EP1014314B1 - Geldwechsler für Münzautomaten mit Umstellmöglichkeit von einer nationalen auf die Euro-Währung - Google Patents
Geldwechsler für Münzautomaten mit Umstellmöglichkeit von einer nationalen auf die Euro-Währung Download PDFInfo
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- the invention relates to a changer for coin-operated machines with a switchover facility from a national to the euro currency according to the preamble of the claim 1.
- Money changers are used in many vending machines and other machines. she usually have a number of coin tubes in which the coins are stacked become. The feeding takes place with the help of a sorting device, which the by a coin acceptor into the corresponding tubes as genuine coins directs. A payout device pays coins out of the tubes according to the overpaid amount Price.
- the function of the changer is controlled by a microprocessor monitors, which usually also the other controls and monitoring of the Functions of the coin validator. In the microprocessor z. B. the reference values with which the coin signals of the coin validator are compared to determine whether a coin inserted is real or not.
- a coin operated gaming machine has become known with a money acceptance unit that has different bills and coins at least accepts two different currencies. Notes and coins are sorted by type stored separately, with the coins in at least two different currencies can be withdrawn. Becomes a variety as game play the values of the inserted coins are specified in the second currency displayed, but must by initiating a change in the game currency be exchanged.
- a money changer of the type known at the outset is known for which is followed by a sorting device connected to a coin validator, the coins into a Can steer a plurality of tubes.
- coins are also placed in the cash register directed.
- a microprocessor that has an evaluation device for that of the coin validator coming coin signals corresponding to the coins controls one Sorting block for controlling the sorting device, which coins of a currency directs the specified value into specified tubes and the remaining coins into the cash register.
- a payout block that pays coins out of the coin tubes when the value of the inserted coins exceed the preset value is also available.
- the evaluation device is programmed to accept national and euro currency or programmable, whereby a currency is the base currency and the Converted the value of the coins of the inactive base currency into the other currency can be displayed on a display control block. Finally a selector switch is provided for the optional activation of the national or Euro currency as the base currency.
- the sorting device of the known money changer sorts the incoming coins into the designated tubes or into the Cashbox. A change of sorting automatically or arbitrarily is not provided (Preamble of claim 1).
- the invention has for its object a money changer for coin machines with the option to switch from a national to the euro currency enables the operator to carry out all necessary renovation work in a preparation time to make so that the money changer from the reporting date its full function can perceive without the effort for the actual change from national to the euro currency is particularly high.
- the aim is in addition to the renovation work in the preparation time through additional conversion measures To let operators come in failure.
- a lock switch is used to switch the lock function on and off, whereby the Locking switch for ending the locking function by a timer, a Date block or a manual operation is switched or by a Activation block of the microprocessor that the occurrence of an event registered, for example the first appearance of a euro coin or a predetermined one Combination of euro coins.
- the changer according to the invention contains z. B. as in the described state of the Technology in the microprocessor two currency blocks, namely that for the national Currency and for the euro.
- Each block is equipped with a number of channels, which is sufficient to value coins of the national plus the euro currency.
- the DM block does not only contain channels for all DM coins 0.10, 0.50, 1.00, 2.00 and 5.00 DM, but for all euro coins, namely 0.05, 0.10, 0.20, 050, 2.00 E. This means that a coin check for all these coins can take place because corresponding reference values are stored.
- Analog contains the euro block channels for national and euro coins, in which case the Euro currency is the base currency on which calculations are made. It is also possible to the evaluation device only one block with channels for the national coins and to provide and set or activate the euro coin, on which base currency convert the inserted coin if it is not from the activated one Base currency comes from.
- Euro coins are currently not available for testing or calibration purposes. However, it is already possible to carry out preprogramming so that in the actual programming only a few steps are required to save the reference values for the euro coins. Through premature, purpose-based This programming will issue euro coins or tokens before the deadline to be possible.
- the block or base currency can be set or selected. As long as that DM coins are the only valid currency, it is understood that the DM currency block or the DM base currency is activated. At the latest when the euro coin is introduced the new currency is the euro block or the conversion mode Euros switched. But it is also conceivable that the already at the time of the renovation Select the euro block.
- microprocessor is mentioned above and below, then everyone is electronic device meant for the control, monitoring, processing and storage of data in connection with money changers.
- An essential feature of the invention is the blocking function for the payment control block such that the dispensing of coins from the coin tubes is blocked, even if they are filled.
- a withdrawal of coins is made Coin tubes only locked when the coin tube is empty.
- the mentioned locking function is effective regardless of the degree of filling, even when the tube is full. It is therefore with With the help of the locking function possible, the coin tubes, z. B. in the preparation time with Filling euro coins without the changer coming into operation when he uses DM is fed and the amount thrown in exceeds the set price. Therefore, although the changer is filled with change, it is replaced by the The locking function is temporarily deactivated until the Locking function is overridden. Switching on the lock function causes an exact price behavior or an impulse function of the money changer what means that goods are only issued if the exact price is entered or in the event of overpayment, but without repayment of the overpaid amount.
- the activation of the Pulse generator function d. H. blocking the money exchange function.
