Vending System and Method
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1. A method of dispensing an age-restricted item from a vending machine at a first location, the method comprising:
- at a second location remote from the first location, receiving age documentation from a purchaser;
verifying, at the second location, an age of the purchaser based on the received age documentation and direct visual inspection of the purchaser;
upon verification, sending a signal from the second location to the vending machine that allows dispensing of the item; and
verifying, by direct visual contact from the second location, that the purchaser receives the item from the vending machine at the first location.
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A method of dispensing an age-restricted item from a vending machine at a first location is presented. The method includes receiving age documentation from a purchaser at a second location remote from the first location. The age of the purchaser is verified at the second location based on the received age documentation and direct visual inspection of the purchaser. Upon verification, a signal is sent from the second location to the vending machine that allows dispensing of the item. From the second location, it is visually verified that the purchaser receives the item from the vending machine at the first location.
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1. A method of dispensing an age-restricted item from a vending machine at a first location, the method comprising:
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at a second location remote from the first location, receiving age documentation from a purchaser; verifying, at the second location, an age of the purchaser based on the received age documentation and direct visual inspection of the purchaser; upon verification, sending a signal from the second location to the vending machine that allows dispensing of the item; and verifying, by direct visual contact from the second location, that the purchaser receives the item from the vending machine at the first location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for dispensing an item, the system comprising:
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a vending machine including a dispenser for dispensing said item; and a first controller for restricting dispensing of said item to a predetermined time of operation. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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