EP0074381A1 - Cash-register with a computer. - Google Patents

Cash-register with a computer.

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EP0074381A1
EP0074381A1 EP82900950A EP82900950A EP0074381A1 EP 0074381 A1 EP0074381 A1 EP 0074381A1 EP 82900950 A EP82900950 A EP 82900950A EP 82900950 A EP82900950 A EP 82900950A EP 0074381 A1 EP0074381 A1 EP 0074381A1
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    • 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
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q30/00—Commerce
    • G06Q30/04—Billing or invoicing
    • 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
    • G07F7/12—Card verification
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07G—REGISTERING THE RECEIPT OF CASH, VALUABLES, OR TOKENS
    • G07G1/00—Cash registers
    • G07G1/12—Cash registers electronically operated
    • G07G1/14—Systems including one or more distant stations co-operating with a central processing unit
    • G07G1/145—PLU-management

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  • the invention relates to a method for operating automatic devices such as cash registers or the like, in which parameters such as prices can be set by the operator.
  • the prices for certain goods and / or services are set in that coding switches provided inside the cash register are set.
  • the setting and any necessary change in the price setting is carried out only by an authorized person and that all settings to be carried out are actually made at a certain time, since only in this way correct billing can be achieved. It is also desirable that it is possible to demonstrate the extent to which goods are affected by a parameter change to be undertaken, that is to say price changes, so as to prevent manipulation by a chain store operator, for example.
  • the device for carrying out the method comprises a computer and a reading device for reading data written on a data carrier into the computer and is according to of the invention, characterized in that the control circuit of the computer is designed such that parameters can be set by means of a data carrier which cannot be changed by the operator with regard to the command for changing a parameter.
  • FIG. 1 shows the schematic structure of an apparatus for performing the method.
  • FIG. 2 shows a diagram to explain the method.
  • the automatic device comprises a sales station 1, in which the goods and / or services to be calculated are entered in a known manner via a keyboard or a device that reads, for example, an EAN code of the goods and / or service.
  • the sales station is connected to a microcomputer 2 with a ROM memory and a RAM memory.
  • the RAM memory is preferably designed as a non-volatile memory.
  • the microcomputer 2 is connected to a read / write device 3.
  • the read / write device comprises a pull-in mechanism for pulling in a data carrier 4, which is designed in the form of a card with a magnetic track 5.
  • the read / write device 3 comprises a device for reading out the data written in the magnetic track and for checking the authenticity of the data carrier, the authorization of the user and for writing data into the data carrier.
  • the essentially formed by the ROM memory control circuit of the microcomputer 2 is designed so that when entering a certain goods and / or services in the sales station 1 the customer is charged a certain price, for example by issuing an invoice. At the same time, the inventory is reduced by the disposal.
  • the goods or services issued are preferably paid for using a prepaid card 6, which is entered into the read / write device 3. Reading out the value represented by the prepaid card and writing in the value reduced by the purchase is carried out in a known manner.
  • the branch receives a data carrier 4 in the form of a tariff card 7.
  • This magnetic card 5 contains the tariff card in the magnetic track 5 Command written with which the parameter of the program contained in the RAM memory is changed to determine the prices.
  • the tariff card comprises an individualization mark 8 which can be set by the operator. The operator first sets a code identifying the personal identification by means of the individualization mark 8 and then inserts the tariff card into the read / write device 3. The command is read out there and the tariffs to be applied to the goods or services are changed as desired.
  • the magnetic track contains coded data for recognizing the authenticity of the tariff card and for checking the identity of the user with the intended user by means of the setting on the individualization mark. 8 provided.
  • the parameters are only changed if the data entered also shows that the card is genuine and the user is an actually authorized user.
  • the time that is to say the time and the date
  • the time is written into the magnetic stripe 5 of the tariff card 7 via the read / write device 3 read the command.
  • the inventory of the goods at the time of reading out the command, the price of which the change in command relates is preferably registered.
