DE19518630A1 - Cigarette vending machine - Google Patents

Cigarette vending machine

Info

Publication number
DE19518630A1
DE19518630A1 DE1995118630 DE19518630A DE19518630A1 DE 19518630 A1 DE19518630 A1 DE 19518630A1 DE 1995118630 DE1995118630 DE 1995118630 DE 19518630 A DE19518630 A DE 19518630A DE 19518630 A1 DE19518630 A1 DE 19518630A1
Authority
DE
Germany
Prior art keywords
machine
cigarette
chip card
card
cash
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
DE1995118630
Other languages
German (de)
Inventor
Gerd Heinrich
Uwe Koehler
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to DE1995118630 priority Critical patent/DE19518630A1/en
Publication of DE19518630A1 publication Critical patent/DE19518630A1/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/08—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means
    • G07F7/0866—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means by active credit-cards adapted therefor
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/08—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by coded identity card or credit card or other personal identification means
    • G07F7/0873—Details of the card reader

Landscapes

  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Control Of Vending Devices And Auxiliary Devices For Vending Devices (AREA)

Abstract

The cigarette vending machine is operated by means of a plastic chip card and, has a card reader to replace the conventional coin mechanism and collection. The machine is almost completely friction-free and also free from the regular defects affecting conventional mechanisms. Hard cash is not needed so fraud by use of foreign coins is eliminated. Stealing is less attractive and profits are improved. Cash flow is far better because the owner of the machine receives cash for the chip card before the cigarettes are actually sold. The card can be modified to allow price increases, etc.

Description

Der normale Zigarettenautomat ist wohl allgemein bekannt. Er besitzt eine Münzeinheit für die Bezahlung und der Auswurf erfolgt entweder mechanisch oder elektrisch über Tastatur. Das Gehäuse ist ein starkwandiger Eisenkasten mit Scharniertür. Innen sitzen noch die Fächer für die verschiedenen Sorten von Zigarettenschachteln.The normal cigarette machine is well known. He has one Coin unit for payment and ejection is either mechanical or electrically via keyboard. The housing is a thick-walled Iron box with hinge door. Inside are the compartments for them different types of cigarette boxes.

Der gravierende Mangel des Zigarettenautomaten ist die Münzeinheit. Sie arbeitet häufig fehlerhaft.The serious shortcoming of the cigarette machine is the coin unit. she often works incorrectly.

Das heißt:This means:

  • 1. Geld bleibt in der Münzeinheit stecken und kommt nicht mehr heraus.
    Der Automat ist defekt und kann bis zur Reparatur nicht benutzt werden (Kundenverärgerung, Umsatzrückgang).    1. Money gets stuck in the coin unit and no longer comes out.
    The machine is defective and cannot be used until it is repaired (customer annoyance, decline in sales).
  • 2. Geld fällt durch die Münzeinheit, wird also nicht angenommen.
    Der Kunde bekommt keine Ware für sein Geld.    2. Money falls through the coin unit, so it is not accepted.
    The customer receives no goods for his money.
  • 3. Wenn der Kunde nach Geschäftsschluß keine 5,- DM Hartgeld zur Verfügung hat, bekommt er ebenfalls keine Ware (Umsatzausfall).3. If the customer does not receive a 5, - DM hard money after closing Has no goods (loss of sales).
  • 4. Durch Geldkasse unterhalb der Münzeinheit wo bis zu 850,- DM sein können, ist der Münzautomat außerhalb wie innerhalb von Gebäuden hoher Diebstahls- bzw. Aufbruchsgefahr ausgesetzt.4. Through cash box below the coin unit where up to DM 850 are the coin machine is outside as well as inside buildings exposed to high risk of theft or theft.

Der im Patentanspruch i angegebenen Erfindung liegt das Problem zugrunde, den reibungslosen Verkauf von Zigarettenschachteln ohne Schwierigkeiten für den Kunden, zu jeder Tageszeit zu ermöglichen.The invention specified in claim i is the problem underlying the smooth sale of cigarette boxes without Difficulties for the customer to allow at any time of the day.

Das Problem wurde durch den Einbau einer Chipkartenleseeinheit gelöst. Sie ersetzt nicht nur die Münzeinheit, sie hat außerdem noch viele andere Vorteile.The problem was solved by installing a chip card reader. she not only replaces the coin unit, it also has many others Benefits.

Die Vorteile des neuen Zigarettenkartenautomaten liegen klar auf der Hand.The advantages of the new cigarette card machine are obvious.

