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US 4,949,257 AGranted
Automated merchandising system for computer software
OwnerZvi Orbachinventor
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Abstract
An automated merchandising system for computer software including a central memory for storing software for sale to customers, interface apparatus for receiving a software select customer choice input having associated therewith payment identification apparatus, and apparatus for writing software selected by a customer onto a software carrier and dispensing same to the customer.
Claims18
An automated merchandising system for computer software comprising:
- a memory for storing software for distribution to customers;
- a point of sale terminal including customer interface means for receiving a software select customer choice input;
- and
- means for writing software selected by a customer from the memory onto a software carrier;
- and
- means for associating an identification code with software provided to a customer, said identification code comprising at least one of the following identification parameters:
- purchaser identification, point of sale identification and date of purchase,
- wherein said means for associating comprises means for embedding said identification code on the software carrier.
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