GLENN D BUTLER
Broker in Holliston, MA

License number
Massachusetts 9079488
Issued Date
Jul 8, 2005
Expiration Date
Jan 6, 2008
Type
Salesperson
Address
Address
Holliston, MA 01746

Professional information

Glenn Butler Photo 1

Vending Machine With Interactive Display

US Patent:
2010026, Oct 21, 2010
Filed:
Apr 13, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/759592
Inventors:
Glenn Butler - Holliston MA, US
Scott Hudis - Stillwater MN, US
Anton Rakushkin - Sharon MA, US
Leonid Filatov - Sudbury MA, US
Assignee:
CRANE MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS, INC. - Bridgeton MO
International Classification:
G06F 17/00, G06F 3/048, G06F 15/16, G06F 21/00, G06Q 30/00, G06Q 40/00
US Classification:
709217, 700232, 715810, 726 4, 700 94, 705 1466
Abstract:
A system and method are presented that include a remote server and a vending machine. The remote server transfers media control and content information via a communication link. The information includes an advertisement that relates to at least one product available for vending from the vending machine. The vending machine includes a product storage area, an interactive display, and a controller. The product storage area stores products available for sale from the vending machine. The interactive display receives a user selection of a product to vend. The controller receives the media information and displays graphical information relating to the advertisement using the interactive display, according to the media information. The controller receives a product selection signal from the interactive display, representing a product to vend, and dispenses a product from the product storage area according to the product selection signal.


Glenn Butler Photo 2

Bezel For Vending Or Gaming Machine

US Patent:
2009027, Nov 5, 2009
Filed:
Mar 26, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/412271
Inventors:
Glenn Butler - Holliston MA, US
Craig Lewis - Berwyn PA, US
Dmytro Baydin - Etobicoke, CA
Assignee:
Crane Co. - Stamford CT
International Classification:
G06Q 20/00, G06Q 40/00, G06Q 50/00, G06F 3/041
US Classification:
705 17, 705 41, 345173
Abstract:
A bezel for use in a merchandising system is provided. The bezel includes an information display and a graphic display including one or more visual indicators. The bezel also includes a card reader configured to process payments from a cashless payment card. The bezel further includes a bill recycler access slot providing access to a bill recycler. In the bezel, illumination of the graphic display is controlled in response to information received from the bill recycler.