  • the tariff card 7 thus represents an acknowledgment feature of the parameter change being carried out. The body issuing the commands can thus be convinced of the correct execution and manipulations are excluded.
  • the tariff card 7 is inserted into a slot 9 of the read / write device. This triggers the control process determined essentially by the ROM memory in the microcomputer 2.
  • the card information is read out by means of a read / write device 10 in the read / write device.
  • the data are fed to a comparator 11 which checks the authenticity of the card by comparing features individualizing the card 8 with the coded information read in the magnetic track. If the authenticity is denied, the card is returned and the device returns to the ready state. If the authenticity of the card is affirmed, a comparator 12 compares the personal code indicated by the setting of the individualization mark 8 with the code resulting from the entry in the magnetic track. If the match is negated, the card is returned and the device returns to the ready state.
  • the command resulting from the entry in magnetic track 5 is read into the non-volatile memory, as a result of which certain parameters, for example tariffs for certain goods or services, are changed or new can be entered or deleted entirely.
  • a number hereinafter referred to as the parameter volume, is preferably entered, which determines in how many such devices and in particular such cash registers parameters such as the tariffs can or should be changed.
  • the computer After the command has been carried out, the computer therefore sends a signal to the read / write device, with which the parameter volume which has been read in, reduced by the number 1, is again written into the magnetic track.

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Abstract

Le procede permet l'ajustement, par l'utilisateur, de parametres tels que les prix. Afin que la modification des parametres soit effectuee exactement de la facon predeterminee, l'ordre d'ajustement des parametres est entre dans un calculateur (2) de l'appareil a l'aide d'un support de donnees (7) qui, en ce qui concerne cet ordre, ne peut pas etre modifie par l'utilisateur. L'utilisateur n'a plus aucune influence personnelle sur l'ajustement des parametres, ce qui exclut les erreurs volontaires ou involontaires. Le dispositif comprend un calculateur (2) et un appareil de lecture et ecriture (3) pour l'introduction dans le calculateur des donnees enregistrees sur les supports de donnees (4). L'ordre d'ajustement des parametres est porte par une piste magnetique (5) du support (7) et est lu par un dispositif de lecture qui les livres au calculateur ou se produit l'ajustement des parametres.The method allows the user to adjust parameters such as prices. So that the modification of the parameters is carried out exactly in the predetermined way, the order of adjustment of the parameters is entered into a computer (2) of the apparatus using a data carrier (7) which, in Regarding this order, cannot be changed by the user. The user no longer has any personal influence on the adjustment of the parameters, which excludes voluntary or involuntary errors. The device comprises a calculator (2) and a reading and writing device (3) for the introduction into the calculator of the data recorded on the data carriers (4). The order of adjustment of the parameters is carried by a magnetic track (5) of the support (7) and is read by a reading device which delivers them to the calculator or the adjustment of the parameters takes place.

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Verfahren zum Betreiben automatischer Vorrichtungen wie Kassen oder ähnliches und Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens Method for operating automatic devices such as cash registers or the like and device for carrying out the method
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben automatischer Vorrichtungen wie Kassen oder ähnliches, bei dem Parameter wie etwa die Preise von dem Betreiber einstellbar sind.The invention relates to a method for operating automatic devices such as cash registers or the like, in which parameters such as prices can be set by the operator.
