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An item dispensing system having modular and distributed components that are suitable for use at a POS counter. Item dispensing units are placed beneath the counter and are electrically connected by a cable to a stand-alone retailer keypad and display which, in turn, is electrically connected by a c

An item dispensing system having modular and distributed components that are suitable for use at a POS counter. Item dispensing units are placed beneath the counter and are electrically connected by a cable to a stand-alone retailer keypad and display which, in turn, is electrically connected by a cable to a stand-alone customer keypad and display. Thus, a customer using the customer keypad and display selects items to be purchased. A clerk uses the retailer keypad and display to accept payment for the items and authorizes the dispenser to dispense the items.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An item dispensing system for use with a point-of-sale counter comprising:a customer unit placed at the point-of-sale counter, the customer unit providing an input device adapted to permit a customer to select an item for purchase;a retailer unit in electrical communicati

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An item dispensing system for use with a point-of-sale counter comprising:a customer unit placed at the point-of-sale counter, the customer unit providing an input device adapted to permit a customer to select an item for purchase;a retailer unit in electrical communication with the customer unit and placed at the point-of-sale counter, the retailer unit having an input device adapted to permit a retailer to process an item selection made by the customer; andan item dispenser in electrical communication with the customer unit and the retail unit and dispensing the item in response to the retailer unit processing the item selection made by the customer using the input device on the customer unit.