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A monitoring system monitors a plurality of remote product dispensers. Vends are detected indicating that products have been dispensed from the dispenser during a given time period. Vend data indicative of the products dispensed is stored. The vend data is communicated to a base unit and a base unit

A monitoring system monitors a plurality of remote product dispensers. Vends are detected indicating that products have been dispensed from the dispenser during a given time period. Vend data indicative of the products dispensed is stored. The vend data is communicated to a base unit and a base unit provides a display indicative of products dispensed and a service schedule based on the vend data received.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A system for monitoring a first plurality of vending machines, comprising:a first plurality of machine units;each of said first plurality of machine units being connected to a corresponding vending machine from said first plurality of vending machines for accumulating d

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A system for monitoring a first plurality of vending machines, comprising:a first plurality of machine units;each of said first plurality of machine units being connected to a corresponding vending machine from said first plurality of vending machines for accumulating data from said corresponding vending machine;a first location unit connected to said first plurality of machine units;a host unit;means for transmitting said data from said first plurality of machine units to said first location unit;location unit storage means for storing said data in said first location unit;means for transmitting said data from said first location unit to said host unit at a predetermined time; andoptimizing means in said host unit for manipulating said data and producing an optimal service schedule for said first plurality of vending machines.