphical user interface of said playback device provides user interactivity and navigation features to select items in said vending machine,wherein said interface provides a hardware ...

Bagged Ice Vending Machine

A bagged ice vending machine where a drive motor is energized causing conveyors to move, the conveyors are designed to move in opposite directions so that the product will move to the end of that conveyor and drop to the conveyor below, which will force the last bag on the bottom conveyor to fall into the vending chute, activating the ice vended sensor, and slide into the vending hopper, the product can then be accessed by the customer through the vended product access door. A drive chain is configured on each conveyor chain sprocket so that when the drive motor is energized the conveyors will move in opposing directions. This movement indexes the product so that as each item reaches the end of the conveyor it will fall to the conveyor below. Each conveyor will only move the product one position for each product dispense cycle. 1. A bagged ice vending machine comprising:A refrigerated cabinet with the front of the cabinet being an access door for servicing the bagged ice vending machine;a refrigerated cabinet;the front of the cabinet serving as an access door for servicing the bagged ice vending machine;an electronics control board;a money receiver/exchanger;a vended product access door; side mounting plates;', 'one or more belt conveyors;', 'sprockets for each conveyor;', 'a chain connecting each sprocket in a loop;', 'a drive motor for moving the chain in a looping motion;', 'a product present sensor;', 'a product vended sensor;', 'a vending chute; and', 'a hopper., 'one or more internal vending mechanisms consisting of2. The bagged ice vending machine of claim 1 , wherein{'b': '602', 'the front panel or door of the bagged ice vending machine is opened by pulling on a handle and rotating the door along a hinge to allow the pre-packaged ice to be loaded on the conveyor belts.'}3. The bagged ice vending machine of claim 1 , whereinto dispense product, if the vending machine is in a “ready to dispense” mode,the appropriate amount of is deposited into the money ...

Method of and apparatus for forecasting cash demand and load schedules for money dispensers

Cash demand for a cash dispensing device is forecasted for individual days, weeks and multi-day load periods. In one embodiment, an expected value of withdrawal for any particular period, as well as an upper limit on expected withdrawals for a given confidence level, are computed. The technique facilitates the creation of a daily and multi-day withdrawal forecast for a given ATM. The forecasts are also used to compute an optimum load amount for a given load period (the period between loading operations) for a given ATM, subject to given parameters (such as courier cost, interest rate, transit time, desired confidence level, cost of run-out, and the like) and given constraints (bundle size, maximum capacity, possible delivery days, and the like). The forecasts are also used to determine an optimal load period length and schedule.

Readable indicia for fuel purchase

Embodiments of the invention are directed to purchasing fuel for a vehicle from a fuel station. An exemplary apparatus is configured to: initiate a fuel purchase application; determine identification information associated with a fuel pump that will be used for fueling the vehicle; and transmit a purchase authorization request to an external server based on the identification information.

Apparatus, method and article for providing vehicle diagnostic data

A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collects, charges and distributes portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Vehicle diagnostic data of a vehicle using the portable electrical energy storage device is stored on a diagnostic data storage system of the portable electrical energy storage device during use of a respective portable electrical energy storage device by a respective vehicle. Once the user places the portable electrical energy storage device in the collection, charging and distribution machine, or comes within wireless communications range of a collection, charging and distribution machine, a connection is established between the collection, charging and distribution machine and the portable electrical energy storage device. The collection, charging and distribution machine then reads vehicle diagnostic data stored on the diagnostic data storage system of the portable electrical energy storage device and provides information regarding the diagnostic data.

Hygiene compliance module

A hygiene compliance module is configured to be retrofit with a compatible dispenser to enable hygiene compliance monitoring functions. The hygiene compliance module is configured to be coupled to the dispenser via a communication interface to receive power, ground, and dispenser actuation signals therefrom. In addition, the hygiene compliance module is enabled to communicate with a wireless data tag that is worn by a user of the dispenser and with a remote hygiene compliance monitoring station.

