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GB2172720B - A system for collecting data from a vending machine - Google Patents

A system for collecting data from a vending machine

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Publication number
GB2172720B
GB2172720B GB08600902A GB8600902A GB2172720B GB 2172720 B GB2172720 B GB 2172720B GB 08600902 A GB08600902 A GB 08600902A GB 8600902 A GB8600902 A GB 8600902A GB 2172720 B GB2172720 B GB 2172720B
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Prior art keywords
vending machine
collecting data
collecting
data
vending
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GB08600902A
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GB8600902D0 (en
GB2172720A (en
Inventor
David Eglise
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Mars Inc
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Mars Inc
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Priority to GB08600902A priority Critical patent/GB2172720B/en
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F5/00—Coin-actuated mechanisms; Interlocks
    • G07F5/18—Coin-actuated mechanisms; Interlocks specially adapted for controlling several coin-freed apparatus from one place
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
    • G07F9/002—Vending machines being part of a centrally controlled network of vending machines
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
    • G07F9/02—Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus
    • G07F9/026—Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus for alarm, monitoring and auditing in vending machines or means for indication, e.g. when empty
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
    • G07F9/08—Counting total of coins inserted

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
  • Accounting & Taxation (AREA)
  • Control Of Vending Devices And Auxiliary Devices For Vending Devices (AREA)
GB08600902A 1982-10-18 1986-01-15 A system for collecting data from a vending machine Expired GB2172720B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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GB08600902A GB2172720B (en) 1982-10-18 1986-01-15 A system for collecting data from a vending machine

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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GB8229654 1982-10-18
GB08600902A GB2172720B (en) 1982-10-18 1986-01-15 A system for collecting data from a vending machine

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GB8600902D0 GB8600902D0 (en) 1986-02-19
GB2172720A GB2172720A (en) 1986-09-24
GB2172720B true GB2172720B (en) 1987-06-10

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US8596529B1 (en) 2001-03-26 2013-12-03 Usa Technologies, Inc. Interactive interface effectuated vending
US7464867B1 (en) 2001-03-26 2008-12-16 Usa Technologies, Inc. Cashless vending system with tethered payment interface
US7690495B1 (en) 2001-03-26 2010-04-06 Usa Technologies, Inc. Card reader assembly
US7630939B1 (en) 2001-03-26 2009-12-08 Usa Technologies, Inc. System and method for locally authorizing cashless transactions at point of sale
US7593897B1 (en) 2001-06-19 2009-09-22 Usa Technologies, Inc. Wireless system for communicating cashless vending transaction data and vending machine audit data to remote locations
US7787987B2 (en) 2004-04-15 2010-08-31 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc System and method for communicating vending information
US7584869B2 (en) 2004-04-15 2009-09-08 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc Article dispensing system and method for same
US7447605B2 (en) 2004-04-15 2008-11-04 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc System and method for calibrating a vending apparatus
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US8060247B2 (en) 2005-04-22 2011-11-15 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc System and method for communicating secondary vending options
US7853354B2 (en) 2005-04-22 2010-12-14 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc System and method for communicating vending information
US7747346B2 (en) 2005-04-22 2010-06-29 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc System and method for regulating vendible media products
US8412374B2 (en) 2005-04-22 2013-04-02 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc System and method for communicating vending information
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US8417380B2 (en) 2005-04-22 2013-04-09 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc System and method for communicating vending information
US7797077B2 (en) 2005-04-22 2010-09-14 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc System and method for managing vending inventory
US8996162B2 (en) 2009-09-05 2015-03-31 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc Article vending machine and method for exchanging an inoperable article for an operable article
US9104990B2 (en) 2009-09-05 2015-08-11 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc Article vending machine and method for exchanging an inoperable article for an operable article
US9569911B2 (en) 2010-08-23 2017-02-14 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc Secondary media return system and method
US8538581B2 (en) 2010-09-03 2013-09-17 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc Article vending machine and method for authenticating received articles
US9348822B2 (en) 2011-08-02 2016-05-24 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc System and method for generating notifications related to new media
US8712872B2 (en) 2012-03-07 2014-04-29 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc System and method for optimizing utilization of inventory space for dispensable articles
US8768789B2 (en) 2012-03-07 2014-07-01 Redbox Automated Retail, Llc System and method for optimizing utilization of inventory space for dispensable articles

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