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Two-way vending

A vending machine and battery technology, applied in instruments, coin-operated equipment for distributing discrete items, data processing applications, etc., can solve the problem of rechargeable batteries without disposable batteries

Active Publication Date: 2014-09-24
TRICOPIAN
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However, rechargeable batteries require careful charging (best achieved by expensive chargers) and are not as convenient as disposable batteries

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[0017] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description and drawings are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented here. It is readily understood that the aspects of the disclosure generally described herein and illustrated in the drawings may be arranged in various different configurations, substitutions, combinations and designs, all of which are expressly contemplated and constitute a part of this disclosure.

[0018] As used herein, the term battery may refer to any device or electrical unit capable of storing electrical energy. For example, the term battery may refer to standard consumer batteries denoted AAA, AA, ...

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Two-way vending can be performed by a two-way vending machine for vending rechargeable batteries. A two-way vending machine can include different modules to perform different functionalities. A two-way vending machine can include a communications module, a payment module, a dispensing module, and a receiving module. A communications module can communicate information to and receive inputs from a user. A payment module can transact payment with the user. A dispensing module can dispense one or more rechargeable batteries or other requested products to a user. A receiving module can receive one or more rechargeable batteries from a user.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 659,674, filed June 14, 2012, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 560,672, filed November 16, 2011, the entire contents of both provisional applications Incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present application relates to the field of vending, in particular two-way vending of reusable or recyclable products such as rechargeable batteries. Background technique [0004] Batteries provide power to various devices. As more devices become battery powered, consumer demand for batteries grows. This results in the manufacture and disposal of more batteries, which may include precious metals or other toxic materials (eg, mercury, cadmium, or lead). Some people have turned to rechargeable batteries to save money and minimize battery waste. However, rechargeable batteries require careful charging (best accomplished by expensiv...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F17/00
CPCG06Q40/02G07F7/06G07F11/002G07F15/003G06Q20/10G07F9/001G07F9/002
Inventor 尤志宏
Owner TRICOPIAN