JP2007102317A - Vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable the use of a plurality of types of electronic information on a single vending machine. <P>SOLUTION: The single vending machine, which is compatible with electronic information means 7 recording data with which articles in the vending machine can be purchased, comprises an article selection means 4 for selecting an article to be purchased, a reading/writing means 8 for reading/writing data from/to the electronic information means 7, and an electronic information selection means 9 for selecting a type of electronic information means to be used by a user. When purchasing an article, the user can select desired electronic information to pay by the electronic information. Article sales promotion can thus be expected. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a control device in a vending machine.

In a control device in a conventional vending machine, electronic information such as a portable information terminal device is transmitted to a portable information terminal identifying means provided in the vending machine, and the change information transmitting means provided in the vending machine is transmitted to the portable terminal device. There has been disclosed a control device that performs settlement when purchasing a product of a vending machine by transmitting (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-92701 A

  However, in the conventional configuration, only one electronic information is used in the vending machine.

  In recent years, with the widespread use of IC cards, mobile phones, etc., there are multiple types of electronic information such as electronic money, and in the conventional method, the user has the type of electronic money at hand at the vending machine side. If it is not recognized, there is a problem that the product cannot be purchased and does not lead to the sales promotion of the product of the vending machine.

  The present invention solves the above-described conventional problems, and enables a plurality of types of electronic information to be used with a single vending machine, and promotes the sale of products with the vending machine. It is aimed.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the control device for a vending machine according to the present invention enables a user to select electronic information that the user wants to use when purchasing a product.

  Since the vending machine of the present invention can use a plurality of types of electronic information with a single vending machine, the user can select electronic information that he / she wants to use on the spot, and the electronic information on hand (electronic money, etc.) There is no need to bother searching for vending machines that can use the product, and it is possible to purchase products, leading to improved sales promotion in the vending machines.

  The invention described in claim 1 is a vending machine that purchases products from a vending machine using electronic information means, and the electronic information means stores data necessary for purchasing the products. A product selection means for selecting a product to be purchased by a user, a read / write means for reading / writing data with the electronic information means, and an electronic information selection means for selecting the type of the electronic information means used by the user. In addition, in the configuration of a single vending machine, when a user purchases a product, the user can select electronic information to be used, settle the electronic information, and sell the product.

  In the invention according to claim 2, the merchandise sales operation is performed in the order of product selection by the product selection means for selecting a product to be purchased, selection of electronic information by the electronic information selection means, and holding the electronic information means over the reading / writing means. Therefore, the user can select the product before giving the money information to the vending machine and select the type of electronic information means to be settled before settlement. You can correct it.

  In the invention according to claim 3, since the merchandise sales operation is performed in the order of electronic information selection by the electronic information selection means, merchandise selection means for selecting the merchandise to be purchased, and electronic information means over the reading / writing means. Since the user can select the type of electronic information means to be settled before settlement, and the user can select the product before giving the money information to the vending machine, the product can be reselected.

  The invention according to claim 4 is directed to the electronic information means 7 in order of depositing by the depositing means for depositing cash, selecting electronic information by the electronic information selecting means, and holding the electronic information means over the reading / writing means. Since the depositor selects the type of electronic information means 7 to be deposited before settlement, the type of electronic information means can be reselected.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in order of electronic information selection by the electronic information selection means, deposit by the deposit means for depositing cash, and holding the electronic information means over the read / write means, Since the depositor performs the type of electronic information means 7 to be deposited before cash-in, the amount to be deposited can be added even after the type of electronic information means 7 is selected.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the control device of the vending machine in the embodiment.

  3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are flowcharts showing the operation of the control device of the vending machine according to the embodiment.

  In FIG. 1, a housing 1 is a vending machine main body, and a door 2 is provided at the front.

  The door 2 has a display means 3 for showing a sample of the goods to be sold to the outside, a goods selection means 4 for the user to select the goods at the time of sale, a money intake means 5 for putting cash when purchasing the goods, and a goods to be sold A take-out port 6 for taking out information, a read / write means 8 for reading / writing information of electronic information means 7 (electronic money or the like) used by the user, and an electronic information selection means 9 for selecting the type of the electronic information means 7 by the user. Yes.

