Item distribution system
A non-electronic locking mechanism in a storage apparatus facilitates item access and electronic payment via smartphones, addressing the limitations of traditional vending machines by enabling sales in diverse locations and reducing costs and size.
GB2702629APending Publication Date: 2026-06-24LARSON JOHN
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- GB · GB
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LARSON JOHN
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-24
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing item distribution systems, such as vending machines, require a power source and electronic components, limiting their placement and increasing maintenance costs, and do not support digital payment methods without electricity, missing opportunities for sales in areas without power or Wi-Fi access.
Method used
A non-electronic locking mechanism in a storage apparatus that allows item access via a smartphone-based unlocking code, enabling electronic payment without relying on electricity.
Benefits of technology
Enables item distribution in various locations without power or Wi-Fi, reducing costs and size, and allowing digital payment, thereby expanding sales opportunities and revenue generation possibilities.
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Abstract
A method for providing item access comprises an item being locked in a storage area 12 of a storage apparatus 10 via a lock 14. An unlocking code to unlock the lock is provided to a user via an electr
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