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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 16, 2005
Curtis L. Thornton, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Jeffery L. Vrachan, Agoura Hills, CA (US);
Robert Ostrander, Saugus, CA (US);
Curtis L. Thornton, Simi Valley, CA (US);
Jeffery L. Vrachan, Agoura Hills, CA (US);
Robert Ostrander, Saugus, CA (US);
Provision Interactive Technologies, Inc., Chatsworth, CA (US);
Abstract
A system and method for selling and/or dispensing consumer products from a vending or transactional-based machine is disclosed. The vending or transactional-based machine comprises an aerial display device that displays an aerial image designed to attract the attention of potential consumers and sell advertising, special promotions or certain products. Once a consumer begins to interact with the vending machine, demographic data is collected or correlated with the product purchased or dispensed. The consumer can initiate and conclude a purchase by merely pointing at the desired product. A mechanism is provided that accepts payment by currency, credit card or electronically.