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Systems and methods for collecting vend data from, and exchanging information with, vending machines and other devices

  • US 20060149415A1
  • Filed: 12/10/2004
  • Published: 07/06/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/10/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A communication device for use with a vending machine, the communication device comprising:

  • a body configured to be attached to a portion of the vending machine;

    a controller supported by the body, wherein the controller is configured to receive information from the vending machine; and

    a transmitter operably connected to the controller, wherein the transmitter is configured to wirelessly transmit at least a portion of the information received from the vending machine to a data collection device spaced apart from the communication device.

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