  • 1. Reibungslose, einwandfreie Funktion des Zigarettenkartenautomaten.
    Kein Umsatzausfall durch häufige Defekte.    1. Smooth, trouble-free function of the cigarette card machine.
    No loss of sales due to frequent defects.
  • 2. Bargeldloser Einkauf am Zigarettenkartenautomat. Zu jeder Zeit, auch am Wochenende ist es nun kein Problem mehr,am Automaten mit einer Plastikchipkarte, sich die Schachtel Zigaretten zu holen.
    Hartgeld, was am Abend oder am Wochenende von keiner Bank zu bekommen ist, wird nicht mehr benötigt.     2. Cashless shopping at the cigarette card machine. At any time, even on weekends, it is no longer a problem to get the box of cigarettes from the machine with a plastic chip card.
    Cash money that cannot be obtained from any bank in the evening or at the weekend is no longer required.
  • 3. Der Betrug mit Hartgeld anderer Währungen wird vollständig aus­ geschlossen.3. Fraud with hard currency in other currencies is completely eliminated closed.
  • 4. Der Diebstahl bzw. Aufbruch der Automaten wird für potentielle Täter unrentabel. Da kein Bargeld mehr im Automaten ist, wird das Risiko für Diebe zu hoch, gegenüber dem kleinen Gewinn. Die Diebstahls­ rate wird enorm zurückgehen4. The theft or breakup of the machine is for potential perpetrators unprofitable. Since there is no more cash in the machine, the risk too high for thieves compared to the small profit. Theft rate will decrease enormously
  • 5. Der Umsatz bzw. die dabei entstehenden Gewinne werden in der ersten Zeit enorm ansteigen. Die 50,- DM pro Chipkarte sind für die Zigarettenhersteller sofort verfügbar. Die 10 Schachteln sind noch nicht verkauft, aber das Geld dafür ist für den Unternehmer schon als Gewinn verbucht.5. The turnover or the resulting profits are in the increase enormously in the first time. The 50, - DM per chip card are for the Cigarette manufacturers immediately available. The 10 boxes are still not sold, but the money for it is already for the entrepreneur Profit posted.
  • 6. Die Neuprogrammierung der Chipkartenleseeinheit geht schnell zu realisieren. Falls in nächster Zeit nochmals eine Erhöhung der Tabaksteuer kommen sollte, kann die Chipkartenleseeinheit schnell neu programmiert werden. Auch die Produktion der Plastikchipkarte kann schnell auf geänderte Preise umgestellt werden, z. B. könnte eine Chipkarte dann 55,- DM für 10 Schachteln, kosten.6. The reprogramming of the chip card reading unit is quick realize. If another increase in the near future Should the tobacco tax come, the smart card reader can quickly be reprogrammed. Also the production of the plastic chip card can be quickly changed to changed prices, e.g. B. could a chip card then costs 55, - DM for 10 boxes.
  • 7. Bei erneuter Erhöhung der Tabaksteuer würde ein teurer Umbau der Münzeinheit, wie bei der letzten Steuererhöhung, vollkommen wegfallen. Die Gelder könnten eingespart werden.7. If the tobacco tax were increased again, an expensive conversion of the Coin unit, as with the last tax increase, perfect fall away. The money could be saved.

Die einfachste Variante ist der Umbau des alten Zigarettenautomaten. Die Münzeinheit wird beim Automaten ausgebaut. Die Halterungen und Bleche der Münzeinheit müssen ausgebaut werden. Jetzt ist Platz für die Chipkartenleseeinheit. In der Tür des Automaten werden ein Fenster für das Display und ein Schlitz zur Einführung der Plastikchipkarte vorgesehen. Die Chipkartenleseeinheit wird von innen an die Tür des Automaten mittels Halterungen angebaut. Sie wird elektrisch mit der Tastatur verbunden. Die parallel geschalteten Taster werden mit der neuen Einheit verdrahtet. Stellt die Leseeinheit die Deckung der eingeschobenen Chipkarte fest, so werden die Taster der Sortenschächte freigegeben. Der Betrag der gezogenen Schachtel wird auf der Chipkarte abgezogen und die Karte kann wieder entnommen werden.The simplest variant is the conversion of the old cigarette machine. The Coin unit is removed from the machine. The brackets and sheets the coin unit must be removed. Now there is room for them Smart card reader. In the door of the machine there is a window for the Display and a slot provided for the insertion of the plastic chip card. The Chip card reader is attached to the inside of the machine door Brackets attached. It is electrically connected to the keyboard. The buttons connected in parallel are wired to the new unit. Poses the reading unit firmly covers the inserted chip card the buttons of the variety shafts released. The amount of drawn The box is removed from the chip card and the card can be used again be removed.

Die Plastikchipkarte (von mir "Tabakcard" genannt) wird später in Großproduktion wie die Telefoncard hergestellt. Sie wird in allen Tabakgeschäften, im Wert von 50,- DM zu erhalten sein. Das würde zur Zeit 10 Schachteln Zigaretten entsprechen.The plastic chip card (called "tobacco card" by me) will later be in Large-scale production like the Telefoncard. It will be in all Tobacco shops worth DM 50. That would be currently Correspond to 10 boxes of cigarettes.