Insbesondere bei automatischen Kassen für Waren und/oder Dienstleistungen erfolgt das Einstellen der Preise für bestimmte Waren und/oder Dienstleisungen dadurch, daß im Innere der Kasse vorgesehene Codierschalter eingestellt werden. Gerade bei solchen Kassen, die in Betriebskeτten verwendet werden, ist es gewünscht, daß die Einstellung und eine eventuelle notwendig werdende Veränderung der Preiseinstellung nur von einer dazu authcrisierten Person vorgencπimen wird und daß auch tatsächlich alle durchzuführenden Einstellungen zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt vorgenommen werden, da nur auf diese Weise eine korrekte Abrechnung erzielt werden kann. Wünschenswert ist es ferner, daß nachweisbar ist, in welchem Umfange Waren von einer vorzunehmenden Parameteränderung also Preisänderung, betroffen sind, um so Manipulationen etwa durch einen Filialisten auszuschließen.In particular in the case of automatic cash registers for goods and / or services, the prices for certain goods and / or services are set in that coding switches provided inside the cash register are set. Especially with such cash registers, which are used in operational areas, it is desirable that the setting and any necessary change in the price setting is carried out only by an authorized person and that all settings to be carried out are actually made at a certain time, since only in this way correct billing can be achieved. It is also desirable that it is possible to demonstrate the extent to which goods are affected by a parameter change to be undertaken, that is to say price changes, so as to prevent manipulation by a chain store operator, for example.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch ein Verfahren der eingangs beschriebenen Art gelöst, welches gemäß der Erfindung dadurch gekennzeichnet ist, daß der Befehl zum Einstellen eines Parameters mittels eines vom Betreiber bezüglich des Befehles nicht veränderbaren Datenträgers in einen Computer der Verrichtung eingegeben wird.This object is achieved by a method of the type described at the outset, which according to the invention is characterized in that the command for setting a parameter is entered into a computer of the execution by means of a data carrier which the operator cannot change with respect to the command.
Die Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens umfaßt einen Computer und ein Lesegerät zum Einlesen von auf einem Datenträger eingeschriebenen Daten in den Computer und ist gemäß der Erfindung dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Steuerschaltung des Computers so ausgebildet ist, daß Parameter mittels eines vom Betreiber bezüglich des Befehles zum Ändern eines Parameters nicht veränderbaren Datenträgers einstellbar sind.The device for carrying out the method comprises a computer and a reading device for reading data written on a data carrier into the computer and is according to of the invention, characterized in that the control circuit of the computer is designed such that parameters can be set by means of a data carrier which cannot be changed by the operator with regard to the command for changing a parameter.
Weitere Merkmale und Zweckmäßigkeiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispieles anhand der Figuren. Von den Figuren zeigen:Further features and advantages of the invention result from the description of an embodiment with reference to the figures. From the figures show:
Fig. 1 den schematischen Aufbau einer Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens; und Fig. 2 ein Diagramm zur Erläuterung des Verfahrens.Figure 1 shows the schematic structure of an apparatus for performing the method. and FIG. 2 shows a diagram to explain the method.
Die automatische Vorrichtung umfaßt eine Verkaufsstation 1, in die in bekannter Weise die zu berechnenden Waren und/oder Dienstleistungen über eine Tastatur oder eine beispielsweise einen EAN-Code der Ware und/oder Dienstleistung auslesende Einrichtung eingegeben wird. Die Verkaufsstation ist mit einem Mikrocomputer 2 miz einem ROM-Speicher und einem RAM-Speicher verbunden. Der RAM-Speicher ist vorzugsweise als nichtflüchtiger Speicher ausgebildet. Der Mikrocomputer 2 ist mit einem Schreib-Lese-Gerät 3 verbunden. Das Schreib-Lese-Gerät umfaßt einen Einzugsmechanismus zum Einziehen eines Datenträgers 4, der in Form einer Karte mit einer Magnetspur 5 ausgebildet ist. Ferner umfaßt das Schreib-Lese-Gerät 3 eine Vorrichtung zus Auslesen der in der Magnetspur eingeschriebenen Daten und zum Prüfen des Datenträgers auf seine Echtheit, der Berechtigung des Benutzers sowie zum Einschreiben von Daten in den Datenträger.The automatic device comprises a sales station 1, in which the goods and / or services to be calculated are entered in a known manner via a keyboard or a device that reads, for example, an EAN code of the goods and / or service. The sales station is connected to a microcomputer 2 with a ROM memory and a RAM memory. The RAM memory is preferably designed as a non-volatile memory. The microcomputer 2 is connected to a read / write device 3. The read / write device comprises a pull-in mechanism for pulling in a data carrier 4, which is designed in the form of a card with a magnetic track 5. Furthermore, the read / write device 3 comprises a device for reading out the data written in the magnetic track and for checking the authenticity of the data carrier, the authorization of the user and for writing data into the data carrier.
