Electronic commerce terminal for wirelessly communicating to a plurality of communication devices
July 16, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesRental contract timer system Vending machine accessory permitting dual mode machine operation with either money or coded cards Electronic access control system Parallel process communications terminal and network Identification authenticating system Method and system for remote delivery of retail banking services Information distribution system System for accessing amenities through a public telephone network Computer security system Security access and monitoring system for personal computer InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 354803 filed on 07/16/1999US Classes:705/14, Distribution or redemption of coupon, or incentive or promotion program705/26Electronic shopping (e.g., remote ordering)ExaminersPrimary: Hafiz, Tariq R.Assistant: Meinecke-Diaz, Susanna Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG06F 017/60AbstractThe present invention relates to a wireless network system and method for allowing digital devices to connect to a wireless network for the purpose of data communicating, e-mail, e-commerce, and e-business by way of an electronic commerce terminal. An electronic commerce terminal can be referred to as a pervasive computing device. In addition, the present invention relates to a universal advertising and payment system and method for networking, monitoring and effectuating e-mail, e-commerce, and e-business and controlling vending equipment and applications. The system can effectuate electronic commerce and interactive advertising at the point of sale. Vending equipment includes copiers, phones (public, private, cellular), facsimile machines, printers, data-ports, laptop print stations, notebook computers, palmtop computers (PALM PILOT), microfiche devices, projectors, scanners, cameras, modems, communication access, personal data assistants (PDA's), pagers, and other vending machines, personal computers (PC), PC terminals (NET PC), and network computers (NC). Vending equipment can be networked to each other through a first network, programmable and accessible by a PC, server, point of sale (POS) system, property or management information system (PMS/MIS), and networked to a second network. The first network and second network can be the same network. Complete control of a vending machine's functionality including usage, control, diagnostics, inventory, and marketing data capture can be effectuated locally or by remote connection to the network. Remote connection to the network includes Internet type connections, telecommunication (telephone, ISDN, ADSL), VSAT satellite, and other wire and wireless transmission.Other References
Field of SearchDistribution or redemption of coupon, or incentive or promotion programElectronic shopping (e.g., remote ordering) AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT Blending or mixing Operator or payment initiated Printing on or of dispensed or vended article Dispensing or vending Particular supply arrangement (e.g., plural sources or compartments) Central control of plural dispensing units Demonstration or duplication of article (e.g., software, video) Monitoring or inspection Authorization (e.g., password, time usage limit, personal identification number (PIN) Data collection or reporting (e.g., sales, inventory) Movable (e.g., rotatable) Condition controlled dispensing (e.g., weight or volume) Customized dispensed article (e.g., operator design) Price adjustment Solely password entry (no record or token) | |