- DM coins are therefore still accepted, but immediately led to the cash register.
- the data is displayed and read out as in the DM time.
- the changeover is made on a euro basis.
- H. the Switch to the euro block activate the money exchange function as well reading out the data (audit).
- the channels for the DM coins before the Conversion day sorted into tubes have already been blocked.
- the Euro coins are still accepted DM coins, but in the cash register headed.
- Such a changer has the advantage that it is prepared for the cut-off date, i. H. With the deadline, the money exchange function in euros takes over all complex Reconstruction work was done before the deadline. On the cut-off date, one manual switchover and another on the second key date to block the acceptance of DM coins.
- the disadvantage is that from the day of renovation to the money changer function is no longer effective as of the reporting date. It is recommended for the Vending machine operator, therefore, to put the conversion day as close as possible to the deadline.
- a switchover takes place on the day of conversion on the euro block or the euro as the base currency with programming Euro coins.
- the money exchange function is also blocked here.
- the inserted DM coins are converted and their display and the setting of prices in euros.
- the audit unit is read out during the conversion and then set to zero.
- the machine is now operating on a euro basis with display on the display in euros and the audit in euros.
- the display of the DM coins can alternatively remain in DM if linked to the lock switch is provided.
- the deadline becomes (Removal of the blocking function) activated the conversion of the DM coins to euros.
- the DM coins are already in euros.
- a timer is provided that provides an actuation signal for the lock switch and optionally generated for the selector switch when a predetermined time has passed or a specified calendar date has been reached.
- an actuation of the selector switch is also required in order to switch from the national Currency block on the euro block.
- a date block is preferably provided so that the microprocessor after When this date is reached, a corresponding activation signal is generated for the cancellation the blocking function for the money changer.
- the invention also a so-called.
- Timer are always part of a microprocessor and what after reaching a predetermined number of pulses corresponds to a predetermined time, a corresponding actuation signal for the Lock switch generated.
- the preparation or switchover takes place in machines in such a way that, according to one embodiment of the invention, a mechanical Lock or selector switch is provided, the lock switch already on Conversion day to cancel the lock function can be operated.
- a time delay prevents the lock switch signal from already being canceled the lock function performs, rather this only after a predetermined time reached, which is set by the timer or on the date of the date block appeals. It is therefore no longer necessary for an operator drives to the machine on the cut-off date and operates a switch, rather it runs Process automatically.
- Actuation signal generated can also block the acceptance channels for DM coins take place automatically without the presence of an operator is. For all conversion measures to the euro currency only conversion work and hiring measures required before the first cut-off date.
- An embodiment of the invention for automatic changeover on the key date or thereafter is that the termination of the locking function of Lock switch is switched when the timer sends a time signal and the activation block an activation signal generates the latter is e.g. initiated when a first euro coin, a plurality of euro coins, a given combination from euro coins or the like is registered. This makes the deadline possibly not exactly fulfilled, but only by the first occurrence of an or several euro coins in the machine. However, since before the cut-off date, euro coins are not in circulation, an early start-up of the changer can occur the preparation time does not occur.
- the microprocessor of a changer (not shown) with a coin validator for a vending machine contains a data block 10, which is highlighted separately in FIG. 1
- the data block contains the stored reference values for the testing coins.
- the measured signals from the Coins are generated in the coin validator, compared with the reference values for the purpose Determining the authenticity of the coins. This is the case with all electronic coin validators common.
- the data block 10 is divided into two blocks 12, 14. Each block 12, 14 contains twelve channels for all occurring DM and euro currencies. Table 1 shows the assignment of the coins to the channels. Channels 1 to 5 correspond to German coins. Correspond to channels 6 to 8 Euro coins, as well as channels 10 to 12. The 1.00 DM coin is the channel 9 assigned.
- next column is the conversion of the values of the euro coins in DM and the reverse conversion in the next but one column.
- Column on it shows the value of the coins.
- switches S1 to S8 are specified.
- the switches S1 to S3 and S5 to S7 are assigned to the euro channels. Their operation states that euro coins are inserted cannot be accepted (single lock switch).
- the switch S8 is shown in Fig. 1 indicated and enables the optional activation of the DM / Euro block 12 or of the Euro / DM block 14.
- a tube arrangement 16 can be seen with the tubes L, M, R, into the a sorting device 18 coins can be sorted.
- the payment from the tubes 16 takes place with the aid of a payment device 20, which is controlled by the microprocessor is like the sorting device 18.
- the payout device 20 is a lock switch 22 assigned to the payment of coins from the Tubes locks as long as the lock switch is activated.
- a date block 24 or one Timer operates the lock switch 22 and enables z. B. the lifting of the blocking function for the payout device 20.
- Table 3 shows the condition of the changer at the different times for the individual functions.
- the DIL switch is in the time before the conversion day (DM time) 1 (identical to S8 from Tables I and II) switched to block 12 and DIL switch 2 on changer, and the changer is working properly and returns change.
- DM time conversion day
- the Euro / DM block 14 already has reference values for the Euro coins contains what at most very shortly before the cut-off date or the conversion date euro coins can already be accepted. It is also theoretically possible to make a corresponding conversion and one Price comparison to deliver a product or service can be. In the tubes, however, coins are entered, the prices are up DM set, as well as the advertisement and the audit.
