Self-service vending system for electric convenience vehicles
a self-service, electric convenience technology, applied in the direction of lock applications, cycle stands, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of difficulty in renting a mobility vehicle, inability to easily reach the customer service desk or rental booth, and the cost of providing dedicated service personnel to support renting mobility vehicles at multiple convenient locations throughout the venue, so as to facilitate easy access and facilitate access
Inactive Publication Date: 2017-04-06
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The present invention aims to provide a self-service vending system that can be placed in public or private venues to allow guests to easily rent mobility devices like electric scooters or wheelchairs. This allows for convenient access for guests who may need a mobility device to reach all functions and facilities at the venue. The system can be placed at multiple locations throughout the venue, making it easy for guests to access at the entrance, parking structures, or bus drop off locations. Additionally, the invention can be used in other environments such as hospitals, shopping malls, airports, and stadiums, where guests may need a mobility device for personal transportation.
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Even if mobility vehicles are available for rental at the venue, renting a mobility vehicle may also be challenging.
However, disabled visitors may not be able to easily reach the customer service desk or rental booth in a large venue.
Furthermore, providing dedicated service personnel to support renting mobility vehicles at multiple convenient locations throughout the venue may be costly.
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[0040]Aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are directed to providing systems and methods for self-service vending of mobility vehicles. Various embodiments of the present invention address the challenges described above and enable convenient rental of mobility vehicles at large venues without requiring the attendance of service personnel. Various embodiments enable complete self-managed distribution of ECVs for personal use. At least some parts of various embodiments disclosed herein may be implemented on a computer system and may provide a convenient user interface.
[0041]As used herein, a user may refer to a user of the systems and methods disclosed herein, an entity on whose behalf a user is acting, or any entity associated with ECV rentals, without limitation. In one example, a user may be a renter. The renter may be a customer or visitor to a venue where a self service vending system is available. In another example, a user may refer to a venue or site, a site manager, a rep...
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Systems and methods for self service vending of electric convenience vehicles (ECVs) are disclosed. Various embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed herein allow convenient rental of ECVs to visitors of large venues without requiring dedicated service personnel. In one embodiment, a self service vending system may include a charging station configured to charge an ECV, a locking mechanism configured to lock the ECV, and a terminal configured to process a reservation of the ECV and to provide a code for operating the ECV based on the reservation. In some embodiments, a self service vending system may include a docking station. Embodiments may further include a reservation management system. Computer systems implementing methods of self service vending of ECVs are also disclosed.
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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This Application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 644,465, filed Oct. 4, 2012, entitled SELF-SERVICE VENDING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC CONVENIENCE VEHICLES, the contents of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention is generally directed to vending systems and methods and more specifically to vending systems and methods for mobility vehicles.[0004]Description of Background[0005]Visitors to large venues such as theme parks and airports may need mobility vehicles for personal transportation around the venue. Examples of mobility vehicles include scooters, strollers and wheelchairs. Mobility vehicles may be electric. An electric convenience vehicle (ECV) may generally refer to a powered scooter device, such as a battery powered device, that allows a person to sit or stand on the unit and ride around at their convenience.SUMMARY OF INVENTION[0006]According to aspe...
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IPC IPC(8): G06Q30/06E05B77/00B60L11/18
CPCG06Q30/0645B60L2200/24E05B77/00B60L11/1824B60L2240/70B60L2250/12B62H2003/005B60L53/305B60L53/66B60L53/67B60L53/68G06Q10/02Y02T10/70Y02T10/7072Y02T10/72Y02T90/12Y02T90/16B60R25/24Y02T90/14
Inventor MEEHAN, CHRISTOPHER T.RING, KURT D.
Owner SCOOTERBUG