VENDING MACHINE WITH PRODUCT RECEIVING STRUCTURE

A product receiving structure is located in a vending machine and includes a cabinet. The cabinet includes a bottom plate and a plurality of shelves located on the bottom plate. Each adjacent two of the plurality of shelves are configured for receiving a plurality of products. A plurality of strengthening pieces is located on the bottom plate and arranged in a substantially wave shaped for strengthening the bottom plate. Each of the plurality of strengthening pieces extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plurality of shelves. 1. A product receiving structure located in a vending machine , the product receiving structure comprising:a cabinet comprising a bottom plate and a plurality of shelves located on the bottom plate, every two adjacent shelves configured for receiving a plurality of products, a plurality of strengthening pieces located on the bottom plate and arranged in substantially wave shape for strengthening the bottom plate, and each of the plurality of strengthening pieces extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plurality of shelves.2. The product receiving structure of claim 1 , wherein an acute angle is defined between each two adjacent of the plurality of shelves.3. The product receiving structure of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of strengthening pieces defines a plurality ventilation holes.4. The product receiving structure of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of shelves is pivotably secured to the bottom plate.5. The product receiving structure of claim 4 , wherein a plurality of pivot tabs claim 4 , each with a pivot hole claim 4 , extends from the bottom plate claim 4 , and a pivot pin extends from each of the plurality of shelves and is engaged in the pivot hole of each of the plurality of pivot tabs.6. The product receiving structure of claim 1 , wherein the cabinet further comprises a rear plate claim 1 , the rear plate defines a plurality of slots claim 1 , and a mounting piece is pivotably secured ...

Method and apparatus for ordering paint using a portable self-contained tool

A nonvolatile machine-readable memory medium in a mobile computing device includes instructions stored thereon as an application. The application is executed by a processor on the mobile computing device to order paint to cover a surface. The mobile computing device is communicatively coupled with a paint purchasing tool. The method includes retrieving a color value from a machine-readable memory residing within the paint purchasing tool. The processor retrieves a paint quantity from a machine-readable memory. The processor compiles an order for paint including the paint quantity and color value and transmits the order from the processor to a vendor for formulating the paint quantity having the color value when painted upon the surface and allowed to dry.

HERMETICALLY SEALED GOODS ACCESS DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR VENDING MACHINE

A goods access door assembly for a vending machine includes an outer plate, a hermetic seal, and a goods bracket. The outer plate defines an access opening. A hermetic seal is mounted on the inner side of the outer plate and surrounding the access opening and functions to isolate the goods in the vending machine from a hotter or colder ambient temperature until the moment that the goods are taken out of the vending machine. 1. A goods access door assembly , comprising:an outer plate defining an access opening, the outer plate comprising an inner side;a hermetic seal mounted on the inner side of the outer plate and surrounding the access opening; anda goods bracket mounted on the inner side of the outer plate, the goods bracket comprising a front wall, a door mounted on the front wall, the door being protruded on the front wall and aligned to the access opening, and a periphery of the door being sealed by the hermetic seal.2. The goods access door assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hermetic seal comprises a pair of parallel long edges and a pair of parallel short edges claim 1 , the pair of parallel short edges are perpendicular to the pair of parallel long edges claim 1 , and the pair of parallel long edges and the pair of parallel short edges together surround the access opening.3. The goods access door assembly of claim 2 , wherein a pair of long hermetic strips and a pair of short hermetic strips are mounted on the inner side of the outer plate to form a strip assembly claim 2 , the hermetic seal is made of elastic material claim 2 , the hermetic seal is stretch fitted to the strip assembly with the pair of long edges abutting on the pair of long hermetic strips and the pair of short edges abutting on the pair of short hermetic strips.4. The goods access door assembly of claim 3 , wherein an inner portion of each of the pair of parallel long edges and the pair of parallel short edges defines a groove claim 3 , and each of the pair of long hermetic strips and the ...

VENDING MACHINE WITH TEMPERATURE CONTROL MODULE

A vending machine includes a cabinet and a temperature control module. The temperature control module includes an evaporator, a compressor, and a condenser. The cabinet includes a sliding rail. The temperature control module further includes a wheeled bracket. The evaporator, the compressor, and the condenser are secured to the bracket. The components of the temperature control module, as a single unit, can be installed and removed without any dismantling operation being carried out to the frame of the vending machine. 1. A vending machine , comprising:a cabinet comprising a sliding rail; anda temperature control module comprising an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser, and a bracket;wherein the bracket comprises a wheel; the evaporator, the compressor, and the condenser are secured to the bracket; the bracket is slidably mounted to the cabinet along the sliding rail; and the bracket is slidable relative to the cabinet to slide the evaporator, the compressor, and the condenser together.2. The vending machine of claim 1 , wherein the bracket further comprises a base claim 1 , two supports secured to the base claim 1 , and a pulling plate secured to the two supports; the temperature control module further comprises a dividing member claim 1 , the compressor and the condenser are secured to the base; a first end of the dividing member is secured to one of the two supports claim 1 , a second end of the dividing member is secured to the condenser; and the evaporator is secured to the pulling plate and the two supports above the dividing member.3. The vending machine of claim 2 , wherein the dividing member comprises a dividing plate and an installation plate extending from the dividing plate; the dividing plate is secured to the two supports; the installation plate is secured to the condenser; and the dividing plate is located between the evaporator and the compressor.4. The vending machine of claim 3 , wherein each of the two supports defines a cutout claim 3 , and a ...

