Vending Machine System
OwnerCalvin Kennoninventor
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Abstract
This present invention relates to a novel vending machine system that stores a variety of items, such as clothing, food, and more, to fulfil the desires and requirements of various users. The novel vending machine system features various storage compartments, a dispenser tray, a user interface, a trash bin, a drone delivery mechanism, a staff tech room and much more to enhance the functionality of conventional vending machines. The vending machine system has spacious storage compartments to store, organize, and display a variety of items for purchase, including everyday necessities as well as seasonal items.
Claims20
A vending machine system comprising:
- a housing;
- a plurality of storage compartments;
- a drone delivery system;
- a payment processing module;
- and
- a user interface.
A vending machine system comprising:
- a housing having a display, an access room and a man door to gaining access to the access room;
- a plurality of storage compartments, wherein each of said plurality of storage compartments has a temperature and a humidity;
- a drone station;
- at least one drone;
- a stock management module;
- a user interface for enabling a user to select an item stored in at least one of the plurality of storage compartments;
- a payment processing module;
- and
- an item dispensing and delivery module.
A method of operating a vending machine comprising the steps of:
- accepting a user selection of a specific item displayed in the vending machine;
- confirming the availability of the specific item;
- accepting a payment for the specific item;
- processing the payment;
- establishing a geofence around the vending machine;
- and
- delivering the specific item to a destination through a drone delivery system in communication with the vending machine if the destination is within the geofence.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.