公开(公告)号：WO1991006073A1

公开(公告)日：1991-05-02

申请号：PCT/GB1990001526

申请日：1990-10-04

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  BOINTON, Richard, Guy ,  COMFORT, John, Jervis

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07F01/04

CPC classification number: G07F1/047 ,  G07F5/24 ,  G07F9/04

Abstract: A coin handling system includes two coin escrows which receive respectively high and low denomination coins. Each escrow comprises a helical structure with coins individually supported between successive turns of the helix. Each helical structure can store coins of any denomination in any location, and has exits at both ends to allow control over the sequence in which the coins are sent to a cash box.

公开(公告)号：WO1990013097A1

公开(公告)日：1990-11-01

申请号：PCT/GB1990000547

申请日：1990-04-10

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  NUNN, David, Michael ,  BRODIE, John, McCormick ,  WATKINS, Keith, James

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07F03/00

CPC classification number: G07F1/048 ,  G07D5/02 ,  G07D5/08

Abstract: A coin handling apparatus having a passageway in which coins travel, and an impact element (10) secured to a part (4) of the apparatus in a position where it will be struck by a travelling coin so as to reduce the kinetic energy of the coin, characterised in that the impact element has a securing portion (38) around which plastics material, of which said part is made, has been moulded to secure the impact element.

公开(公告)号：WO1990011581A1

公开(公告)日：1990-10-04

申请号：PCT/GB1990000390

申请日：1990-03-15

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  BOINTON, Richard, Guy ,  THOMPSON, Trevor ,  FURNEAUX, David, Michael ,  KOTLER, Martin ,  WATKINS, Keith, James

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07F05/24

CPC classification number: G07F1/047

Abstract: Coins are stored edge-to-edge in two-dimensional arrays within respective panel structures assembled together face-to-face. Each panel has a dispensing arm which operates first to allow a coin to enter an exit region, and then to allow the coin to leave the exit region while preventing further coins from entering. A single motor drives all the dispenser arms, each of which can be selectively inhibited from operating. Thus, a plurality of coins can be dispensed simultaneously, each from a respective one of the stores. Each store is also provided with an agitator, the agitators also being driven by the motor. Each layer of coins is disposed between a pair of conductive layers, and an indication of the number of coins within the store is provided by measuring the capacitance between the conductive layers. The storage assembly, a separator and a validator are all mounted on the face of a flat spine member.

公开(公告)号：WO1989002140A1

公开(公告)日：1989-03-09

申请号：PCT/GB1988000706

申请日：1988-08-26

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  EGLISE, David ,  ARMOUR, James, Joseph

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07F07/08

CPC classification number: G07F7/1008 ,  G06Q20/341 ,  G07F7/082 ,  G07F7/0866 ,  G07F7/0873

Abstract: A machine enables the provision of a product or service, preferably in response to the insertion of coins, but in any event in response to the reading of credit data from a data carrying device which communicates in a contactless manner with a reader of the machine. The reader and data carrying device communicate while the device is located such that it can be removed by a user. The device may be positioned in a coin insertion slot or on a coin dispensing tray. The credit data in the device is not erased. Updating of the credit data is achieved by an instruction issued by the reader to the device, which causes the device to decrement the stored credit data. The provision of a product or service is enabled only in response to receipt of an acknowledgement from the data carrying device that such updating has taken place.

Abstract translation: 机器能够提供优选地响应于硬币插入的产品或服务，但是在任何情况下，响应于从与机器的读取器无接触地通信的数据承载装置读取信用数据。 读取器和数据携带设备在设备定位时通信，使得用户可以移除该设备。 该装置可以定位在硬币插入槽或硬币分配盘中。 设备中的信用数据不会被清除。 信用数据的更新通过读取器向设备发出的指令来实现，这使得设备减少所存储的信用数据。 提供产品或服务仅在响应于从数据承载设备接收到已进行这种更新的确认时才能启用。

