Patent ID: 6397126
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
A method for purchasing items from a vending machine, the method comprising the steps:a consumer registers a means of payment at a remote payment location by inserting at least one of a credit card, a debit card, and cash into a remote payment location, whereby the remote payment location is located other than within the vending machine, the consumer communicates with the vending machine that the method of payment is to be from the remote payment location, the vending machine verifies the registration of payment at the remote payment location; the consumer selects an item to purchase from a vending machine, the vending machine communicates the purchase with a remote payment system, the remote payment system verifies an acceptable transaction and communicates with the vending machine, the vending machine distributes the goods, and using a remote interface system located within the remote payment system to modify the prices of goods.