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Apparatus and method for mobile vending

  • US 10,275,975 B2
  • Filed: 07/12/2017
  • Issued: 04/30/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/19/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for mobile vending comprising:

  • a mobile vending machine comprising;

    an item dispenser configured to display a plurality of items for purchase and comprises a user interface device configured to allow a customer to select at least an item from the plurality of items displayed in the item dispenser to purchase;

    a set of motorized wheels;

    a navigation sensor device;

    a communication device; and

    a control circuit configured to navigate the mobile vending machine based on navigation instructions; and

    a central computer system configured to communicate with the mobile vending machine via the communication device, the central computer system being configured to;

    determine a destination for the mobile vending machine;

    provide the navigation instructions to the mobile vending machine to cause the mobile vending machine to travel to the destination using the set of motorized wheels and the navigation sensor device; and

    in the event that the customer selects an item unavailable at the mobile vending machine via the item dispenser of the mobile vending machine;

    identify an alternate mobile vending machine that carries the item unavailable at the mobile vending machine; and

    communicate information associated with the alternate mobile vending machine to the customer.

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