System for vending electronic guide devices
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1. A system of distributing electronic guide devices, the system comprising:
- at least two structures that accommodate and transact corresponding electronic guide devices, each structure including a CPU and a communication device; and
wherein the at least two structures communicate with one another via the communication devices.
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Abstract
A system of enclosures or units each including a plurality of electronic guide devices in which the guide devices are stored, indexed, maintained, and selectively vended from a microprocessor controlled vending machine. The customer uses the guide device while traversing an area of interest to provide facts, history, stories, destination information, entertainment, and other relevant information. The units communicate with one another to maximize the efficiency of delivering fully operational guide devices.
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1. A system of distributing electronic guide devices, the system comprising:
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at least two structures that accommodate and transact corresponding electronic guide devices, each structure including a CPU and a communication device; and wherein the at least two structures communicate with one another via the communication devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for automatically providing guide services comprising the steps of:
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storing a plurality of electronic guide devices in at least two structures each having a user interface; communicating with a customer, via the user interface, so as to select at least one guide device; and dispensing the guide device based on the communicating step. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of distributing electronic guide devices, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing at least two structures that accommodate and transact corresponding electronic guide devices, each structure including a CPU and a communication device; and communicating guide device information between the two structures. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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