公开(公告)号：WO1988003684A1

公开(公告)日：1988-05-19

申请号：PCT/GB1987000778

申请日：1987-11-03

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  GLASSPOOL, Andrew, Jim, Kelley

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G06K07/08

CPC classification number: G06K7/10336 ,  G06K19/0723

Abstract: Apparatus for delivering power to and communicating with a data-storing device (4), e.g. a token, in a contactless manner includes a resonant circuit (6) arranged for inductive coupling with the device. The values of the components are selected to give a relatively constant power transfer over the possible range of distances between the inductances (36, 8). Communications from the device resulting in changes in the token impedance are detected by sensing current changes in the resonant circuit. The power transmitted by the resonant circuit is limited to prevent excessive power damaging devices whose characteristics are such that they may be damaged by higher power levels. Devices which require higher levels can send a signal which results in the limit being bypassed.

公开(公告)号：WO1988002520A1

公开(公告)日：1988-04-07

申请号：PCT/US1987002137

申请日：1987-08-24

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED ,  ZOUZOULAS, John ,  FRONTINO, Louis, J.

IPC: G06K07/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10881

Abstract: An integrated self-contained data scanner apparatus which is suitable for long periods of uninterrupted handheld use for purpose such as the bar code scanning of inventory. The apparatus includes a number of modules interconnected into a self-contained unit with no external cabling necessary. The basic modules are a scanner module (10), a data module (30) including one or more data processing components such as a keyboard (33), a display (35) or a microprocessor (37), and a removable rechargeable power module (40). A self-contained portable apparatus is more desirable than prior art scanner since the bar code scanner can be held within reasonable proximity to the bar code to be scanned rather than bringing the bar code in close proximity to the bar code scanner.

公开(公告)号：WO1996036022A2

公开(公告)日：1996-11-14

申请号：PCT/GB1996001109

申请日：1996-05-09

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  ALLAN, Richard, Douglas ,  HUTCHINSON, Derek ,  CAMPBELL, Bernard, Joseph ,  MARS, Frank

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07F03/02

CPC classification number: G06K9/6271 ,  G06K9/6215 ,  G06K9/6278 ,  G06K9/6285 ,  G07D5/00 ,  G07D7/00

Abstract: A method of testing coins comprising at least taking two measurements of an unknown coin: and accepting said unknown coin as corresponding to a first coin type if the point defined by the measurements lies, in the space defined by the axes of the measurements, on a first side of a discriminant surface at which the Mahalanobis distances of the centres of the distribution of said first coin type and a second coin type are in a predetermined relationship, characterised in that said relationship corresponds (at least approximately) to equality of the sums of the respective Mahalanobis distances with respective predetermined constants at least one of which is non-zero.

Abstract translation: 一种测试硬币的方法，包括至少对未知硬币进行两次测量：并且如果由所述测量所定义的点位于由所述测量轴定义的空间中，则接受所述未知硬币对应于第一硬币类型 判别表面的第一面，所述第一硬币类型和第二硬币类型的分布的中心的马氏距离距离处于预定关系，其特征在于，所述关系对应于（至少近似）相等于 相应的马氏距离与各自的预定常数，其中至少一个非零。

公开(公告)号：WO1996035635A1

公开(公告)日：1996-11-14

申请号：PCT/US1996006517

申请日：1996-05-08

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  PICIOCCIO, John, J. ,  KIENITZ, Steven, D. ,  KITCHEN, Warren, R. ,  ROSSI, Joseph, E. ,  HAASE, William, C. ,  ONO, Allison, T. ,  HINKLE, Wayne, R.

