Depository system
First Claim
1. An automated depository system, comprising:
- a sobriety detection mechanism; and
a storage unit for storing a deposited article;
wherein said storage unit selectively releases said deposited article based on measurements taken by said sobriety detection mechanism.
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Abstract
An automated depository system having a sobriety detection mechanism and a storage unit for storing a deposited article in which the storage unit selectively releases the stored article based on measurements taken by the sobriety detection mechanism. In one arrangement, the sobriety detection mechanism can produce a blood alcohol content reading, and the storage unit can release the deposited article when the reading is below a predetermined value. Conversely, the storage unit can retain the article when the reading reaches a predetermined value. In another arrangement, the system can have circuitry for contacting a transportation service based on measurements taken by the sobriety detection mechanism.
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21 Claims
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1. An automated depository system, comprising:
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a sobriety detection mechanism; and
a storage unit for storing a deposited article;
wherein said storage unit selectively releases said deposited article based on measurements taken by said sobriety detection mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of automatically storing articles, comprising the steps of:
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storing at least one article in a storage unit;
taking measurements of an individual with a sobriety detection mechanism; and
selectively releasing the stored article based on the measurements taken by the sobriety detection mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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