Claims (1)

Zigarettenkartenautomat zum automatischen Auswurf von verschiedenen Zigarettenpackungen (Sorten) nach Tasterbetätigung und Bezahlung, ohne auf vorgeschriebene Öffnungs- und Schließzeiten von Geschäften achten zu müssen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Zigarettenkartenautomat mit Hilfe einer Chipkartenleseeinheit den bisherigen Münzautomaten ablöst und dadurch den völlig reibungslosen und vor allem bargeldlosen Einkauf von Zigarettenschachteln mittels Plastikchipkarte ermöglicht.Cigarette card machine for the automatic ejection of various cigarette packs (types) after pressing the button and paying, without having to pay attention to the prescribed opening and closing times of shops, characterized in that the cigarette card machine replaces the previous coin machines with the help of a chip card reading unit and thereby the completely smooth and above all enables cashless purchase of cigarette boxes using a plastic chip card.
DE1995118630 1995-05-20 1995-05-20 Cigarette vending machine Withdrawn DE19518630A1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE1995118630 DE19518630A1 (en) 1995-05-20 1995-05-20 Cigarette vending machine

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE1995118630 DE19518630A1 (en) 1995-05-20 1995-05-20 Cigarette vending machine

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
DE19518630A1 true DE19518630A1 (en) 1995-12-07

Family

ID=7762482

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
DE1995118630 Withdrawn DE19518630A1 (en) 1995-05-20 1995-05-20 Cigarette vending machine

Country Status (1)

Country Link
DE (1) DE19518630A1 (en)

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE4037689A1 (en) * 1990-11-27 1992-06-04 Lange Helmut Cashless cigarette vending machine with integral computer system - is operated by credit card etc., and can support remote data acquisition
DE4039732A1 (en) * 1990-11-27 1992-08-13 Lange Helmut Conversion kit for cashless operation of vending machine - is installed with cable connection for transmission of credit-card data and selective control of outlets

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE4037689A1 (en) * 1990-11-27 1992-06-04 Lange Helmut Cashless cigarette vending machine with integral computer system - is operated by credit card etc., and can support remote data acquisition
DE4039732A1 (en) * 1990-11-27 1992-08-13 Lange Helmut Conversion kit for cashless operation of vending machine - is installed with cable connection for transmission of credit-card data and selective control of outlets

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
DE69216029T3 (en) Information, communication and display system for gaming machines
DE2344122A1 (en) PAYOUT DEVICE AND AUTOMATIC BANKING DEVICE
DE2020031A1 (en) Facility for the automatic deposit and withdrawal of cash to or from an account
EP0504616A1 (en) Method of operating a self-service automatic machine and apparatus for carrying out this method
DE3620755A1 (en) Vending machine for products
DE69531120T2 (en) Method and device for automatic multi-currency transactions
DE102007045271A1 (en) Aggragat from goods selection unit and spatially separate goods issue unit
DE2530984C3 (en) Day / night safe system
DE202007019058U1 (en) cash dispenser
DE19518630A1 (en) Cigarette vending machine
DE3412695A1 (en) DEVICE FOR RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTING VALUABLES
DE19651970B4 (en) Method for operating a coin-operated amusement machine with profit opportunity
DE3620615A1 (en) Automatic ticket machine
DE3304125A1 (en) Coin-operated machine
DE19702400B4 (en) Method for activating a coin operated amusement machine with profit opportunity
DE202012103022U1 (en) Access control / validation device
EP0716765B1 (en) Card dispenser comprising a coin counter
DE19735311C2 (en) Additional device for a closed sales or service system
DE10141509B4 (en) Method for determining and granting additional services to a coin operated amusement machine
DE19923365A1 (en) Self-service method for purchase of mobile telephones by inputting bibliographic information, scanning ID and bank card and dispensing contract with telephone if approved
DE19720298B4 (en) Composite of slot machines
DE20216278U1 (en) cash dispenser
JP3035253U (en) Card automatic registration ticket issuing device and card automatic vending device using this card automatic registration ticket issuing device
DE19701096A1 (en) Coin operated games machine
DE19833817A1 (en) Games slot machine with cash input and winnings pay out, credits winnings to smart cards resembling check or credit cards using suitable software

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
OAV Applicant agreed to the publication of the unexamined application as to paragraph 31 lit. 2 z1
OM8 Search report available as to paragraph 43 lit. 1 sentence 1 patent law
8122 Nonbinding interest in granting licenses declared
8139 Disposal/non-payment of the annual fee