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: B67D05/58

CPC classification number: G07F11/44 ,  B67D3/00 ,  B67D2210/00144 ,  G07F9/02 ,  G07F13/06 ,  G07F13/065

Abstract: An automatic bulk vending machine (100) is described for accurate volumetric dispensing, the separation of small broken pieces from the dispensed product, and the easy and sanitary loading of such a machine. Further, details as to how to provide a highly flexible selection process are provided. An automatic bulk vending machine (100) according to the present invention may include a touch-screen (120) for providing a visually entertaining and instructive display to guide a customer through the product selection process. Products to be selected may be stored in bins (200) and volumetrically dispensed by a dispenser to a blending and holding pan (210). From this pan (210), they are then directed through a dispenser tube (220) including a fines separator and collector (221) to dispensing cup (132). Bulk refill containers (260) are also disclosed. Unlike other vending machines, the customer can choose the blend of product to be purchased.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种自动批量自动售货机（100），用于精确的体积分配，将小碎片与分配的产品分开，以及容易且卫生地装载这种机器。 此外，提供了如何提供高度灵活的选择过程的细节。 根据本发明的自动批量自动售货机（100）可以包括触摸屏（120），用于提供视觉上有趣的和指导性的显示器，以引导顾客进行产品选择过程。 要选择的产品可以存储在箱（200）中并且通过分配器容积地分配到混合和保持盘（210）中。 然后从该锅（210）将它们引导通过分配管（220），该分配器管（220）包括细分离器和收集器（221）至分配杯（132）。 还公开了散装填充容器（260）。 与其他自动售货机不同，客户可以选择要购买的产品的混合物。

公开(公告)号：WO1996023274A1

公开(公告)日：1996-08-01

申请号：PCT/US1996001636

申请日：1996-01-22

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED ,  SIMPKINS, Joseph, A.

IPC: G06K09/00

CPC classification number: G07D7/12 ,  H04N1/4076

Abstract: An optical sensor system (1) for validating documents (40) transports a document under test between a light source (20) and an optical interface circuit (10). A photodetector (70) within the optical interface circuit (10) generates an electrical current signal at its output based on the amount of detected light transmitted through and/or reflected by the document (40). A photodetector interface circuit (115) is connected to the photodetector output and converts the current signal to a signal indicative of the detected light without undesirable electrical offsets, such as manufacturing, production and temperature offsets. In particular embodiments, the current signal is further processed to take advantage of the dynamic range of an associated analog converter.

Abstract translation: 一种用于验证文件（40）的光学传感器系统（1）在光源（20）和光接口电路（10）之间传送被测试文件。 光接口电路（10）内的光电检测器（70）基于通过文件（40）传输和/或反射的检测光的量，在其输出端产生电流信号。 光电检测器接口电路（115）连接到光电检测器输出，并将电流信号转换成指示检测到的光的信号，而不需要不需要的电偏移，例如制造，生产和温度偏移。 在特定实施例中，进一步处理电流信号以利用相关模拟转换器的动态范围。

公开(公告)号：WO1995024697A1

公开(公告)日：1995-09-14

申请号：PCT/GB1995000511

申请日：1995-03-09

Applicant: MARS INCORPORATED ,  FURNEAUX, David, Michael ,  DILLON, Stephen, John ,  STEEL, Paul, Franklin

Inventor： MARS INCORPORATED

IPC: G07F03/02

CPC classification number: G07D5/08 ,  G01D5/2013 ,  G01D5/202 ,  G01D5/247

Abstract: Apparatus for validating items of value comprising a measurement circuit including an inductor, the complex impedance of which varies in accordance with the interaction between a test item of value and a magnetic field within which the inductor is located; means for extracting first and second periodic signals from the circuit; timing means for timing the interval between corresponding portions of the first and second periodic signals; and processing means for determining the value of a parameter related to at least one of the real and imaginary parts of said complex impedance, as a measure of the validity of said test item, from the outputs of the timing means.

Abstract translation: 用于验证价值项目的装置，包括包括电感器的测量电路，所述电感器的复阻抗根据测试项目与电感器所在的磁场之间的相互作用而变化; 用于从所述电路中提取第一和第二周期信号的装置; 定时装置，用于对第一和第二周期信号的相应部分之间的间隔进行定时; 以及处理装置，用于根据定时装置的输出，确定与所述复阻抗的实部和虚部中的至少一个有关的参数的值作为所述测试项目的有效性的量度。