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Method and apparatus for establishing and managing vending machine subscriptions

  • US 5,988,346 A
  • Filed: 11/10/1997
  • Issued: 11/23/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/10/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for registering a subscription to purchase a plurality of items dispensed by a vending machine, the method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving an indication of payment for said subscription;

    receiving a request to register said subscription;

    determining a redemption code; and

    storing subscription registration data including said redemption code.

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