Vending machine with temperature control system

A vending machine includes a rack, and a temperature control system. The rack includes a rear plate. The temperature control system is secured to the rack and includes an evaporator. The evaporator includes an installation box, a plurality of fins, and a fan. The plurality of fins is secured to the installation box. The fan is secured to the installation box and inclined to the plurality of fins, and an acute angle is defined between an air outlet of fan and the rear plate.

Virtual players card

A gaming machine including a secondary processor coupled to a player tracking system for tracking game play of a patron using a virtual player loyalty card is described. A virtual player loyalty card can be created by associating an existing physical player loyalty card with a newly created mobile loyalty card account. The mobile card can be virtually inserted into an electronic gaming machine when a portable electronic device with an associated mobile application is in the vicinity of an electronic gaming machine. Once the mobile card is virtually inserted into the gaming machine, the patron's game play at the gaming machine can be tracked.

ITEM DISPENSING APPARATUS

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a dispenser configured for storing one or more items and dispensing the stored items to authorized users. According to various embodiments, the dispenser generally includes a housing defining an interior portion dimensioned to receive a plurality of items and an access assembly configured to prevent unauthorized user access to the interior portion of the dispenser while providing selective access to certain items in response to input received from an authorized user. According to various embodiments, the access assembly comprises a pair of flexible barriers coupled to a sliding door assembly, which includes one or more lockable access doors. Together, the door assembly and flexible barriers prevent access to the interior of the dispenser when in a locked configuration and permit access to certain items when in an unlocked configuration. 1. A dispenser for storing one or more items and providing selective access to the stored items , the dispenser comprising:a housing defining at least one access opening and at least one interior portion dimensioned for receiving the one or more items; a door assembly slidably connected to the housing and configured for lateral movement relative to the housing, the door assembly defining at least one access door adjustable between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, wherein the access door provides user access to the interior portion of the housing when in the unlocked configuration;', 'a first flexible barrier extending between the housing and a first side of the door assembly; and', 'a second flexible barrier extending between the housing a second side of the door assembly., 'an access assembly operatively connected to the housing and configured for permitting selective user access to the one or more items in the interior portion of the housing, the access assembly comprising2. The dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the housing further comprises an upper ...

Intelligent blending system

A blending system includes a blender base and a container. The blender base includes a housing that houses a motor. The container is attachable to the blender base. The blending system includes a user device that communicates with the blender base. The user device may communicate with a remote computing device. The user device generates instructions and recipes for the blender base.

VENDING MACHINE ENCLOSURE

A vending machine enclosure includes a chassis, a bottom frame, a door, and a support member. The bottom frame is secured to the chassis. A first end of the door is rotatably mounted to the chassis for opening or closing the chassis. The support member is secured to the bottom frame. A part of the supporting member extends out of the bottom frame. A gap is defined between a bottom wall of the door and the support member. A resisting portion extends from the bottom wall towards the support member. The resisting portion is located in the gap. The resisting portion abuts the support member when a second end of the door is dropped down. 1. A vending machine enclosure , comprising:a chassis;a door with a first side rotatably mounted to the chassis and comprising a bottom wall;a bottom frame secured under the chassis; anda support member secured to the bottom frame;wherein the door further comprises a resisting portion extending from the bottom wall towards the support member; a part of the support member extends out of the bottom frame; a gap is defined between the bottom wall and the support member; and the resisting portion is located in the gap; and the resisting portion abuts the support member when a second side of the door moves downwards.2. The vending machine enclosure of claim 1 , wherein the resisting portion comprises a resisting end and a securing piece claim 1 , the resisting end extends from the bottom wall towards the support member claim 1 , and the securing piece extends from a distal end of the resisting end and is secured to the bottom wall.3. The vending machine enclosure of claim 2 , wherein the resisting end is substantially “V” shaped.4. The vending machine enclosure of claim 2 , wherein the securing piece is secured to the bottom wall and substantially parallel to the bottom wall.5. The vending machine enclosure of claim 1 , wherein the chassis comprises a top plate claim 1 , a bottom plate opposite to the top plate claim 1 , and a top ...

