EP2796396A2 - Device system for dispensing printed information carriers and method for operating the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device system with - A device (10) for output of printed information carriers, preferably printed paper or cardboard, preferably in the form of a ticket machine, ticket vending machine or parking ticket machine, with a receiving device (5) for receiving at least one information carrier raw material unit (1), a control device (6) - One with the control device (6) connected to receiving means (4) for reading out of the information carrier raw material unit (1) attached to the data carrier (2) and - An information carrier output device (8) and with - At least one in the receiving device (5) usable Informationsträgerrohmaterial unit (1), comprising - information carrier raw material, - A holding the Informationsträgerrohmaterial and / or surrounding recording and a readable data carrier (2), wherein the readable data carrier (2) mounted on the receptacle of the information carrier raw material unit (1), preferably glued or laminated, and the receiving or contact area of the receiving device (4), for reading the data carrier (2), in relation to the receiving device (5) is arranged such that the data carrier (2) only in the correct positioning or orientation of the recording with respect to the receiving device (5) in the receiving or contact region of the receiving device (4).

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

• einer Vorrichtung zur Ausgabe von bedruckten Informationsträgern, vorzugsweise bedrucktem Papier oder Karton, vorzugsweise in Form eines Kartenautomats, Fahrscheinautomats oder Parkscheinautomats, mit
  • einer Aufnahmeeinrichtung zum Aufnehmen zumindest einer Informationsträgerrohmaterial-Einheit,
  • einer Steuereinrichtung
  • einer mit der Steuereinrichtung verbundenen Empfangseinrichtung zum Auslesen eines an der Informationsträgerrohmaterial-Einheit angebrachten Datenträgers sowie
  • einer Informationsträgerausgabeeinrichtung und mit
• zumindest einer in die Aufnahmeeinrichtung einsetzbaren Informationsträgerrohmaterial-Einheit, umfassend
  • Informationsträgerrohmaterial,
  • eine das Informationsträgerrohmaterial haltende und/oder umgebende Aufnahme und
  • einen auslesbaren Datenträger.

The invention relates to device system with

• a device for dispensing printed information carriers, preferably printed paper or cardboard, preferably in the form of a ticket machine, ticket vending machine or parking ticket machine, with
  • a receiving device for receiving at least one information carrier raw material unit,
  • a control device
  • a receiving device connected to the control device for reading out a data carrier attached to the information carrier raw material unit and also
  • an information carrier output device and with
• at least one information carrier raw material unit which can be inserted into the receiving device
  • Information carrier raw material,
  • a holding the Informationsträgerrohmaterial and / or surrounding recording and
  • a readable medium.

The invention also relates to a method of operating such a device system.

STATE OF THE ART

In the context of devices for dispensing printed information carriers, there is a problem in the prior art that when loading such devices with information carrier raw material, e.g. in a paper container, a paper roll u. Like., Can not be reliably ensured that the information carrier raw material is correctly positioned or oriented in the receiving device of the device, or that the correct paper quality is used. In particular, this is important if the information carrier raw material destined for the device system has preprinted images and these must be correctly introduced into the device.

So far, it has been up to the device operator to meet these requirements by controlling the label (eg, article number or designation) on the paper tray or paper roll and also providing proper positioning in the device. Such a thing However, the procedure is faulty and it always happens that information carrier raw material is positioned incorrectly or incorrect information carrier raw material is used.

To obtain relevant data about the contents of an information carrier raw material unit, the US 6,811,079 B1 a printing system in which the data is stored on a radio-frequency identification (RFID) transponder remounted on a removable cassette.

A monitoring of the correct position of the filled information carrier raw material unit within the device does not take place according to the prior art. Here, the device operator is required to properly load both the information carrier raw material and the information carrier raw material unit. The correct orientation is shown in most devices in the form of a sketch e.g. displayed at the cover of the depot room. For example, incorrect insertion of the information carrier raw material and the information carrier raw material unit may damage the built-in printing device, such as a card printer. Anyway, a poor print quality or no pressure is the least consequence of a misadjustment.

