System for vending program cartridges which have circuitry for i

Details System for vending program cartridges which have circuitry for i System for vending program cartridges which have circuitry for i

1983-04-21

1986-06-03

Springborn, Harvey E.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

273 85G, 273DIG28, 273148B, 365 52, 365 63, 364479, G06F 1300, G06F 1544

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045933766

ABSTRACT:
A vending machine stores a plurality of video game programs which may be selected for purchase. The game program is transferred to a programmable cartridge which the user inserts into the machine. The programmable cartridge is then removed for use on a separate video game unit. The programmable cartridge includes a use interval circuit which is preset by the vending machine to expire after a time interval. When expired, the transferred program is rendered inoperable.

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