| 摘要 |
<p>A video cassette vending machine (10) has a plurality of storage positions, defined by supports (14), which are not user-accessible and a vend position (17) which is user-accessible. A carrier unit (35) is provided for carrying a selected video cassette (11) between one of the storage positions and the vend position. A positioning unit (40, 44) is provided for positioning the carrier unit proximate to a selected storage position in response to user input. An engaging unit (55) fixed to the carrier unit is provided for engaging and disengaging a selected video cassette. A microprocessor memory system (104) is provided for recording and processing information about the contents of the storage positions and the identity of the selected video cassette.</p> |