The level of an information carrier raw material unit is e.g. monitored via a mechanical limit switch which switches from a certain minimum weight, whereby a pre-solution takes place or a message is generated to the device operator before the last information carrier raw material has been used up.

Alternatively, for example, in the case of card rolls with optical sensors, usually reflected light scanners, a minimum diameter of the roll of cards is monitored and, if the minimum diameter is undershot, a "card before end" message is issued.

However, such known devices have the great disadvantage that they are inaccurate and that the limit at which the message is issued, can not or only very uncomfortable adapted to the needs of the customer. However, the adjustability of the limit value is important because different applications and service structures as well as frequencies are typical for such devices, and different minimum quantities result in which the message must be sent to the operating personnel and actions are to be taken.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a device or an information carrier raw material unit, which do not have these disadvantages and in which it is ensured that an operation of the devices can be stopped in advance or a start-up does not take place if an information carrier raw material unit is not properly inserted, positioned or oriented if incorrect information carrier raw material that does not match the specification of the device is inserted in the receiving device of the device. Faults or damage to the device components should be prevented in advance. Likewise, the use of counterfeit information carrier raw material should be excluded. Finally, a way should be created to monitor the level or the remaining amount of information carrier raw material in the Informationsträgerrohmaterial unit or created the opportunity to determine whether all inserted Informationsträgerrohmaterial has also led to the predictable output of printed information material, which in particular in the field of money printing devices means an additional security feature, since the information carrier raw material there (unprinted bills) even without printing is a high value and their processing must be fully traceable.

PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

• einer Vorrichtung zur Ausgabe von bedruckten Informationsträgern, vorzugsweise bedrucktem Papier oder Karton, vorzugsweise in Form eines Kartenautomats, Fahrscheinautomats oder Parkscheinautomats, mit
  • einer Aufnahmeeinrichtung zum Aufnehmen zumindest einer Informationsträgerrohmaterial-Einheit,
  • einer Steuereinrichtung
  • einer mit der Steuereinrichtung verbundenen Empfangseinrichtung zum Auslesen eines an der Informationsträgerrohmaterial-Einheit angebrachten Datenträgers sowie
  • einer Informationsträgerausgabeeinrichtung und mit
• zumindest einer in die Aufnahmeeinrichtung einsetzbaren Informationsträgerrohmaterial-Einheit, umfassend
  • Informationsträgerrohmaterial,
  • eine das Informationsträgerrohmaterial haltende und/oder umgebende Aufnahme und
  • einen auslesbaren Datenträger, dadurch erreicht,

dass der auslesbare Datenträger auf der Aufnahme der Informationsträgerrohmaterial-Einheit angebracht, vorzugsweise angeklebt oder laminiert, ist und der Empfangs- bzw. Kontaktbereich der Empfangseinrichtung, zum Auslesen des Datenträgers, in Bezug zur Aufnahmeeinrichtung derart angeordnet ist, dass der Datenträger nur bei korrekter Positionierung bzw. Orientierung der Aufnahme in Bezug zur Aufnahmeeinrichtung im Empfangs- bzw. Kontaktbereich der Empfangseinrichtung liegt.This goal is using a device system with

• a device for dispensing printed information carriers, preferably printed paper or cardboard, preferably in the form of a ticket machine, ticket vending machine or parking ticket machine, with
  • a receiving device for receiving at least one information carrier raw material unit,
  • a control device
  • a receiving device connected to the control device for reading out a data carrier attached to the information carrier raw material unit and also
  • an information carrier output device and with
• at least one information carrier raw material unit which can be inserted into the receiving device
  • Information carrier raw material,
  • a holding the Informationsträgerrohmaterial and / or surrounding recording and
  • a readable medium, thereby achieving

that the readable data carrier is mounted on the receptacle of the information carrier raw material unit, preferably glued or laminated, and the receiving or contact region of the receiving device for reading out the data carrier is arranged in relation to the receiving device such that the data carrier is only in correct positioning or Orientation of the recording with respect to the receiving device in the receiving or contact area of the receiving device is located.

