公开(公告)号：WO1996008795A1

公开(公告)日：1996-03-21

申请号：PCT/US1995011693

申请日：1995-09-15

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED ,  DOBBINS, Bob, M. ,  CAMPBELL, Bernard, Joseph

IPC: G07F05/24

CPC classification number: G07F11/002 ,  G07D1/06 ,  G07F5/18 ,  G07F5/24 ,  G07F7/04 ,  G07F9/08

Abstract: An automatic transaction system which enables payment in multiple currencies for the dispensing of a product or the providing of a service. In one embodiment, the automatic transaction system performs a conversion of payment deposited in currencies to credit amounts in the base currency to facilitate payment of any change due in denominations of the base currency. The conversion technique employed by one embodiment of the system translates the value of the denominations of a deposited second currency to a value in the base currency using an exchange rate. The translated value is then rounded down to the nearest multiple of an increment of the base currency accepted by the system. In other embodiment, the system performs conversion of deposited currencies to a reference currency while paying change in the base currency.

Abstract translation: 一种自动交易系统，其能够以多种货币支付产品的分发或提供服务。 在一个实施例中，自动交易系统执行将以货币存入的付款转换为基础货币的信用额，以便于以基础货币的面值进行的任何变更的支付。 系统的一个实施例采用的转换技术使用汇率将存入的第二货币的面额的价值转换为基础货币的价值。 然后将转换的值四舍五入到系统接受的基本货币增量的最接近的倍数。 在其他实施例中，系统执行将存入货币转换成参考货币，同时支付基本货币的变化。

公开(公告)号：WO1994028520A1

公开(公告)日：1994-12-08

申请号：PCT/GB1994001080

申请日：1994-05-19

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  BOINTON, Guy, Richard

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07F05/24

CPC classification number: G07F11/04 ,  G07D9/06 ,  G07F5/24

Abstract: A last-in-first-out coin store comprises a tubular housing (21) in which a coin stack support (22) is driven upwardly or downwardly by an endless belt (28) driven from a motor (23). A coin dispensing mechanism comprises a bar (37) positioned above the tubular housing (21) between a pair of beams (A, B) of light mutually normal, axially displaced along the coin store axis by half the width of a coin, and crossing the centre of the coin stack. A control circuit (80) raises and lowers the coin support (22) automatically so as to maintain the uppermost coin at a position where one, but not both, of the light beams are broken so that a coin is ready to be dispensed by the bar (37). A count is kept of the number of coins by a counter circuit (90) responsive to an encoder on the drive belt (28). Useful in gaming machines or change giving coin freed machines.

Abstract translation: 一个先进先出的硬币存储器包括一个管状外壳（21），一个硬币堆栈支架（22）由一个从马达（23）驱动的环形带（28）向上或向下驱动。 一个硬币分配机构包括一个位于管状壳体（21）上方的杆（37）之间的一对光束（A，B），它们相互正常，沿着硬币存储轴线轴向移动一半硬币的宽度， 硬币堆栈的中心。 控制电路（80）自动上升和降低硬币支撑件（22），以便将最上面的硬币保持在一个但不是两个光束被破坏的位置，使得一个硬币准备好被 酒吧（37）。 通过响应于驱动带（28）上的编码器的计数器电路（90）来保持硬币的数量。 适用于游戏机或更换投币机。

公开(公告)号：WO1994016413A1

公开(公告)日：1994-07-21

申请号：PCT/GB1993002670

申请日：1993-12-29

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  GERLIER, André ,  POLIDORO, Roberto

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07D09/00

CPC classification number: B65H5/023 ,  B65H2402/60 ,  G07D7/00 ,  G07F7/04 ,  G07F19/20 ,  G07F19/203

Abstract: A banknote validator comprises a banknote transport path divided in multiple transport sub-systems. Each sub-system is easy to maintain because the axes of a sub-system are in reduced number, and easily removable for maintenance of the sub-system. The validator allows continuous frictional engagement of a banknote in the transport path, including between sub-systems.

Abstract translation: 纸币验证器包括在多个运输子系统中划分的纸币传送路径。 每个子系统易于维护，因为子系统的轴数减少，并且易于拆卸以维持子系统。 验证器允许钞票在传送路径中的连续摩擦接合，包括在子系统之间。

公开(公告)号：WO1993023829A1

公开(公告)日：1993-11-25

申请号：PCT/US1993004178

申请日：1993-05-03

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED ,  BARNES, Elwood, E. ,  SHUREN, Thomas, E. ,  DEAVILLE, David, Charles ,  CHITTLEBOROUGH, Michael

IPC: G07F07/04

CPC classification number: G07F7/005 ,  G07F1/045

Abstract: An apparatus and method for reducing vandalism and minimizing damage from liquids injected into apertures of a vending machine is described. An anti-salting module (1), having a housing with an integral tray (2) for collecting liquids, is connected beneath a bill validator (100) in a vending machine. A rubber fillet (5) is connected to the rear of the bill validator and directs injected fluids to the tray. A moisture sensor (4) integral to the tray is connected to detection and control circuitry. When moisture is detected, the detection and control circuitry operates to interrupt power and control signals to the bill validator. After moisture has been detected, vending machine power and control signals can be restored only when moisture is no longer present, and a set switch (84) is depressed by service personnel.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于减少破坏并最小化喷射到自动售货机的孔中的液体的损伤的装置和方法。 具有具有用于收集液体的整体托盘（2）的外壳的防盐化模块（1）连接在自动售货机中的纸币确认器（100）下面。 橡胶圆角（5）连接到纸币验证器的后部，并将注入的流体引导到托盘。 与托盘成一体的湿度传感器（4）连接到检测和控制电路。 当检测到湿气时，检测和控制电路用于中断电力并控制信号到纸币确认器。 在检测到湿气后，只有在不再存在水分时才能恢复自动售货机电源和控制信号，服务人员按下设定开关（84）。

