发明名称 |
Method and system for accomplishing product detection |
摘要 |
The present invention provides for a vending system wherein a monitoring system verifies that a product ordered by a vending customer is actually delivered through a delivery area to the customer. If the product ordered is unavailable either because of an out of stock situation or a blockage of the delivery path for that product, the present invention allows the customer to request a refund or order a second product. Additionally, the present invention helps to prevent theft of product from the vending system. |
申请公布号 |
US7980418(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2011.07.19 |
申请号 |
US20070977099 |
申请日期 |
2007.10.23 |
申请人 |
CRANE MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS, INC. |
发明人 |
WHITTEN DAVID B.;BOOTH WILLIAM EDWIN;GRINER PAUL KEVIN;DUNCAN BRIAN LEE |
分类号 |
G07F11/00;G07F9/02 |
主分类号 |
G07F11/00 |
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