The reading out of the data carrier is therefore only possible if the data carrier mounted on the receptacle of the information carrier raw material unit is actually located in the receiving or contact region of the receiving device. This can ensure that the information carrier raw material unit is correctly inserted into the device.
A comparison with the specification for the information carrier raw material stored in the device makes it possible to reliably check whether the inserted information carrier raw material unit is suitable.

The receiving device can be designed in such a way that-based on radio transmission-it can communicate wirelessly with the data carrier, or it can comprise an electrical contact interface, which then enables an electrical connection with a corresponding contact interface of the data carrier.

The receiving device is at least able to be able to read electronic data from the electronic data carrier (for example a chip) and therefore represents a reading unit. The data is passed on from the receiving device to the device controller via an interface. In an optimal solution, the receiving device is also able to store data on the data carrier, i. to describe this. In the latter case, the receiving device forms a read / write unit.

The receiving device in the device can e.g. consist of an RFID receiver or a contact-based module which, upon insertion of the information carrier raw material unit, can read the data of the data carrier (for example data chip) on the information carrier raw material unit (card depot). It consists in detail of the contact unit or the RF part, the associated electronics and an interface for communication with the device control. The receiving device is preferably mounted on the receiving device.

The receptacle is a construction in which e.g. a card box is positioned and held as an information carrier raw material unit, e.g. a compartment, a drawer, a recess u. Like. In the case of a paper roll, the receiving device may be a holding device for the take-up shaft of the paper roll.

The information carrier raw material unit comprises a certain amount of information carrier raw material, such as e.g. a stack of individual cards, a rolled-up endless belt (in particular made of paper) optionally with pre-perforated tear-off lines or a band folded together in Leporello folding. The information carrier raw material may also already be partially pre-printed. The information carrier raw material unit further comprises a receptacle carrying the information carrier raw material. The recording may e.g. a box, a box, a rigid or flexible wrapping, a roll or a drum.

In this case, such an information carrier raw material unit which is inserted into the device of the device system is designed such that the data carrier is attached to the receptacle of the information carrier raw material unit, preferably glued or laminated. As a result, the disk is fixed regardless of the map material. This is the disk an electronic data carrier, ie for storing data in electronic form. On the data carrier (chip), the specification of the card quality and also the capacity of the information carrier raw material unit can be stored. Furthermore, the uniquely occurring number of the data carrier (in the case of an RFID chip) can be stored in encrypted form during the production of the information carrier raw material unit on the data carrier. This will ensure that no copies of the pre-printed stock can be made without quality assurance.

The term "information carrier raw material" is any type of card, receipt, receipt, ticket and the like. from any printable material, such as paper, plastic, foil, coated, perforated, etc. to understand.

The device also includes an externally accessible input device for requesting a printed information carrier raw material and optionally a payment payment device.

The invention thus enables, for example, reliable monitoring of card magazines in machines, such as payment machines, ticket and parking ticket machines, ticket machines and in general any type of devices that promote individual cards, bons and other documents from a depot of paper cards or paper rolls, mostly print and then spend.

The invention has several advantages, which are explained below. The correct positioning of the information carrier raw material unit, e.g. Cardbox, in a device according to the invention is controllable. It is usually essential that the information carrier raw material be placed in the correct position in the device, e.g. preprinted material which should have the print on the right side in the device, or material with a thermal coating which must be on the side facing the printing unit.

The right information carrier raw material that matches the particular device and the customer is clearly recognized. Inappropriate information carrier raw material is rejected or the device does not issue. As a result, in particular disturbances or damage to the components of the device are already prevented in advance.

In many applications, the printed and output information carrier represents a value receipt (eg application at toilet entrances where the amount paid is refunded upon consumption). Therefore, apart from the reliability of the device, it is important to ensure that no falsifications of the information carrier raw material can circulate. The value receipt, when printed by the device and issued, is a monetary receipt.

Finally, the fill level of the information carrier raw material unit, for example card boxes or card rolls, can also be better monitored and a message can be issued if the minimum quantity is undershot.

Preferably, the receiving or contact area of the receiving device is spatially limited such that the data carrier can be read by the receiving device only in the case of overlapping positioning of data carrier and receiving device. In combination, this results in a particularly advantageous embodiment, in which a correct positioning of the information carrier raw material unit is ensured in any case.

