JPS5843654A - Coil collector - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a money collection device, particularly a communication device Kl! The present invention relates to a round-shaped coin collection device that collects fees.

Providing a money collection telephone device (public telephone) may be costly in terms of operation. The telephone exchange 41 has full control over the collection of tolls (e.g., by the circular tone that opens the coin slot), sends warning signals ("toll tones"), etc., and collects the tolls at its terminal equipment. A rounding facility must be provided to provide rounding charging pulses that determine the rate of charge.

In some cases, in the case of subscribers with a public nature (e.g. restaurants, small shops, etc.), those who already own personal telephones may wish to use public telephones as a service to their customers. Yes, in which case it is undesirable to spend money on a collection device that would require a large device provided by the central office.

It is an object of the invention to provide a connection between the telephone set and the normal subscriber line to the telephone exchange.4. Rt, . The aim is to provide a self-contained coin collection device.

According to the present invention, the money collection device inserted into the line from the telephone to the telephone exchange has a pair of terminals connected to the telephone device;
A pair of terminals connected to a line to a telephone exchange and an electrical path between these terminals that selectively connects the electrical path between the two pairs of terminals. operable switching means; a toll path through which the user of the device may pay for the call by coins, tokens or other payment methods; and a signal connected to the toll path indicating the validity of the toll payment; and a control means for monitoring the electrical path signal t for determining whether a call has arrived, and the control means monitors the signal from the electrical path and the signal seen from the testing means. 1. ,,to
- It is determined whether the call is a nine call, and if the call is not an authorized call, the switching means cuts off the electrical path and does not allow such a call to continue.

The apparatus 119 includes a detection circuit for determining when to answer a call, which detection circuit may provide a signal to the control means to cause collection of a round fee paid by the control means.

The control means may include a timer such that, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed in response to the detection of a call, the control circuitry may send a signal to the connected telephone device requesting payment of the fee.

In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a real-time clock that generates a signal representative of actual time; has a data store for accumulating data for converting the numerical code into one of the billing areas for each of the plurality of numerical codes, and the control means determines the incoming call from the signal requesting payment of the charge. The device determines the predetermined time at which the toll is sent, and the device sends out a signal requesting payment of the toll at periodic time intervals;
If the additional charge is not paid within another predetermined time period, the electrical path may be disconnected by the Ka miswitching stage.

The device may have a key-operated switch which, when actuated, connects the control means and connects any calls from the nine-telephone device. ' The control means may also cause the display means to display the number of nine billing periods that have elapsed since the initiation of the call.

Referring to the attached drawings, the details of the coin collection device by Hefa will be described below.1! I will clarify.

Figure 1 and 1111! Referring to the figure, the device is interposed between the telephone set 1 and the line 2.2' of the exchange, and is located at socket s.
It has a pair of terminals housed in yc, which can be connected to the lead from the telephone 1 and engaged with the nine prada 4. Accordingly, when the switch S of the line 2 is closed, the other telephone 1 can communicate with the line 2' by energizing the line.

A coin slot 6 is provided, allowing you to store □ coins! After passing through the coins, the inserted coins are inspected by a coin validator 7 and then held in a coin track (not shown). The inserted coin is held in the coin track until the control circuit 8 determines whether the coin should be collected or returned to the user of the device, as will be explained below.

Dial pulse selection circuit 9, which may be, for example, a ground imbalance detector, monitors line 2 to determine which digits (if any) the user of telephone 1 dials. The detected circled number is sent via the connection ll110t- to the control circuit 8, which control circuit ! It may be four processors.

When the user of the telephone lifts up the handset of the telephone 1, the telephone receives a dial tone in the usual manner. When a carp 3,.
1. telephone 1
When the user dials each digit, this is detected by the 1 detection circuit 9 and sent to the control circuit 8.

This control circuit controls the
) may be configured to prevent this telephone from being used as a switchboard by restoring contact 5t. In addition to or in addition to this, the control circuit 8 sets up a "local" call. When a number greater than or equal to a sufficient predetermined number of digits is dialed, the contact 5t may be opened.

When the dialing is completed, the control circuit 8 activates the line reversal detector 1.
2 monitors the line 2.2' and answers the call to determine whether it is round or not. When this call is answered, this is indicated by detector 12 detecting a line reversal transferred from the operator, control circuit 8 activates coin collection relay (not shown) K to collect coin 1. 9 coins held in a running track (not shown), which causes the coins to be placed in the safe 1s.
Enter yc.

