| 摘要 |
A system and method for collecting and aggregating data from a plurality of data generating vending machines (618, 618', 618"). Each vending machine transmits data to a central computer (612) via a different transmission path. Vending machine (618) transmits data to regarding machine inventory and/or sales of goods to the central computer (612) via a terrestial wireless network (604). Vending machine (618') transmits data regarding machine inventory and/or sales of goods to the central computer (612) via a satellite network comprised of, for example, satellite (614), ground station (608) having a receiving antenna (610), and a relay base (602). |
