Automatic dispensing system method and apparatus

摘要

A vending machine includes a reservoir for holding bulk goods and multiple reconfigurable distribution path devices to release the goods to a purchaser in entertaining fashion.

主权项

1. A vending apparatus comprising:
a plurality of reservoirs; a distribution control device; a dynamic user interface including a multipath serpentine visible goods guidance device; and a controller device, said controller device being adapted to provide a dynamically configured release of a mixture of goods to said multipath serpentine visible goods guidance device by said distribution control device, whereby said mixture and said dynamic user interface combine to offer enhanced entertainment to a viewer and wherein a reservoir of said plurality of reservoirs comprises a first generally horizontal portion and a second generally vertical portion, said second generally vertical portion including a feed mechanism for elevating stored goods into said generally horizontal portion.