Cubekiosk

Abstract

An open merchandise, multi-cubicle display, vending kiosk, custom fabricated from a plurality of visually open materials and sizes to suit the products being sold which provides a self-service customer purchase via either a barcode scan, or touch selector, payment facilitators, receipt printer and integrated computer assembly with special software programming. Also incorporated are audio components which attract customers to the kiosk and webcam video devices which observes the kiosk environment, serve the kiosk's security and can provide customer inquiries to a remote manager via VoIP communication features. Wireless internet components connect the kiosk functions whenever necessary, to process financial transaction services, or to a remote manager for the kiosk's inventory, records management and programming functions. In addition to its vending attributes, the kiosk also has a full closure curtain with a tubular motor which secures the kiosk after business hours.

1 . A self-service vending kiosk comprising:
 (a) a plurality of open cubicles, which store and display merchandise are custom sized and made with a plurality of materials to best suit products being sold and the kiosk location requirements; and   (b) integrated within cubicles is a compartment with a touch screen product selector, barcode scanner, transaction facilitator, computer assembly components; and   (c) utilizes a self-service selection and non-electro-mechanical product delivery method; and   (d) sells products without a transaction employee, unless necessary, at which time a VoIP communication can be made to a remote manager; and   (e) has audio devices and signage which can attract customers; and   (f) incorporates a webcam which visually observe the kiosk environment for customer interaction, VoIP video and serves security functions; and   (g) has a full closure curtain which secures the kiosk.   
     
     
         2 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the structure's optional visually open construction materials can be customized according to the products being sold and sales location needs. 
     
     
         3 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein its individual display cubicles and the structure's overall size can be customized according to the products being sold and sales location needs. 
     
     
         4 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the merchandise display vending display kiosk incorporates a touch screen selector, barcode scanner, transaction facilitator and computer assembly displayed as an integral element within the kiosk structure. 
     
     
         5 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the vending kiosk's merchandise delivery method is via a hand selection, self-delivery means. 
     
     
         6 . The vending kiosk as set firth in  claim 1  wherein the kiosk invention's simpler form and functions eliminates other vending methods mechanical delivery devices. 
     
     
         7 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the kiosk's webcam observes customer traffic, provides kiosk security and facilitates VoIP communications. 
     
     
         8 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the kiosk's components provide audio and visual communications between a customer and a remote manager at the transaction event time. 
     
     
         9 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein audio features provide unique sounds which attract customer interest to said kiosk. 
     
     
         10 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein an open display, self-service merchandise purchase does not require a transaction person's assistance. 
     
     
         11 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein an open merchandise display is combined with self-service transaction vending components. 
     
     
         12 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the kiosk displays and sells merchandise with a customers' self-service barcode scan. 
     
     
         13 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein a self-service merchandising kiosks can be easily customized and adapted to products being sold and install location needs. 
     
     
         14 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the kiosk full closure curtain secures the display merchandise and electronic components, at the end of business day. 
     
     
         15 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the kiosk structural channel has a special design which secures and provides a guide track for the closure curtain. 
     
     
         16 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the kiosk electronic components and computer assembly are controlled remotely, via wireless methods by a remote manager 
     
     
         17 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the kiosk has a tubular motor for opening and closing the security curtain component. 
     
     
         18 . The vending kiosk as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the merchandise vending kiosk can be placed in either semi-attended, or self service retail environments, such as but not limited to; shopping malls hospitals, convenience stores, airports, and the like.