Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to dispensing and jammed item release techniques. A dispensing system comprises an arrangement of passages; a first device operable to move in a lateral direction along the arrangement of passages; a second device operable to move in a vertical direction along the arrangement of passages; a third device operable to extend or retract into a passage; and a cover operable to move toward and away from the arrangement of passages.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to dispensing and jammed item release techniques. A dispensing system comprises an arrangement of passages; a first device operable to move in a lateral direction along the arrangement of passages; a second device operable to move in a vertical direction along the arrangement of passages; a third device operable to extend or retract into a passage; and a cover operable to move toward and away from the arrangement of passages.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to functionality of a dispensing machine (e.g., a vending apparatus) that is in communication with a wireless network. A system includes the wireless network, a messaging server in communication with the wireless network, a host application server in communication with the wireless network, a client application in communication with the wireless network, and a dispensing machine in communication with the wireless network. The dispensing machine is configured to transmit logs to the wireless network. The dispensing machine is also configured to receive updates from the host application server.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to server connectivity for a dispensing machine and related processes such as mapping of a vending machine to a location via a network server and software application using an optical code; updating a planogram for a vending machine via a network server; updating inventory/pricing for items in a vending machine via a server using a second application; updating authorized personnel access data on a vending machine via a server; and managing advertisements/campaigns in a vending network system.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to retrofitting dispensing machines with an electronic device. A method comprises retrieving data from a remote server. The data includes details of items available in a dispensing machine. The data is retrieved with an electronic device. The method further includes providing a graphical representation of available products/items in the dispensing machine. The graphical representation is provided by the electronic device. The method further includes receiving at least one selection with the electronic device. The electronic device is mounted to the dispensing machine with a bracket. The electronic device comprises a user interface, a display unit, a microprocessor, at least one peripheral device, and a wireless connectivity device. The method further includes transmitting a signal from the electronic device to the dispensing machine for dispensing at least one selected item.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to touchless dispensing techniques. A dispensing method includes providing an optical code with a first application on a first electronic device that is in communication with a dispensing machine. The method also includes creating a unique session for a purchase of the item. The optical code is configured to be disabled during the unique session. The method further includes receiving instructions to dispense at least one item from the dispensing machine via the first application on the first electronic device and a browser or a downloadable application for another electronic device. Access to the browser or the downloadable application occurs via the optical code. The method further includes dispensing at least one selected item from the dispensing machine based on information received via the browser or the downloadable application.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to dispensing and jammed item release techniques. A dispensing system comprises an arrangement of passages; a first device operable to move in a lateral direction along the arrangement of passages; a second device operable to move in a vertical direction along the arrangement of passages; a third device operable to extend or retract into a passage; and a cover operable to move toward and away from the arrangement of passages.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to dispensing and jammed item release techniques. A dispensing system comprises an arrangement of passages; a first device operable to move in a lateral direction along the arrangement of passages; a second device operable to move in a vertical direction along the arrangement of passages; a third device operable to extend or retract into a passage; and a cover operable to move toward and away from the arrangement of passages.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to dispensing and jammed item release techniques. A dispensing system comprises an arrangement of passages; a first device operable to move in a lateral direction along the arrangement of passages; a second device operable to move in a vertical direction along the arrangement of passages; a third device operable to extend or retract into a passage; and a cover operable to move toward and away from the arrangement of passages.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to dispensing and jammed item release techniques. A dispensing system comprises an arrangement of passages; a first device operable to move in a lateral direction along the arrangement of passages; a second device operable to move in a vertical direction along the arrangement of passages; a third device operable to extend or retract into a passage; and a cover operable to move toward and away from the arrangement of passages.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to dispensing and jammed item release techniques. A dispensing system comprises an arrangement of passages; a first device operable to move in a lateral direction along the arrangement of passages; a second device operable to move in a vertical direction along the arrangement of passages; a third device operable to extend or retract into a passage; and a cover operable to move toward and away from the arrangement of passages.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to dispensing and jammed item release techniques. A dispensing system comprises an arrangement of passages; a first device operable to move in a lateral direction along the arrangement of passages; a second device operable to move in a vertical direction along the arrangement of passages; a third device operable to extend or retract into a passage; and a cover operable to move toward and away from the arrangement of passages.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to dispensing techniques. A dispensing device comprises a first movable structure; a second movable structure; a member extending from the first movable structure to the second movable structure; an extendable component, wherein the extendable component is configured to extend upon movement of at least the first movable structure, the second movable structure, or the member, wherein an end of the member is adjacent to the extendable component; and wherein the dispensing device is configured to move along at least a first axis and a second axis of a system, wherein the dispensing device is configured to extend the extendable component along a third axis of the system.