公开(公告)号：WO1992015075A1

公开(公告)日：1992-09-03

申请号：PCT/GB1992000263

申请日：1992-02-13

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  CHITTLEBOROUGH, Michael ,  MEEKS, Alan, Michael, George ,  LLOYD, Robert, Gerwyn ,  JOHNSON, Peter, Reginald

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07F01/04

CPC classification number: G07F1/044

Abstract: A coin validator is provided in the region of its entrance hopper with a flap (8) which is caused to pivot against the action of a spring (10) when a coin (2) is inserted in the hopper. In the case of fraudulent use of the coin validator wherein a thread is attached to a coin, the movement of the flap into the closed position following passage of the coin causes a tension to be applied in the trailing thread, and the thread under tension is then sensed by a lever mechanism (not shown). Actuation of the lever mechanism by the tensioned thread inhibits validation of the attached coin, e.g. by causing any credit added by the passage of the coin past a testing station to be debited before returning the coin to the user.

公开(公告)号：WO1992002902A1

公开(公告)日：1992-02-20

申请号：PCT/GB1991001204

申请日：1991-07-18

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  WINSTANLEY, Nigel, Andrew

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07D01/00

CPC classification number: G07D1/00

Abstract: A coin testing mechanism of the kind provided with a removable and replaceable cassette (14) which includes a plurality of coin storage tubes (16, 18, 20), and means for dispensing coins (10) from the storage tubes, characterized in that the cassette is an assembly which comprises a plurality of storage tube modules (16, 18, 20) each of which modules comprises at least one storage tube, the modules being retained in the assembly by releasable and re-usable retaining means (26, 34) whereby to enable exchanging of one module of the cassette for another.

公开(公告)号：WO1991006074A1

公开(公告)日：1991-05-02

申请号：PCT/GB1990001588

申请日：1990-10-15

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  ALLAN, Richard, Douglas ,  FURNEAUX, David, Michael

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07F03/02

CPC classification number: G07D5/00 ,  G07D5/08

Abstract: A method of validating coins involves taking two independent measurements of the tested item, and determining whether both measurements lie within respective ranges for a particular coin type, the range for at least one of the measurements being dependent upon at least one other measurement.

公开(公告)号：WO1991002334A1

公开(公告)日：1991-02-21

申请号：PCT/GB1990001168

申请日：1990-07-27

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  WAITE, Timothy, Peter ,  ALLAN, Richard, Douglas

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07F03/02

CPC classification number: G07D5/02 ,  G01B7/10

Abstract: A coin validator (2) has a thickness sensor formed by two coils (10, 12) positioned one on each side of the coin path. The coil outputs are processed separately using a look-up table (20) to derive values which are linearly related to coin position across the width of the passage, using the same constant of proportionality for both sensors. Accordingly, by combining the processed outputs there is derived a value which is independent of coin position and which can be peak-detected to indicate thickness.

Abstract translation: 硬币确认单元（2）包括厚度检测器，该厚度检测器由两个位于硬币路径两侧的线圈（10,12）形成。 使用查找表（20）分开处理零件输出，以便使用相同的比例常数导出与片段在通道宽度上的位置线性相关的值 用于两个检测器。 因此，通过组合处理过的输出，导出与片的位置无关的值，所述值的幅度可检测以指示厚度。

公开(公告)号：WO1989001208A1

公开(公告)日：1989-02-09

申请号：PCT/GB1988000644

申请日：1988-08-04

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  GLASSPOOL, Andrew, Jim, Kelley ,  ARMOUR, James, Joseph

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G06K07/00

CPC classification number: G06K7/0008 ,  G06K19/0723

Abstract: A data carrying device (2) communicates in a contactless manner with an interrogator, which transmits data by amplitude modulation of a carrier (Fig. 4c). The device includes a data detection circuit (10) which is synchronized to the carrier and which generates a pulse (T1) of a first length at regular intervals if the carrier remains unmodulated and generates a pulse (T2) of a different length if a modulation of the carrier is detected. An input/output line (16) conveys the pulses to a processor (6). During data transmissions from the interrogator, pulses of both lengths, representing the data, are delivered to the processor. During data transmissions from the device (Fig. 3), pulses (104) of one length act as clock pulses determining the time at which data is applied to the input/output line by the processor. The impedance of the token is modulated, and the carrier thus affected in a detectable fashion, in response to the data placed on the input/output line by the processor.

公开(公告)号：WO1988002521A1

公开(公告)日：1988-04-07

申请号：PCT/US1987002416

申请日：1987-09-15

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED ,  SHUREN, Thomas, E.

IPC: G06K07/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10851 ,  G06K7/14 ,  G06K7/1443

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for the autodiscrimination of barcodes. First, an interrupt driven technique for timing the duration of space and barcode data is described which allows a microprocessor to decode a first quantum of barcode data during a substantial portion of the time the microprocessor is timing the duration of space and bar data of a second quantum of barcode data. Second, an improved method of locating a barcode margin and eliminating types of barcodes to be tried for purposes of decoding is described. Briefly, an integer ratio of space and following bar duration data is compared to a predetermined number, and a determination is made as to whether the space is a margin based on the comparison. Preferably, the two techniques are used in conjunction to speed the autodiscrimination in apparatus for scanning a plurality of different types of bar codes.