Kiosk for renting securable devices configured to operate as a point-of-sale

摘要

A system and method for assigning controlled access to a securable device may include (i) a kiosk configured to enable a user to rent a securable device from among multiple securable devices and (ii) a lock unit associated with the securable device and being in communication with the kiosk. The lock unit may further be configured to enable the user to access the securable device after being rented by the user via said kiosk. The kiosk may further be configured to enable the user to purchase goods or services in addition to rental of the securable device.

主权项

1. A system for assigning controlled access to a securable device, said system comprising:
a kiosk configured (i) to enable a user to rent a securable device from among a plurality of securable devices, (ii) to rent the securable device in response to the user performing a financial transaction via the kiosk, and (iii) to associate a unique personal identification number (PIN) with the user and the securable device; and a lock unit associated with the securable device and being in communication with said kiosk, said lock unit further being configured to enable the user to access the securable device after being rented by the user via said kiosk and in response to receiving the PIN submitted by the user, said kiosk further being configured to enable the user to purchase goods or services in addition to rental of the securable device.