  The electronic information means 7 is electronic money written on a storage medium of an IC card or a mobile phone, information that can identify an individual (for example, a credit card), etc. In this report, it is used for purchasing a product from a vending machine. Electronic information that can be used for

  The read / write means 8 can transmit / receive information to / from the electronic information means 7 simply by bringing the electronic information means 7 close to the vicinity, and can read / write the contents of the electronic information means 7.

  Originally, the electronic information means 7 has a plurality of standards, and information cannot be transmitted / received unless the standards on the electronic information means 7 side and the standards on the read / write means 9 side are the same.

  Also, some electronic information means 7 may have the same standard but cannot be transmitted / received due to security or the like. For example, the same hardware standard is applied, but the file format for storing in the storage medium is not limited. In order to prevent unauthorized use, software standards such as encryption specifications and security specifications are different, and the electronic information means 7 is classified as a plurality of types.

  The electronic information selection means 9 selects electronic information written in the electronic information means 7, and a plurality of types of electronic information that can be used in the vending machine are provided, and the user uses the electronic information means 7. In that case, you can select the type of electronic information you want to use on the spot.

  The “type” of the electronic information means 7 in the present embodiment is easily understood by the user by using the name of a service provided by a company or the like.

  For example, the electronic information means 7 is classified into three types, Type A, Type B, and Type C, assuming that the electronic information unit 7 conforms to the non-contact type IC card in the international standard ISO 14443.

  For example, assume that there are three Type A non-contact type IC cards that can be used in vending machines.

  The three cards are compliant with the Type A standard. However, as described above, if the types are different from each other due to security and the like, the setting of the read / write means 8 must be changed for each card. I can't read or write.

  In order to change the setting of the read / write means 8, if the three types of cards are set in the information selection means 9 and the card type is selected, the settings of the read / write means 8 are also changed.

  In the present embodiment, the electronic information selection means 9 is provided with a plurality of buttons on the door 2 of the vending machine, and the type of the electronic information means 7 that can be used in the vending machine is set for each button. However, as long as the user can select the electronic information means 7 by operating the vending machine, anything may be used.

  At present, the number of electronic information means 7 that can be used in vending machines is still limited, but when more electronic information appears in the future, the electronic information selection means 9 is a screen such as a touch panel. First, select the standard of electronic information that you want to use using a device that can make transitions, and then select the standard, and then select the type within the same standard that has been registered in advance. The electronic information service name or the like may be set in advance so that it can be displayed in advance so that the user can select it by himself / herself. The electronic information selection means 9 is used by the user. Any form can be used as long as electronic information to be selected can be selected.

  In FIG. 2, a calculation unit 10 controls the vending machine by exchanging signals with the product selection unit 4, the read / write unit 8, the electronic information selection unit 9 and the like shown in FIG.

  The operation of the control device of the vending machine configured as described above will be described below with reference to FIG.

  It is confirmed whether or not a button operation has been performed on the electronic information selection means 4 (STEP 1).

  If there is no button operation, the button operation confirmation is performed again. If there is a button operation, the operated button is determined (number), and the type of electronic information means 7 assigned to the button is determined (STEP 2).

  After the electronic information means 7 is confirmed, a communication rule relating to the confirmed electronic information is signal-transmitted to the read / write means 8 (STEP 3).

  Based on the transmitted signal, the read / write means 8 is set to the selected communication rule, and can exchange data with the selected electronic information means 7.

  It is confirmed whether the electronic information means 7 is held over (STEP 4).

  When the electronic information means 7 is held over, the read / write means 8 communicates with the electronic information means 7 to acquire information of the electronic information means 7 and temporarily store the data in the arithmetic control unit 10 (STEP 5).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the user has operated a button on the product selection means 4 (STEP 6).

  Until the button operation of STEP 6 is performed, the button operation for the electronic information selection unit 4 is accepted, and the button number of the latest electronic information selection unit 7 when the button operation for the product selection unit 4 of STEP 6 is performed is electronically stored. It is set as the standard and type of the information selection means 7.

  If there is a button operation, the operated button is determined (number), the product assigned to the button is determined, and information (price, etc.) regarding the product is determined (STEP 7).

