CA1274893A - Method and apparatus for vending - Google Patents
Method and apparatus for vendingInfo
- Publication number
- CA1274893A CA1274893A CA000503450A CA503450A CA1274893A CA 1274893 A CA1274893 A CA 1274893A CA 000503450 A CA000503450 A CA 000503450A CA 503450 A CA503450 A CA 503450A CA 1274893 A CA1274893 A CA 1274893A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- item
- storage
- user
- positions
- vend
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Fee Related
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Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
- G11B—INFORMATION STORAGE BASED ON RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN RECORD CARRIER AND TRANSDUCER
- G11B15/00—Driving, starting or stopping record carriers of filamentary or web form; Driving both such record carriers and heads; Guiding such record carriers or containers therefor; Control thereof; Control of operating function
- G11B15/675—Guiding containers, e.g. loading, ejecting cassettes
- G11B15/68—Automatic cassette changing arrangements; automatic tape changing arrangements
- G11B15/682—Automatic cassette changing arrangements; automatic tape changing arrangements with fixed magazines having fixed cassette storage cells, e.g. in racks
- G11B15/6835—Automatic cassette changing arrangements; automatic tape changing arrangements with fixed magazines having fixed cassette storage cells, e.g. in racks the cassettes being transferred to a fixed recorder or player using a moving carriage
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
- G07F11/02—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines
- G07F11/04—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other
- G07F11/16—Delivery means
- G07F11/165—Delivery means using xyz-picker or multi-dimensional article picking arrangements
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
- G06K17/00—Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups G06K1/00 - G06K15/00, e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
- G06K17/0003—Automatic card files incorporating selecting, conveying and possibly reading and/or writing operations
- G06K17/0012—Automatic card files incorporating selecting, conveying and possibly reading and/or writing operations with more than one selection steps, e.g. selection of a record carrier from a selected compartment of a compartmented storage
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q20/00—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols
- G06Q20/30—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks
- G06Q20/34—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
- G06Q20/342—Cards defining paid or billed services or quantities
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F11/00—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles
- G07F11/62—Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
- G07F7/02—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by keys or other credit registering devices
- G07F7/025—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by keys or other credit registering devices by means, e.g. cards, providing billing information at the time of purchase, e.g. identification of seller or purchaser, quantity of goods delivered or to be delivered
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
- G07F7/06—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles
- G07F7/069—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by box-like containers, e.g. videocassettes, books
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- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
- Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
- Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
- Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging (AREA)
- Multimedia (AREA)
- Accounting & Taxation (AREA)
- Strategic Management (AREA)
- General Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
- Control Of Vending Devices And Auxiliary Devices For Vending Devices (AREA)
- Vending Machines For Individual Products (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US70889785A | 1985-03-06 | 1985-03-06 | |
US708,897 | 1985-03-06 |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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CA1274893A true CA1274893A (en) | 1990-10-02 |
Family
ID=24847613
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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CA000503450A Expired - Fee Related CA1274893A (en) | 1985-03-06 | 1986-03-06 | Method and apparatus for vending |
Country Status (7)
Country | Link |
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EP (1) | EP0217853A4 (fi) |
JP (1) | JPS62502221A (fi) |
AU (1) | AU5627686A (fi) |
CA (1) | CA1274893A (fi) |
DK (1) | DK530086A (fi) |
FI (1) | FI864499A0 (fi) |
