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Methods to broadcast status of a self-service dispensing device

  • US 8,498,738 B2
  • Filed: 12/21/2010
  • Issued: 07/30/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a server operatively connected to a plurality of self-service dispensing devices, the method comprising:

  • receiving a request from a user who is at a first location to reserve a particular item at a particular self-service dispensing device at a second location which is different and remote from the first location;

    transmitting the request to the particular self-service dispensing device at the second location;

    receiving an indication that an error has occurred on the particular self-service dispensing device at the second location causing the particular self-service dispensing device to be unable to dispense the particular item; and

    transmitting a message to a user device separate from the plurality of self-service dispensing devices indicating to the user who is later at a third location which is other than the second location and which is different and remote from the first location that the particular self-service dispensing device at the second location is unable to provide the particular item to the user.

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