  Next, it is confirmed again whether the electronic information means 7 is held over the read / write means 8 (STEP 8).

  If it is held over, the read / write means 8 writes the adjustment information to the electronic information means 7 (STEP 9).

  Until the electronic information means 7 in STEP 8 is held over the read / write means 8, button operations on the product selection means 4 in STEP 6 are accepted, and the latest information when the electronic information means 7 in STEP 8 is held over the read / write means 8 is accepted. The merchandise of the merchandise selection means 4 is set as a settlement target product.

  If the payment information is normally written, a command is sent to the product delivery means 11 to carry out the product selected by the user (STEP 10).

  As described above, according to the control device of the vending machine of the present embodiment, when a user purchases a product, the user can select the electronic information to be used, and the electronic information can be settled. Merchandise can be sold.

  Further, the operation may be the procedure of FIG. Hereinafter, the operation will be described with reference to FIG.

  It is confirmed whether or not the user has operated a button on the product selection means 4 (STEP 21).

  If there is a button operation, the operated button is determined (number), the product assigned to the button is confirmed, and information (price, etc.) regarding the product is confirmed (STEP 22).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not a button operation has been performed on the electronic information selection means 4 (STEP 23).

  If there is no button operation, the button operation confirmation is performed again. If there is a button operation, the operated button is determined (numbered), and the standard and type of the electronic information means 7 assigned to the button are determined (STEP 24). .

  After the electronic information means 7 is confirmed, information related to the confirmed electronic information is signal-transmitted to the read / write means 8 (STEP 25).

  Based on the transmitted signal, the read / write means 8 is set to the selected standard and type, and can exchange data with the electronic information means 7 of the selected standard and type.

  Next, it is confirmed whether the electronic information means 7 is held over (STEP 26).

  Until the electronic information means 7 of STEP 26 is held over, the button operation on the electronic information selecting means 4 is accepted, and the button number of the latest electronic information selecting means 7 when the electronic information means 7 of STEP 26 is held up is received. Is set as the standard and type of the electronic information selection means 7.

  When the electronic information means 7 is held over, the read / write means 8 communicates with the electronic information means 7 to acquire information of the electronic information means 7 and store the data in the arithmetic control unit 10 (STEP 27).

  In STEP 22, since the user's purchased product is fixed, the product information and the balance information are calculated, and the read / write means 8 writes the settlement information in the electronic information means 7 (STEP 28).

  If the payment information has been normally written, a command is sent to the product delivery means 11 to carry out the product selected by the user (STEP 29).

  As described above, according to the control device of the vending machine according to the present embodiment, the user can select a product before giving money information to the vending machine, and the standard of the electronic information means to be settled. Since the type is selected before settlement, the standard and type of the electronic information means 7 can be reselected.

  Further, the operation may be the procedure of FIG. Hereinafter, the operation will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not a button operation has been performed on the electronic information selection means 4 (STEP 41).

  If there is no button operation, the button operation confirmation is performed again. If there is a button operation, the operated button is determined (number), and the standard and type of the electronic information means 7 assigned to the button are determined (STEP 42).

  After selecting the standard of the electronic information means 7, the signal is transmitted to the read / write means 8 (STEP 43).

  Based on the transmitted signal, the read / write means 8 is set to the selected standard, and can exchange data with the electronic information means 7 of the selected type.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the user has operated a button on the product selection means 4 (STEP 44).

  If there is a button operation, the operated button is determined (number), the product assigned to the button is determined, and information (price, etc.) regarding the product is determined (STEP 45).

  Next, it is confirmed whether the electronic information means 7 is held over (STEP 46).

  Until the electronic information means 7 of STEP 46 is held over the read / write means 8, the button operation on the product selection means 4 is accepted, and the latest product when the electronic information means 7 of STEP 46 is held over the read / write means 8 is accepted. The product of the selection means 4 is set as a settlement target product.

  When the electronic information means 7 is held over, the read / write means 8 communicates with the electronic information means 7 to acquire information of the electronic information means 7 and store the data in the arithmetic control unit 10 (STEP 47).

  In STEP 45, since the user's purchased product is fixed, the product information and the balance information are calculated, and the read / write means 8 writes the settlement information to the electronic information means 7 (STEP 48).

