Apparatus, system, and methods for retrofitting vending systems with wireless communication

摘要

Retrofitted vending systems including a card reader and a vending machine in communication with the card reader are disclosed. The systems may include a spacer positioned between the card reader and the vending machine that is adapted for mounting the card reader to the vending machine. Wireless communication device are also disclosed. The wireless communication devices may be electronically coupled to the vending machine and may include a bracket configured for attachment in the spacer and a wireless communication board fastened to the bracket.

主权项

1. A vending system, comprising:
a card reader; a vending machine in communication with the card reader, the card reader having a frontmost surface facing away from the vending machine and a rearmost surface facing the vending machine; a spacer, positioned between the card reader and the vending machine, adapted for mounting the card reader to the vending machine, the spacer creating a space between the rearmost surface of the card reader and a front surface of the vending machine; and a wireless communication device electronically coupled to the vending machine, including:
a bracket configured for attachment in the spacer; anda wireless communication board fastened to the bracket.