Registers – Coded record sensors – Particular sensor structure
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Trail, Allyson N (Department: 2876)
Registers
Coded record sensors
Particular sensor structure
C700S232000, C700S235000, C700S241000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07988049
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for calibrating a vending apparatus is provided. A vertical base reference position of a selector arm is stored, wherein the vertical base reference position corresponds to one of a plurality of rows in a cylindrical storage device. A horizontal base reference position is stored, wherein the horizontal base reference position corresponds to a compartment identifier identifying a compartment within each of the plurality of rows. A position of the selector arm corresponding to a media storage compartment is also stored, wherein the position comprises a vertical position and a horizontal position. A motor is initiated to move the selector arm along a vertical axis, wherein a movement of the selector arm results in one of an increment and/or a decrement to the vertical position of the selector arm. A stepper motor is initiated to rotate the cylindrical storage device, wherein a rotation of the device results in one of an increment and/or a decrement to the horizontal position of the selector arm.
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Muraff James P.
Neal Gerber & Eisenberg LLP
Redbox Automated Retail, LLC
Trail Allyson N
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