  If the payment information has been normally written, a command is sent to the product delivery means 11 to carry out the product selected by the user (STEP 49).

  As described above, according to the control device of the vending machine of the present embodiment, first, after selecting the type of electronic information means to be settled before settlement, the user gives money information to the vending machine. Since the product can be selected first and the type of electronic information means to be settled is selected before the product is selected, the product can be reselected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, money put into the vending machine can be deposited into the electronic information means 7.

  This will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, it is confirmed whether or not cash is inserted into the money taking-in means 5 (STEP 61).

  When cash is inserted into the money taking-in means 5, the calculation control unit 10 stores the amount of money inserted (STEP 62).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not a button operation has been performed on the electronic information selection means 4 (STEP 63).

  If there is no button operation, the button operation confirmation is performed again. If there is a button operation, the operated button is determined (number), and the standard and type of the electronic information means 7 assigned to the button are determined (STEP 64). .

  After the electronic information means 7 is confirmed, information related to the confirmed electronic information is transmitted to the read / write means 8 (STEP 65).

  Based on the transmitted signal, the read / write means 8 is set to the selected standard and type, and can exchange data with the electronic information means 7 of the selected type.

  Next, it is confirmed whether the electronic information means 7 is held over (STEP 67).

  Until the electronic information means 7 of STEP 66 is held over, the button operation on the electronic information selecting means 4 is accepted, and the button number of the latest electronic information selecting means 7 when the electronic information means 7 of STEP 66 is held up is accepted. Is set as the standard and type of the electronic information selection means 7.

  When the electronic information means 7 is held over, the read / write means 8 communicates with the electronic information means 7 to acquire information of the electronic information means 7 and store the data in the arithmetic control unit 10 (STEP 67).

  In STEP 62, the amount of cash inserted is fixed, the amount of cash input and the balance of the electronic information means 7 are calculated, and the read / write means 8 writes the settlement information (payment process) to the electronic information means 7 (STEP 68).

  As described above, according to the control device of the vending machine of the present embodiment, the depositor to the electronic information means 7 selects the type of the electronic information means 7 to be deposited before the settlement, Reselect standards and types.

  Further, the operation may be the procedure of FIG. Hereinafter, the operation will be described with reference to FIG.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not a button operation has been performed on the electronic information selection means 4 (STEP 81).

  If there is no button operation, the button operation confirmation is performed again. If there is a button operation, the operated button is determined (number), and the standard and type of the electronic information means 7 assigned to the button are determined (STEP 82). .

  After the electronic information means 7 is confirmed, information related to the confirmed electronic information is signal-transmitted to the read / write means 8 (STEP 83).

  Based on the transmitted signal, the read / write means 8 is set to the selected standard and type, and can exchange data with the electronic information means 7 of the selected type.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not cash is inserted into the money taking-in means 5 (STEP 84).

  When cash is inserted into the money taking-in means 5, the calculated amount is stored in the arithmetic control unit 10 (STEP 85).

  Next, it is confirmed whether the electronic information means 7 is held over (STEP 86).

  Until the electronic information means 7 of STEP 86 is held over the reading / writing means 8, the insertion of cash into the money taking-in means 5 is accepted, and the latest information when the electronic information means 7 of STEP 86 is held over the reading / writing means 8 is accepted. The total amount of cash input is stored as a settlement target.

  When the electronic information means 7 is held over, the read / write means 8 communicates with the electronic information means 7 to acquire information of the electronic information means 7 and store the data in the arithmetic control unit 10 (STEP 87).

  In STEP 85, the amount of cash inserted is fixed, the amount of cash input and the balance of the electronic information means 7 are calculated, and the read / write means 8 writes the settlement information (payment process) to the electronic information means 7 (STEP 88).

  As described above, according to the control device of the vending machine of the present embodiment, the depositor to the electronic information means 7 performs the type of the electronic information means 7 to be deposited before the cash is inserted. Even after choosing the standard and type, you can add the amount you want to deposit.

  According to the vending machine of the present invention, the user can select electronic information that he / she wants to use on the spot, and can purchase a product without having to bother searching for a vending machine that can use the electronic information on hand. It can be applied to various electronic payment devices regardless of the form of vending machines.

