EP1223563A2 - Procédé et systeme de programmation de sélecteurs électroniques de pièces de monnaie - Google Patents

Procédé et systeme de programmation de sélecteurs électroniques de pièces de monnaie Download PDF

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EP1223563A2
EP1223563A2 EP01102458A EP01102458A EP1223563A2 EP 1223563 A2 EP1223563 A2 EP 1223563A2 EP 01102458 A EP01102458 A EP 01102458A EP 01102458 A EP01102458 A EP 01102458A EP 1223563 A2 EP1223563 A2 EP 1223563A2
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Jochen Best
Hans-Ulrich Cohrs
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D5/00—Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of coins, e.g. for segregating coins which are unacceptable or alien to a currency
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07D—HANDLING OF COINS OR VALUABLE PAPERS, e.g. TESTING, SORTING BY DENOMINATIONS, COUNTING, DISPENSING, CHANGING OR DEPOSITING
    • G07D2205/00—Coin testing devices
    • G07D2205/001—Reconfiguration of coin testing devices
    • G07D2205/0011—Reconfiguration of coin testing devices by downloading test parameters, e.g. remotely

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  • the invention relates to a method for programming electronic Coin validators, in particular reprogramming for the acceptance of Euro coins according to claim 1.
  • the measured values of inserted coins compared with target values or acceptance values to ensure the authenticity of the coins check.
  • acceptance tapes are stored in the coin validators, which have a lower and an upper limit.
  • the measured values of the coins must fall into such an acceptance band for the coin to be accepted.
  • measured values each have a different value consequently depending on the embossed batch, duration of use, aging and environmental influences etc. Therefore, a certain tolerance, i.e. a certain width of the acceptance band guaranteed if the rejection of real coins does not cause shall be.
  • machine fraudsters try to use disks or Coins of foreign currencies outsmart the acceptance criteria.
  • Acceptance bands therefore tend to accept counterfeit money or low-value items foreign coins as tight ribbons. Therefore, it is also known to be per To provide two or more acceptance bands of different widths, which are optionally used.
  • the acceptance band can be selected by by a service person or by the machine operator.
  • the electronic coin validators in machines should be able to Accept euro coins. If possible, the transition should be fluid, i.e. the machines should not fail completely for a certain period of time and above be able to work in parallel over a limited period of time e.g. DM coins and accept euro coins.
  • DM coins and accept euro coins As is known, from the general issue of euro coins national coins are still valid for a certain period of time. More recent channels are already "clear" for coin validators for the acceptance of euro coins from the day of their introduction. You can does not yet contain acceptance dates or acceptance bands for euro coins, since euro coins have only recently become available for calibration purposes under very difficult conditions.
  • the coin validator was and is possible to be pre-programmed so that they can be programmed using suitable software can be without the need for conventional calibration.
  • EP 0 602 474 describes a method for calibrating electronic coin validators became known, in which a correlation function was carried out before the coin validators were calibrated is determined, namely from measured values of at least one test coin and at least one standard coin, the test coin with respect to the the measurement value caused differs from the standard coin. It's going on statistical ways the function determines the dependency between the Average values of the standard coins on the one hand and the average values of the test coins on the other hand describes. For example, ten copies of a caliber type and a coin type of a measured limit coin set in fifty selected Devices measured, for example with the throw-in number of 25.
  • the Reference value read out from the coin validator and onto the correlation function applied. This then gives the acceptance value for the specific one Coin acceptor. This acceptance value can then be from the computer in which the comparison has been made with the correlation function in the acceptance memory of the coin validator.
  • the exception value is replaced by Spread formed an exceptional band.
  • the invention has for its object a method for programming or Reprogramming of coin validators, especially for accepting euro coins, indicate that in a simple manner and in the shortest possible time by the user and / or operator of the machine containing the coin validator can be. At the same time, the procedure is intended to ensure that the Provider receives a fee for his advance payment.
  • a suitable memory e.g. stationed at the manufacturer of the coin validator or a portable memory, for example a CD, a floppy disk or The like
  • various data blocks are stored as far as they have the function and concern the acceptance of the coin acceptor.
  • the coin validator requires to his Operation (e.g. measurement operation) and for the evaluation of the measurement signals (acceptance data) a software.
  • a function data block and a Acceptance data block saved. It is understood that a Variety of sub-blocks are stored, each for a specific one Type of coin acceptor is intended. For example, in the function data block all functional data for an electronic coin validator type manufactured by a manufacturer be saved.
  • the Acceptance values for coins to be accepted can be stored, namely for different ones Currencies if desired.
  • those in the Acceptance data stored in the coin validator is not adapted to the device, but the same for all devices of the same type. This may be true for some use cases be sufficient.
  • a security against counterfeit money acceptance can be do not achieve thereby. The less the more coins to be accepted themselves "scatter", i.e. result in scattered measurements, even though they are real. It It is therefore preferable if the coin validators with individual acceptance values or Acceptance tapes are provided.
  • Operating software can also be used in the same way by the user program be transferred to the coin validator.
