Vending machine and distribution management system

Details Vending machine and distribution management system Vending machine and distribution management system

1997-11-12

2000-09-05

Ellis, Christopher P.

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Article handling

700234, 700236, 700244, 221 3, 221 8, 221 9, G06F 1700

Patent

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061156493

ABSTRACT:
A vending machine and distribution management system is provided which stores and sells merchandise to customers. The system includes a host computer for receiving actual sales data from the vending machine in order to track inventory and sales preferences, and to notify suppliers to restock the machine. The vending machine provides a variety of signals which are intended to entice potential customers to approach the machine and purchase merchandise. A questionnaire is provided for obtaining consumer preferences in the machine and the data is sent to the host computer for analyzing.

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