Method And Apparatus For Recycling Electronic Devices

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20130046699A1
SERIAL NO

13658828

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A recycling kiosk for recycling and financial remuneration for submission of an electronic device is disclosed herein. The recycling kiosk includes an inspection area with preferably two mirrored, domed hemispheres positioned about a transparent table and cameras for imaging an electronic device placed on the table. Inspection of an About page or a barcode within a battery compartment of the electronic device is performed to determine a value for the electronic device. Alternatively, a robotic finger is utilized to inspect the electronic device. The recycling kiosk also includes a processor, a display and a user interface.

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ECOATM INC10515 VISTA SORRENTO PARKWAY SAN DIEGO CA 92121

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beane, John Andrew San Diego, US 26 1026
Bowles, Mark Vincent La Jolla, US 58 2287
Ploetner, Jeff San Diego, US 13 535

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