  • a chip card with authorization data is also programmed.
  • the chip card is provided with several memory sections. For example, an identifier programmable for a user. Furthermore, in another storage section the identifier for the different coin validator types or coin validator family for which the application of the inventive method comes into question. In another storage section Different so-called service levels can be saved. With regard to the changeover to another currency and the required one Reprogramming is the application of different service levels without Importance. To this extent, the chip card contains various memory sections for the respective changes, which are desired by the user of the user program e.g. from DM to EURO etc.
  • chip cards are mentioned above and below, then this should be The term includes all carriers which contain a memory chip and, if appropriate a microprocessor (CPU). The latter also become smart or smart cards referred to, which contain a reprogrammable memory.
  • CPU microprocessor
  • the user program can also be used in the software be intervened in the coin validator for the function of the coin validator is stored or, alternatively, a corresponding software in the Coin validator can be stored.
  • the coin validators only to provide with the electronic possibilities to record corresponding programs.
  • the program is only saved at the user. The Therefore, users are no longer forced to do different jobs to keep programmed coin validators in stock, rather he can in Acquire uniform coin validators with regard to electronics and them with regard Do not program for their mode of operation until he knows what he is doing the Intends to use coin validators.
  • the use of such a program or the modification of such a program can also be done via the chip card be made possible.
  • a different one Depth can be selected. It is understood that an end user of the coin validator the possibility is not granted to use all functions of the coin validator Change software to change. A service man from the manufacturer may be able to this possibility will be granted. Therefore, the Selection of different service levels or service depths can be saved. Further can also be the application of a diagnostic program, for example in the user program is included, can be controlled via the chip card.
  • the user of such a chip card from the manufacturer of the coin validator acquires, receives a uniform chip card in terms of structure, but this is open his wishes individually programmed.
  • the user can against the Vendors of the chip card indicate the types of coin validator for which they are programmed or reprogramming. He can also change the depth of service specify whether he wants a diagnostic program or a way to run a program to modify.
  • the chip card is programmed according to this information and therefore represents a kind of key that allows the user, according to the program the user program and the stored data blocks to the chip card use.
  • the card reader with which the chip card is read out can be linked to the service computer.
  • the service computer recognizes which data blocks and which functions are read into the electronic coin validator can be.
  • the chip card also enables the one already mentioned individual provision of the acceptance data by optionally forming the reference values or by reading out the reference values from the reference memory of the Coin validator.
  • the database can be portable Be memory, for example a CD, a floppy disk or the like.
  • data stores for storing a copy of the data that can be read from a central database.
  • a central database can e.g. be set up at the manufacturer.
  • This central database can also be available on the Internet, so that it is only possible for the user to Download the user program and the data blocks in its service computer. Access via the Internet to the manufacturer's database can by an authorization code provided to the user be additionally secured.
  • reference values are from the service computer read and can use the correlation function with the help of the user program or the algorithms are applied to device-specific acceptance values produce, which are then read into the coin validator. It is also possible that the reference values found in this way are in the memory of the service computer archived, under the number of the respective coin validator, so that the reference values are no longer required for later reprogramming to win again by inserting coins.
  • Discounted function can also belong. It is understood that on the chip card is programmed whether and which discounts are granted to the user become. It can therefore be provided that the user e.g. a number of Programming for free. It is therefore also appropriate if in the Chip card a counter is installed, which registers the number of applications. With With the help of the user program, the content of the counter can be specified or to be deleted. A date can also be set, e.g. pretends that e.g. within a given time application of the program is free and becomes chargeable after a certain date. Such a date can be also install in the chip card.
  • the chip card is read by a card reader, which in turn is software having.
  • the software can be coupled with that of the service computer.
  • the operating software the card reader can also be modified, if by the user desired.
  • the advantages of the method according to the invention are obvious. How nice mentioned is an individual programming of the coin validator during production not mandatory. Rather, this can be done by the user what This offers considerable advantages because it uses the acquired coin validators more flexibly and can operate a lower stock level.
  • This also enables The inventive method in a simple way reprogramming, such as Acceptance tapes for accepting EURO coins.
  • the user acquires first a specific user program and data blocks for the function and the acceptance dates. Since this data can be easily modified, the Users can easily make modifications, for example by retrieving the updates from the central database. It is understood that the Manufacturers also have the updates available through CD, floppy disks, or the like can ask, which in turn means a certain effort.
  • the method according to the invention enables the manufacturer of the program Security against unlawful takeover. He can thus be paid for his performance gain.
  • the invention is also based on the object of a system for the invention Creating procedures.
  • a service computer is provided, which is preferably is designed to be portable and is located at the location where the to be programmed Coin acceptor is located, i.e. either in a machine or removed at the machine or in a service workshop. In the latter case a stationary service computer can be provided.
  • the service computer can Example be a laptop, and an application program can be stored in its memory, with which a programming or reprogramming of the program of the electronic coin validator can be carried out. If here and subsequently speaking of programming, this is the first aim Line down on criteria or dates for coin acceptance. It is understood that how The functions of the electronic coin validator are also programmed above or can be reprogrammed, such as device functions, e.g.
  • the user program and / or the data blocks and / or the operating software can be loaded into the service computer in various ways.
  • a One possibility is to call up the program from the manufacturer via the Internet and download it to the service computer. This opens up the possibility Users always have access to the latest program. Then it is not necessary to equip the user with update programs. It goes without saying that other known options can be considered.
  • the system according to the invention also provides at least one chip card into which as also explained, authorization data for the use of the application program are storable.
  • the user of electronic coin validators who intends to make the coin acceptor acceptable for euro coins, acquires e.g. one or more chip cards from the manufacturer.
  • the chip cards are like this programmed that only the owner of the chip card is able to use the Corresponding program in the service computer of the coin validator.
  • the type data is saved, i.e. Type data of the coin validator or Coin validator families that are programmed using the user program can.
  • a chip card reader for the chip cards can be connected to the service computer and at the same time as the electronic coin validator, namely with the receipt of the Coin validator connected to the electronic data processing of the coin validator is.
  • a switch connects the service computer with the electronic one Coin acceptor or the chip card reader, the switching by User program can be done.
  • the connection between the service computer and the coin validator follows so that when the service computer is operated accordingly, the reprogramming of the coin validator can expire.
  • the application program contains at least one, but preferably one Series of algorithms, which according to EP 0 602 474 already mentioned Calibration or programming of the acceptance data for the coin validator enables.
  • the algorithms can be determined by appropriate pre-measurement series. With help of reference measured values which are device-specific, the Determine acceptance data with the help of the service computer and then in the Store electronic coin validator. With younger electronic coin validators the reference values can already be contained in a reference memory. They are created on the manufacturer side by using at least one test coin, which of the coin to be checked with regard to the physical Properties deviates, a measured value is determined and in the memory of the coin validator is saved.
  • the service computer reads the reference values at the beginning of the programming process the coin validator and approaches them with the algorithms of the User program. With the help of the user program or the algorithms the acceptance data are then determined and then in the corresponding Acceptance memory of the coin validator read in.
  • the acceptance memory of the coin validator can have already prepared acceptance channels have, so that the acceptance data are assigned to these acceptance channels.
  • the acceptance channels for the national coins can continue to exist that the parallel operation described above, i.e. Adoption of euro and national Coins, is possible. However, if there are no such free channels, it is possible to select one of several channel arrangements with such coin validators, in which the dates for the acceptance of national coins by such be overwritten for euros. For example, a coin validator has three or Multiple arrangements of the channels from narrow width to maximum width of the Acceptance band. Because, for example, a very narrow acceptance band for the Parallel operation is not required can be in the appropriate channel arrangement Recording tapes for accepting euro coins can be saved.
  • the chip card reader of the system according to the invention can in turn be a microprocessor and have a programmable or reprogrammable memory.
  • the program of the card reader can be changed in the same or a similar way are like the software of the coin validator via the user program in the Service computer.
  • the single figure shows an extremely schematic block diagram of the system according to the invention.
  • a coin validator is shown at 10, which is held in a receptacle 12 is.
  • the coin validator is removed from a machine or the like and into the Recording 12 used for reprogramming purposes.
  • Is it one Coin validator of an older type then he may have acceptance channels for euros, either not used or with data for the acceptance of DM coins.
  • programming on euro coins should be done. Because according to the regulations at least for a transitional period acceptance of euro coins and national coins is permitted at the same time and also desirable, it is therefore necessary to use part of the existing one Acceptance channels can now be used for euro coins.
  • the coin validator is of a younger type, it is stored in a reference memory already reference values that are generated by the fact that during the Production of test coins or caliber disks, which differ from those to be tested Differentiate coins, be thrown in. The measurement values generated in this way are then read into the reference memory of the coin validator.
  • a preferably portable service computer 14 is located at the site of the coin validator 10 and can be loaded with a so-called user program. He can receive this user program in various ways, such as on a floppy disk or a CD-ROM, on the Internet or the like. In the latter case e.g. the manufacturer of this user program free of charge to the user via the Internet provide. The user can therefore easily access the service computer 14 can be downloaded. So that the manufacturer, however, for his advance payment is compensated, a chip card 16 is provided, which the user Manufacturer must acquire. Different data is on the chip card 16 stored, in particular authorization data and data on the scope of use the user program in the service computer 14, e.g. device-specific data, which e.g. application of the application program to a specific device family restrict.
  • a card reader 18 reads the data of the chip card 16, and with the help of the user program of the service computer 14, this data can be evaluated. Will with Help of the service computer 14 found that the owner of the card 16 authorized is a switch 20 is closed in the card reader 18, whereby a connection 22 between the service computer 14 and the electronic coin validator 10 or his EDP is made. The programming of the coin validator or his Reprogramming or its adjustment to accept euro coins already explained in detail above. It is therefore waived on this Ask to go into it again.

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