System and method for auto-machine menu configuration

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8588965
APP PUB NO 20120259459A1
SERIAL NO

13443708

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A system and method for providing a satellite vend operation. A first (parent) vending machine is operable to dispense a product from a product storage display area located in a second (child) vending machine. The first (parent) vending machine can control or interact with the functions of the second (child) vending machine. A programming menu on the first (parent) vending machine is automatically configured for a satellite vend operation when the first (parent) vending machine pairs with the second (child) vending machine. An operator is provided, in the programming menu located on the parent vending machine, relevant information associated with the child vending machine and relevant information associated with the parent vending machine.

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CRANE PAYMENT INNOVATIONS INC3222 PHOENIXVILLE PIKE SUITE 200 MALVERN PA 19355

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Hudis, Scott Washington County, US 15 416

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