Automatic vending machine e.g. for topping up mobile telephone credit dispenses character strings associated with financial value

摘要

The vending machine comprises an input unit (2) for payment media, a store for goods to be sold, and an output unit (8) for the goods. The machine includes a store (9) for character strings associated with certain financial value, and an output unit (8) for these character strings. The output character strings are associated with a financial value and a service provider. The character string is printed out or temporarily displayed.