- the DM coins are converted accordingly to the euro value. A repayment is made with euro coins. Prices, display and audit are now set to euros. If, as described above, an automatic changeover took place on the key date a corresponding conversion is also required for the audit, since the operator does not have to appear on the cut-off date. A blocking will then take place on the second key date of all DM channels, i.e. according to Table 2 of channels 7, 8 and 10 until 12.
- the data block is converted to the Euro / DM block on the day of conversion, finds a conversion of the inserted DM coins in the preparation time in the euro value instead of showing the prices, the display and the Execution of the audit in euros.
- a readout takes place during or during the conversion of the data instead.
- An automatic conversion for the audit, as for Table 3 is not necessary.
- the money changer works as a pulse generator, d. H. he has exact price behavior and doesn't give change back. With the key date on which the blocking function is released the money changer acts as a euro money changer. On the second deadline the DM channels are blocked as described above.
- the explained changeover processes for the first and second cut-off dates can be as already mentioned several times, take place automatically, either over time sequences or that Occurrence of an event, causing work on the machine by operating personnel only need to take place during the conversion.
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- zeigt ein Blockschaltbild für die Umschaltung eines Geldwechslers von DM- in den Euro-Mode.
- Fig. 2
- zeigt ein Blockschaltbild eines Geldwechslers mit Sperrfunktion nach der Erfindung.
- Tabelle 1
- gibt die Zuordnung von Kanälen des Währungsblocks zu den einzelnen DM- und Euro-Münzen an, wobei die Basiswährung DM ist.
- Tabelle 2
- ist eine vergleichbare Aufstellung wie Tabelle 1, wobei hier die Basiswährung der Euro ist.
- Tabelle 3
- gibt den Zustand eines Geldwechslers nach der Erfindung während der ein-zelnen Phasen an, und zwar für DM-Basis in der Vorbereitungszeit.
- Tabelle 4
- ist eine ähnliche Tabelle wie Tabelle 3, jedoch für den Euro als Basis-Währung während der Vorbereitungszeit.
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- Geldwechsler für Münzautomaten mit Umstellmöglichkeit von einer nationalen auf die Euro-Währung, miteinem Münzprüfereiner dem Münzprüfer nachgeordneten Sortiervorrichtung (18),einer Mehrzahl von Münztuben (16, L, R, M) und einer Kasse,mindestens einem Mikroprozessor, der eineAuswertevorrichtung für die vom Münzprüfer kommenden, den Münzen entsprechenden Münzsignale aufweist,einen Sortiersteuerblock zur Ansteuerung der Sortiervorrichtung (18), welche Münzen einer Währung vorgegebenen Wertes in vorgegebene Münztuben (16, L, R, M) lenkt und übrige Münzen in die Kasse (6),einen Auszahlsteuerblock, der Münzen aus den Münztuben (16, L, R, M) auszahlt, wenn der Wert der eingeworfenen Münzen den voreingestellten Preis übersteigt,wobei die Auswertevorrichtung für die Münzen der nationalen Währung und der Euro-Währung programmiert oder programmierbar ist, wobei eine Währung die Basis-Währung ist und der Wert der Münzen der nicht aktiven Basis-Währung (12, 14) in die andere Währung umgerechnet oder auf diese bewertet und ggf. umgerechnet auf einem Display-Steuerblock anzeigbar ist, undeinen Wahlschalter (58) zur wahlweisen Aktivierung der nationalen oder Euro-Währung als Basis-Währung,alle Münztuben (16, L, R, M) sind bereits vor dem Stichtag für die Annahme von Euro-Münzen ausgelegt,eine Sperrfunktion derart, daß die Ausgabe von Münzen aus allen Münztuben (16, L, R, M) unabhängig von Ihrem Füllgrad gesperrt wird,einen Sperrschalter (22) zur Ein- oder Ausschaltung der Sperrfunktion,wobei der Sperrschalter (22) zur Beendigung der Sperrfunktion durch einen Zeitgeber, einen Datumsbaustein oder eine manuelle Betätigung geschaltet wird, oder durch einen Aktivierungsblock des Mikroprozessors, der das Auftreten eines Ereignisses registriert, z. B. das erste Auftreten einer Euro-Münze oder einer vorgegebenen Kombination von Euro-Münzen.
- Geldwechsler nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein mechanischer Sperr- bzw. Wahlschalter (S8, 22) vorgesehen ist.
- Geldwechsler nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Zeitgeber ein gesetzter Timer im Mikroprozessor ist
- Geldwechsler nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Sperrschalter (22) zur Beendigung der Sperrfunktion geschaltet wird, wenn der Zeitgeber ein Zeitsignal und der Aktivierungsblock ein Aktivierungssignal erzeugt.
- Geldwechsler nach Anspruch 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Mikroprozessor eine Zeitverzögerungsstufe vorgesehen ist, die das Signal des Sperrschalters blockiert, bis eine voreingestellte Zeitverzögerung in einer Zeitverzögerungsstufe abgelaufen ist.
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