GB1499315A - Token readers - Google Patents
Token readersInfo
- Publication number
- GB1499315A GB1499315A GB5092875A GB5092875A GB1499315A GB 1499315 A GB1499315 A GB 1499315A GB 5092875 A GB5092875 A GB 5092875A GB 5092875 A GB5092875 A GB 5092875A GB 1499315 A GB1499315 A GB 1499315A
- Authority
- GB
- United Kingdom
- Prior art keywords
- token
- plunger
- output
- phototransistor
- card
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
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Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- G06Q20/00—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols
- G06Q20/30—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks
- G06Q20/34—Payment architectures, schemes or protocols characterised by the use of specific devices or networks using cards, e.g. integrated circuit [IC] cards or magnetic cards
- G06Q20/343—Cards including a counter
- G06Q20/3433—Cards including a counter the counter having monetary units
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
- G06K7/00—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns
- G06K7/08—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by means detecting the change of an electrostatic or magnetic field, e.g. by detecting change of capacitance between electrodes
- G06K7/081—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by means detecting the change of an electrostatic or magnetic field, e.g. by detecting change of capacitance between electrodes electrostatic, e.g. by detecting the charge of capacitance between electrodes
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
- G06K7/00—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns
- G06K7/10—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation
- G06K7/14—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07B—TICKET-ISSUING APPARATUS; FARE-REGISTERING APPARATUS; FRANKING APPARATUS
- G07B11/00—Apparatus for validating or cancelling issued tickets
- G07B11/02—Apparatus for validating or cancelling issued tickets for validating inserted tickets
- G07B11/07—Apparatus for validating or cancelling issued tickets for validating inserted tickets by separating part of ticket
- G07B11/09—Apparatus for validating or cancelling issued tickets for validating inserted tickets by separating part of ticket combined with receptacle for separated part of ticket
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
- G07F17/0042—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for hiring of objects
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
- G07F7/02—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by keys or other credit registering devices
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
- Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition (AREA)
- Artificial Intelligence (AREA)
- Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
- General Business, Economics & Management (AREA)
- Strategic Management (AREA)
- Accounting & Taxation (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Electromagnetism (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Toxicology (AREA)
- Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
- Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging (AREA)
- Lock And Its Accessories (AREA)
Abstract
1499315 Token readers COMMUNICATIONS PATENTS Ltd 14 March 1975 [16 March 1974] 50928/75 Divided out of 1499314 Heading G4V A token reader comprises means defining a cavity 3 for receiving a token 1, means for producing an electrical signal representative of physical characteristics of the token, and means for severing the token. Token 1 has a hole 7, Fig. 2, and a series of holes 2 therein. Activation of solenoid 4 causes plunger 5 to insert pin 6 in hole 7; also latch 8 engages notch 9 and locks the plunger. Severing of the token occurs when solenoid 12 is activated to extend plunger 11. The plunger is spring biased and on its return movement latch 14 pivots latch 8 to allow spring biased plunger 5 to effect a return movement. Fig. 2 shows electronic components whereby a television set can be connected to one of a plurality of inputs. Each phototransistor 15 is arranged in series with a resistor and may be used to control programme channel selection. A light source 16 activates a phototransistor through an aperture 2, which phototransistor provides an output 18 which may control a channel selector. A different card having a differently positioned hole 2 would activate another phototransistor. The token reader also has an 8-bit shift register 19 which receives a 50 Hz square wave pulse train on an output 20. Means (not shown) are arranged to provide an enabling input 21. Card 1 extends between light emitting diodes 22 and a large area photodetector 23. When shift register 19 is enabled by input 21, the pulses on input 20 cause the diodes 22 to light one at a time in sequence so that the output of photodetector 23 comprises three pulses in time with the second, fifth and seventh pulses (as shown). The output of the photodetector thus constitutes a "card code" signal. An eighth output of the shift register 19 may be used to indicate the end of any one card scanning sequence. In a further embodiment Fig. 3 (not shown) conductive strips on the token are used instead of holes. Conductive inks or optically reflective surfaces may also be utilized.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB5092875A GB1499315A (en) | 1975-03-14 | 1975-03-14 | Token readers |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB5092875A GB1499315A (en) | 1975-03-14 | 1975-03-14 | Token readers |
| GB1179274A GB1499314A (en) | 1975-03-14 | 1975-03-14 | Wired broadcasting systems |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB1499315A true GB1499315A (en) | 1978-02-01 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB5092875A Expired GB1499315A (en) | 1975-03-14 | 1975-03-14 | Token readers |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
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| GB (1) | GB1499315A (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2170635A (en) * | 1984-11-07 | 1986-08-06 | Direct Broadcast Satellite Com | Decoder apparatus |
| GB2219680A (en) * | 1988-06-10 | 1989-12-13 | Pace Technology Limited | Video playback apparatus |
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1975
- 1975-03-14 GB GB5092875A patent/GB1499315A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2170635A (en) * | 1984-11-07 | 1986-08-06 | Direct Broadcast Satellite Com | Decoder apparatus |
| GB2219680A (en) * | 1988-06-10 | 1989-12-13 | Pace Technology Limited | Video playback apparatus |
| GB2219680B (en) * | 1988-06-10 | 1992-06-10 | Pace Technology Limited | Video playback apparatus |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS | Patent sealed | ||
| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |