EP0999529A3 - Device for remotely monitoring vending machines and the like - Google Patents

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EP0999529A3
EP0999529A3 EP99119930A EP99119930A EP0999529A3 EP 0999529 A3 EP0999529 A3 EP 0999529A3 EP 99119930 A EP99119930 A EP 99119930A EP 99119930 A EP99119930 A EP 99119930A EP 0999529 A3 EP0999529 A3 EP 0999529A3
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remotely monitoring
vending machines
monitoring vending
vending machine
machines
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EP0999529A2 (en
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Paolo Bernasconi
Abele Barbieri
Mauro Righetto
Alessandro Ratti
Pinuccio Fusetti
Mauro Ventura
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Vesiel Srl
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F5/00—Coin-actuated mechanisms; Interlocks
    • G07F5/18—Coin-actuated mechanisms; Interlocks specially adapted for controlling several coin-freed apparatus from one place
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
    • G07F9/001—Interfacing with vending machines using mobile or wearable devices
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
    • G07F9/002—Vending machines being part of a centrally controlled network of vending machines
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F9/00—Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
    • G07F9/02—Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus
    • G07F9/026—Devices for alarm or indication, e.g. when empty; Advertising arrangements in coin-freed apparatus for alarm, monitoring and auditing in vending machines or means for indication, e.g. when empty

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  • Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
  • Accounting & Taxation (AREA)
  • Control Of Vending Devices And Auxiliary Devices For Vending Devices (AREA)
  • Alarm Systems (AREA)
  • Burglar Alarm Systems (AREA)

Abstract

A device for remotely monitoring vending machines and the like, comprising cellular telephone communication means (1) which are associated with a vending machine in order to automatically transmit a call to notify of malfunctions and/or statistical and sales data of the vending machine.
EP99119930A 1998-11-04 1999-10-11 Device for remotely monitoring vending machines and the like Withdrawn EP0999529A3 (en)

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IT1998MI002376A IT1303704B1 (en) 1998-11-04 1998-11-04 REMOTE MONITORING DEVICE OF LOW AUTOMATIC DISTRIBUTORS.
ITMI982376 1998-11-04

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EP0999529A2 EP0999529A2 (en) 2000-05-10
EP0999529A3 true EP0999529A3 (en) 2000-12-06

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JPH02300996A (en) * 1989-05-16 1990-12-13 Toshiba Tesuko Kk Automatic vending machine on-line system
WO1995004333A1 (en) * 1993-08-02 1995-02-09 Paola Frau Distribution network system for products and information
EP0693813A1 (en) * 1994-07-22 1996-01-24 Chen-Chi Yang Battery vending system
US5544784A (en) * 1995-05-26 1996-08-13 Motorola, Inc. Rechargeable battery vending machine
JPH08227478A (en) * 1995-02-20 1996-09-03 文忠 ▲ひろ▼瀬 Automatic vending machine with radio tlephone device
FR2744545A1 (en) * 1996-02-02 1997-08-08 Peudepiece Gerard Automatic refrigerated bottle vending machine with remote management
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FR2551898A1 (en) * 1983-09-14 1985-03-15 Gruenig Automaten Dieter METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISE DISTRIBUTORS
JPH02300996A (en) * 1989-05-16 1990-12-13 Toshiba Tesuko Kk Automatic vending machine on-line system
WO1995004333A1 (en) * 1993-08-02 1995-02-09 Paola Frau Distribution network system for products and information
EP0693813A1 (en) * 1994-07-22 1996-01-24 Chen-Chi Yang Battery vending system
JPH08227478A (en) * 1995-02-20 1996-09-03 文忠 ▲ひろ▼瀬 Automatic vending machine with radio tlephone device
US5544784A (en) * 1995-05-26 1996-08-13 Motorola, Inc. Rechargeable battery vending machine
US5708223A (en) * 1996-01-25 1998-01-13 Leer Manufacturing Limited Partnership Remote sensing ice merchandiser
FR2744545A1 (en) * 1996-02-02 1997-08-08 Peudepiece Gerard Automatic refrigerated bottle vending machine with remote management

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