Patent ID: 8712586
Filing Date: 2014-04-29
Classification: G07F,G16H

Abstract:
1. A method of dispensing restricted products from an authorized vendor to an approved purchaser which includes the steps of a) providing a dispenser containing an inventory of restricted goods b) providing an audio and data communication link from the dispenser to the authorized vendor c) providing means in the dispenser to enable the vendor to verify the purchaser's status as an approved purchaser d) providing an inventory system that includes product storage in rows and columns and a product identification system that identifies the location of each product by its row and column e) providing a product selection device that enables verification that the product selected is correct and holds and carries the product from its storage location to one or more of a printing location, viewing location and issue tray all located within the dispenser f) providing visual viewing means for the vendor to view the product before it is placed in the collection tray g) providing a payment transaction system in the dispenser to verify payment for the product h) providing at least two collection trays in the dispenser that are locked until the vendor releases the product to the purchaser and which can be accessed independently i) providing at least one reject hopper to collect items not approved for collection j) the dispenser including a reject system that securely removes product to a reject hopper at any time after the product is held by the product selection device but prior to the vendor releasing the product from the collection tray.