| 摘要 |
A security method for vending containers is provided including a modular vending unit, that includes a rotatable container storage and dispensing unit, an access means capable of switching between a locked state and an unlocked state, and disposed to cooperate with the rotatable storage and dispensing unit, a control unit for communicating with a user and the at least two modular vending units. an electronic selection means disposed to allow the acquisition or return of a container, an electronic control means for rotating and locking the rotatable container storage and dispensing unit, and an electronic control means for locking and unlocking the access means. The security system for vending containers also includes an alarm system mounted within the modular vending unit for detecting attempted theft and vandalism that may include a door sensor, a vibration sensor, an audio transducer means, a visual transducer |
| 主权项 |
1. A security method for vending containers, comprising;
providing a modular vending unit, comprising a rotatable container storage and dispensing unit, capable of incrementally rotating and locking in predetermined positions, comprising multiple discrete storage volumes each disposed to contain a single container, providing an access means for accessing the interior of said rotatable container storage and dispensing unit, capable of switching between a locked state and an unlocked state, and disposed to cooperate with said rotatable storage and dispensing unit, providing a control unit for communicating with a user and said at least two modular vending units, comprising
providing a power supply, an input means and an output means,providing an electronic container inventory means disposed to indicate a quantity of available containers, and a quantity of unoccupied storage volumes,providing an electronic selection means disposed to allow the acquisition or return of a container, comprising an electronic control means for rotating and locking said rotatable container storage and dispensing unit, and an electronic control means for locking and unlocking said access means.providing an electronic payment interface disposed to allow for payments or refunds, andproviding an access permission means disposed to rotate said rotatable container storage and dispensing unit to a predetermined position, and allow access to said discrete storage volume by modulating said access means, and providing an alarm system mounted within said modular vending unit whereby an attempted theft or act of vandalism is detected. |
