Patents Assigned to ViaTouch Media, Inc.
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Patent number: 12314917Abstract: A rack assembly for use with an automatic retail device. The rack assembly includes a rack body comprising and a load bar configured to mount to the rack body. The rack body includes a fastening element configured to mount the rack body to a portion of the automatic retail device and a main shelf controller disposed within the rack body and in communication with a microcontroller of the automatic retail device. The load bar includes a weight sensor configured to sense a weight of products positioned on the load bar and a circuit board. The circuit board is disposed on the load bar and in electrical communication with the weight sensor and the main shelf controller. The circuit board transmits a signal corresponding to the weight sensed by the weight sensor to the microcontroller via the main shelf controller.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2024Date of Patent: May 27, 2025Assignee: ViaTouch Media Inc.Inventors: James Winsor, Thomas Murn, Robert Hurtado, Milan Alvarado
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Publication number: 20240265363Abstract: A rack assembly for use with an automatic retail device. The rack assembly includes a rack body comprising and a load bar configured to mount to the rack body. The rack body includes a fastening element configured to mount the rack body to a portion of the automatic retail device and a main shelf controller disposed within the rack body and in communication with a microcontroller of the automatic retail device. The load bar includes a weight sensor configured to sense a weight of products positioned on the load bar and a circuit board. The circuit board is disposed on the load bar and in electrical communication with the weight sensor and the main shelf controller. The circuit board transmits a signal corresponding to the weight sensed by the weight sensor to the microcontroller via the main shelf controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2024Publication date: August 8, 2024Applicant: ViaTouch Media Inc.Inventors: James Winsor, Thomas Murn, Robert Hurtado, Milan Alvarado
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Patent number: 11900348Abstract: A rack assembly for use with an automatic retail device. The rack assembly includes a rack body comprising and a load bar configured to mount to the rack body. The rack body includes a fastening element configured to mount the rack body to a portion of the automatic retail device and a main shelf controller disposed within the rack body and in communication with a microcontroller of the automatic retail device. The load bar includes a weight sensor configured to sense a weight of products positioned on the load bar and a circuit board. The circuit board is disposed on the load bar and in electrical communication with the weight sensor and the main shelf controller. The circuit board transmits a signal corresponding to the weight sensed by the weight sensor to the microcontroller via the main shelf controller.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: VIATOUCH MEDIA INC.Inventors: James Winsor, Thomas Murn, Robert Hurtado, Milan Alvarado
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Patent number: 11157886Abstract: A rack assembly for use with an automatic retail device. The rack assembly includes a rack body comprising and a load bar configured to mount to the rack body. The rack body includes a fastening element configured to mount the rack body to a portion of the automatic retail device and a main shelf controller disposed within the rack body and in communication with a microcontroller of the automatic retail device. The load bar includes a weight sensor configured to sense a weight of products positioned on the load bar and a circuit board. The circuit board is disposed on the load bar and in electrical communication with the weight sensor and the main shelf controller. The circuit board transmits a signal corresponding to the weight sensed by the weight sensor to the microcontroller via the main shelf controller.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: ViaTouch Media Inc.Inventors: James Winsor, Thomas Murn, Robert Hurtado, Milan Alvarado
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Patent number: 11042862Abstract: A method of interacting with an automatic retail device, including receiving user identification information at the automatic retail device and receiving confirmation of the identity of the user from a source external to the automatic retail device. The method further includes determining the contents of the automatic retail device at a first time, determining the contents of the automatic retail device at a second time, transmitting data regarding the determined contents of the automatic retail device to a server at both the first and second times, and prompting the user to respond to an inquiry.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2017Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: ViaTouch Media, Inc.Inventors: James Winsor, Robert Hurtado, Milan Alvarado, Thomas Murn
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Publication number: 20200273011Abstract: A method of interacting with an automatic retail device, including receiving user identification information at the automatic retail device and receiving confirmation of the identity of the user from a source external to the automatic retail device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: ViaTouch Media, Inc.Inventors: James Winsor, Robert Hurtado, Milan Alvarado, Thomas Murn
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Patent number: D905159Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: VIATOUCH MEDIA, INC.Inventor: James Winsor