EP0590380A1 - Dispositif pour le traitement de pièces de monnaie, plus particulièrement un dispositif d'échange d'argent - Google Patents

Dispositif pour le traitement de pièces de monnaie, plus particulièrement un dispositif d'échange d'argent Download PDF

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EP0590380A1
EP0590380A1 EP93114527A EP93114527A EP0590380A1 EP 0590380 A1 EP0590380 A1 EP 0590380A1 EP 93114527 A EP93114527 A EP 93114527A EP 93114527 A EP93114527 A EP 93114527A EP 0590380 A1 EP0590380 A1 EP 0590380A1
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Horst Buschmann
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Crane Payment Innovations GmbH
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National Rejectors Inc GmbH
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F5/00—Coin-actuated mechanisms; Interlocks
    • G07F5/24—Coin-actuated mechanisms; Interlocks with change-giving

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  • the invention relates to a coin-operated device for coin-operated machines, in particular money changers, according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • coin-operated machines contain a coin validator which secretes false coins and accepts real coins and which generates signals corresponding to the number and value of the inserted coins for further processing in the control of the coin-operated machine to generate an output signal if the total value of the inserted coins is the price of the selected commodity or performance.
  • An overpaid amount leads to a return of the amount by issuing smaller coins if a money changer is provided.
  • Money changers normally have stores, in particular storage tubes, in which coins of smaller values are stored separately so that they can be used to issue change. Coins with the greatest value to be accepted are directed straight to the cash register.
  • the program for operating such a device contains, on the one hand, application-independent data. They relate to the mechanical control commands and individual arithmetic operations, which are independent of which prices are used, whether there is an acceptance limit or the like. Other data are user-specific, such as, for example, adjustable prices, regulation of whether single or multiple sales are permitted, acceptance limits with regard to the amount to be inserted or blocking of acceptance for certain coins, etc. These data are entered before the device is delivered to the customer or programmed by the customer himself. For this purpose, known coin operated devices have input keyboards. It is however, it is also known to program desired operating data via an external input keyboard that can be connected to the device.
  • the known method has some disadvantages.
  • Reading and logging the operating data and re-programming is extremely time-consuming. Errors can also occur during these processes.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of providing a coin-operated device for coin-operated machines, in particular money changers, which simplifies the carrying out of tests and shortens the time without the operating data being disturbed or falsified.
  • the working memory contains, among other things, the application-specific data, such as prices, regulations on single and multiple sales, acceptance limits, blocking individual coin values, etc. These operating data can be read in during production or at a later point in time, for example also for the user.
  • Another memory is used to hold a user-independent test program.
  • the test data are preferably already read in during production.
  • the test data include different groups. One concerns device-specific data. Other data depend, for example, on the set of coins to be accepted, provided that the test data should be coin-dependent. They can be found in the coin program.
  • a third memory serves as a so-called backup memory, into which the data can be transferred from the main memory when the main memory is loaded with the test data.
  • the test program When the test program is called up, the user-dependent operating data are first transferred from the main memory to the backup memory. This protects the data against interference, forgery or deletion through subsequent test processes.
  • Both the working and the backup memory are non-volatile memories which prevent the data from volatilizing when the device is switched off. They can therefore be formed by an EEPROM, a battery-backed RAM or a similar memory.
  • the specified test data are then loaded from the test memory into the main memory.
  • a corresponding lock in the program of the processor ensures that the loading of the working memory with test data can only be carried out when the operating data have been transferred to the backup memory.
  • a Backup signal are generated, which also prevents that when the standard test data is called up again, the test data already in the working memory is transferred to the backup memory, which leads to an overwriting of the operating data, as a result of which these can no longer be used.
  • test data can be transferred back from the main memory to the test memory. Furthermore, the operating data are transferred back from the backup memory to the main memory.
  • the restore also means that the security query when saving the setting is inactive until a setting has been saved again. The device is now ready for use again.
  • a key is operated first before a test operation can proceed in the manner described above.
  • the keyboard on the device must be operated in a predetermined manner. The same applies to an external input device.
  • the invention has the advantage that a selected test program is already in each device during production can be programmed independently of the respective application. Since the test data must be put in place of the operating data during the test, the test data for the standard test program are stored in the test memory. However, the invention enables a test to be carried out without having to read out and log the operating data. It is only necessary to transfer them to the backup memory. This is done automatically by triggering the test signal or calling the test program in the manner described above, and therefore does not require any significant time. This procedure can also be carried out without errors. The method according to the invention can therefore be carried out much faster and is also safer than previous methods. In contrast, the additional hardware expenditure is negligible. Finally, a standard test program can be saved during production regardless of the use or the coins to be accepted, which considerably simplifies the service of the coin devices.

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  • Control Of Vending Devices And Auxiliary Devices For Vending Devices (AREA)
EP93114527A 1992-09-24 1993-09-10 Dispositif pour le traitement de pièces de monnaie, plus particulièrement un dispositif d'échange d'argent Expired - Lifetime EP0590380B1 (fr)

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EP0119006A1 (fr) * 1983-02-08 1984-09-19 Mars Incorporated Dispositif pour le traitement de pièces de monnaie
US4763769A (en) * 1986-10-03 1988-08-16 Coin Acceptors, Inc. Coin acceptance means and method
EP0320792A2 (fr) * 1987-12-17 1989-06-21 Th. Bergmann GmbH & Co. Appareil de jeu à monnaie
EP0355238A1 (fr) * 1988-08-25 1990-02-28 Scheidt & Bachmann Gmbh Installation de plusieurs automates de vente de marchandises ou de services

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EP0119006A1 (fr) * 1983-02-08 1984-09-19 Mars Incorporated Dispositif pour le traitement de pièces de monnaie
US4763769A (en) * 1986-10-03 1988-08-16 Coin Acceptors, Inc. Coin acceptance means and method
EP0320792A2 (fr) * 1987-12-17 1989-06-21 Th. Bergmann GmbH & Co. Appareil de jeu à monnaie
EP0355238A1 (fr) * 1988-08-25 1990-02-28 Scheidt & Bachmann Gmbh Installation de plusieurs automates de vente de marchandises ou de services

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