Abstract: 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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 1996
Date of Patent:
August 24, 1999
Assignee:
Proactive Vending Technology, LLC
Inventors:
Kenneth M. Partyka, David J. Pogoff, Michell H. Cochran, Michael L. Gannon