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Apparatus and method for recycling mobile phones

  • US 10,825,082 B2
  • Filed: 06/22/2017
  • Issued: 11/03/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/02/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a kiosk for evaluating and purchasing a used electronic device, the method comprising:

  • receiving the electronic device at the kiosk, wherein the kiosk includes an internal inspection area and an inspection camera operably associated with the inspection area;

    wirelessly causing a screen of the electronic device to display a known image;

    capturing, via the inspection camera, an image of the screen while the screen displays the known image;

    determining whether the electronic device is damaged based at least partially on the captured image of the screen; and

    providing, via the kiosk, compensation in exchange for the electronic device after determining whether the electronic device is damaged.

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