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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2023
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2019
Applicant:
Tech Friends, Inc., Jonesboro, AR (US);
Inventor:
Bobby L. Shipman, Jr., Jonesboro, AR (US);
Assignee:
TECH FRIENDS, INC., Jonesboro, AR (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06Q 30/00 (2012.01); G06Q 20/40 (2012.01); G06Q 20/18 (2012.01); G06Q 20/26 (2012.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G06Q 20/40145 (2013.01); G06Q 20/18 (2013.01); G06Q 20/26 (2013.01); G06Q 20/403 (2013.01);
Abstract
The vending machine system automates the distribution of funds via a payment instrument. The system verifies the identity of the user to confirm the proper recipient of the funds. The system applies rules when performing transactions, including the distribution of funds. The system also activates the payment instrument if required. The system also allows a user to void a payment instrument to recapture the funds associated with the voided instrument. The system dispenses the payment instrument and tracks the funds of the payment instrument for the user.