Storage and charging system for dispensing tablets

A charging system for storing and charging an electronic device, wherein the system releases the electronic device to an authenticated user, the system comprising:

• a housing that accepts insertion of the electronic device, wherein the housing limits access to the electronic device;
• a charging device within the housing that charges the electronic device;
• a conveyor system upon which the electronic device is placed, the conveyor system defining a vertical axis, wherein the conveyor system conveys the electronic device vertically through the housing, wherein the charging device charges the electronic device while the electronic device is on the conveyor system, wherein the conveyor system releases the electronic device vertically downward at a lower end of the conveyor system;
• a release aperture of the housing located vertically below the lower end of the conveyor system, wherein the conveyor system conveys the electronic device toward the release aperture;
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• a ramp located within the housing, wherein the conveyor system releases the electronic device vertically downward to the ramp, wherein the ramp directs the electronic device to the release aperture of the housing.

A charging system for storing and charging an electronic device, wherein the system releases the electronic device to an authenticated user, the system comprising:

• a housing that accepts insertion of the electronic device wherein the housing limits access to the electronic device;
• a charging device within the housing that charges the electronic device;
• a conveyor system that conveys the electronic device to the charging device;
• a release aperture of the housing, wherein the electronic device is removed from the release aperture;
• a first charging contact of the charging device, wherein the charging contact contacts the electronic device to charge the electronic device;
• an adjustment arm attached to the housing wherein the charging contact is located on the adjustment arm;
• wherein the adjustment arm adjusts between a charge position to charge the electronic device and a transport position in which the charging contact does not contact the electronic device;
• wherein the charging contact contacts the electronic device to charge the electronic device when the adjustment arm is adjusted to the charge position.