System and method for calibrating a vending apparatus
CA 2605552 C · Owner: Redbox Automated Retail, Llc · Inventors: Kuehnrich, Franz
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A system and method for calibrating a vending apparatus is provided. A vertical base reference position of a selector arm is stored wherein the , vertical base reference position corresponds to one of a plurality of rows in a cylindrical storage device. A horizontal base reference position is stored wherein the horizontal base reference position corresponds to a compartment identifier identifying a compartment within each of the plurality of rows. A position of the selector arm corresponding to a media storage compartment is also stored, wherein the position comprises a vertical position and a horizontal position. A motor is initiated to move the selector arm along a vertical axis, …
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- Filed April 21, 2006 and granted July 12, 2016. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 21, 2026.
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