Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Article handling
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-27
2005-12-27
Voeltz, Emanuel Todd (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Article handling
C700S244000, C221S006000, C221S009000, C705S028000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06980887
ABSTRACT:
Inventory maintenance is improved for a system of one or more vending machines by providing one or more vending machines with unique identifiers, and means for collecting and transmitting information concerning goods dispensed and other status to a remote location where processing means provide an efficient service schedule.
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Cowling Robert
Desmarais Richard
Eagle, III Bryan
Hall John
Lemieux Michael D.
Todd Voeltz Emanuel
Vending Management Services Limited
Withrow & Terranova , PLLC
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