Method to activate a vending machine

Details Method to activate a vending machine Method to activate a vending machine

2005-02-01

2005-02-01

Tran, Khoi H. (Department: 3651)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Article handling

C700S241000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06850816

ABSTRACT:
A method of activating a vending machine or automatic dispenser of products or services, comprising an authorization acceptance means that operates in the machine or dispenser and an authorization issuance means that operates in a computer or calculating device remote from said machine or dispenser, wherein the issuance means produces a seemingly random code that will be accepted by the acceptance means to authorize the vending of a product or service.

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