Die im wesentlichen durch den ROM-Speicher gebildete Steuerschaltung des Mikrocomputers 2 ist so ausgebildet, daß beim Eingeben einer bestimmten Ware und/oder Dienstleistung in die Verkaufsstation 1 dem Abnehmer ein bestimmter Preis beispielsweise durch Ausgeben einer Rechnung berechnet wird. Gleichzeitig wird der Lagerbestand um den Abgang vermindert. Bevorzugt erfolgt die Bezahlung der ausgegebenen Waren bzw. Dienstleistung über eine Wertkarte 6, die in das Schreib-LeseGerät 3 eingegeben wird. Das Auslesen des durch die Wertkarte repräsentierten Wertes und Einschreiben des durch den Kauf verminderten Wertes erfolgt in bekannter Weise.The essentially formed by the ROM memory control circuit of the microcomputer 2 is designed so that when entering a certain goods and / or services in the sales station 1 the customer is charged a certain price, for example by issuing an invoice. At the same time, the inventory is reduced by the disposal. The goods or services issued are preferably paid for using a prepaid card 6, which is entered into the read / write device 3. Reading out the value represented by the prepaid card and writing in the value reduced by the purchase is carried out in a known manner.
Soll nun etwa in den Filialen eines Kettenunternehmens für eine bestimmte Ware und/oder eine bestimmte Dienstleistung der Preis von einem bestimmten Tage an verändert werden, dann erhält die Filiale einen Datenträger 4 in Form einer Tarifkarte 7. Auf dieser Tarifkarte ist in der Magnetspur 5 der Befehl eingeschrieben, mit dem der Parameter des in dem RAM-Speicher enthaltenen Programmes zur Bestimmung der Preise geändert wird. Die Tarifkarte umfaßt eine von der Bedienungsperson einstellbare Individualisierungsmarke 8. Die Bedienungsperson stellt mittels der Individualisierungsmarke 8 zunächst einen die persönliche Identifizierung kennzeichnenden Code ein und führt dann die Tarifkarte in das Schreib-Lese-Gerät 3 ein. Dort wird der Befehl ausgelesen, und dadurch werden die auf die Waren bzw. Dienstleistungen im weiteren anzuwendenden Tarife wunschgemäß geändert. In der Magnetspur sind neben den Befehlen zum Andern der Parameter codierte Daten zum Erkennen der Echtheit der Tarifkarte und zum Prüfen der Identität von Benutzer mit dem vorgesehenen Benutzer mittels der Einstellung an der Individualisierungsmarke. 8 vorgesehen. Eine Änderung der Parameter erfolgt nur, wenn sich aus den eingeschriebenen Daten auch ergibt, daß die Karte echt ist und der Benutzer ein tatsächlich berechtigter Benutzer ist. Nach dem Auslesen des Befehles zum Ändern der Parameter wird über das Schreib-Lese-Gerät 3 in den Magnetstreifen 5 der Tarifkarte 7 der Zeitpunkt, also die Uhrzeit und das Datum des Auslesens des Befehles eingeschrieben. Ferner wird vorzugsweise der zum Zeitpunkt des Auslesens des Befehles vorhandene Bestand an den Waren, auf deren Preis sich die Befehlsänderung bezieht, eingeschrieben. Die Tarifkarte 7 stellt somit ein Quittungsmerkmal der Vornahme der Parameteränderung dar. Die die Befehle ausgebende Stelle kann sich somit von der ordnungsgemäßen Durchführung überzeugen, und Manipulationen sind ausgeschlossen.If, for example, in the branches of a chain company, the price is to be changed from a certain day for a certain product and / or a certain service, then the branch receives a data carrier 4 in the form of a tariff card 7. This magnetic card 5 contains the tariff card in the magnetic track 5 Command written with which the parameter of the program contained in the RAM memory is changed to determine the prices. The tariff card comprises an individualization mark 8 which can be set by the operator. The operator first sets a code identifying the personal identification by means of the individualization mark 8 and then inserts the tariff card into the read / write device 3. The command is read out there and the tariffs to be applied to the goods or services are changed as desired. In addition to the commands for changing the parameters, the magnetic track contains coded data for recognizing the authenticity of the tariff card and for checking the identity of the user with the intended user by means of the