Automated business system and method of vending and...

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2008-12-04

2011-12-13

Collins, Michael K (Department: 3651)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Article handling

C700S232000, C700S233000, C700S241000

Reexamination Certificate

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08078316

ABSTRACT:
System and method of dispensing disc-based media and other consumer products. A user can interact with an automated business system to select disc-based media for rental and/or purchase. The automated business system can retrieve the selection from the interior of the automated business system and dispense the selection through a port to the user. The automated business system can retrieve the selection from the port in a return process.

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