Vending machines with field-programmable locks

Details Vending machines with field-programmable locks Vending machines with field-programmable locks

2004-05-04

2010-10-26

Brown, Vernal U (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S005100, C340S542000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07821395

ABSTRACT:
A vending machine uses a field-programmable electronic lock that learns a key code from a corresponding electronic key, a hand-held program unit, or an external computing device via wireless communications. In one mode, the electronic lock has a learning process activation device that is accessible only when the door of the vending machine is in the open position. In another mode, the electronic lock is programmed in the field without first opening the vending machine. A program command and access control data including a new access code are transmitted wirelessly from a hand-held program unit or the like. Alternatively, an external computing device is used to program the electronic lock via long-range wireless communications, and an electronic key is then used to open the electronic lock to physically access the vending machine.

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