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by jsprogrammer 3654 days ago
When you do not want to be there to physically collect the deposit?
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Certainly a smart contract is not necessary for that.
Can you link to such an implementation?
I'm not really sure what you're asking for. If you're looking for a system capable of accepting payment without an attendant there are many. Here is just one example:

http://bw-2e2c4bf7ceaa4712a72dd5ee136dc9a8-bwcore.s3.amazona...

If this is not the type of device you're talking about please be more specific.

I was thinking of a system that would let you place a deposit immediately before rental (imagine a rental car in a public lot) and then automatically receive your deposit back when you are done with the car (which was possibly even left in a different lot). I'm thinking the car would use its sensor system to detect if any damage might have occurred and if not, it could trigger the return of a deposit as soon as the vehicle is locked.
The system you describe is already possible today without the need for a smart contract.
Can you link to an implementation?

Admittedly, I don't really understand the distinction of a "smart contract". I am only describing the function of the system that there was some confusion over.