Wireless vending communication systems

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2007-08-07

2007-08-07

Tweel, Jr., John (Department: 2636)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

With particular coupling link

C700S236000, C700S244000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10616704

ABSTRACT:
A system includes a plurality of vending machines communicating wirelessly with a centralized consolidation unit. The consolidation unit communicates via a pre-established communications network, such as a wired or wireless telephone network with a data collection center. A method of polling a vending machine having a wireless transceiver includes sending a first wireless signal to the wireless transceiver of the vending machine, the first signal soliciting a status response from the vending machine, and receiving a second wireless signal from the transceiver of the vending machine, the second signal including the status response which includes information pertaining to a status of the vending machine. The status information may pertain to an inventory level, money deposits, maintenance status or security status of the vending machine.

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