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Explanation of symbols

4 Product Selection Unit 5 Money Intake Unit 7 Electronic Information Unit 8 Read / Write Unit 9 Electronic Information Selection Unit 10 Arithmetic Control Unit 11 Product Export Unit

In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the vending machine according to the present invention is a vending machine that purchases the products of the vending machine using electronic information means, so that the electronic information means can purchase the goods. Necessary data is stored, product selection means for selecting products to be purchased by the user, read / write means for reading and writing data with the electronic information means, and the type of electronic money used by the user Electronic information selection means for the electronic vending machine, and after the product selection operation by the product selection means, the electronic information type selection operation by the electronic information selection means, the electronic information means to the read / write means When the electronic information means is held over the reading and writing means, the electronic money type selection operation by the electronic information selection means can be received multiple times. Vignetting, when the electronic information means is held over to the reading and writing means, since the settlement in electronic money based on the latest selection operation by the electronic information selection means, the time of purchase by the user, the electronic information that you want to use Can be selected.
Further, in the vending machine that purchases the product of the vending machine using electronic information means, the electronic information means stores data necessary for making the product available for purchase, and the product purchased by the user. A vending machine comprising: a product selection means for selecting data; a read / write means for reading and writing data with the electronic information means; and an electronic information selection means for selecting the type of electronic money used by a user. However, if the electronic information type selection operation by the electronic information selection unit is followed by the product selection operation by the product selection unit and the electronic information unit in the order in which the electronic information unit is held over the read / write unit, the electronic information unit is the read / write unit. The product selection operation by the product selection means is accepted multiple times until it is held over, and when the electronic information means is held over the read / write means, Since the settlement of the commodity based on the latest selection operation as a target by the selection means, the user is the time of purchase, it is those that can re-select the product.

In the vending machine according to the present invention, when a user starts a product purchase operation from a product selection operation and then selects a type of electronic information desired to be used and makes a payment over a read / write unit, the electronic information unit is held up. Can reselect the type of electronic information to be used, and reselect the standard and type of electronic information selection means. In addition, when the product purchase operation starts with the electronic information type selection operation by the electronic information selection means, and then settles over the product selection operation by the product selection means and the reading / writing means, the product selection is performed until the electronic information means is held over. It can be rectified, leading to improved sales promotion in vending machines.

The invention described in claim 1 is a vending machine that purchases products from a vending machine using electronic information means, and the electronic information means stores data necessary for purchasing the products. Automatic sale of product selection means for selecting products to be purchased by the user, read / write means for reading and writing data with the electronic information means, and electronic information selection means for selecting the type of electronic money used by the user When the product sales operation is performed in the order in which the electronic information means is selected by the electronic information selection means and the electronic information means is held over the reading and writing means after the product selection operation by the product selection means, Until the electronic information means is held over the read / write means, the electronic money type selection operation by the electronic information selection means is accepted multiple times, and the electronic information means When held over the reading and writing means, by carrying out the settlement in electronic money based on the latest selection operation by the electronic information selection means, can re-select the types of electronic information that you want to use.

The invention described in claim 2 is a vending machine that purchases the products of the vending machine using electronic information means, and the electronic information means stores data necessary for making the products available for purchase. Automatic sale of product selection means for selecting products to be purchased by the user, read / write means for reading and writing data with the electronic information means, and electronic information selection means for selecting the type of electronic money used by the user When the product sales operation is performed in the order of holding the electronic information means over the product selection operation by the product selection means, the reading and writing means after the electronic money type selection operation by the electronic information selection means, Until the electronic information means is held over the read / write means, the product selection operation by the product selection means is accepted multiple times, and the electronic information means is held over the read / write means. When is, by carrying out the settlement as the target products based on the latest selection operation by said product selection means, can re-select the product.

The invention according to claim 3 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the depositing means for depositing cash, the selection of electronic information by the electronic information selection means, the electronic information means over the reading / writing means, Therefore, since the depositor to the electronic information means 7 selects the type of electronic information means 7 to be deposited before settlement, the type of electronic information means can be reselected.

