Method and system for the sale of medical items
First Claim
1. A system for selling medical items comprising:
- (a) one or more vending machines;
(b) a service center provided with one or more communication devices; and
(c) a communications network configured to allow communication between a communication device located at a vending machine and a communication device located at the service center.
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Abstract
A system and method for selling medical items. The system comprises one or more vending machines and a service center. The system further comprises a communications network used to allow communication between a communication device located at a vending machine and a communication device located at the service center. An individual contemplating the purchase of a medical item from one of the vending machines can consult with a pharmacist located at the service center before making a purchase from the vending machine. In one embodiment of the invention, a purchase may be made at one of the vending machines only after the purchase has been approved by a pharmacist at the service center.
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21 Claims
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1. A system for selling medical items comprising:
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(a) one or more vending machines;
(b) a service center provided with one or more communication devices; and
(c) a communications network configured to allow communication between a communication device located at a vending machine and a communication device located at the service center. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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6. The system according to claim one wherein one or more of the communication devices includes a video camera for video conferencing between an individual located at a vending machine and an individual located at the service center.
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12. A method for selling medical items comprising:
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(a) providing one or more vending machines;
(b) providing a service center having one or more communication devices; and
(c) providing a communications network configured to allow communication between a communication device located at a vending machine and a communication device located at the service center. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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