Preferably, the receiving device is arranged in the immediate region of the receiving device, wherein preferably the receiving device is arranged or attached to the receiving device. On the one hand, this increases the reliability of the data transmission and, by selectively limiting the range of the receiving device, enables direction-dependent or orientation-dependent detection of the data carrier, as a result of which incorrect insertion can be detected. The latter measure also prevents the receiving device from being disturbed by other internal signals.

Preferably, the receiving device is designed as a wireless receiver, in particular as an RFID receiver, and comprises at least one antenna or coil for wireless data transmission between the data carrier and the receiving device. This increases the reliability of the disk detection and ensures even when the components are covered by dirt, dust and / or moisture.

Preferably, the receiving device is a container-shaped magazine and the receiving device is seated on a wall of the magazine, the receptacle of the information carrier raw material unit being an envelope, in particular a box or a plastic envelope, and the data carrier is seated on a wall of the envelope. As a result, an arrangement is provided which allows only a certain orientation of the recording of the information carrier raw material unit in the magazine, in which the readability of the data carrier is made possible. It is also conceivable that the receiving device and the receptacle of the information carrier raw material unit have a different shape, as long as the receiving unit and the data carrier are designed so that the data carrier is only readable if it is positioned correctly.

The receiving device is preferably a roller holder with a receiving shaft and the receiving device is seated on the receiving shaft, wherein the receptacle of the information carrier raw material unit is a roller and the data carrier is integrated in the roller. As a result, an arrangement is also created that only a certain orientation of the

Recording the information carrier raw material unit allowed in the magazine, in which the readability of the data carrier is made possible.

Preferably, the receiving device is arranged asymmetrically with respect to the receiving device, which also ensures that the data carrier is recognized only in the permitted position / orientation.

The device preferably comprises at least one sensor connected to the control device for detecting operationally relevant states or processes, in particular a sensor for detecting the door position of a device door and / or a sensor for detecting information carrier raw material in a printer device of the device, and the control device is designed to control the to link information of the data carrier read by the receiving device with the sensor data of the at least one sensor and to generate a control information and / or a message depending on this link. This allows the device to differentiate between different situations, e.g. a situation in which no information carrier raw material unit is loaded and a situation in which a wrong information carrier raw material unit is loaded.

Preferably, the device comprises writing means for writing to the data carrier of the information carrier raw material unit with data, wherein preferably the writing means is integrated in the receiving device. This allows bi-directional communication and storage of data on the data carrier for later reading by the same device or by another device incorporating e.g. a partially emptied unit is used.

Information about the nature and / or the quality and / or the format and / or the manufacturer and / or the quantity of the information carrier raw material of the information carrier raw material unit is preferably stored in the data carrier.

Preferably, in the data carrier an identification code of the data carrier is preferably stored in encrypted form, whereby the security against counterfeiting is further increased.

Preferably, the data carrier comprises a chip, preferably an RFID chip. The information carrier raw material unit, eg card box or paper roll, is equipped with a chip (preferably a contactless readable chip is used here, RFID chip). The mounting of the chip can preferably be carried out such that when the information carrier raw material unit turns, the (RFID) chip comes to lie outside the receiving area or outside the (electrical) contact area of the receiving device in the device. As a result, the function "monitoring the correct position of the information carrier raw material unit" can be fulfilled. The mounting of the chip to the information carrier raw material unit (card depot) is done so that chip and information carrier raw material unit or their recording for the information carrier raw material form a compact or indivisible unit as possible.

The object mentioned in the introduction is also achieved with a method for operating a device system according to the invention, wherein after the insertion of an information carrier raw material unit in the receiving device, the presence of a data carrier in the receiving or contact region of the receiving device is checked by the control device and it is determined whether the recording of the Informationsträgerrohmaterial unit has been correctly positioned in the receiving device, wherein in a negative result of the test an error message is generated and / or the device is placed in a non-operational state whereas the data carrier by means of the receiving device, preferably cyclically, read and / or if the test gives a positive result.

