Abstract

A method for remotely controlling a CO2 gas cylinder vending machine system, the method including displaying a remote vending machine user interface on a display of a user device, receiving on the user device user input indicating a desire to engage with the vending machine system to perform at least one of the following operations (a) return a CO2 cylinder; (b) purchase a CO2 cylinder; or (c) exchange a CO2 cylinder. The method including transmitting the user input over a communications network to a communications interface of the vending machine system, receiving the user input at the communication interface of the vending machine system and controlling the vending machine system, by a controller, based on the received user input.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
• G07F 9/00 - Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
• G06Q 20/18 - Payment architectures involving self-service terminals [SST], vending machines, kiosks or multimedia terminals

Abstract

A vending machine system for exchanging CO2 gas cylinders, the system including a controller in communication with a user interface, a payment system and an array of bin assemblies, wherein each one of the bin assemblies is shaped to at least partially receive an end of a CO2 gas cylinder and includes a locking system for releasably securing therein a CO2 gas cylinder, said system for performing the steps of (a) receiving user input through the user interface; and (b) if the user input represents a desire to exchange a CO2 gas cylinder, then the system performs the steps of (i) receiving payment from the user through the payment system for a replacement CO2 gas cylinder; (ii) receiving a CO2 gas cylinder in a first one of said bin assemblies; and (iii) the locking system releasing a full CO2 gas cylinder located in a second one of said bin assemblies for collection by the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
• G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
• G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
• G07F 9/00 - Details other than those peculiar to special kinds or types of apparatus
• G07F 11/16 - Delivery means

Abstract

A method for remotely controlling a CO2 gas cylinder vending machine system, the method including: displaying a remote vending machine user interface on a display of a user device; receiving on the user device user input indicating a desire to engage with the vending machine system to perform at least one of the following operations: (a) return a CO2 cylinder; (b) purchase a CO2 cylinder; or (c) exchange a CO2 cylinder; transmitting the user input over a communications network to a communications interface of the vending machine system; receiving the user input at the communication interface of the vending machine system; and controlling the vending machine system, by a controller, based on the received user input.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
• G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
• G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles

Abstract

A vending machine system for exchanging CO2 gas cylinders, the system including a controller in communication with a user interface, a payment system and an array of bin assemblies, wherein each one of the bin assemblies is shaped to at least partially receive an end of a CO2 gas cylinder and includes a locking system for releasably securing therein a CO2 gas cylinder, said system for performing the steps of: (a) receiving user input through the user interface; and (b) if the user input represents a desire to conduct maintenance, then the system performs the steps of: (i) confirming that the user is authorized to conduct maintenance; (ii) unlocking an empty CO2 gas cylinder from a respective bin assembly for removal by the user; and (iii) receiving a full CO2 gas cylinder in an emptied bin assembly; and (iv) securing the full CO2 gas cylinder received in the emptied bin assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 20/32 - Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices using wireless devices
• G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
• G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles

Abstract

A vending machine system for exchanging CO2 gas cylinders, the system including a controller in communication with a user interface, a payment system and an array of bin assemblies, wherein each one of the bin assemblies is shaped to at least partially receive an end of a CO2 gas cylinder and includes a locking system for releasably securing therein a CO2 gas cylinder, said system for performing the steps of (a) receiving user input through the user interface; and (b) if the user input represents a desire to exchange a CO2 gas cylinder, then the system performs the steps of (i) receiving payment from the user through the payment system for a replacement CO2 gas cylinder; (ii) receiving a CO2 gas cylinder in a first one of said bin assemblies; and (iii) the locking system releasing a full CO2 gas cylinder located in a second one of said bin assemblies for collection by the user.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
• G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles