AT522855A2 - Device system for outputting printed information carriers and method for operating the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device system with a device (10) for outputting printed information carriers, preferably printed paper or cardboard, preferably in the form of a card machine, ticket machine or parking ticket machine, with a receiving device (5) for receiving at least one information carrier raw material unit (1 ), a control device (6) of a receiving device (4) connected to the control device (6) for reading out a data carrier (2) attached to the information carrier raw material unit (1) and an information carrier output device (8) and having at least one in the receiving device (5) ) usable information carrier raw material unit (1), comprising information carrier raw material, a receptacle holding and / or surrounding the information carrier raw material and a readable data carrier (2), the readable data carrier (2) being attached to the receptacle of the information carrier raw material unit (1), vo is preferably glued or laminated, and the receiving or contact area of the receiving device (4) for reading out the data carrier (2) is arranged in relation to the receiving device (5) in such a way that the data carrier (2) is only correctly positioned or positioned. Orientation of the receptacle in relation to the receptacle device (5) lies in the receiving or contact area of the receiving device (4).

Description

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DEVICE SYSTEM FOR DISPENSING PRINTED INFORMATION CARRIERS AND PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING THE SAME

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to a device system with - a device for outputting printed information carriers, preferably printed paper or cardboard, preferably in the form of a ticket machine, ticket machine or parking ticket machine, with - a receiving device for receiving at least one information carrier raw material unit, - a control device - one with Receiving device connected to the control device for reading out a data carrier attached to the information carrier raw material unit and - an information carrier output device and with - at least one information carrier raw material unit that can be inserted into the receiving device, comprising - information carrier raw material, - a receptacle holding and / or surrounding the information carrier raw material and - a readable data carrier.

The invention also relates to a method for operating such a device system. STATE OF THE ART

In connection with devices for outputting printed information carriers, there is the problem in the prior art that when such devices are loaded with information carrier raw material, for example in a paper container, a paper roll and the like, it cannot be reliably ensured that the information carrier raw material is in the Recording device of the device is correctly positioned or oriented, or that the correct paper quality is used. This is particularly important if the information carrier raw material intended for the device system has pre-printed forms and these are correctly inserted

the device must be introduced.

Until now, it was up to the device operator to meet or ensure these requirements by putting the labeling (e.g. article number or description) on the paper container or the paper roll

controlled and also ensures correct positioning in the device. One of those

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However, the procedure is flawed and it happens again and again that information carrier

raw material is incorrectly positioned or incorrect information carrier raw material is used.

In order to obtain relevant data about the content of an information carrier raw material unit, US Pat. No. 6,811,079 B1 proposes a printing system in which the data is stored on an RFID (radio-frequency identification) transponder which is attached to an exchangeable cassette

is.

A monitoring of the correct position of the filled information carrier raw material unit within the device does not take place according to the prior art. Here, the device operator is required to properly insert and use both the information carrier raw material and the information carrier raw material unit. For most devices, the correct orientation is shown in the form of a sketch, e.g. on the cover of the depot room. For example, by incorrectly inserting the information carrier raw material and the information carrier raw material unit, the built-in printing device, for example a card printer, can be damaged. In any case, poor print quality or no print at all is the slightest consequence of one

Incorrect placement.

The fill level of an information carrier raw material unit is monitored e.g. via a mechanical limit switch that switches from a certain minimum weight, whereby a preliminary trigger takes place or a message is generated to the device operator before the last one

Information carrier raw material has been used up.

Alternatively, for example, in the case of card reels with optical sensors, mostly reflex light scanners, a minimum diameter of the card reel is monitored and, if the diameter falls below the minimum, a

"Card before the end‘ "message sent.

However, such known devices have the great disadvantage that they are imprecise and that the limit value at which the message is sent cannot be adapted, or only very inconveniently, to the requirements of the customer. However, the adjustability of the limit value is important because different areas of application and service structures as well as frequencies are typical for such devices, and different minimum quantities result,

in which the message has to be given to the operating personnel and actions have to be taken. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The aim of the present invention is therefore to provide a device or an information carrier raw material unit which does not have these disadvantages and in which it is ensured that operation of the devices can be stopped or interrupted from the outset or that start-up does not occur a

Information carrier raw material unit is not correctly inserted, positioned or oriented or

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if incorrect, inappropriate or non-conforming information carrier raw material with the specification of the device is inserted in the receiving device of the device. Malfunctions or damage to the device components should be prevented in advance. The use of counterfeit information carrier raw material should also be excluded. Finally, a possibility should be created to monitor the fill level or the remaining amount of information carrier raw material in the information carrier raw material unit and also the possibility should be created to determine whether all of the inserted information carrier raw material has also led to the foreseeable output of printed information material, which in particular In the area of money printing devices, an additional security feature means that the information carrier raw material there (unprinted banknotes) is of high value even without printing and its processing is seamless

must be traceable. DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

This goal is achieved with a device system with - a device for outputting printed information carriers, preferably printed paper or cardboard, preferably in the form of a card machine, ticket machine or parking ticket machine, with - a receiving device for receiving at least one information carrier raw material unit, - a control device - one with Receiving device connected to the control device for reading out a data carrier attached to the information carrier raw material unit and - an information carrier output device and with - at least one information carrier raw material unit that can be inserted into the receiving device, comprising - information carrier raw material, - a receptacle holding and / or surrounding the information carrier raw material and - a readable data carrier, thereby achieved that the readable data carrier on the recording of the information carrier raw material unit

is attached, preferably glued or laminated, and the receiving or contact area of the receiving device, for reading out the data carrier, is arranged in relation to the receiving device in such a way that the data carrier is only positioned or oriented correctly in relation to the receiving device in the receiving or contact area of the receiving device

lies.

Reading out the data carrier is therefore only possible when the data carrier attached to the receptacle of the information carrier raw material unit is actually in the receiving or contact area of the receiving device. This can ensure that the

Information carrier raw material unit is correctly inserted into the device.

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A comparison with the specification for the information carrier raw material stored in the device enables a reliable check to be made as to whether the

Information carrier raw material unit is suitable.

The receiving device can be designed in such a way that - based on radio transmission - it can communicate wirelessly with the data carrier, or comprises an electrical contact interface which then establishes an electrical connection with a corresponding contact interface of the data carrier

enables.

The receiving device is at least able to read electronic data from the electronic data carrier (e.g. chip) and therefore represents a reading unit. The data are passed on from the receiving device to the device control via an interface. In an optimal solution, the receiving device is also able to save data on the data carrier, i.e. to write to it. In the latter case, the receiving device forms a reading

/ Writing unit.

The receiving device in the device can consist, for example, of an RFID receiver or a contact-based module which, when the information carrier raw material unit is inserted, can read the data from the data carrier (e.g. data chip) on the information carrier raw material unit (card depot). It consists in detail of the contact unit or the HF part, the associated electronics and an interface for communication with the device control.

The receiving device is preferably mounted on the receiving device.

The receiving device is a construction in which, for example, a card box is positioned and held as an information carrier raw material unit, e.g., a compartment, a drawer, a recess and the like. In the case of a paper roll, the receiving device may be a holding device

for the take-up shaft of the paper roll.

The information carrier raw material unit comprises a certain amount of information carrier raw material, such as a stack of separated cards, a rolled up endless belt (in particular made of paper), possibly with pre-perforated tear-off lines, or a belt folded in a fan-fold. The information carrier raw material can also already be partially pre-printed. The information carrier raw material unit further comprises a receptacle which carries or surrounds the information carrier raw material. The recording can e.g. be a box, a box,

a rigid or flexible cover, a roller or a drum.

Such an information carrier raw material unit, which is inserted into the device of the device system, is designed in such a way that the data carrier is attached, preferably glued or laminated, to the receptacle of the information carrier raw material unit.

This means that the data carrier is fixed independently of the map material. The disk is

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is an electronic data carrier, i.e. for storing data in electronic form. The specification of the card quality and also the capacity of the information carrier raw material unit can be stored on the data carrier (chip). Furthermore, the unique number of the data carrier (in the case of an RFID chip) can be encrypted and stored on the data carrier during the production of the information carrier raw material unit. This ensures that no copies of the map material can be made, for which the quality

is not guaranteed.

The term "information carrier raw material‘ "includes any type of card, receipt, receipt, ticket, etc. made of any possible printable material such as paper, plastic, foil, coated, perforated,

etc. to understand.

The device also includes an externally accessible input device for requesting a printed information carrier raw material and optionally a payment device for

Pay.

The invention thus enables, for example, a reliable monitoring of card magazines in machines, such as payment machines, ticket and parking ticket machines, entry ticket machines and generally any type of device that is based on a depot of paper cards or paper rolls

Promote individual cards, receipts and other receipts, usually print them and then issue them.

The invention has several advantages which are explained below. The correct positioning of the information carrier raw material unit, e.g. card box, in a device according to the invention can be controlled. In most cases, it is essential that the information carrier raw material is introduced into the device in the correct position, e.g. preprinted material that should have the print on the correct side in the device, or material with a thermal coating that is on the

The side facing the printing mechanism.

The right information carrier raw material, which fits the respective device and the customer, is clearly identified. Inappropriate information carrier raw material is rejected or the device does not carry out an output operation. This in particular causes disruptions or

Damage to the components of the device is prevented in advance.

In many applications, the printed and issued information carrier represents a voucher (e.g. application at toilet entrances, where the amount paid is reimbursed for consumption). Therefore, apart from the operational reliability of the device, it is important to ensure that no forgeries of the information carrier raw material can come into circulation. The voucher is monetary when it is printed and issued by the device

Receipt.

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Finally, the filling level of the information carrier raw material unit, for example card boxes or card rolls, can be better monitored and, if the amount falls below a minimum, a

Message to be sent.

The receiving or contact area of the receiving device is preferably spatially restricted in such a way that the data carrier can only be read out by the receiving device when the data carrier and receiving device are positioned overlapping. In combination, this results in a particularly advantageous embodiment variant in which correct positioning of the

Information carrier raw material unit is ensured in any case.

The receiving device is preferably arranged in the immediate area of the receiving device, the receiving device preferably being arranged or attached to the receiving device. On the one hand, this increases the reliability of the data transmission and, by deliberately limiting the range of the receiving device, enables direction-dependent or orientation-dependent detection of the data carrier, whereby incorrect insertion can be recognized. The latter measure also prevents the receiving device from receiving other internal signals

is disturbed.

The receiving device is preferably designed as a wireless receiver, in particular as an RFID receiver, and comprises at least one antenna or coil for wireless data transmission between the data carrier and the receiving device. This increases the reliability of the data carrier detection and also ensures that the components are damaged by dirt,

Dust and / or moisture.

The receiving device is preferably a container-shaped magazine and the receiving device is seated on a wall of the magazine, the receiving device of the information carrier raw material unit being an envelope, in particular a box or a plastic envelope, and the data carrier being seated on a wall of the envelope. As a result, an arrangement is created which only allows a certain orientation of the reception of the information carrier raw material unit in the magazine, in which the readability of the data carrier is made possible. It is also conceivable that the receiving device and the receiving device of the information carrier raw material unit have a different shape, as long as the receiving unit and the data carrier are designed such that the data carrier can only be read out when it is correct

is positioned.

The receiving device is preferably a roll holder with a receiving shaft and the receiving device is seated on the receiving shaft, the receiving device of the information carrier raw material unit being a roll and the data carrier being integrated in the roll.

This also creates an arrangement that only has a certain orientation of the

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Acceptance of the information carrier raw material unit in the magazine is allowed, with which the readability

of the data carrier.

The receiving device is preferably arranged asymmetrically in relation to the receiving device, which also means that the data carrier is only in the permitted position / orientation

is recognized.

The device preferably comprises at least one sensor connected to the control device for the detection of operationally relevant states or processes, in particular a sensor for the detection of the door position of a device door and / or a sensor for the detection of information carrier raw material in a printer device of the device, and the control device is designed to handle the to link information of the data carrier read out by the receiving device with the sensor data of the at least one sensor and to generate control information and / or a message as a function of this link. This enables the device to distinguish between various situations, for example a situation in which no information carrier raw material unit is inserted and a situation in which a wrong one

Information carrier raw material unit is inserted.

The device preferably comprises writing means for writing data to the data carrier of the information carrier raw material unit, the writing means preferably being integrated in the receiving device. This allows bi-directional communication and the storage of data on the data carrier for later reading by the same device or

by another device into which, for example, a partially emptied unit is inserted.

Information about the nature and / or the quality and / or the format and / or the manufacturer and / or the quantity of the information carrier raw material is preferred in the data carrier

Information carrier raw material unit deposited.

An identification code of the data carrier is preferably in the data carrier, preferably in

stored in encrypted form, which further increases the security against forgery.

The data carrier preferably comprises a chip, preferably an RFID chip. The information carrier raw material unit, e.g. card box or paper roll, is equipped with a chip (preferably a contactless readable chip is used here, an RFID chip). The assembly of the chip can preferably be carried out in such a way that when the information carrier raw material unit is turned, the (RFID) chip comes to lie outside the receiving area or outside the (electrical) contact area of the receiving device in the device. This enables the function of “monitoring the correct position of the information carrier raw material unit” to be fulfilled. The

The chip is mounted on the information carrier raw material unit (card depot) in such a way that the chip

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and information carrier raw material unit or its receptacle for the

Form information carrier raw material as compact or indivisible as possible.

The aim mentioned at the beginning is also achieved with a method for operating a device system according to the invention, wherein after the insertion of an information carrier raw material unit into the receiving device, the presence of a data carrier in the receiving or contact area of the receiving device is checked by the control device and it is thus determined whether the recording of the information carrier raw material unit was correctly positioned in the recording device, with a negative result of the check generating an error message and / or the device being put into a non-operational state, whereas the data carrier is preferably cyclic by means of the receiving device,

read out and / or written to if the test delivers a positive result.

The test, which can be initiated, for example, by opening and closing a device door, always ensures that the insertion process has been carried out correctly when a new information carrier raw material unit is inserted. As soon as there is no data carrier in the receiving or contact area of the receiving device, i.e. the test is negative, an error message is generated, which can be output, for example, on a display device of the device, and the device is placed in an inoperable state to ensure safety that there is no damage to the device. It is not absolutely necessary to link the error message and the status change. A negative test result is to be expected if either no information carrier raw material unit is in the

Device has been inserted or if it has been inserted incorrectly.

If the test is positive, i.e. there is a data carrier in the receiving or contact area of the receiving device, the receiving device reads the data out again and again, preferably in a repetitive process, this reading also being additionally stimulated by opening the device door. It goes without saying that, even if there is no data carrier in the receiving area, the receiving device can repeat the cyclical readout processes until a data carrier can be read out and through

this feedback is detected that an information carrier raw material unit has been used.

An error message is preferably generated and / or the device is placed in a non-operational state if a data carrier is not recognized and / or the information read from the data carrier does not correspond to the specification given by the device. Before the device is put into an operational state, it must be ensured that not only the information carrier raw material unit is inserted correctly, but also that it is the

correct information carrier raw material. If this information is stored on the data carrier,

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in this way it can be compared with the required specification stored in the device.

The consequences of a negative check are the same as those described above.

Reading of the data memory by the receiving device is preferably activated by a sensor signal from a sensor for the detection of operationally relevant states or processes, preferably a sensor for detecting the door position of a device door, whereby the amount of information carrier raw material of the information carrier raw material unit stored in the data memory is preferably read out. For example, every time a device door is opened / closed (service access), a readout can be initiated to determine whether a new

Information carrier raw material unit was used.

The removal of information carrier raw material from the information carrier raw material unit and / or the output of printed information carrier raw material is preferably detected at the output device, and information about the remaining amount of information carrier raw material in the information carrier raw material unit is written on the data carrier, after reaching a minimum amount of information carrier raw material in the information carrier raw material unit generates a message and / or puts the device in a non-operational state. When a partially emptied information carrier raw material unit is changed from one device to another device, the latter can automatically determine the filling quantity, which enables flexible use. The operator of the device system can also be informed via the transmitted message that the information carrier raw material unit is to be replaced or the device can be put in a non-operational state so that there is no damage to the printing device, for example. It is of course also conceivable that the information about the remaining amount of information carrier raw material is stored

without the reaching of a minimum quantity initiating a further process step.

The device preferably comprises at least one sensor connected to the control device for detecting operationally relevant states or processes, in particular a sensor for detecting the door position of a device door and / or a sensor for detecting card material in a printer device of the device, and the control device links the data received from the receiving device read information of the data carrier with the sensor data of the at least one sensor and, depending on this link, generates control information and / or a message. By linking, more precise and reliable statements can be made about the state or the processes in the device. The term “link” is to be understood broadly and can in particular be a direct or indirect as well as a logical connection

include.

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Additional sensors in the device, such as a "door-closed" contact, "no-paper-in-printer" contact, "machine-normally-opened-by-machine-operator" message, can help to optimize the process and clearly assign the statement of the test results. These input variables are optional and also serve to control the visualization to the device operator better and more up-to-date, but are not absolutely necessary for the invention

Achieve result.

A software embedded in the device control has the task of sending control information and / or messages to the device operator from the data on the data carrier and other input data, such as "Device door (device cover) opened or closed", "Map material in printer yes / no" to generate. This control information or messages subsequently have the effect that the device is switched to a non-operational state, that the correct operation of the device is resumed, that messages about the required refilling of information carrier raw material are transmitted or displayed on a display device. In addition, this software controls the visualization for

the device server.

The device operator can be visualized using a display on the device, an interface, a GSM module that sends SMS texts to the device operator, an acoustic signal generator or the like. Advantageous

is that there is at least one way to communicate messages to the device operator. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Preferred embodiments of the invention are described in more detail below with reference to the drawing. The drawings are to be understood as examples and are intended to reflect the character of the invention

explain, but in no way restrict it or reproduce it conclusively. The

1 shows a receiving device of a device in which a

Information carrier raw material unit is used,

2 shows an information carrier raw material unit from which information carrier raw material

is removed,

3 shows a variant of a receiving device and one held by it

Information carrier raw material unit, FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of a device according to the invention,

Figure 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a preferred method of operating a

Outlined device according to the invention.

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WAYS OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

1 shows a receiving device 5 of a device 10, in which an information carrier raw material unit 1 in the form of an envelope 15 (card box) filled with endless card material 3 is inserted. A data carrier 2 is attached or laminated to the card box, in this case designed as a contactlessly readable chip. A receiving device 4 in the form of a wireless receiver is mounted on the receiving device 5, which is designed in the form of a container-shaped magazine. The receiving unit 4 preferably also comprises writing means in order to write to the data carrier 2. In this case, the receiving unit 4 forms a read / write unit.

As a result of the centrally offset arrangement of the data carrier 2 and the receiving device 4, if the information carrier raw material unit 1 is incorrectly inserted, the data carrier 2 comes to a position diagonally offset from the receiving device 4 and is thus outside the receiving area of the receiving device 4 is located. Any other asymmetrical arrangement of data carrier 2 and receiving device 4 is possible to avoid a wrong

Recognize or prevent the onset.

Furthermore, the associated information carrier raw material 3 is shown in FIG. 1 in the form of a pre-perforated tape that is conveyed out of the card box and via deflection devices

to the printer device 7 (Fig. 4).

Fig. 2 shows the information carrier raw material unit 1 with mounted data carrier 2 and the

Card material 3, which is stacked in the card box by means of a fanfold.

3 shows an alternative embodiment of a receiving device 5 and an information carrier raw material unit 1. In this case, the information carrier raw material unit 1 or card depot is implemented in the form of a rolled up card raw material 3 which is carried by a roll 16. The roller 16 also carries the data carrier 2. When it is inserted, the roller 16 is pushed over a take-up shaft 14. The data carrier 2 is read via the receiving device 4, which in the present case is attached to the take-up shaft 14. In this embodiment, no asymmetrical attachment of the data carrier 2 has been chosen. A directional evaluation

is not possible with this configuration.

4 shows a device 10 with a receiving device 5 and an information carrier raw material unit 1 inserted therein, which comprises an electronic data carrier 2, and with a receiving device 4 arranged on the receiving device 5 for reading the data carrier 2. The receiving device 4 is equipped with a control device 6 of the device 10 connected. The control device 6 controls the processes in the device 10 and ensures that the cards

are properly output to an output device 8. The output device 8 consists

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usually from conveying means and an opening accessible from the outside, in particular a gap from which the finished printed card can be removed. A printing device 7 through which the card material 3 is conveyed is provided between the receiving device 5 and the output device 8. A device door 11 in the form of a service access for operating personnel can be seen in dashed lines. A door contact sensor 12 detects the position of the device door 11 (open or closed) and is also connected to the control device 6. A sensor 13 in the printer device 7 detects the presence of card material 3 in the area of the printer device 7 and is also connected to the control device 6. A

Display device 9 in the form of a display is also indicated schematically.

With such a device system are those described above and in the claims

defined procedures can be carried out.

FIG. 5 uses a flow diagram to show a specific exemplary embodiment of a method for operating a device 10. The method is manifested in particular in software that is shown in FIG

the control device 6 is running.

In the standard routine, data are read out cyclically from the data carrier (chip) of the information carrier raw material unit 1. The repetition of the readout process works via a time control, but can also be triggered by an event. For this purpose, feedback from the sensor 12 (“device door / device cover open”) would be useful, because in this situation a change in the information carrier raw material unit 1 is to be expected. The data read out from the data carrier 2 or the message that no data is available or no data carrier was detected is sent to the control device 6 of the device 10

transmitted.

If no data is available, this can have two reasons: there is no information carrier raw material unit 1 in the receiving device 5 of the device 10 or the information carrier raw material unit 1 has been placed in the wrong position in the receiving device 5. When inserting the information carrier raw material unit 1, it is checked whether its position or orientation is correct. This can be done simply in that when the information carrier raw material unit 1 is inserted the wrong way round, either the contact surface of the data carrier (chip) does not touch the mating contacts of the receiving device 5 in the device 10 or that the data carrier (RFID chip) is caused by the incorrect insertion of the information carrier raw material. unit

1 is positioned outside the reception area of the receiving device (RFID reader).

Depending on whether additional sensor messages (e.g. paper present in the printer) are included in the decision, differentiated messages can be sent to the device operator. In the simplest case, the message looks like this: “No information carrier raw material unit

in the device or information carrier raw material unit 1 is inserted incorrectly ‘"

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If data is available and can also be read out, the first step is to check whether it is valid data, i.e. a data record of the present one

Identifies information carrier raw material unit 1 as a suitable material for this device.

If the map material is incorrect, a message is sent to the device operator: "Incorrect map material". An optional encryption of the data ensures that the device cannot be operated with counterfeit material for which the quality cannot be guaranteed. The message occurs, for example, via the display device 8 (display) attached to the device 10. In this state, the device is not ready for operation, no printing process is triggered, and the wrong card quality cannot damage the printer device 7 and / or other components. It also prevents counterfeit card material

used when printing vouchers, which eliminates fraud.

If the card material is correct (i.e. that is sufficient for the specifications of the device), the number of cards in the information carrier raw material unit is read out in the third step. In the case of a newly inserted card depot, the device operator is shown the number of cards currently in the depot. This is particularly helpful when an opened card box is to be used up. This display can also be provided by additional sensors such as the door contact sensor 12 (“door open / closed‘) or the sensor 13 in the printer device 7

("Paper in the printer‘ "or" shortly before there was none in the printer).

Continuous removal of card material 3 by the device 10 reduces the number of cards remaining in the information carrier raw material unit 1. The device control 6 counts the new card statuses of the information carrier raw material unit 1 and compares them with a minimum amount that can be set by the customer via a parameter. If the

Minimum quantity, a message "Exchange information carrier raw material unit" appears.

Optionally, the newly calculated number of cards can be saved back to data carrier 2 of the card box. This ensures that opened card boxes can be used up with other devices than just the one from which the first removal took place. The current data belonging to the map box migrate with the map box. On the other hand, this process ensures that an empty card box cannot be refilled, sometimes with unsuitable card material and is brought into circulation again. This is

particularly useful when the device is used to print out vouchers.

Even if the flow diagram from FIG. 5 relates to a card box, others are of course also different

Types of information carrier raw material units (such as rolls) are equally conceivable.

The invention is not limited to the embodiments described and the emphasized therein

Aspects limited. Rather, there is a multitude of within the scope of the invention

14 modifications possible, which are within the scope of professional action. It is also possible

to implement further design variants by combining the means and features mentioned,

without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (15)

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Fixture system with - A device (10) for outputting printed information carriers, preferably printed paper or cardboard, preferably in the form of a card machine, Ticket machine or parking ticket machine, with - A receiving device (5) for receiving at least one Information carrier raw material unit (1), - a control device (6) - A receiving device (4) connected to the control device (6) for reading out a device attached to the information carrier raw material unit (1) Data carrier (2) and - an information carrier output device (8) and with - At least one that can be inserted into the receiving device (5) Information carrier raw material unit (1), comprising - information carrier raw material (3), - one holding and / or surrounding the information carrier raw material (3) Recording (15, 16) and - a readable data carrier (2), characterized in that the readable data carrier (2) is attached, preferably glued or laminated, to the receptacle (15, 16) of the information carrier raw material unit (1) and the receiving or contact area of the receiving device (4) for reading out the data carrier (2) is related to the receiving device (5) is arranged in such a way that the data carrier (2) only with correct positioning or orientation of the receptacle (15, 16) in relation to The receiving device (5) lies in the receiving or contact area of the receiving device (4). 2. Device system according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving or contact area of the receiving device (4) is spatially restricted in such a way that the data carrier (2) from the receiving device (4) only when the positioning of the receiving device (4) overlaps Data carrier (2) and receiving device (4) can be read out. 15th 20th 25th 30th Karl Gotschlich Maschinenbau Ges.m.b.H 51013 16 3. Device system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the receiving device (4) is arranged in the immediate area of the receiving device (5), wherein the receiving device (4) is preferably on the receiving device (5) is attached. 4. Device system according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the receiving device (4) as a wireless receiver, in particular as an RFID receiver, is formed and comprises at least one antenna or coil. 5. Device system according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the receiving device (5) is a container-shaped magazine and the receiving device (4) is seated on a wall of the magazine, the receiving device of the information carrier raw material unit (1) being a casing (15). , in particular a box, a box or a plastic cover, and the data carrier (2) is seated on a wall of the cover (15). 6. Device system according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the receiving device (5) is a roller holder with a receiving shaft (14) and the receiving device (4) is seated on the receiving shaft (14), the receiving of the information carrier raw material unit (1) is a role (16) and the data carrier (2) is in the Roll (16) is integrated. 7. Device system according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the Receiving device (4) is arranged asymmetrically in relation to the receiving device (5). 8. Device system according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the device (10) has at least one sensor (12, 13) connected to the control device (6) for detecting operationally relevant states or processes, in particular a sensor (12) for detection the door position of a device door (11) and / or a sensor (13) for the detection of card material in a printer device (7) of the device (10), and that the control device (6) is designed to control the data from the Receiving device (4) to link read information of the data carrier (2) with the sensor data of the at least one sensor (12, 13) and depending on this link a Generate tax information and / or a message. 9. The device system according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the device (10) comprises writing means for writing the data carrier (2) of the information carrier raw material unit (1) with data, preferably the Writing means is integrated in the receiving device (4). 10 15th 20th 25th 30th Karl Gotschlich Maschinenbau Ges.m.b.H 51013 17th 10. Device system according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that in the data carrier (2) information about the nature and / or the quality and / or the format and / or the manufacturer and / or the amount of the information carrier raw material (3) the information carrier raw material unit (1) are stored. 11. Device system according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the Data carrier (2) comprises a chip, preferably an RFID chip. 12. The method for operating a device system according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that after the insertion of an information carrier raw material unit (1) in the receiving device (5), the presence of the data carrier (2) in the receiving or contact area of the receiving device (4 ) is checked by the control device (6) and thus it is determined whether the receptacle (15, 16) of the information carrier raw material unit (1) has been correctly positioned in the receptacle device (5), an error message being generated if the check is negative and / or the device (10) is put into a non-operational state, whereas the data carrier (2) is preferably cyclically by means of the receiving device (4) read out and / or written to if the test delivers a positive result. 13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that reading out the data memory (2) by the receiving device (4) by a sensor signal of a sensor (12,13) for the detection of operationally relevant states or processes, preferably a sensor (12) for the detection of Door position of a device door (11) is activated, wherein the amount of information carrier raw material (3) of the information carrier raw material unit (1) stored in the data memory (2) is preferably read out becomes. 14. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 13, characterized in that the removal of information carrier raw material (3) from the information carrier raw material unit (1) and / or the output of information carriers to the information carrier output unit (8) is detected, and that information about the remaining amount of information carrier raw material (3) in the information carrier raw material unit (1) can be written on the data carrier (2), a message being generated after a minimum amount of information carrier raw material (3) has been reached in the information carrier raw material unit (1) and / or the device (10) in a non-operational state is moved. 15. The method according to any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the Device (10) at least one sensor (12, 13) connected to the control device (6) 18th for the detection of operationally relevant states or processes, in particular a sensor (12) for detecting the door position of a device door (11) and / or a Sensor (13) for the detection of information carrier raw material (3) in one Printer device (7) of the device (10), and that the control device (6) links the information of the data carrier (2) read out by the receiving device (4) with the sensor data of the at least one sensor (12, 13) and, depending on this link, a Control information and / or a message is generated.