FAULT DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICALLY OPERATED SMOKING DEVICES

A method for supplying products for electrically operated smoking systems is provided, including: delivering to a remote user device from a central server over a network connection order option information associated with a vending machine; receiving an order from the remote user device, the order including an indication of a product available from the vending machine, and user identification information; retrieving registered user information, including user authentication information associated with user identification information; receiving user authentication information from a user; and if the received user authentication information matches the retrieved user authentication information, delivering the product to the user at the vending machine. 1. A method for supplying products for electrically operated smoking systems , comprising:delivering to a remote user device from a central server over a network connection order option information associated with a vending machine;receiving an order from the remote user device, wherein the order includes an indication of a product available from the vending machine, and user identification information;retrieving registered user information, including user authentication information associated with user identification information;receiving user authentication information from a user; andif the received user authentication information matches the retrieved user authentication information, delivering the product to the user at the vending machine.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising a step of performing an authentication check to determine if the received user authentication information matches the retrieved user authentication information claim 1 , wherein the authentication check is performed remote from the vending machine claim 1 , and if the received user authentication information matches the retrieved user authentication information claim 1 , further comprising the step of instructing the vending ...

Mobile device assisted retail system and process in a vending unit, retail display or automated retail store

Systems and methods for users of an automated retail store, vending unit, digital signage or interactive retail display (self-service units) to interact with such display/unit, collectively referred to in this text as a machine, directly and/or simultaneously using a one or more mobile devices. In addition, system and methods are provided that can recognize registered users within a set proximity to the machine and broadcast messages and notifications such as machine information, inventory information, rewards, discounts and free products, all of which could be tailored to the specific user based on understanding gathered through analysis of prior interactions.

Adaptive training system, method and apparatus

A system and method for training a student employ a simulation station that displays output to the student and receives input. The computer system has a rules engine operating on it and computer accessible data storage storing (i) learning object data including learning objects configured to provide interaction with the student at the simulation system and (ii) rule data defining a plurality of rules accessed by the rules engine. The rules data includes, for each rule, respective (a) if-portion data defining a condition of data and (b) then-portion data defining an action to be performed at the simulation station. The rules engine causes the computer system to perform the action when the condition of data is present in the data storage. For at least some of the rules, the action comprises output of one of the learning objects so as to interact with the student. The system may be networked with middleware and adapters that map data received over the network to rules engine memory.

VENDING MACHINE FOR RETAINING AND DISPENSING PRODUCTS

An apparatus for dispensing a product a hygiene product. The apparatus includes a housing for retaining a plurality of products wherein the housing includes a storage rack configured to hold the plurality of products. A weight is movably positioned within the storage rack and is configured to exert a downward force on the plurality of products. A sensor is positioned adjacent to a bottom end of the storage rack. A magnet is affixed to the weight wherein the magnet is configured to substantially align with the sensor once the plurality of products have been completely dispensed from the storage rack. 1. An apparatus for dispensing a product , the apparatus comprising:a housing for retaining a plurality of products, the housing having a storage rack configured to hold the plurality of products;a weight movably positioned within the storage rack, the weight being configured to exert a downward force on the plurality of products;a sensor positioned adjacent to a bottom end of the storage rack;a magnet affixed to the weight, the magnet being configured to substantially align with the sensor once the plurality of products have been completely dispensed from the storage rack.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor plate positioned adjacent to the bottom end of the storage rack claim 1 , the sensor plate having the sensor affixed thereto.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an indicator light on the outside of the housing claim 1 , the indicator light being configured to illuminate in response to the magnet becoming substantially aligned with the sensor.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the storage rack includes a first storage rack to retain a first plurality of the products and a second storage rack to retain a second plurality of the products.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , further comprising a second weight movably positioned within the second storage rack claim 4 , wherein the first mentioned weight is configured to exert a downward ...

