摘要:
A vending machine for dispensing a number of products. The vending machine may include a transparent panel, a number of visible product columns, a number of non-visible product columns, and a product delivery system.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a system for detecting and communicating the position of a pusher assembly on a shelf. In an embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and a laser scanner. The laser scanner is configured to transmit a swept beam to a mirrored reflective surface located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the laser beam at the laser scanner to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf. In another embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and an infrared transceiver that sends and receives infrared signals. The transceiver may be located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the infrared signals to determine the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf.
摘要:
Provided is a transit management server, system and method for managing transit fares for a transportation system. The method includes selecting, in a transit management server, at least one fare module according to a transit fare policy, the at least one fare module corresponding to a prescribed category of fare and configured to determine a fare based on the prescribed category, setting, in the transit management server, at least one parameter in the selected fare module, and transmitting, from the transit management server to at least one terminal communicatively coupled to the transit management server, the set parameter to update a corresponding fare module in the at least one terminal according to the transit fare policy.
摘要:
A vending arrangement for computerized vending machines, retail displays, automated retail stores, utilizes a centralized, robotic gantry associated with companion modules for vending a plurality of selectable products. The modularized design enables deployment of half-sized or larger, full sized machines. The robotic gantry is deployed in a centralized module disposed adjacent display and inventory modules. Inventory modules can be fitted to both gantry sides, and doors can be fitted to the gantry front or rear. The gantry comprises an internal, vertically displaceable elevator utilizing a central conveyor for laterally, horizontally moving selected items from associated display and inventory positions to a vending position. Computerized software enables the display and vending functions, and controls elevator movement to dispense products from twin sides of the gantry by appropriately controlling the conveyor.
摘要:
A system and method for optimizing the utilization of inventory space for articles dispensable from an article dispensing machine is provided. A subset of articles in the article dispensing machine may be targeted for removal. Based on a list of the subset of articles, the article dispensing machine may move the subset of articles from a storage unit to a predetermined area. The subset of articles may be removed from the predetermined area, followed by loading of new articles to the predetermined area. Quicker and more efficient removal and loading of articles from and to the article dispensing machine may result.
摘要:
A method and system for ordering a food or beverage from an on-site inventory local to a food and beverage customer via a graphical user interface and a network is provided. The on-site inventory is associated with at least one off-site inventory. The method includes providing a user interface to a purchaser, wherein the user interface is capable of displaying at least a portion of the on-site inventory to the purchaser. The method also includes receiving instructions from the purchaser via the interface relating to the selection of a first food and beverage from the on-site inventory, delivering the first food or beverage from the on-site inventory to the purchaser, accounting for the cost of the first food or beverage with the purchaser, and determining whether the on-site inventory quantity of food or beverages of the first food or beverages is below a pre-determined minimum quantity. The method also includes the automatic generation of a draft renewal order for transmittal to one or more pre-determined distributors of a sufficient quantity of the first food or beverage to replenish the on-site inventory quantity above the minimum.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention can include systems and methods for dispensing consumable products. One embodiment of the invention can provide a product dispenser. The product dispenser can include an ingredient matrix operable to receive a plurality of product ingredients. In addition, the product dispenser can include a controller in communication with the ingredient matrix, and operable to execute a set of instructions to receive product data associated with the plurality of product ingredients. Moreover, the controller can further comprise a set of instructions to track usage of the plurality of product ingredients when at least one product is dispensed. Furthermore, the controller can further comprise a set of instructions to update the product data during or after dispensing of a product or installation of one or more product ingredients in the ingredient matrix.
摘要:
In one embodiment, a server includes a memory device and a processor configured to execute a set of instructions to communicate with a property management system, wherein the server receives transaction data from the property management system, the transaction data associated with a transaction and comprising a transaction type or a transaction class. The processor may inspect each transaction type or transaction class, compare each transaction type or transaction class to one or more allowed transaction types or transaction classes, and communicate approval of the respective transaction when the transaction type or transaction class has been previously approved to perform with the property management system.
摘要:
Vending Machines (VMs) employ a series of physical locks to prevent unauthorized access and/or control of the machine. In addition to the lock on the front door, in one embodiment of the invention an electrical door switch is employed that is used to enable a set of protected commands to the Vending Machine Controller Card (VMCC) only when the door has been opened. An electronic override of this switch, via remote control of a telemetry device (VIU) coupled to the VM, allows the VMCC to accept protected-mode commands from a central command server via a wireless network regardless of whether the door was actually opened. Other embodiments are described herein.