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US 2010/0249994 A1Published application
Express checkout method and apparatus
OwnerCraig Sinclairinventor
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Abstract
Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for an express checkout vending machine that includes an input unit, a video display screen, and a communication unit. The vending machine also includes a dispensing unit adapted to receive and internally bag self-purchase items.
Claims23
An express checkout vending machine adapted for shelf use in a store, comprising:
- an input unit;
- an output unit;
- a communication unit;
- and
- a dispensing unit adapted to receive and internally bag self-purchase items.
2 more elements
An express checkout vending machine, comprising:
- (a) a means for receiving and displaying self-purchase items;
- (b) a means for bagging self-purchase items within the vending machine prior to bagged self-purchase items being dispensed;
- and
- (c) a means for dispensing one or more bagged self-purchase items.
1 more element
A method for dispensing a self-purchase item, comprising:
- (a) receiving a payment for the self-purchase item;
- (b) placing into a bag the self-purchase item prior to dispensing;
- and
- (c) dispensing one or more self-purchase items in the bag.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.