By the test, which can be stimulated for example by the opening and closing of a device door, it is always ensured when inserting a new information carrier raw material unit that the insertion process has been carried out correctly. As soon as no data carrier is in the receiving or contact area of the receiving device, ie the test is negative, an error message is generated, which can be output, for example, on a display device of the device, and the device is placed in a non-operational state to ensure in that there is no damage to the device. A mandatory coupling of error message and change of state is not absolutely necessary. A negative test result is to be expected if either no information carrier raw material unit was inserted into the device or if it was inserted incorrectly.

If the test is positive, so there is a disk in the receiving or contact area of the receiving device, the receiving device reads the data preferably repeatedly in a repeat, and this reading can also be stimulated by the opening of the device door. It goes without saying that the receiving device, even if there is no data carrier in the reception area, can repeat the cyclic readings until a data carrier can be read out and this feedback detects that an information carrier raw material unit has been used.

Preferably, an error message is generated and / or the device is put into a non-operational state if a data carrier is not recognized and / or the information read out of the data carrier does not correspond to the specification specified by the device. Before the device is put into a ready state, it must be ensured that not only is the information carrier raw material unit properly inserted, but also that it is the correct information carrier raw material. Is this information stored on the data carrier, so it can be compared with the specification deposited in the device. The consequences of a negative check are the same as those described above.

Preferably, a readout of the data memory by the receiving device by a sensor signal of a sensor for detecting operationally relevant states or operations, preferably a sensor for detecting the door position of a device door, activated, wherein preferably stored on the data storage amount of information carrier raw material of the information carrier raw material unit is read. For example, For example, after each opening / closing of a device door (service access), read-out may be initiated to determine if a new information carrier raw material unit has been deployed.

Preferably, the removal of information carrier raw material from the information carrier raw material unit and / or the output of printed information carrier raw material is detected at the output device, and written as information about the remaining amount of information carrier raw material in the information carrier raw material unit on the data carrier, wherein after reaching a minimum amount of Information carrier raw material in the information carrier raw material unit generates a message and / or the device is placed in a non-operational state. When changing a partially empty information carrier raw material unit from one device to another device, the latter can automatically determine the capacity, which allows a flexible application. Also, the operator of the device system can be informed of the remote message that an exchange of information carrier raw material unit is to perform or the device can be placed in a non-operational state, so that there is no damage, for example. In the printing device. It is of course also conceivable that the information about the remaining amount of information carrier raw material is stored without the achievement of a minimum amount initiating a further process step.

The device preferably comprises at least one sensor connected to the control device for detecting operationally relevant states or processes, in particular a sensor for detecting the door position of a device door and / or a sensor for detecting card material in a printer device of the device, and links the control device to those of the receiving device read information of the data carrier with the sensor data of the at least one sensor and generated in response to this link control information and / or a message. The link allows more accurate and reliable statements about the state or processes in the device to be made. The term "link" is to be understood broadly and can in particular include a direct or indirect as well as a logical link.

Additional sensors in the device, such as a "door-closed" contact, "no-paper-in-print" contact, "automat-regular-open-from-machine operator" message, can help to streamline the process and to clearly assign the statement of the test results. These input variables are optional and also serve to better and up-to-date the visualization to the device operator, but are not absolutely necessary in order to achieve the result according to the invention.

A software embedded in the device control has the task of selecting from the data of the data carrier and other input data, such as. "Device door (device cover) opened or closed", "map material in the printer yes / no", to generate control information and / or messages to the device operator. This control information or messages subsequently cause the device to be brought into a non-operational state, that the proper operation of the device is resumed, that messages about the required refilling of information carrier raw material are transmitted or displayed on a display device. In addition, this software controls the visualization for the device server.

The visualization to the device operator may be via an on the device existing display, via an interface, via a GSM module which sends SMS texts to the device operator, via an acoustic signal generator or the like. It is advantageous that there is at least one possibility to notify messages to the device operator.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Fig. 1

eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung einer Vorrichtung, in der eine Informationsträgerrohmaterial-Einheit eingesetzt ist,

Fig. 2

eine Informationsträgerrohmaterial-Einheit, aus der Informationsträgerrohmaterial entnommen wird,

Fig. 3

eine Variante einer Aufnahmeeinrichtung und einer von dieser gehaltenen Informationsträgerrohmaterial-Einheit,

Fig. 4

eine Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,

Fig. 5

ein Fließdiagramm, das ein bevorzugtes Verfahren zum Betreiben einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung skizziert.

