Cooperative vending machine data reporting
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Jan 18, 2005
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Sep 11, 2003
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Mar 8, 2002
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Mar 8, 2002
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A vending machine is equipped with a short range communication circuit for uploading vending machine data to passing mobile terminals. The mobile terminals subsequently upload the data to a remote location through a wireless communication process, such as through a cellular phone call. Compensation may be provided to the user of the mobile terminal and aggregation between mobile terminals and/or vending machines is contemplated.
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