Vending machine information

A computer program product comprising computer readable executable code which, when run on a processor, controls said processor to perform a method comprising:

• commencing an order by presenting a first near-field communication interface of a mobile communication device at a second near-field communication interface of a vending machine;
• identifying a presence of the mobile communication device at the vending machine using near-field communication;
• providing initial information to the mobile communication device using the near-field communication;
• providing vending machine product data to the mobile communication device from a server remote from the vending machine, for display to a user of the mobile communication device;
• obtaining order information including details of an ordered product;
• and
• dispensing the ordered product.

A system, comprising:

• a mobile communication device,
• a vending machine;
• and
• a remote server;
• wherein the mobile communication device comprises a first near-field communication interface;
• wherein the vending machine comprises a second near-field communication interface configured to identify a presence of the first near-field communication interface of the mobile communication device;
• wherein the mobile communication device and the vending machine are configured such that commencement of an order involves presenting the first near-field communication interface of the mobile communication device at the second near-field communication interface of the vending machine;
• wherein initial information is provided to the mobile communication device using the near-field communication;
• wherein vending machine product data are provided to the mobile communication device from a remote server for display to a user of the mobile communication device;
• wherein the mobile communication device comprises a user interface configured to receive user instructions regarding whether or not to order one or more products from the vending machine;
• and
• wherein the vending machine comprises a product dispenser for dispensing the ordered product.