In the following, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawing. The drawings are to be understood by way of example and should set out the inventive character, but in no way restrict it or even reproduce it. It shows the

Fig. 1

a receiving device of a device in which an information carrier raw material unit is inserted,

Fig. 2

an information carrier raw material unit from which information carrier raw material is taken,

Fig. 3

a variant of a receiving device and held by this information carrier raw material unit,

Fig. 4

an embodiment of a device according to the invention,

Fig. 5

a flow diagram outlining a preferred method for operating a device according to the invention.

WAYS FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Fig. 1 shows a receiving device 5 of a device 10 in which an information carrier raw material unit 1 in the form of a filled with endless card material 3 envelope 15 (card box) is inserted. Glued or laminated on the card box, a data carrier 2 is attached, in this case designed as a contactless readable chip. On the receiving device 5, which is formed in the form of a container-shaped magazine, a receiving device 4 is mounted in the form of a wireless receiver. Preferably, the receiving unit 4 also comprises writing means for describing the data carrier 2. In this case, the receiving unit 4 forms a read / write unit.

As a result of the arrangement of the data carrier 2 and the receiving device 4 offset in the center (ie with respect to the center), if the information carrier raw material unit 1 is inserted incorrectly, the data carrier 2 comes to lie diagonally offset with respect to the receiving device 4, and thus falls outside the receiving range Receiving device 4 is located. Any other asymmetric arrangement of data carrier 2 and receiving device 4 is possible to detect or prevent incorrect insertion.

Furthermore, in Fig. 1 the associated information carrier raw material 3 in the form of a pre-perforated belt, which is conveyed out of the card box and via deflecting devices to the printer device 7 (FIG. Fig. 4 ) to be led.

Fig. 2 shows the information carrier raw material unit 1 with mounted data carrier 2 and the map material 3, which is stacked by means of a Leporello folding in the card box.

Fig. 3 shows an alternative embodiment of a receiving device 5 and an information carrier raw material unit 1. In this case, the information carrier raw material unit 1 or card depot in the form of a rolled Karterohmaterials 3, which is supported by a roller 16, executed. The roller 16 also carries the disk 2. When inserting the roller 16 is pushed over a receiving shaft 14. The data carrier 2 is read via the receiving device 4, which is presently attached to the take-up shaft 14. In this embodiment, no asymmetric attachment of the data carrier 2 has been selected. A direction-selective evaluation is not possible in this embodiment.

Fig. 4 shows a device 10 with a receiving device 5 and an information carrier raw material unit 1 inserted therein, which comprises an electronic data carrier 2, and arranged on the receiving device 5 receiving means 4 for reading the data carrier 2. The receiving device 4 is connected to a control device 6 of the device 10 connected. The controller 6 controls the operations in the apparatus 10 and ensures that the cards are properly discharged to an output device 8. The output device 8 is made usually from funding and an externally accessible opening, in particular gap, where the finished printed card can be removed. Between receiving device 5 and output device 8, a printing device 7 is provided, through which the card material 3 is conveyed. In dashed line illustration, a device door 11 can be seen in the form of a service access for operating personnel. A door contact sensor 12 detects the position of the device door 11 (open or closed) and is also connected to the control device 6. A sensor 13 in the printer device 7 detects the presence of map material 3 in the area of the printer device 7 and is likewise connected to the control device 6. A display device 9 in the form of a display is also indicated schematically.

With such a device system, the methods described above and defined in the claims are feasible.

Fig. 5 shows a concrete flowchart of a concrete embodiment of a method for operating a device 10. The method is manifested in particular in a software that runs in the control device 6.