setting on the individualization mark. 8 provided. The parameters are only changed if the data entered also shows that the card is genuine and the user is an actually authorized user. After reading out the command to change the parameters, the time, that is to say the time and the date, is written into the magnetic stripe 5 of the tariff card 7 via the read / write device 3 read the command. Furthermore, the inventory of the goods at the time of reading out the command, the price of which the change in command relates, is preferably registered. The tariff card 7 thus represents an acknowledgment feature of the parameter change being carried out. The body issuing the commands can thus be convinced of the correct execution and manipulations are excluded.
Wie sich insbesondere aus Figur 2 ergibt, läuft das Verfahren im einzelnen wie folgt ab:As can be seen in particular from FIG. 2, the method proceeds in detail as follows:
Die Tarifkarte 7 wird in einen Schlitz 9 des Schreib-Lese-Gerätes eingeführt. Damit wird der durch den im wesentlichen durch den ROM-Speicher im Mikrocomputer 2 bestimmte Steuerungsvorgang ausgelöst. Mittels einer Schreib-Lese-Einrichtung 10 im Schreib-Lese-Gerät wird die Karteninformation ausgelesen. Die Daten werden einem Komparator 11 zugeführt, der durch Vergleich von die Karte 8 individualisierenden Merkmalen mit den in der Magnetspur eingelesenen codierten Informationen die Echtheit der Karte prüft. Wird die Echtheit verneint, erfolgt eine Rückgabe der Karte, und die Vorrichtung geht in den 3etriebsbereitschaftszustand zurück. Wird die Echtheit der Karte bejaht, dann nimmt ein Komparator 12 einen Vergleich des durch die Einstellung der Individualisierungsmarke 8 angegebenen persönlichen Codes mit dem sich aus der Eintragung in der Magnetspur ergebenen Code vor. Wird die Übereinstimmung verneint, wird die Karte zurückgegeben, und die Vorrichtung geht.in den Betriebsbereitschaftszustand zurück. Ergibt sich dagegen aus der Übereinstimmung, daß der Benutzer der tatsächl ich Berechtigte ist , dann wird der sich aus der Eintragung in der Magnetspur 5 ergebende Befehl in den nichtflüchtigen Speicher eingelesen, wodurch bestimmte Parameter, beispielsweise Tarife für bestimmte Waren bzw. Dienstleistungen geändert oder neu eingegeben oder ganz gestrichen werden. In der Magnetspur 5 der Tarifkarte 7 ist vorzugsweise eine im weiteren als Parametervolumen bezeichnete Anzahl, eingegeben, die bestimmt, in wievielen solchen Vorrichtungen und insbesondere solchen Kassen Parameter wie etwa die Tarife geändert werden können bzw. sollen. Nach der Durchführung des Befehles gibt der Computer daher ein Signal an das Schreib-Lese-Gerät, mit welchem das eingelesene Parametervolumen um die Zahl 1 verkleinert wiederum in die Magnetspur eingeschrieben wird. Anschließend erfolgt das Einschreiben der Zeit der Durch- führung des Befehles und des Warenvolumens, auf welches die Tarifänderung Einfluß hat, und dann wird die Karte wieder ausgegeben und die Vorrichtung in eine erneute Betriebsbereitschaft gestellt. Auf jeden weiteren Verkauf von Waren und/ oder Dienstleistungen wird dann der geänderte Tarif angewendet.The tariff card 7 is inserted into a slot 9 of the read / write device. This triggers the control process determined essentially by the ROM memory in the microcomputer 2. The card information is read out by means of a read / write device 10 in the read / write device. The data are fed to a comparator 11 which checks the authenticity of the card by comparing features individualizing the card 8 with the coded information read in the magnetic track. If the authenticity is denied, the card is returned and the device returns to the ready state. If the authenticity of the card is affirmed, a comparator 12 compares the personal code indicated by the setting of the individualization mark 8 with the code resulting from the entry in the magnetic track. If the match is negated, the card is returned and the device returns to the ready state. If, on the other hand, it follows from the correspondence that the user is actually authorized, then the command resulting from the entry in magnetic track 5 is read