WO (1) | WO1986005292A1 (fi) |
Families Citing this family (20)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4814592A (en) * | 1986-05-29 | 1989-03-21 | Videomat Associates | Apparatus and method for storing and retrieving articles |
US4860876A (en) * | 1987-08-11 | 1989-08-29 | Midway Video, Ltd. | Article vending machine employing unique robotic arm and the robotic arm employed therein |
FR2620842B1 (fr) * | 1987-09-21 | 1992-03-13 | Erco Electronic Sa | Distributeur automatique de cassettes video ou d'objets similaires |
SE459939B (sv) * | 1987-12-28 | 1989-08-21 | Ahlstroem A | Foersaeljningsautomat foer kompletta maaltider |
FR2629297A1 (fr) * | 1988-03-22 | 1989-09-29 | Burnacci Philippe | Cabine de prise de vue videographique |
DE3812547C1 (fi) * | 1988-04-15 | 1989-02-02 | Franz Josef 7640 Kehl De Graf | |
FR2651904A1 (fr) * | 1989-09-14 | 1991-03-15 | Andromac Technologies | Installation de distribution d'articles tels que des cassettes video. |
IT1259828B (it) * | 1992-07-03 | 1996-03-28 | Distributore automatico di supporti audiovisivi e digitali ed elementodi identificazione associato | |
JP2583017B2 (ja) * | 1993-04-14 | 1997-02-19 | インターナショナル・ビジネス・マシーンズ・コーポレイション | カートリッジ格納装置及び自動格納ライブラリ |
FR2724478B1 (fr) * | 1994-08-01 | 1996-12-27 | Jean Pierre Trielli | Distributeur automatique de produits destines a la vente ou a la location fonctionnant 24h/24h pilote par un ordinateur et consultable par ordinateur (modem) |
JP2777557B2 (ja) * | 1995-10-11 | 1998-07-16 | 有限会社シルク縫製工場 | 商品自動販売室 |
FR2739966A1 (fr) * | 1995-10-13 | 1997-04-18 | Video Holding System | Dispositif de rangement pour cassettes a louer, permettant la delivrance et la recuperation automatiques de celles-ci |
US5797515A (en) | 1995-10-18 | 1998-08-25 | Adds, Inc. | Method for controlling a drug dispensing system |
AU1859697A (en) * | 1996-02-09 | 1997-08-28 | Overland Data, Inc. | Automated tape cartridge library |
US5819309A (en) * | 1996-02-09 | 1998-10-06 | Overland Data, Inc. | Automated tape cartridge library with accelerated calibration |
ES2210489T3 (es) * | 1997-06-19 | 2004-07-01 | DE NAAMLOZE VENNOOTSCHAP: "NEW DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS" IN HET KORT "N.D.S." | Distribuidor para articulos al detalle. |
US6438623B1 (en) * | 1999-04-16 | 2002-08-20 | Ampex Corporation | Transfer unit extending between two or more cabinets for expansion of tape library systems |
ES2234340B1 (es) * | 2000-05-04 | 2006-10-01 | Fuji Electric Co. Ltd | Aparato para transportar un articulo seleccionado a una ventana de recogida en una maquina vendedora automatica. |
DE102011109373A1 (de) | 2011-08-04 | 2012-04-19 | K & U Printware Gmbh | Warenautomat |
CN104318668A (zh) * | 2014-09-28 | 2015-01-28 | 广西南宁推特信息技术有限公司 | 一种基于色标及电子标签的储物系统及存取方法 |
Family Cites Families (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US3854605A (en) * | 1974-02-25 | 1974-12-17 | Ibm | Article conveying |
US4300040A (en) * | 1979-11-13 | 1981-11-10 | Video Corporation Of America | Ordering terminal |
US4414467A (en) * | 1979-11-13 | 1983-11-08 | Video Corporation Of America | Vending ordering terminal |
NZ199808A (en) * | 1981-03-03 | 1986-06-11 | Maciver K J A & Sons | Machine for renting video tape cassettes:individual compartment for each cassette |
FR2563985A1 (fr) * | 1984-05-14 | 1985-11-15 | Gille Pierre | Dispositif distributeur de cassettes a fonctionnement automatique, notamment pour des cassettes video |
DE8514600U1 (de) * | 1985-05-17 | 1985-08-22 | Plus Video GmbH, 4600 Dortmund | Vorrichtung zur Ausgabe, insbesondere von Video-Cassetten |
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1986
- 1986-02-28 JP JP61501739A patent/JPS62502221A/ja active Pending
- 1986-02-28 EP EP19860902111 patent/EP0217853A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1986-02-28 WO PCT/US1986/000448 patent/WO1986005292A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1986-02-28 AU AU56276/86A patent/AU5627686A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1986-03-06 CA CA000503450A patent/CA1274893A/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1986-11-05 FI FI864499A patent/FI864499A0/fi not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1986-11-06 DK DK530086A patent/DK530086A/da not_active Application Discontinuation
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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EP0217853A1 (en) | 1987-04-15 |
DK530086D0 (da) | 1986-11-06 |
JPS62502221A (ja) | 1987-08-27 |
FI864499A (fi) | 1986-11-05 |
DK530086A (da) | 1986-11-06 |
EP0217853A4 (en) | 1988-07-04 |
AU5627686A (en) | 1986-09-24 |
FI864499A0 (fi) | 1986-11-05 |
WO1986005292A1 (en) | 1986-09-12 |
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Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
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MKLA | Lapsed |