A vehicle diagnostic includes a kiosk a display configured to depict a visual code thereon, with the visual code being readable by a handheld communication device and associated a unique electronic identifier. The kiosk additionally includes a diagnostic tool connectable to a vehicle to retrieve vehicle data therefrom. A remote server is in communication with the kiosk and is disposable in communication with the handheld communication device. The server is capable of: receiving a signal from the handheld communication device including the unique electronic identifier; receiving a signal from the kiosk including the vehicle data; analyzing the vehicle data to determine a diagnostic solution; and storing the diagnostic solution such that the diagnostic solution is retrievable in response to receipt of a subsequent signal including the unique electronic identifier.

A vault defines a cavity wherein openings define the vault and are open into the cavity. A token box is disposed within the cavity of the vault. A cover feature has a shell and a base. The base is slidably coupled to the vault to transition between a first position and a second position. The shell is hingedly coupled to the base to hinge between a covering position and a servicing position when the base is in the second position.

A vault defines a cavity wherein openings define the vault and are open into the cavity. A token box is disposed within the cavity of the vault. A cover feature has a shell and a base. The base is slidably coupled to the vault to transition between a first position and a second position. The shell is hingedly coupled to the base to hinge between a covering position and a servicing position when the base is in the second position.

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device and system for in-vehicle payment. According to an embodiment, an electronic device installed inside a vehicle can operate in a vehicle entry state when entry of the vehicle into a specific area is confirmed, request payment information from a server through a communication circuit when a payment initiation condition is confirmed while operating in the vehicle entry state, receive the payment information through the communication circuit, provide, through a display, an interface for payment based on the received payment information, and request a payment from the server through the communication circuit when a payment confirmation input is detected on the displayed interface. Other embodiments can be applied.

A vault defines a cavity wherein openings define the vault and are open into the cavity. A token box is disposed within the cavity of the vault. A cover feature has a shell and a base. The base is slidably coupled to the vault to transition between a first position and a second position. The shell is hingedly coupled to the base to hinge between a covering position and a servicing position when the base is in the second position.

A vault defines a cavity wherein openings define the vault and are open into the cavity. A token box is disposed within the cavity of the vault. A cover feature has a shell and a base. The base is slidably coupled to the vault to transition between a first position and a second position. The shell is hingedly coupled to the base to hinge between a covering position and a servicing position when the base is in the second position.

The present disclosure generally relates to controlling operation of service devices. A payment network server receives, from a merchant aggregator, an operation request from a user for operation of one or more service of the devices associated with the merchant aggregator, the operation request comprising identification data of each service device, an operation mode selected by the user for each service device, and a payment token of the user; identifies, based on the identification data of each service device, a device server communicatively connected with the service device; communicates, to the respective device servers, operation instructions for controlling access to the service devices, the instructions comprising activating the service devices, thereby permitting the user to access the service devices; determining a payment amount for operation of the service devices requested in the operation request based at least on the selected operation modes; and processing a payment transaction for paying the payment amount to the merchant aggregator using the payment token.

Devices and methods for cleaning an exercise mat are disclosed herein. The device includes a housing and a first pair of rollers positioned within the housing. The first pair of rollers are configured to receive the exercise mat through an inlet slot of the housing and direct the exercise mat towards an outlet slot of the housing. The device also includes a first sprayer positioned downstream of the first pair of rollers. The first sprayer is configured to apply a first fluid to at least one of two opposed surfaces of the exercise mat. The device also includes a brush positioned downstream of the first sprayer. The brush impacts the exercise mat to remove contaminants from the exercise mat after the first sprayer has applied the first fluid. The device also includes an ultraviolet light source configured to direct ultraviolet light onto the two opposed surfaces to disinfect each.

The automated dry-cleaning pickup is a kiosk. The automated dry-cleaning pickup is configured for use with a dry cleaning building. The automated dry-cleaning pickup distributes one or more dry cleaned apparel items to a client of the dry cleaning building. The automated dry-cleaning pickup comprises an antechamber, a door, and an access control system. The antechamber contains the one or more dry cleaned apparel items for delivery. The door controls the access of the client into the antechamber. The access control system: a) identifies the one or more dry cleaned apparel items requested by the client; b) locates and transports the identified one or more dry cleaned apparel items from a storage location to the antechamber; and, c) unlocks the door such that the client has access to the one or more dry cleaned apparel items in the antechamber.

The present invention comprises a method of managing car wash membership programs that uses unique vehicle identifiers that can be read directly from a vehicle's onboard computer. This method works with vehicles that possess an onboard computer (i.e., “connected cars”) that collects data on the vehicle itself (e.g. vehicle identification number (VIN), oil life, fuel level) and exposes an interface that makes it possible for external systems to request and read this data. An example scenario utilizing this method involves a customer who installs a software application (app) for the car wash on their smartphone. The customer then selects their desired subscription car wash package within the app and the app initiates a communication link directly with the vehicle that will be associated with this membership account. Once the communication link is established between the smartphone app and the vehicle, a unique identifier will be requested from the vehicle's onboard computer, such as the VIN, and this vehicle identifier will be linked to the customer's membership account which is stored in an external system, typically in a cloud-based server and database. When the customer arrives at the car wash to request wash services under their membership, they will first use the smartphone app to “check in” to the car wash location by verifying that the vehicle associated with the customer's membership account is physically within a predefined distance of the car wash. The smartphone app may then establish a communication link with the vehicle to request its unique identifier and then pass this data to the external server and database to verify if the customer and vehicle are registered, active, and authorized to receive the requested service(s). If the request is deemed valid, then the smartphone app will provide a means of activating the requested car wash service(s), such as through a unique numeric code entered into the pay station kiosk, a barcode or QR code to be scanned and recognized by the pay station kiosk, a wireless signal sent directly or indirectly to the pay station kiosk or car wash controller for activation, or other equivalent methods. The service(s) rendered will then be logged and stored in the external system for future reference to ensure any limits on wash usage are not exceeded by the customer's account.