Patents Assigned to Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.
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Patent number: 9875462Abstract: A docking module for use in a modular locking system includes a locking daughter board configured to selectively operate a locking mechanism into locking and unlocking positions. The docking module further includes an ID daughter board configured to interact with an identifier incorporated into a latching body of a tangible item in order to generate identification information regarding the tangible item. The ID daughter board is configured to transmit the identification information to a remote computer. The locking daughter board is configured to receive instructions from the remote computer regarding whether to selectively move the locking mechanism into the locking and unlocking positions.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.Inventors: Roger H. Grow, Richard L. Malone, Charles Newsom
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Patent number: 9858744Abstract: A system for receiving and auditing objects according to an embodiment of the invention includes a housing having a front panel, a receiving area, an auditing area, and a drop chute, wherein the receiving area includes a shelf, the front panel includes an opening, a door assembly having a pushing wall and a second pushing wall and assembly moveable between an open position in which an object can be inserted through the opening and into the receiving area, and a closed position in which the door assembly prevents access to the receiving area, wherein the pushing wall moves the object from the shelf into the auditing area as the door assembly closed; and a control system coupled to a camera and switch, wherein the door assembly activates the switch when it is in the closed position, the control system images the object with the camera in response to switch activation.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.Inventors: Roger H. Grow, Richard L. Malone, Charles Newsom
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Patent number: 9644396Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a locker bay system. Specifically, in some embodiments the locker bay includes a catch loop coupled to the locker door and a locking mechanism that releaseably secures the catch loop to lock and unlock the locker bay. The locking mechanism, in some embodiments, includes a lock bar that pulls and pushes the catch loop in and out of the lock bar to lock and unlock the locker bay.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.Inventors: Roger H. Grow, Richard L. Malone, Charles Newsom, Wayne R. Hemzacek
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Patent number: 9640015Abstract: An automated retail system according to embodiments of the present invention includes a front and/or rear product rack, each rack having a plurality of bins, each of which has a product door, the system further including a basket moveable along an x-y plane on a rail system to selectively open a product door of a product bin to permit the product within the bin to fall into the basket, the basket movable to a product delivery position to release the product from the basket. Such a system may include sensors and/or scanners to determine contents of each bin, such that any product may be placed in any bin, and inventory of each bin or all bins may be determined at any time. The basket may be configured to move in x and y but not z directions, and may also serve as the sole actuation mechanism for opening the doors.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.Inventors: Donald W. Stark, Richard L. Malone, Jason Gary Weihe, Roger H. Grow
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Patent number: 9361601Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to a modular system for facilitating automated transactions. Specifically, in some embodiments a modular system includes a plurality of lock modules that are controlled by one or more primary lock control boards. The lock modules control access to products or services through one or more daughter boards.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.Inventors: Roger H. Grow, Richard L. Malone, Charles Newsom
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Patent number: 9317989Abstract: A system for receiving and auditing objects according to an embodiment of the invention includes a housing having a front panel, a receiving area, an auditing area, and a drop chute, wherein the receiving area includes a shelf, the front panel includes an opening, a door assembly having a pushing wall and a second pushing wall and assembly moveable between an open position in which an object can be inserted through the opening and into the receiving area, and a closed position in which the door assembly prevents access to the receiving area, wherein the pushing wall moves the object from the shelf into the auditing area as the door assembly closed; and a control system coupled to a camera and switch, wherein the door assembly activates the switch when it is in the closed position, the control system images the object with the camera in response to switch activation.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.Inventors: Roger H. Grow, Richard L. Malone, Charles Newsom
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Patent number: 9135216Abstract: An automated retail system according to embodiments of the present invention includes a front and/or rear product rack, each rack having a plurality of bins, each of which has a product door, the system further including a basket moveable along an x-y plane on a rail system to selectively open a product door of a product bin to permit the product within the bin to fall into the basket, the basket movable to a product delivery position to release the product from the basket. Such a system may include sensors and/or scanners to determine contents of each bin, such that any product may be placed in any bin, and inventory of each bin or all bins may be determined at any time. The basket may be configured to move in x and y but not z directions, and may also serve as the sole actuation mechanism for opening the doors.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.Inventors: Donald W. Stark, Richard L. Malone, Jason Gary Weihe, Roger H. Grow
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Patent number: D554710Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lee Malone, Justin Conrad Lang, Alan Lewis DuBois, Jr.
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Patent number: D555209Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2006Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lee Malone, Justin Conrad Lang, Nghia (Neil) Nguyen
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Patent number: D566702Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2006Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lee Malone, Justin Conrad Lang, Nghia Nguyen
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Patent number: D566703Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lee Malone, Justin Conrad Lang, Alan Lewis DuBois, Jr., Christopher Albert Hume
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Patent number: D567233Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2007Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lee Malone, Justin Conrad Lang, Alan Lewis DuBois, Jr., Christopher Albert Hume
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Patent number: D346867Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 1992Date of Patent: May 10, 1994Assignee: Kiosk Information Systems, Inc.Inventor: Fernando A. Montilla