In the standard routine data is cyclically read from the data carrier (chip) of the information carrier raw material unit 1. The repetition of the read-out process works via a time control, but can also be triggered by an event. Feedback from the sensor 12 ("device door / device cover open") would offer this, because in this situation, a change of the information carrier raw material unit 1 is expected. The data read from the data carrier 2 or the message that no data is available or no data carrier has been detected is transmitted to the control device 6 of the device 10.

If there are no data, this can have two reasons: there is no information carrier raw material unit 1 in the receiving device 5 of the device 10 or the information carrier raw material unit 1 has been placed in the receiving device 5 in the wrong position. When inserting the information carrier raw material unit 1 is checked whether their position or orientation is correct. This can be done simply by the fact that, when the information carrier raw material unit 1 is inserted incorrectly, either the contact surface of the data carrier (chip) does not touch the mating contacts of the receiving device 5 in the device 10 or if the data carrier (RFID chip) is damaged by incorrect insertion of the information carrier raw material. Unit 1 is positioned outside the reception range of the receiving device (RFID reader).

Depending on whether additional sensor messages (eg paper in the printer) are included in the decision, differentiated messages can be sent to the device operator. In the simplest case, the message looks like this: "No information carrier raw material unit in the device or information carrier raw material unit 1 is inserted incorrectly"

If data are available and these can also be read out, it is checked in the first step whether they are valid data, that is to say a data record which identifies the present information carrier raw material unit 1 as suitable material for this device.

If the map is incorrect, a message is sent to the device operator: "Wrong map material". An optional encryption of the data ensures that the device can not be operated with counterfeit material that does not guarantee the quality. The message is e.g. via the display device 8 (display), which is attached to the device 10. The device is not ready for operation in this state, no printing process is triggered and the wrong card quality can not lead to damage to the printer device 7 and / or other components. It also prevents counterfeit card stock from being used when printing receipts, thereby preventing fraud.

If the map material is correct (i.e., sufficient for the specifications of the device), the third step is to read the map quantity of the information carrier raw material unit. In a newly inserted card depot, the device operator will be shown the number of cards currently in the depot. This is especially useful when an opened card box is to be used up. This display can also be initiated or initiated by additional sensors such as the door contact sensor 12 ("door open / closed") or the sensor 13 in the printer device 7 ("paper in the printer" or "shortly before none in the printer") become.

Continuous removal of map material 3 by the apparatus 10 reduces the remaining number of cards in the information carrier raw material unit 1. The device controller 6 counts the new card statuses of the information carrier raw material unit 1 and compares them with a minimum amount customizable by a parameter. If the minimum quantity is undershot, a message "Change information carrier raw material unit" is displayed.

Optionally, the newly calculated amount of cards can be restored to disk 2 of the card box. This will ensure that opened card boxes can be used up on other devices than just the one where the initial removal has taken place. The current data associated with the card box migrate with the card box. On the other hand, this process ensures that a used-up card box can not be replenished again, sometimes with inappropriate card material and placed on the market again. This is particularly useful when printing vouchers with the device.

Even if the flowchart is off Fig. 5 is related to a card box, of course, other types of information carrier raw material units (such as roles) are equally conceivable.

The invention is not limited to the described embodiments and the aspects highlighted therein. Rather, within the inventive concept, a plurality of Modifications possible, which are within the scope of expert action. It is also possible, by combining the means and features mentioned to realize further embodiments, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (15)

