At first I thought of something like a cage with solenoid-controlled gates. When you decide for a Coke, you point the TV remote inside the minibar, press the code for the Coke, and the solenoid releases the can. Then I thought this was overkill. A tray sensor will do the job in a cheaper way, I think. ----- Original Message ----- From: "al smith" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 7:25 PM Subject: Re: [OT:] Minibar ideas ? > I think its in the delivery system. If each item was in a rack...that if > the rack bar was released to take a product out, then first you would know > if it was accessed, second using an IR beam you know that it was removed and > third because you know what rack was accessed you know what product was > removed. > > It has mechanics associated but would not allow the user to put it back > empty, sort of a one way delivery system. If removed by accident, call the > desk and let them know so you wouldnt be charged. Use a network interface > to send the data to the front desk. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Find high-speed net deals comparison-shop your local providers here. > https://broadband.msn.com > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics > (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics > -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.