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MOBILE VENDING USING AN AUTONOMOUS ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE

  • US 20200133271A1
  • Filed: 10/31/2018
  • Published: 04/30/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/2018
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for providing goods to a customer, comprising:

  • an autonomous vehicle, the autonomous vehicle comprising;

    a first controller;

    a camera in communication with the first controller for supplying image data to the controller;

    a global positioning satellite apparatus for determining a position of the autonomous vehicle in communication with the first controller;

    a ranging unit for determining a distance to an object from the autonomous vehicle in communication with the first controller; and

    a communication system for wirelessly communicating with an off-board computer at a remote location; and

    a mobile vending machine affixed to the autonomous vehicle, the mobile vending machine comprising;

    a second controller;

    a user interface for taking an order from the customer in communication with the second controller;

    a delivery apparatus in communication with the second controller for delivering the order to the customer;

    a restocking apparatus for replenishing goods in the mobile vending machine from the remote location, the restocking apparatus being in communication with the remote location and the mobile vending machine through the communication system; and

    a restocking door, the restocking door opening to receive goods from the restocking apparatus to restock the mobile vending machine.

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