into the non-volatile memory, as a result of which certain parameters, for example tariffs for certain goods or services, are changed or new can be entered or deleted entirely. In the magnetic track 5 of the tariff card 7, a number, hereinafter referred to as the parameter volume, is preferably entered, which determines in how many such devices and in particular such cash registers parameters such as the tariffs can or should be changed. After the command has been carried out, the computer therefore sends a signal to the read / write device, with which the parameter volume which has been read in, reduced by the number 1, is again written into the magnetic track. Then the time for executing the command and the volume of goods, on which the tariff change has an effect, is written in, and then the card is issued again and the device is put into a new operational state. The changed tariff is then applied to each further sale of goods and / or services.
In obigem Ausführungsbeispiel wurde die Erfindung anhand der Durchführung der Änderung von Tarifen und insbesondere Preisen erläutert. Grundsätzlich sind auch andere Parameteränderungen mit der Erfindung möglich, beispielsweise die Eingabe bestimmter Diagnosebefehle mit einer Diagnosekarte. In the above exemplary embodiment, the invention was explained on the basis of the change in tariffs and in particular prices. In principle, other parameter changes are also possible with the invention, for example the entry of certain diagnostic commands with a diagnostic card.

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1. Verfahren zum Betreiben automatischer Vorrichtungen wie Kassen oder ähnliches, bei dem Parameter wie etwa die Preise von dem Betreiber einstellbar sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Befehl zum Einstellen eines Parameters mittels eines vom Betreiber bezüglich des Befehles nicht veränderbaren Datenträgers in einen Computer der Vorrichtung eingegeben wird.1. A method for operating automatic devices such as cash registers or the like, in which parameters such as prices can be set by the operator, characterized in that the command for setting a parameter by means of a data carrier which cannot be changed by the operator with respect to the command into a computer of the device is entered.
2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Befehl zum Einstellen eines Parameters auf einer Datenträgerkarte eingespeichert ist.2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the command for setting a parameter is stored on a data carrier card.
3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Befehl aus dem Datenträger ausgelesen und eine Information über das Auslesen auf den Datenträger aufgezeichnet wird.3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the command is read from the data carrier and information about the reading is recorded on the data carrier.
4. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß ein von dem einzustellenden Parameter beeinflußbares Volumen, welches in dem Computer gespeichert ist, auf dem Datenträger aufgezeichnet wird.4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a volume which can be influenced by the parameter to be set and which is stored in the computer is recorded on the data carrier.
5. Vorrichtung zum Durchführen des Verfahrens nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, mit einem Computer und einem Lesegerät zum Einlesen von auf einem Datenträger eingeschriebenen Daten in den Computer, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Steuerschaltung des Computers so ausgebildet ist, daß Parameter mittels eines vom Betreiber bezüglich des Befehles zum Ändern eines Parameters nicht veränderbaren Datenträgers einstellbar sind 5. Device for performing the method according to one of claims 1 to 4, with a computer and a reader for reading data written on a data carrier into the computer, characterized in that the control circuit of the computer is designed so that parameters by means of a Operator can be set with regard to the command for changing a parameter non-changeable data carrier
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