Device system with - A device (10) for output of printed information carriers, preferably printed paper or cardboard, preferably in the form of a ticket machine, ticket vending machine or parking ticket machine, with a receiving device (5) for receiving at least one information carrier raw material unit (1), a control device (6) - One with the control device (6) connected to receiving means (4) for reading out of the information carrier raw material unit (1) attached to the data carrier (2) and - An information carrier output device (8) and with - At least one in the receiving device (5) usable Informationsträgerrohmaterial unit (1), comprising - Information carrier raw material (3), - A holding the Informationsträgerrohmaterial (3) and / or surrounding recording (15,16) and a readable data carrier (2), characterized in that
the readable data carrier (2) is mounted on the receptacle (15, 16) of the information carrier raw material unit (1), preferably glued or laminated, and the receiving or contact region of the receiving device (4), for reading out the data carrier (2), in relation to the receiving device (5) is arranged such that the data carrier (2) only in correct positioning or orientation of the receptacle (15,16) relative to the receiving device (5) in the receiving or contact region of the receiving device (4) , Device system according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving or contact region of the receiving device (4) is spatially limited such that the data carrier (2) of the receiving device (4) only in overlapping positioning of the data carrier (2) and receiving device (4 ) is readable. Device system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the receiving device (4) in the immediate region of the receiving device (5) is arranged, wherein preferably the receiving device (4) on the receiving device (5) is attached. Device system according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the receiving device (4) as a wireless receiver, in particular as an RFID receiver, is formed and comprises at least one antenna or coil. Device system according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the receiving device (5) is a container-shaped magazine and the receiving device (4) sits on a wall of the magazine, wherein the receptacle of the information carrier raw material unit (1) has a sheath (15). , in particular a box, a box or a plastic wrapper, and the data carrier (2) is seated against a wall of the wrapper (15). Device system according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the receiving device (5) is a roller holder with a receiving shaft (14) and the receiving device (4) is seated on the receiving shaft (14), the holder of the information carrier raw material unit (1 ) is a roller (16) and the data carrier (2) in the roller (16) is integrated. Device system according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the receiving device (4) is arranged asymmetrically with respect to the receiving device (5). Device system according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the device (10) at least one connected to the control device (6) sensor (12, 13) for detecting operationally relevant conditions or operations, in particular a sensor (12) for detecting the position of the door a device door (11) and / or a sensor (13) for detecting card material in a printer device (7) of the device (10), and in that the control device (6) is designed to receive information from the receiving device (11). 4) read information of the data carrier (2) with the sensor data of the at least one sensor (12, 13) to link and to generate depending on this link control information and / or a message. Device system according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the device (10) comprises writing means for writing the data carrier (2) of the information carrier raw material unit (1) with data, wherein preferably the writing means in the receiving device (4 ) is integrated. Device system according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that in the data carrier (2) information about the nature and / or the quality and / or the format and / or the manufacturer and / or the amount of information carrier raw material (3) of Informationsträgerrohmaterial- Unit (1) are deposited. Device system according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the data carrier (2) comprises a chip, preferably an RFID chip. Method for operating a device system according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that after the insertion of an information carrier raw material unit (1) in the receiving device (5), the presence of the data carrier (2) in the receiving or contact region of the receiving device (4 ) is checked by the control device (6) and it is determined whether the receptacle (15,16) of the Informationsträgerrohmaterial unit (1) has been correctly positioned in the receiving device (5), wherein an error message is generated in a negative result of the test and / or the device (10) is placed in a non-operational state whereas the data carrier (2) by means of the receiving device (4) is preferably read out cyclically and / or described, if the test gives a positive result. A method according to claim 12, characterized in that a reading of the data memory (2) by the receiving device (4) by a sensor signal of a sensor (12,13) for detecting operationally relevant conditions or operations, preferably a sensor (12) for detecting the door position of a Device door (11) is activated, wherein preferably on the data memory (2) deposited quantity of information carrier raw material (3) of the information carrier raw material unit (1) is read. Method according to one of claims 12 to 13, characterized in that the removal of information carrier raw material (3) from the information carrier raw material unit (1) and / or the output of information carriers to the information carrier output unit (8) is detected, and that information about the remaining Amount of information carrier raw material (3) in the information carrier raw material unit (1) are written to the data carrier (2), wherein after reaching a minimum amount of information carrier raw material (3) in the information carrier raw material unit (1) a message is generated and / or the device (10) is placed in a non-operational state. Method according to one of Claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the device (10) has at least one sensor (12, 13) connected to the control device (6). for detecting operationally relevant states or processes, in particular a sensor (12) for detecting the door position of a device door (11) and / or a sensor (13) for detecting information carrier raw material (3) in a printer device (7) of the device (10 ), and in that the control device (6) links the information of the data carrier (2) read by the receiving device (4) with the sensor data of the at least one sensor (12, 13) and generates control information and / or a message as a function of this link.

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