The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein electronic information selection by the electronic information selection means, deposit by the deposit means for depositing cash, and electronic information in the read / write means. In order for the electronic information means 7 to be placed in order, the depositor of the electronic information means 7 wants to make a deposit even after selecting the type of the electronic information means 7 because the type of the electronic information means 7 to be deposited is made before the cash is inserted. You can add money.

In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, the vending machine according to the present invention is a vending machine that purchases the products of the vending machine using electronic information means, so that the electronic information means can purchase the goods. The necessary data is stored, and an automatic comprising a selection means for selecting a product to be purchased by a user and a type of electronic money to be used, and a read / write means for reading and writing data with the electronic information means In the vending machine, the merchandise sales operation is performed in the order in which the first selection unit, the second selection unit, and the electronic information unit are held over the read / write unit, and the operation of the first selection unit is the operation of the second selection unit Until the first selection means is accepted based on the latest selection operation of the first selection means, and the operation of the second selection means is performed by the electronic information means. Reading book Until held over the means accepted to be several times, since performs settlement is set based on the latest selection operation by the second selection means when said electronic information unit is held over, during the purchase the user The setting can be reselected by the selection means .

The vending machine of the present invention can re-select operation settings by the first selection means until the operation of the second selection means, and can re-select operation settings by the second selection means until the electronic information means is held over. This leads to improved sales promotion in vending machines.

The invention described in claim 1 is a vending machine that purchases products from a vending machine using electronic information means, and the electronic information means stores data necessary for purchasing the products. , a vending machine provided with a selection means for selecting a type of electronic money to the selection and use of the product for a user to purchase, the reading and writing means for reading and writing of data to and from the electronic information means, product sales operation The first selection means, the second selection means and the electronic information means are carried over the reading / writing means in order, and the operation of the first selection means is accepted multiple times until the second selection means is operated. If there is an operation of the second selection means, it is set based on the latest selection operation of the first selection means, and the operation of the second selection means is performed several times until the electronic information means is held over the read / write means. Accepted in Noh, when the electronic information unit is held over by performing settlement is set based on the latest selection operation by the second selecting means it can reselect products and electronic money type to buy.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect, the first selection means is a commodity selection means for selecting a commodity, and the second selection means is an electronic information selection means for selecting the type of electronic money. It is possible to reselect the product and reselect the electronic money type.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the first aspect of the invention, the first selection means is an electronic information selection means for selecting the type of electronic money, and the second selection means is a commodity selection means for selecting a commodity. It is possible to reselect the product and reselect the electronic money type.
The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the depositing means for depositing cash, the electronic information selection by the electronic information selection means, and the electronic information in the reading / writing means. In order of holding the means, the depositor to the electronic information means 7 selects the type of the electronic information means 7 to be deposited before the settlement, so that the type of the electronic information means can be reselected.

The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein electronic information selection by the electronic information selection means, deposit by the deposit means for depositing cash, and electronic information in the read / write means. In order for the electronic information means 7 to be placed in order, the depositor of the electronic information means 7 wants to make a deposit even after selecting the type of the electronic information means 7 because the type of the electronic information means 7 to be deposited is made before the cash is inserted. You can add money.

Claims (5)

  A vending machine that purchases products from a vending machine using electronic information means. The electronic information means stores data necessary to make the product available for purchase, and the user selects a product to purchase. The vending machine is provided with a product selection means, a read / write means for reading / writing data with the electronic information means, and an electronic information selection means for selecting a type of the electronic information means used by a user. And vending machine.   The merchandise sales operation can purchase merchandise in the order of merchandise selection by merchandise selection means for selecting merchandise to be purchased, selection of electronic information by electronic information selection means, and electronic information means over reading / writing means. The vending machine described.   The product sales operation can purchase products in the order of electronic information selection by electronic information selection means, product selection means for selecting products to be purchased, and electronic information means over reading and writing means. vending machine.   4. The cash can be deposited into the electronic information means in the order of depositing by the depositing means for depositing cash, selecting the electronic information by the electronic information selecting means, and holding the electronic information means over the reading / writing means. A vending machine according to claim 1.   5. The cash can be deposited in the electronic information means in the order of electronic information selection by the electronic information selection means, depositing by the depositing means for depositing cash, and holding the electronic information means over the reading / writing means. A vending machine according to claim 1.

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