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Vending machine method and apparatus for encouraging participation in a marketing effort

  • US 6,161,059 A
  • Filed: 09/14/1998
  • Issued: 12/12/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/14/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for dispensing a product in a vending machine to a customer, said method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a purchase request and a payment for said product;

    presenting at least one question to said customer in response to said payment;

    receiving an answer to said question from said customer;

    providing a reward to said customer for answering said question; and

    dispensing said product.

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