In the case of nine local telephone exchanges configured to return an IDK signal tone in lieu of line reversals, twin reversal detectors 1
Alternatively, a beep detector (not shown) may be used; if neither line reversal nor beep is used, the device may be provided with a push button to indicate that the inserted coin is in the safe 13. It may be configured such that the conversation from telephone 1 does not reach time 2 by pressing the push button at the time of release.

The control circuit 8 previously monitors the time of each call and controls the line 2. 2
' may be configured to insert a signal tone by the signal tone generator 14 to request additional insertion of a coin after a predetermined period. If no additional coin is inserted, the control circuit 8 will close the contact 5. and restore the connection from line 2.2' to the exchange.

This device may be configured to allow emergency calls to be made by dialing a predetermined number of digits (5 digits if you look at nine) without inserting a coin.

The control circuit 8 can selectively block certain first digits (for example) to prevent calls ringing the switchboard.

In order to be able to use this phone for all the services normally available from the phone 1, a key-operated switch 15 is provided, which allows the owner of this phone to use it without inserting a coin and without any restrictions. Telephone 1 can be used by an operator.

A switch 15 may be provided in the lock 16 of the nine panel 17 provided to open the safe 15. The lock 16 is configured such that when the key is in the vertical position, the key is removed from the lock leaving the panel 17 closed and in good condition. By rotating the key approximately halfway toward the horizontal position, unrestricted calls can be made from telephone-1 with panel 17 closed. Turning this key to the horizontal position opens the panel 17t, allowing access to the safe 13.

The key is configured to remain in the lock except when in the upright position.

When a coin is inserted and the handset of the telephone 1 is put down before the call is connected (that is, before answering the call), the control circuit 8 operates the return switch and the coin/ A coin running path (not shown) k is maintained.

- arranged behind the socket sFi panel 17;
Panel 17t - When locked, the phone 1t - Side panel 1 of the device that is K-locked to prevent unauthorized disconnection? is provided with a telephone lead outlet 20.

The device is powered in a known manner from switched line 2.2',
It is also possible to provide a secondary battery that can be charged from the line 2.2'.

Note that the contact S may be a contact of an electromagnetically operated relay (not shown), and the i9 may be realized using a semiconductor switch.

It is understood that the device may be configured to allow toll payment by means of coins or coin-like tokens. 3゜ substitute one, Hiiragi, taha. In addition to that.

The device may be configured to use credit payment methods such as electrically vented or rewritable magnetic strips.

Since the device is configured to be removable, a tilt detector 22, which may be, for example, a mercury lead contact, is arranged to prevent the device from being lifted and shaken, for example, when attempting to insert and return nine coins to the return slot 18. When it is tilted or tilted, a signal is sent to the control device 6.

When a signal such as R is received from the slope amplifier 22, the control circuit 8 disconnects the line 2 to the exchange via the contact 5. When the key switch Is is actuated, the control circuit 8 ignores any signal received from the tilt detector.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a schematic block diagram showing the electrical circuit of this □ device.
□゛: Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the housing of the machine. 7...Validation circuit 8...Control circuit 9...Dial pulse detector 12...Line reversal detector 14...Signal Sound generator 15...Key-operated switch patent applicant Agent Ii 1) Nobu line Continued from page 1 Priority claim @ December 2, 1981 ■ United Kingdom (GB
)■8136299 0 Inventor Michael David Hargort 57 Harold Road, West Midlands Sea Buoy 2.5, L.B. Coventry, United Kingdom

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. In a money device that is inserted from a telephone device into a telephone exchange, the money collection device is connected to a pair of terminals connected to the telephone device and a line to the telephone exchange. The electrical path between the pair of terminals #2 and the #2 pair of terminals, and the electrical path between the Ia2 pair of terminals connected to the electrical path between the scissor terminals are electrically cut. operable switching means and I! of the telephone; ! a toll path through which a party can pay for a call by coins, tokens or other payment means; a testing means connected to the toll path for generating a signal indicative of the validity of the toll to be paid; control means for monitoring a signal on the electrical path for determining an incoming call; . A money collection device characterized in that, if the call is not allowed and is not a nine call, the switching means cuts off the route and does not allow such a call to continue. L% Allowance In the money collection device according to claim 1, the control means determines an emergency call from the signal of the electric path and allows such a call without depending on the signal from the inspection means. , coins, and tokens are capable of connecting such calls without using other payment methods. (5) In the money collection device according to claim 1 or 2, the money collection device includes a key-operated switch, and when the key-operated switch is operated, the control means controls the amount of money from the connected telephone. A collection device that does not accept any call without using coins, tokens or other means of payment.