Remote Automated Vending Statistics (RAVS) System [vending machine monitoring system]

It seems as though everywhere you look there is a vending machine selling everything from drinks to sandwiches. These vending machines require constant filling and maintenance and are routinely empty of product for a substantial amount of time causing the machines to be abused. For example, think how many times you have seen someone hammering on a pop machine because it ate their quarter or does not have the drink they want. Valuable time and money is also wasted by suppliers having to routinely check vending machines although they are not empty.To remedy this problem, EnginuiTech is developing the Remote Automated Vending Statistics (RAVS) System. This system will monitor the status of a single or a group of pop vending machines and report necessary information to the service personnel. The system will also generate sales statistics, which can be used to determine peak usage times and product approval.