Abstract: The electronic digitally operated device is for releasably storing an article which is dispensible to a location accessible to a user having been provided with a changeable predetermined code. The device has a tamper resistent article storage structure that is accessible to the proprietor of the device. An article release mechanism communicates to an externally accessible location and is located in the article storage structure. A code receiving mechanism having a changeable code setting portion is provided for a proprietor to enter a predetermined code. A code input portion is located at an externally accessible location for input of the predetermined code by a user, and a signal output portion is in communication with the article release mechanism. A power source is provided in communication with the code receiving mechanism to activate the article release mechanism to release the stored article to a user at the externally accessible location.