Automated device assistance

A user may perform activities at an automated device having various technical features, such as a display, a printer, a camera, a microphone, a speaker, and other features used to perform activities at the automated device. During performance of an activity, the user may run into an issue and request assistance from an agent having a computing device (e.g., a portable computing device). Additionally or alternatively, the automated device may detect the issue and send a request for assistance to a computing device managing a transaction assistance portal or directly to the agent's computing device. The request may identify the user, the activity, and/or the issue, and the agent and his or her computing device may be used to resolve the issue. The agent's computing device may also be used to facilitate customer relationship management with the user.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORING, MANAGING, AND DISPENSING ITEMS AND GOODS FROM MULTI USER KIOSK

Systems and methods for a multi-user, vandal-resistant digital kiosk to: (i) securely store a plurality of items and goods; (ii) authenticate dispensing a plurality of selectable and identifiable items and goods through mobile applications and/or kiosk interface, permit selection of items, communicate selection to authentication service, perform user verification including, but not limited to, government identification databases; biometric authentication to confirm user's identity and determine eligibility and enable interaction with the kiosk; (iii) enable system to receive user's payment; (iv) transmit purchase data to a remote database connected to multiple user interfaces; instructions to simultaneously dispense selected items and goods to multiple users at multiple kiosk exit portals; (v) enable modules to release only selected items and goods from inventory; (vi) enable multi-pass assembler to package only purchased items and goods by each user in chunks that fit the kiosk exit portals; (viii) enable inventory management through an offsite database using unique item identifiers; instruction to restock dispensed items and goods; (ix) store/track transaction data. 1. A method implemented in part by a computer system and performed in part by hardware modules for simultaneously dispensing items/goods to four users on the same stand alone vending kiosk through multiple product exit portals.2. A system allowing multiple commands subscribed to a centralized computer and a central data storage system linked to multiple separate user interfaces on the same vending unit that synchronizes receiving , processing , and sending data to enable 4 simultaneous sale transactions , and 4 simultaneous dispensing of selectable items/goods to 4 separate exit portals at 4 separate user terminals.3. A method for instant touchless dispense that is executed by , but not limited to biometric scanning or mobile scanning via user interface.4. A method for a hardware universal frame with ...

AUTOMATIC DISPENSER OF PORTABLE TERMINALS

Automatic dispenser () of portable terminals (), comprising a vertical body () having a fully closed storage area () including a plurality of compartments () for storing a corresponding plurality of portable terminals () to be taken by authorised users. At least one access door () is arranged on said vertical body () at said storage area () to provide for a selective access within the storage area (). The dispenser () comprises a wireless charging unit arranged within said storage area () at each compartment () and an air conditioning system () configured to control temperature and humidity of each compartment (). 1. Automatic dispenser of portable terminals , comprising:a vertical body having a fully closed storage area including a plurality of compartments for storing a corresponding plurality of portable terminals to be taken by authorised users;at least one access door arranged on said vertical body at said storage area and providing for a selective access within the storage area;a wireless charging unit arranged at each compartment of said plurality of compartments;an air conditioning system configured to control temperature and humidity of each compartment of said plurality of compartments.2. Automatic dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein said air conditioning system comprises an air conditioning circuit extending within said storage area and passing through each compartment of said plurality of compartments.3. Automatic dispenser e according to claim 2 , wherein said air conditioning circuit is a closed circuit with full recycle of the air.4. Automatic dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein said air conditioning system comprises at least one air filtration unit.5. Automatic dispenser according to claim 1 , comprising at least one sterilization station arranged within said storage area6. Automatic dispenser according to claim 1 , wherein said storage area has a substantially cylindrical shape and said plurality of compartments are arranged on a plurality ...

SIMPLE ERGONOMIC USER-INTERFACE FOR A BEVERAGE MACHINE

A beverage preparation machine () comprises a user-interface () that has: a generally peripheral illuminatable arrangement () formed of illuminatable parts (A-F, A′-H′, A- G, A-F, A-B, A-H, X) and extending around an inner portion (); and a control arrangement () for activating and deactivating an illumination of the illuminatable parts. The control arrangement () has at least one configuration for activating part of the illuminatable parts (A-F, A′-H′, A-G, A-F, A-B, A-H, X), for instance to successively activate consecutive parts (A-F, A′-H′, A-G, A-F, A-B, A-H, X) in a turning sequence about the inner portion () and optionally either deactivate all the parts simultaneously after activation of all the parts or successively deactivate previously activated parts at the same pace as the activation pace or at a lower pace. 116-. (canceled)17. A beverage preparation machine comprising a user-interface comprising:a generally peripheral illuminatable arrangement formed of illuminatable parts and extending around an inner portion;a control arrangement for activating and deactivating an illumination of the illuminatable parts comprising a printed circuit board PCB and a controller; andthe control arrangement has at least one configuration for activating only part of the illuminatable parts.18. The machine of claim 17 , wherein the illuminatable parts have one or more spots positioned along the generally peripheral illuminatable arrangement and/or one or more elongated segments extending along the generally peripheral illuminatable arrangement claim 17 , the elongated segment (s) comprising segments selected from the group of segments consisting of:curved segments;straight segments;angled segments;segments that extend along an entire straight side of the peripheral illuminatable arrangement;angled segments that extend along a plurality of straight sides of the peripheral illuminatable arrangement; andsegments that extend over a fraction of an overall length of the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING SMART PILL BOTTLES TO DISPLAY PRESCRIPTION INFORMATION TO USERS

