Patent ID: 8195511
Filing Date: 2012-06-05
Classification: G06Q,G07F,Y02W

Abstract:
1. A kiosk for recycling electronic devices, the kiosk comprising: a housing; a user interface device to identify an electronic device for recycling at the kiosk, a user interface device positioned on an exterior of the housing; a plurality of cameras positioned within the input region for imaging the electronic device; a display screen positioned on the exterior of the housing; a computer positioned within the housing an in electrical communication with the plurality of cameras, the user interface device and the display; wherein at least one image from at least one of the plurality of cameras is analyzed at the computer to determine a height, width, and depth of the electronic device; wherein the computer is configured to utilize optical character recognition to identify at least one of a brand, model and serial number of the electronic device; wherein at least one image from at least one of the plurality of cameras is compared to a reference image at the computer to determine a cosmetic condition of the electronic device; wherein device evaluation means coupled to the device inspection means for determining the computer determines a compensation value for the electronic device based on an identification of the electronic device and a cosmetic condition of the electronic device.