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2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Waggoner, Timothy R (Department: 3651)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

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C700S240000

Reexamination Certificate

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07912580

ABSTRACT:
An embodiment of the invention includes receiving a request to purchase a product from a vending machine. At least one question to be output is determined, and the determined question is output. An interface is provided which that permits at least one answer to the at least one question to be entered by a customer. At least one answer to the at least one question is received via the interface. Based on the answer, a level of access to one or more products available for sale by the vending machine is determined. A product is provided if the level of access permits providing of a product.

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