METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACCOMPLISHING PRODUCT DETECTION

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...

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Hauptverfasser:	BOOTH, WILLIAM E, WHITTEN, DAVID B, DUNCAN, BRIAN L, GRINER, PAUL K
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng ; fre
Schlagworte:	CHECKING-DEVICES COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS PHYSICS
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Zusammenfassung:	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.