In some instances, a method performed by a smart pill bottle delivery device is provided. The method comprises determining one or more prescription timing intervals indicating times for the user to take one or more medication units of the medication based on retrieving a prescription for the user from memory, providing one or more visual notifications indicating for the user to take the one or more medication units based on the one or more prescription timing intervals, subsequent to providing the one or more visual notifications, detecting position information indicating an action performed by the user, and causing display of a second display screen based on the position information indicating the action performed by the user. 1. A method for dispensing medication to a user , comprising:based on retrieving a prescription for the user from memory, determining one or more prescription timing intervals indicating times for the user to take one or more medication units of the medication;based on the one or more prescription timing intervals, providing one or more visual notifications indicating for the user to take the one or more medication units, wherein providing the one or more visual notifications comprises displaying a first display screen on a display device;subsequent to providing the one or more visual notifications, detecting, by a smart pill bottle delivery device (SPBDD) and using a position sensor, position information indicating an action performed by the user; andbased on the position information indicating the action performed by the user, causing display of a second display screen on the display device, wherein the second display screen displays information that is at least partially different from information displayed on the first display screen.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the position information indicating the action performed by the user comprises rotational motion or translational motion of the SPBDD claim 1 , and wherein displaying the ...

VEHICLE VENDING SYSTEM

Vending systems for use in a vehicle are disclosed. In some embodiments, the systems include the following: a product housing positioned in a vehicle, the product housing including an exposed surface having a product delivery opening; a removable inventory cartridge; a product dispensing mechanism including a product dispensing opening, the product dispensing mechanism being configured for dispensing a product from the removable inventory cartridge in the product housing to the product dispensing opening; a product delivery conduit including a first end and a second end, the first end being joined with the product dispensing opening and the second end defining a product delivery opening, which is formed in the exposed top surface of the product housing and positioned in a passenger compartment of the vehicle; and an lifting mechanism positioned within the product delivery conduit for mechanically lifting the product dispensing opening to the product delivery opening. 1. A vending system for use in a vehicle , comprising:a product housing positioned in a trunk compartment of a vehicle, said product housing including a product distribution opening;a product dispensing mechanism including a product dispensing opening, said product dispensing mechanism being configured for dispensing a product from said product housing to said product dispensing opening; anda product delivery conduit including a first end having a first elevation and a second end having a second elevation, said first end being joined with said product distribution opening and said second end including a product delivery opening, which is positioned in a passenger compartment of said vehicle, wherein said first elevation is greater than said second elevation and said product is gravity fed from said product housing to said product delivery opening via said product delivery conduit.2. The system according to claim 1 , further comprising a refrigeration module for at least partially refrigerating said ...

VENDING KIT AND METHOD

One variation of a method for controlling access to products from a vending machine includes: locking a door of the vending machine; recording an initial inventory of products arranged within the vending machine based on signals received by a radio antenna arranged within the vending machine and read by a radio frequency identification reader; initiating a transaction in response to receiving a cashless payment mechanism from a patron; unlocking the door in response to authentication of the cashless payment mechanism; in response to closure of the door, recording a final inventory of products within the vending machine based on signals received by the radio antenna and read by the radio frequency identification reader; and initiating a payment with the cashless payment mechanism for a difference between the initial inventory and the final inventory to complete the transaction. 1a locking mechanism to be installed between a door of a kiosk and a casing of the kiosk;a door sensor;a housing to be installed on an external surface of the kiosk;a display arranged within the housing and displaying pricing information for products within the kiosk;a payment collection module coupled to the housing and comprising a short-range wireless communication module configured to identify a mobile computing device proximal the kiosk;a radio antenna to be installed within the kiosk to broadcast a signal toward radio frequency identification tags arranged on products within the kiosk;a radio frequency identification reader arranged within the housing and reading identification signals received from radio frequency identification tags via the radio antenna; anda processor arranged within the housing and configured to record an initial inventory of products within the kiosk based on signals read by the radio frequency identification reader, to communicate with a the mobile computing device through the payment collection module to authenticate a cashless payment mechanism associated with ...